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LIBERAL STUDIES TEACHER EDUCATION Please use the following to guide you in making decisions regarding what must be done when. Consult your advisor, Program Director, or Area Coordinator for assistance. Timeline for Professional Requirements FIRST YEAR
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Determine which teaching license you want
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Elementary: PK-6 ONLY
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Middle: 6-8 ONLY
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Both: PK-6 AND 6-8
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Special Education: SPED PK-12
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Take prerequisite courses (based on endorsement area) and have a “C” or better
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Elementary/Middle/Both
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EDUC 245
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EDUC 260
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ENGL 150
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Special Education
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SPED 202
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EDUC 245
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ENGL 150
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Maintain an Overall GPA of 2.5
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Attend the required Practicum I (EDUC 265 or EDUC 270) Orientation hosted by the OPS
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this only applies to PK-6 and 6-8 teacher candidates
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special education PK-12 teacher candidates do not complete Practicum I
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Meet the application and requirements deadline established by the OPS for Practicum I
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this only applies to PK-6 and 6-8 teacher candidates
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special education PK-12 teacher candidates do not complete Practicum I
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Take the appropriate General Education and Liberal Studies courses SUMMER SESSION AFTER FIRST YEAR
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Take Practicum I (EDUC 265 or EDUC 270 depending on catalog year)
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this only applies to PK-6 and 6-8 teacher candidates
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special education PK-12 teacher candidates do not complete Practicum I SOPHOMORE YEAR
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Meet requirements for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program by the end of 1st semester
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Submit qualifying test scores to the Office of Professional Services (OPS)
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Praxis I (532 composite score)
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SAT (1100 composite score, with 530 on both verbal and math subtests)
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ACT (24 composite score, with 22 on math and 46 on English Plus Reading)
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Attend the required Practicum II (EDUC 270) Orientation hosted by the OPS
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this only applies to PK-6 and 6-8 teacher candidates
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Meet the application and requirements deadline established by the OPS for Practicum II
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this only applies to PK-6 and 6-8 teacher candidates
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Maintain an Overall GPA of 2.5
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Take the appropriate General Education and Liberal Studies courses
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Apply for SPED Partnership Semester
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this only applies to Special Education PK-12 teacher candidates SUMMER SESSION AFTER SOPHOMORE YEAR
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Take Practicum II (EDUC 370)
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this only applies to PK-6 and 6-8 teacher candidates DURING JUNIOR YEAR
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Complete all General Education and Liberal Studies courses
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Complete SPED Partnership Semester (fall of junior year)
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this only applies to Special Education PK-12 teacher candidates
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Attend the required Practicum II (SPED 327) Orientation hosted by the OPS
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this only applies to Special Education PK-12 teacher candidates
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Meet the application and requirements deadline established by the OPS for Practicum II
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this only applies to Special Education PK-12 teacher candidates
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Meet the application and requirements deadline for Partnership (one semester in advance)
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Complete Partnership Semester (as early as second semester junior year)
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Maintain an Overall GPA of 2.5
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Maintain a Major GPA of 2.5
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Meet the application and requirements deadline for Student Teaching (one year in advance)
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Consult program area about the licensure assessments schedule (VCLA, VRA, Praxis II)
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File degree application (one year before expected graduation) SUMMER SESSION AFTER JUNIOR YEAR
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Take Practicum II (SPED 327)
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this only applies to Special Education PK-12 teacher candidates DURING SENIOR YEAR
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Maintain an Overall GPA of 2.5
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Maintain a Major GPA of 2.5
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Complete Partnership Semester (first semester, if still needed)
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Complete the required assessments for licensure according to the program area’s schedule
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Submit copies of all assessments to the OPS
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Complete the online Child Abuse Module and submit certificate of completion to the OPS
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Attend the required Seminar Day training for teacher candidates
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Complete 15 weeks of student teaching placement as appropriate for licensure area(s)
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Attend Wrap-Up Day for teacher candidates to complete licensure application packet
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Apply for admission to the Special Education graduate program
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this only applies to Special Education PK-12 teacher candidates
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Apply for graduate internship (SPED 690)
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this only applies to Special Education PK-12 teacher candidates SPECIAL NOTE TO TRANSFER STUDENTS AND/OR TEACHER CANDIDATES WHO EXPERIENCE SOME TYPE OF DELAY WITH ADMISSION TO TEACHER PREP: The OPS may have some limited options for Practicum II placement, on a first-come basis, beyond the traditional summer session placement window, used in extenuating circumstances. Please contact the OPS to discuss these options. |
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