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Indicate when students are formally admitted into your initial teacher certification program. Sophomore year 42 hrs: C or above in req courses. 25 field hrs.
Does your initial teacher certification program conditionally admit students? No
Provide a link to your website where additional information about admissions requirements can be found http://kystu.edu/academics/college-of-professional-studies/school-of-education/teacher-education/
Please provide any additional comments about or exceptions to the admissions information provided above:
Demonstrate academic achievement, organization, and professionalism through
o complete, electronic application packet for the appropriate EPP:
0 minimum of 42 semester credit hours.
o grade point average (GPA) of either 2.75 cumulative or 3.0 for the most recent 30 hours
a minimum grade of C in EDU 202
a minimum grade of C in EDU 203 or MUE 203 (Music Education only).
a minimum grade of C in CDF 203 and CDF 204 (IECE only).
o minimum of 25 held experience hours, with all data posted in Kentucky Field Tracking System (KFETS) and time verified through documentation signed by mentor teachers, and
o introductory. Phase I electronic portfolio, with artifacts that address Kentucky Teacher Standards
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in literacy and numeracy through
a minimum grade of C in ENG 101 and ENG 102 and
a minimum passing scores on the computerized ETS Prakis exam. Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) including Reading (5712) 156, Writing (5722) 162, and Mathematics (5732) 150
Demonstrate beginning-level skills in written and oral communication as well as the 21st Century Skills of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity (http://www.nea.org/home/34888.htm) through
a well-written coherent autobiographical essay:
a impromptu, word-processed response to a writing prompt and
o semi-structured, individual interview.
Provide completed assessments from two educational professionals, such as the academic advisor, a university instructor with whom the applicant has completed a course, or a P-12 teacher with whom the applicant has completed field experiences
Please provide the following information about your teacher preparation program's entry and exit requirements (§205(a)(1)(C)(i))
Are there initial teacher certification programs at the undergraduate level?
Yes
If yes, for each element listed below, indicate if it is required for admission into or exit from any of your teacher preparation program(s) at the Undergraduate level.
| Element | Required for Entry | Required for Exit |
|---|
| Transcript | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint check | Yes | No |
| Background check | Yes | No |
| Minimum number of courses/credits/semester hours completed | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum GPA | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum GPA in content area coursework | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum GPA in professional education coursework | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum ACT score | No | No |
| Minimum SAT score | No | No |
| Minimum basic skills test score | Yes | No |
| Subject area/academic content test or other subject matter verification | No | Yes |
| Recommendation(s) | Yes | Yes |
| Essay or personal statement | Yes | No |
| Interview | Yes | No |