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Education Requirements
Pursuing a Teacher Education Program
Teacher education is not a simple major. Therefore the Department of Education asks prospective students to contact them as soon as possible so that they can get timely, accurate advising. As soon as a student decides to pursue teacher certification he/she should complete a Declaration of Intent to Complete a Teacher Education Program Form in the Department of Education office (in Marston Hall). The prospective teacher education student/major will be assigned an education advisor at that time and may enroll in some education courses. However, because teacher certification is regulated by the state the student must also apply for admission to a teacher education program as soon as possible.
Because teacher education is a professional program of study there are many policies and procedures with which students must comply. The Student Handbook for Teacher Certification contains those policies and procedures and should be obtained by the student as early as possible. State teacher certification requirements change frequently, the Student Handbook contains the most current, accurate information about requirements. Due to changes in the profession all education courses must be taken within seven years of applying for teacher certification. Specific “Requirements for Initial Undergraduate Certification” check sheets are available in the Education Department.
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