Students desiring teacher certification at any level must apply formally to the Teacher Education Program. Application forms are available in the School of Education office and are due by posted dates in September and February. The Teacher Education Committee reviews all application materials in the fall and spring semesters. Failure to make timely application to the Teacher Education Program will delay a student's progress toward graduation, since admission to the Teacher Education Program is a prerequisite to all but two Education courses.
NOTE: It should be understood that students are responsible for successfully completing courses that are required at the time they are applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program.
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; OR 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.)
tive 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.
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