Professional Education The first transition to becoming a teacher!
Professional Education Three transition points Professional Education Advanced Standing in Education Professional Internship in Teaching
Professional Education You must apply and be admitted to professional education before taking education courses numbered 2000 and above. Example: EDTE 2000, EDTE 2010, EDTE 2020
Professional Education Requirements Complete 30 semester hours Overall GPA of 3.00 Maintain GPA of at least 2.75 after admission to professional education
Professional Education Entrance Test Requirements One of the following ACT composite of 21 or higher SAT combined score of 990 or higher Passing PRAXIS I scores
Professional Education PRAXIS I Requirements Computer based test To schedule call To schedule online Passing scores 173 Reading 172 Math and 172 Writing
Professional Education Early Childhood Majors: Complete the following with a “C” or better EDEC 1600 and EDEC 1001 Tier I freshman composition Natural Science with a lab Math 1101 HIST 2000, 2010 or POLS 1010
Professional Education Middle, Special, and Integrated Education: Complete the following with a “C” or better PSY 1010 Tier I freshman composition Tier I mathematics EDTE 1500
Professional Education Include with application BCI background check FBI background check Tuberculosis (TB) skin test results
Professional Education BCI and FBI Background Checks at OUPD Located in Scott Quad Monday – Friday: 8am to 7pm Saturday: 10am to 2pm $58 cash or check Bring your driver’s license Know your social security number
Professional Education BCI and FBI Background Checks Valid for one year Send the results to you. Keep the original document and attach a copy to the advanced standing application.
Professional Education TB Skin Test $15 Hudson Health Given Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays from 8:30 to 4:30 pm (varies during breaks) Health Department on Union: FREE tests Call in advance at
Professional Education A few tips Early Childhood and & Special Education: Apply to selective admissions Apply to advanced standing at 60 credit hours Apply to professional internship at 90 hours Apply for graduation your senior year CONTINUE MEETING WITH YOUR ADVISOR
Professional Education Think you’re ready for professional education? Talk to your advisor for an application or Visit an advisor during walk-in hours Monday through Thursday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm