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Teacher Prep
- What tests do I need to become a licensed teacher? What are passing scores?
- When should I take these tests? Are there any "special situations"?
- What if my GPA is a 2.49?
- I missed a deadline. What should I do?
- Where do I find a list of requirements and application for Teacher Prep?
- I am a sophomore or junior and not yet in Teacher Prep. I cannot complete Practicum II or the upper level education courses. What can I do to get back on track for graduation?
- How do I get a positive faculty recommendation for Teacher Prep?
- What if my Praxis scores have not been received and the deadline for Teacher Prep admission is approaching?
Practicum
- When should I participate in Practicum?
- Can I study abroad during any Practicum or Student Teaching experience?
- What meetings are required for Practicum and Student Teaching?
- What if I attended a previous orientation session? Do I still need to attend this year?
- I missed a deadline. What should I do?
- Where do I find a list of requirements for Practicum?
- I am currently a first year student but cannot complete Practicum I this year. Will I be behind?
- Can I complete a placement in a school where a relative attends or is employed?
- How will I receive my placement details?
Partnership
- What courses do I take during Partnership? What should I expect?
- I missed a deadline. What should I do?
- Where do I find the application for Partnership?
- Can I complete a placement in a school where a relative attends or is employed?
Student Teaching
- What tests do I need to become a licensed teacher? What are passing scores?
- When should I take these tests? Are there any "special situations"?
- Can I study abroad during any Practicum or Student Teaching experience?
- What meetings are required for Practicum and Student Teaching?
- What if my GPA is a 2.49?
- What if I attended a previous orientation session? Do I still need to attend this year?
- I missed a deadline. What should I do?
- Where do I find a list of general requirements, program area requirements, and an application for Student Teaching as an undergraduate student?
- Where do I find a list of general requirements, program area requirements, and an application to complete my Graduate Studies Professional Semester?
- How do I get a positive faculty recommendation for Student Teaching?
- Can I complete a placement in a school where a relative attends or is employed?
- How will I receive my placement details?
General
- Who do I talk to about specific subject area information?
- Where do I find general information for undergraduate teacher candidates?
- Where do I find general information for graduate teacher candidates?
- There are a lot of dates and OPS deadlines. How do I know when things are due?
- I still have questions. Who can I contact?
What I Wish I Had Known Sooner about the Teacher Preparation Program (PDF)
This reference guide takes a look at general requirements necessary for admission to the teacher preparation program, field placements (Practicum I and II) and clinical experience placements (student teaching) as well as providing advice from other teacher candidates and answers to frequently asked questions by the Office of Professional Services (OPS).
