TEACHER CANDIDACY STATUS

All students seeking a B.S. Ed. must meet the following requirements to achieve the TeacherCandidacy status. Requirements include:

  • Enrolled in a program leading to teacher certification or educational specialist
  • Earned a minimum of 48 credits at the college level (100 level or above)
  • Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8
  • Earned 3 credits in college-level English composition
  • Earned 3 credits in literature taught in English
  • Earned 6 credits in college-level mathematics
  • Pass the Ethics Module

Only students who have achieved teacher candidacy status will be eligible to enroll for designated advanced professional education coursework. These students must maintain the required GPAto continue taking advanced professional education coursework.