Victory University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

conferences are held when the University Supervisor visits. A bi-monthly seminar provides an
opportunity for student teachers to share problems as well as find support and encouragement
from peers.
Each student teacher has two assignments in a professional semester, one for eight (8) weeks
and the other for seven (7). These placements are on different grade levels and in both urban
and suburban schools. In every case, student teachers complete at least fifteen (15) weeks of
full-day observing/participating/teaching during which they gradually assume full responsibility
for the classroom.
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Teacher Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements to qualify for Victory
University’s recommendation to the State of Tennessee for regular licensure:
1. Satisfactorily complete all degree/program requirements, including ED-4312 or ED-4412
Student Teaching. A candidate teaching on an alternative license may be exempt from
student teaching, but must complete all other program requirements.
2. Earn a 2.5 cumulative GPA for any degree or program of studies.
3. Achieve passing scores, as determined by the Tennessee Board of Education, on all
relevant Praxis II tests.
4. Submit a completed application for teacher licensure in the final semester before
graduation.
ROTATION OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES
Candidates who have been admitted to the Teacher Education Program can enter the rotation
at any point. Typically, professional education courses are taken during the junior and senior
years. Candidates who do not hold junior or senior rank and wish to enroll in any of the
professional education courses must obtain approval from the Chair of the Department of
Education before enrolling in any of these courses. Student Teaching is the culminating
experience of the Teacher Education Program and is available each fall and spring semester. It
is not available in the summer term.
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