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2. Passing scores on the PRAXIS I—Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. The test is offered in twoformats, the Pre-professional Skills Test (a written format), and as a Computer Based Test.Students should contact the Education Department secretary for test dates and costs.3. The student must have successfully completed a minimum of 60 academic hours to include HIS103 and 104 (not required for Middle Grades which requires 6 s.h Social Sciences); ENG 101 and102; MAT 105 or higher; 3 s.h. of science; 3 s.h. of fine arts; OCL 151 (not required for musicmajors); and the following courses in the professional sequence—EDU 142; EDU 200; EDU240,EDU 242; EDU 251; and SPE 255 (PXS 306 is required for physical education majors.)4. Three recommendations from faculty. Of the three recommendations, one must be from a facultymember in the student’s major and one must be from a faculty member in the EducationDepartment.5. A pre-admission interview with the Chair of the Teacher Education Committee, the Director ofStudent Teaching and Field Experiences, and the Subject Area Program Coordinator.6. Review and approval of the student’s application for admission to Teacher Education by theTeacher Education Committee.7. A student must be admitted to Teacher Education before he/she will be allowed to enroll in theEDU 300 and 400 level courses in the professional licensure sequence or student teaching block(EDU 330, 342, 402, 403, 404, 407, 410-418, 419, 420, 421, and 447).8. Once a student is admitted to Teacher Education he/she is required to maintain the same gradestandards required for admission to Teacher Education. A student whose grades fall below therequired standards of a cumulative “C+” (2.5 GPA) and a “C” (2.0) or better in his/her major andlicensure courses will meet with his/her advisor and the Chair of the Teacher EducationCommittee to plan a program to raise his/her grades to the required standard before going forwardin the program.Requirements for Admission to Student Teaching1. Accepted into the Teacher Education Program at least one full semester (excluding the summer)prior to the teaching semester.2. Maintenance of the academic requirements (i.e., 2.5 GPA overall, etc.) for entering the TeacherEducation Program, C (2.0) or better in all major and licensure courses, and removal of anyincompletes.3. Completion of all major and professional licensure requirements (except PXS 415) except theStudent Teaching Block courses.4. An application on file in the education office no later than the date specified by the Director ofField Experience and Student Teaching the semester prior to student teaching.5. Remediation of any identified weaknesses.6. Receipt of letter from the Chair, Teacher Education Committee, acknowledging approval forstudent teaching.Requirements for Licensure1. Completion of all degree requirements.2. Completion of all licensure requirements.3. A satisfactory score on the Specialty Area Test(s) of the Praxis Series Examination4. An overall cumulative grade point average of 2.5.5. A grade of C (2.0) or better in all courses in the student’s major and in the professional sequence,a grade of B (3.0) or better in Student Teaching.Requirements for Licensure OnlyLicensure-only candidates follow the requirements for admission to Teacher Education as describedearlier in the catalogue. Persons with a baccalaureate degree wishing to obtain licensure through MethodistUniversity must submit transcripts for evaluation and have an IEP prepared by the appropriate Subject AreaProgram Coordinator and signed by the Chair of the Teacher Education Committee. All courses thecandidate will be required to complete will be listed on the IEP. All courses on the IEP must be taken atMethodist University.211