Special Admission Requirements for Angelo State University Teacher Certification
Procedures for Admission to the Educator Preparation Program
Candidates apply for admission to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) when they have completed at least 60 semester credit hours. Instructions for applying to the EPP are available on the College of Education website. The Texas Education Agency requires a Technology Fee for all candidates, the fee must be paid before acceptance into the EPP.
At the time of application to the Educator Preparation Program, all applicants must demonstrate that they have:
• Completed EPP interview in EPI Center
• Completed 60 SCH with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 at the time of application to the Educator Preparation Program.
• Completed at least 12 SCH in the major/teaching field (or 15 SCH if mathematics or science major) coursework with no grade lower than a “C” and a GPA of a minimum 2.75.
• Completed the coursework to demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, mathematics, and communication. To demonstrate proficiency, the candidate must complete the following with a grade of “C” or better:
· Reading - History 1301 and 1302, and Political Science 2305 and 2306.
· Writing - English 1301 and 1302 (or English 2311 if Secondary or All-level Certification).
· Mathematics - Mathematics 1314 or equivalent.
· Oral Communication - Communication 1315.
• Have met the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI). The TSI skill requirements are normally met at the time of admission to the university or through required coursework. For more information about the TSI, visit the Angelo State University TSI website.
• Angelo State University’s candidates demonstrate acceptable teacher behavior. Candidates will be evaluated on these behaviors through the assessment of teacher dispositions. At the point of admission to the Educator Preparation Program, students are required to review and accept the unit’s dispositions. To view the dispositions visit the College of Education website.
Procedures for Admission to the Student/Clinical Teaching Program
Candidates applying for the Student/Clinical Teaching Program must:
• Attend a student/clinical teaching application meeting in the long semester prior to student/clinical teaching. Dates and times will be announced and posted at the beginning of each long semester in the University Calendar and an email will be sent campus-wide with meeting information.
• Submit an application for student/clinical teaching. (See College of Education Calendar for deadlines.) Application forms are available on the College of Education website.
• A degree plan or post-baccalaureate certification plan must be on file in the College of Education office prior to applying to student/ clinical teaching.
At the time of application, all applicants must have completed:
• All of the criteria for admission to the Teacher Education Program,
• A minimum of 95 SCH with a cumulative grade point average of 2.75, and
• All applicable requirements listed below.
All applicants must possess sound physical health, sound mental health, and acceptable moral character. The Admission, Retention, and Dismissal Committee may require the candidate to undergo physical and/or psychiatric evaluation.
Student/Clinical Teaching Eligibility Requirements
Note: Candidates should consult their degree plans for reference to required courses in their major. Any deficiencies or requirement listed below must be corrected:
• By the end of the second summer term for fall student/clinical teaching, or
• By the end of the fall semester for spring student/clinical teaching.
Certification: Grades 7 to 12 and All-Level
Candidates pursuing grades 7 to 12 or all-level certification in an area where the semester hour requirement for the major is:
• If the degree major has 30-42 semester hours must have grade point averages in the major of 2.75 (cumulative) with no grade lower than a “C” in all required courses completed and must have completed a minimum 24 semester hours (including 9 advanced hours) in order to be eligible to clinical teach.
• If the degree major has more than 42 semester hours must have grade point averages in the major of 2.75 (cumulative) with no grade lower than a “C” in all required courses completed and must have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours (including 18 advanced) in order to be eligible to clinical teach.
• Candidates must have completed all required advanced Pedagogy and Professional responsibilities courses (Education 4321, Education 4322, Educational Psychology 3303 and Reading 4320) with grade point averages of 2.75 (cumulative) with no grade lower than a “C” in order to be eligible to clinical teach.
Candidates seeking additional certification areas must meet the same requirements as listed above.
Certification: Early Childhood Education to Grade 6 and Grades 4 to 8
Candidates pursuing Early Childhood Education to Grade 6 and Grades 4 to 8 certification must complete the following to be eligible to student/clinical teach.
• Except for courses used as electives, a grade of “C” or better is required on all course work.
• Candidates pursuing Early Childhood to Grade 6 certification must complete all courses in the interdisciplinary major in order to be eligible to student/clinical teach with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 with no grade lower than a “C”. All candidates are required to complete Practicum courses as a block prior to student/clinical teaching, with a GPA of at least 2.75 with no grade lower than a “C”.
• Candidates pursuing 4-8 certification must complete all courses in the interdisciplinary major with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 with no grade lower than a “C” in order to be eligible to student/clinical teach. Candidates are required to complete Practicum I courses as a block prior to student/clinical teaching.
The Admission, Retention, and Dismissal Committee of the Teacher Education Council must approve all applications for student/clinical teaching. Candidates who wish to appeal any of the admission requirements must petition the Chair.
