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80 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
(2) Grades of “C” or higher in all courses in professional education studies. A grade of
“C-” is not acceptable.
(3) A satisfactory interview and ePortfolio review, with two or more members of the
education faculty, to assess performance.
(4) A minimum passing score set by the Alabama State Department of Education on all
Praxis tests required by the Alabama State Department of Education.
Eligibility for the Teaching Certificate (Tracks I and II)
The education faculty may need to change requirements in the Teacher Education
Program in order to comply with regulations and policies of the Alabama State Board of
Education, which grants the teaching certificate. Students should consult a faculty advisor
or the certification officer in education concerning current certification requirements.
To be eligible for a teaching certificate a student must complete an approved course of
study in one of the following programs:
Elementary/Collaborative Education Program K-6
Secondary Education Program 6-12
Each program has four components: general studies, professional studies, internship, and
teaching field/major studies. Completion of the Teacher Education Program is necessary,
but not sufficient, for recommendation for a teaching certificate. A student must also
satisfy the following conditions:
(1) Complete the College’s graduation requirements.
(2) A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.500, a BSC grade point average of
2.500, a minimum professional studies grade point average of 2.500, and a minimum
teaching field grade point average of 2.500.
(3) Demonstrate proficiency in teaching by earning a minimum grade of “B-” in all
student teaching internships.
(4) Pass the Key Assessments completed during internship.
(5) Pass edTPA required by the Alabama State Board of Education.
Alabama Educator Certification Assessment Program (AECAP), of which the edTPA is a
part, is a precondition of professional educator certification. Passing scores on all
portions of the edTPA are required for the Birmingham-Southern College education
department to recommend a candidate for certification. The edTPA is not a graduation
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024