RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

Other Professional Semester RequirementsVarious school districts may have additional requirements that will need to be met prior tostudent teaching. These will be identified by the Director of Field Experiences as ProfessionalSemester applications are reviewed.Graduation Requirements:1. Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.2. Successfully complete all course and degree requirements. Teacher candidatesmust achieve a grade of C or better in all certification area courses and alleducation courses. A grade of C- will not satisfy this requirement. Officialtranscripts for all courses must be submitted to the Department of Education.Definition of Teacher Education Program CompleterTeacher candidates seeking the master of education degree will be construed to be programcompleters upon successful completion of all education courses and degree requirements.Certification Requirements, Missouri State Department of Elementaryand Secondary Education (DESE)A. A baccalaureate degree from a college or university approved by the MissouriDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education or from a college oruniversity approved by the state education agency in states other than Missouri;B. A recommendation of designated official for teacher education in the college oruniversity;C. A grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale overall and in the major area of study;D. The content knowledge or specialty area test designated by the State Board ofEducation with a score equal to or greater than the Missouri qualifying score;E. Completion of professional requirements, as determined by the recommendingcollege or university, which may exceed these minimum requirements; andF. Individuals who completed their teacher education program outside of theUnited States shall provide documentation of completion of coursework in thefollowing:1. English Composition, two (2) courses, each a minimun of two (2)semester hours;2. U.S. History, three (3) semester hours; and3. U.S. Government, three (3) semester hours.Master of Education in Educational StudiesThe Master of Education in Educational Studies is designed for those inviduals who currentlyhold certification or do not need certification but are seeking a master’s degreewithin the field of education. The degree will enable participants to expand or gain knowledgeof educational theories and best practices. Individuals will take 6 graduate educationcourses to form the core of the program and 5 additional courses from any of the othereducationgraduate-level coursework, plus a one-hour capstone project for a total of 34–36hours. The structure of this degree is such that individuals can tailor the program totheir particular needs. Classes are offered in the evenings to accomodate teaching or workschedules. This degree will be ideal for someone who works in an educational setting,within a business such as a museum or someone who is home schooling his/her children.312