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College of Education Core I and
College of Education Core II
Upon completion of COE CORE I and
COE CORE II, it is expected that students
will have met the following criteria:
1. A cumulative grade point average of 2.5
2. A student receiving a grade of C-, D or F
in FYS 101 and FYS 102 will have
repeated the course and received a grade
of C or better or obtained a grade of C or
above in a comparable or higher level class.
3. Successful completion of COE CORE I
(grade of C or better):
• ED112: Introduction to the Profession
of Teaching (grade of C or better)
• ED245: Introduction to Computers in
Education (grade of C or better)
• PRAXIS I – Passing scores must be
received one week prior to the start of
classes each semester, or other accepted
benchmark indicator is on file.
• Philosophy of Teaching Statement
• Disposition assessment
• Decision based on above criteria by
College committee (with appropriate
program representation) on ability to
continue in the program
4. Successful completion of COE CORE II
(grade of C or better):
• ED241: Developmental Theory and
Application in Education (grade of
C or better)
• ED242: Educating Children with
Special Needs (grade of C or better)
• ED244: Concepts of Education (grade
of C or better)
• Disposition assessment
• Decision based on above criteria by
College committee (with appropriate
program representation) on ability to
continue in the program
Students who do not meet the above criteria
may appeal in writing to the Administrative
Team of the College of Education and may be
asked to appear in person.
Apply to Teacher Education
(end of COE CORE II)
In the second semester of the sophomore
year, any student who wishes to be admitted to
the Teacher Education Program must complete
the application available on line in Student
Resources/FORMS and meet the following
criteria:
1. Recommendation by the College
Committee or the senior college
2. Cumulative grade point average of 2.5
3. Completion of approved professional
education courses with a grade point
average of 2.5 or better and no grade less
than a C (C- is not acceptable). These
courses are: ED112, ED245, ED241,
ED242, and ED244
4. Satisfactory completion of appropriate
clinical and field experiences.
5. A grade of C- in the major or any
education course must be repeated or
with the advisor’s permission, a class may
be substituted and a grade of C or above
attained.
6. Satisfactory progress in completing
requirements for a specific major must be
met.
College of Education Core III
Program Specific
To enter COE CORE III the student must
have successfully completed COE CORE I
and COE CORE II and must be admitted to
Teacher Education based on the aforementioned
criteria.
Decision is made by the program area for
admittance to COE CORE IV: Student
Teaching and is based on disposition,
assessment rubrics, and grades.
Apply to Student Teaching
1. Candidates for student teaching must have
completed COE CORE I and COE
CORE II and have been admitted to
Teacher Education.
2. During the first semester of the junior
year, candidates for student teaching must
obtain a student teaching application
available on line under Student Resources/
Student Teaching. Completed applications
(except for fall semester grades) are to be
submitted to the advisor by the Dec.
published date. Completed applications
including fall semester grades are due in
JH 185 the first week of the second
semester (Jan. published date). If
applications are not received by the Jan.
date, there is no guarantee that a
placement will be made.
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