Victory University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

engaged in Student Teaching.
To be considered for admission to Student Teaching, a candidate must meet the following
requirements:
1. Hold Teacher Candidate status by being admitted to the TEP before submitting an
application for Student Teaching.
2. Present documented passing scores on all Praxis II tests required by the State Board of
Education relative to the areas, levels, or subject fields for which the Candidate is
seeking licensure. Note: Candidates must submit official Praxis scores to the university;
student-issued copies are not acceptable.
3. Achieve a minimum 2.5 grade point average in General Education, Professional
Education and subject fields for those seeking secondary licensure (7-12): Biology,
Business, English, History, and Psychology. A passing score on the Praxis II test in the
subject field will suffice for meeting the 2.5 GPA requirement in the subject field.
4. Complete required Professional Education courses with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in
each course.
5. Complete all courses for the degree except Student Teaching.
6. Achieve a “pass” on the Writing Proficiency Exam or verify exemption.
7. Participate in individual and/or group interviews with the Director of Educational Field
Experiences upon request. Interviews may include other Victory University faculty or an
administrator when deemed appropriate.
8. Complete and document required hours of field experiences.
9. Verify current membership in Student Teacher Education Association or Christian
Educators Association International.
10. Pass a background check.
In some instances, the Department of Education requires testing to evaluate a candidate’s level
of competence and suitability for teaching.
Each candidate must have a minimum of twenty (20) semester hours from Victory University
before being considered for placement in Student Teaching to ensure that the last thirty-two
(32) hours are received from Victory in compliance with graduation requirements. (Refer to the
section on Graduation Requirements in this catalog.)
ENHANCED STUDENT TEACHING
The Teacher Education Program has had a team approach to the student teaching experience
since its inception, and each team includes teacher candidate, cooperating teacher, University
supervisor, or Director of Educational Field Experiences. The team is charged with the
responsibility of monitoring each student teacher and serving in an evaluative, yet supportive
role. The specific responsibilities for each team member are specified in the Student Teacher
Handbook. There is regular communication between each of the team members and formal
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