the student because of conduct that would indicate character traits of such a nature as to make that student unfit for the teaching profession.

A student may withdraw officially from the Teacher Education Program with proper written notice to the Chairperson of the Teacher Education Committee. An applicant who has been denied admission to the Teacher Education Program may be permitted to reapply provided that all deficiencies have been removed.

Kentucky State University, operating through the Teacher Education Committee, retains the right to change, modify, or add to the above requirements at any time. The Teacher Education Committee will give students notice of required changes. Students must consult the Chairperson of the Teacher Education Committee for the most recent certification regulations.

All students seeking certification to teach are required to submit an application for Student Teaching. The application for admission to Student Teaching must be made by the posted deadline during the semester immediately prior to the semester during which the student plans to do student teaching. After processing the student's application, the Chairperson of the Teacher Education Committee (TEC) will notify the applicant by letter that the application for admission to Student Teaching has been approved or denied. If the application is approved, the approval will be subject to continued compliance with all prerequisites and the student's attainment and maintenance of the required criteria for admission that are in effect at the time of application and at the time the student is scheduled to enroll in the Student Teaching course. If the application for admission to Student Teaching is denied, the letter of notification will state the reason(s) for denial. An applicant who has been denied admission to student teaching may be permitted to reapply provided that all deficiencies have been removed.

Applicants for admission to Student Teaching must meet the following TEC criteria:

Criterion 1. Have been admitted to the TEP prior to being approved for Student Teaching and be in good academic standing.

Criterion 2. Have a cumulative grade-point KSU CATALOGUE, 2012-2013

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Criterion 5. Have completed all coursework requirements in any additional certification area with a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale from an regional accredited institution (with all grades “C” or above) if Student Teaching is to be completed in that certification area.

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average of 2.75 or above (on a 4.0 scale) at the time of application on coursework completed at a regional accredited institution, or have attained such by the end of the semester immediately prior to the scheduled entrance into Student Teaching.

Have completed all coursework within the Generalist Content Concentration or Specialty Area and have a cumulative grade point of 2.75 or above (on a 4.0 scale) in all coursework (with all grades “C” or above) at the end of the semester prior to the scheduled entrance into Student Teaching.

Have completed all required professional Education courses, including the field experience requirements, with a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 (with all grades “C” or better) or have satisfied this requirement by the end of the semester immediately prior to the scheduled entrance into Student Teaching.

Have successfully completed (or will have completed) all coursework and all graduation requirements except student teaching. (Transcripts or letters of verification for transfer courses must be submitted prior to student teaching.)

KSU students must obtain a passing score on the PRAXIS II Subject Assessment/Specialty Area test(s) and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) test prior to student teaching. Students who do not meet these requirements will not be permitted to student teach. Complete copies of all PRAXIS II content area tests score reports must be submitted