Victory University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

REQUIREMENTS FOR POST DEGREE STUDENTS
The Victory University Teacher Education Program is designed and delivered as an
undergraduate program in Elementary Education (K-6). Individuals seeking to change careers
and/or desiring to become teachers who have earned Baccalaureate or Master’s degrees from
regionally accredited institutions of higher education may submit formal application for
admission to the TEP. These candidates may opt to pursue a second Baccalaureate degree or
seek licensure only. This is not a Master’s degree program and all credits earned are at the
undergraduate level.*
Expectations for Post Degree candidates are the same as for undergraduate students. The
knowledge, skills, and dispositions required in general education, pre-professional education,
professional education, and teaching fields are documented through an analysis of transcripts
and other supporting documents. A program of study is generated as a consequence of this
analysis. Post Degree candidates may pursue their programs of study through completion of
coursework offered in the evening.
This is not a Master’s degree program; all credits earned are undergraduate hours.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM (TEP)
Admission to the Teacher Education Program is on a selective basis. Admission to Victory
University or any of its other programs does not ensure admission to the TEP. To be admitted
to the TEP, candidates must demonstrate through the application process that they have the
academic knowledge and skills, as well as the dispositions (values and attitudes), expected of
prospective teachers. Candidates must make formal application. Candidates are responsible for
ensuring that their applications are submitted prior to enrolling in professional education
courses. When a candidate has met all requirements for admission to the TEP, has submitted a
formal application, and has been voted on favorably by the Victory University Department of
Education, the student is officially designated as a Teacher Candidate.
To be considered for admission to the TEP as a Candidate, a candidate must meet the following
requirements:
1. Complete at least forty-five (45) semester hours that include at least three (3)
English/Speech classes in which the student earns a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
2. Complete three (3) pre-professional courses: ED-3003, ED-2203 and ED-3103, in which
the student earns a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and no less than a “C” (2.0) in
any of the three courses.
3. Achieve an overall minimum grade point average of 2.5 in all classes attempted.
4. Pass all PRAXIS I (PPST) tests in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics with the minimum
required scores or document a composite score of twenty-one (21) or above on the
standard ACT/ a score of (22) or above on the Enhanced ACT or a combined score of 920
on the SAT.*
5. Complete formal application papers that include biographical data and other
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