Undergraduate - Lee University

204 HELEN DEVOS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Majority vote of the Teacher Education Committee prevails when
applications for the Teacher Education Program are voted on. Once the
Teacher Education Committee meets and has approved the applicant for
admission, the student is admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
The student is informed in writing of the Committee’s decision to
accept or reject the applicant.
If an applicant is denied admission to the Teacher Education
Program, he/she may appeal the Teacher Education Committee’s decision
by requesting to appear before the Committee. There is no appeal
beyond the Teacher Education Committee.
STUDENTS IN TEACHER EDUCATION MUST COMPLETE THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR PROGRAM OF STUDIES AS SHOWN IN
THE CATALOG CURRENT AT THE TIME THE STUDENT IS OFFI-
CIALLY AND COMPLETELY ADMITTED TO THE TEACHER EDU-
CATION PROGRAM.
Alternative Route (Appeal Process) for Admission to
the Teacher Education Program
For students who have failed the PPST but have demonstrated
potential for teaching in other areas, the following criteria must be met:
1. Must have failed PPST twice.
2. Must meet all other admission requirements.
3. Must come to the Teacher Education Office and write a two-page
theme entitled “Why I Think I Should Be Admitted to the Teacher
Education Program.”
4. Must have participated in a PPST workshop.
5. Must be recommended by one cooperating teacher to whom the
student was assigned for a field-based experience.
6. Must make a personal appearance before the Teacher Education
Committee.
7. Must be approved by majority vote of the Teacher Education
Committee.
Official Acceptance to Student Teaching
Lee University has entered into cooperative agreements with the
Cleveland City School System, the Bradley County School System, and
several other school systems for the placement of student teachers in
selected schools.
Student teachers are required to attend the public school on a schedule
similar to that followed by the cooperating teachers. A minimum of
15 weeks of observation and responsible participation is required of each
student. There is no provision for early completion of the experience.
Student teaching and seminars carry twelve semester hours credit.
Application for Student Teaching must be filed by January 30 for the
Fall Semester and September 15 for the Spring Semester. Application