Some curriculum/policy changes required by the EPSB and/or the Teacher Education Committee may not necessarily appear in the Catalogue, as they may be approved and/or implemented between printings of the Catalogue.

Students are advised to clarify curriculum/policy requirements with their academic advisors. Students are required to meet with their advisors at least two times each semester.

The Catalogue of Record for all teacher education majors is determined by the date of admission to the Teacher Education Program.

Each applicant who seeks admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) at Kentucky State University is required to meet the following TEP criteria:

Criterion 1. Have obtained a minimum of 45 semester credit hours;

Criterion 2. File an application for admission to the Teacher Education Program on the official form provided. The application must be accompanied by a word-processed autobiographical sketch of no more than two pages. The autobiography should reveal an alert, resourceful person of sound and stable character who exemplifies the following traits: (1) a strong desire to learn, (2) a strong desire to become an effective teacher, (3) a genuine interest in people, especially young people, (4) the ability to work well with others, and (5) a willingness to go beyond average expectations in hours devoted to study and involvement in school and community activities.

Criterion 3. Submit an ACT minimum composite score of 21; OR minimum PRAXIS I scores of 173 in Reading, 172 in Writing, and 173 in Mathematics; have obtained a cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale. (A student may satisfy Criterion 3 by submitting passing scores on the subject area PRAXIS II tests.)

Criterion 4. Demonstrate competency in written communication through an impromptu written response to a question in the applicant’s field of study. The sample will be evaluated for writing skills, content, organization, and style.

Criterion 5. Demonstrate competency in verbal communication during an individual oral interview.

Criterion 6. Have obtained a grade of “C” or better in the following courses. A. ENG 101 (English Composition I) and ENG 102 (English Composition II);

  • ENG 101 (English Composition I) and ENG 102 (English Composition II);
  • EDU 202 (Foundations of Teaching and Education);
  • EDU 203 (Microcomputers and Media in the Classroom);
  • For IECE majors: CDF 203 (Child Development I) and CDF 204 (Child Development II).
  • Criterion 7. Obtain three letters of recommendation:
  • One from the major advisor;
  • One from a KSU instructor with whom the applicant has completed a course; and
  • One from an area public/private school teacher with whom the applicant has had field-based experience.
  • Criterion 8. Receive clearance from the Vice President for Student Affairs, upon request by the School of Education.
  • Criterion 9. Present a portfolio (generated in the beginning education courses) for admission to the Teacher Education Program.
  • Criterion 10: Attend etiquette workshop.
  • There is no conditional admission to the Teacher Education Program; to be eligible for admission, applicants must meet all requirements. The Teacher Education Committee may withdraw a student from the Teacher Education Program at any time based upon either of the following:
  • Unsatisfactory academic progress.
  • Disciplinary action by the University against 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 will be permitted to apply again, provided 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.

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