All students pursuing a degree in Education (BK, elementary, middle grades, secondary, content areas) MUST apply to be admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP). Please note that this is different and separate from being admitted to the University.
The curriculum requirements for the BA in Elementary Education can be accessed at: http://ecatalog.nccu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=5&poid=421&returnto=940
The Elementary Education Program addresses the following learning outcomes:
1. Teach using a developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive classroom program that promotes creativity and problem-solving skills of all elementary school children.
2. Collaborate with other teachers and other professionals to maximize the effectiveness of instruction for all elementary school children, including those with special needs.
3. Integrate technology into the classroom instructional and assessment programs.
4. Professionally speak and write for different educational contexts, including students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and other stakeholders.
Each EDU course requires a range of field experience hours - anywhere from 10 to 90 hours per course. Students who are employed in schools may be allowed to use their own class/campus for some field experience hours.
Additionally, the program requires a full semester (spring or fall) student teaching internship in a public or charter school in the appropriate grade level and/or content area.
All students need to apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program. All students must pass the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators exam unless you have an ACT/SAT equivalent. The score minimums are located on this page.
Your SOE academic advisor will help you complete this application.
Teacher Education Program Entry Requirements
Once you have added all of the required documents, go back to the TEP Application page (where you selected your application) and click "Request Review." Select your academic advisor as the faculty member. Add a message that you would like your advisor to review your TEP application. Then click OK.
Your application will go through multiple levels of approval including advisor, program coordinator, and Teacher Education Council.
Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: |
Reading 156 |
SAT Equivalents (Taken prior to March 16, 2016): |
Math + Verbal 1100 Exempt-all parts of Core |
SAT Equivalents (Taken after March 16, 2016): |
Math + Verbal 1170 Exempt-all parts of Core |
ACT Equivalents: |
ACT Composite 24 Exempt-all parts of Core |