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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Teacher Education Preparation Portals
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PORTAL I: Declaration of a Major
A candidate who selects a teacher education program as a major but has not yet enrolled in EDUC 200 has entered Portal I. First-time freshmen are advised in the Office of Advising for a maximum of one year. Once a freshman has declared a major, earned a minimum of 12 credit hours, earned an overall GPA of 2.5, and successfully completed any required developmental coursework, they will be transferred to the academic department of their chosen major for advising. Candidates not meeting these requirements will remain in the Office of Advising until 24 credit hours are earned. Assignment to a teacher education advisor does not imply acceptance into a teacher education program.
PORTAL II: Admission to a Teacher Education Baccalaureate Program
Prerequisites
Candidates must meet the following requirements to be admitted into Portal II: Admission to a Teacher Education Program:
- Officially declare a major in a teacher education program;
- Complete 30 semester hours of coursework with a minimum overall GPA of 2.5;
- Grade of A or S in EDUC 110;
- Grade of C or better in EDUC 204 or, for those with a music education concentration, MUED 226;
- Grade of C or better in ENGL 101 and ENGL 102;
- Grade of C or better in MATH 105 or MATH 113 as required by program;
- Grade of C or better in all required EDTC, EDUC, PSYC, and SPED courses completed at the time of EDUC 200 packet submission;
- Grade of C or better in primary teaching area coursework for those with a K-12 or secondary education concentration; and
- Completion, submission, and approval of the electronic EDUC 200 application for admissions packet, which consists of the following:
- Admission Application Form;
- Mandated Reporter Certificate;
- Professional Conduct 1 Form; and
- Professional Learning and Ethical Practice Narrative and Graded Rubric from EDUC 110.
Additional information on admission to a teacher education program may be obtained from the Department of Education Professions, an advisor, or from the Office of Clinical Practices and School Partnerships.
Privileges
- Credit for EDUC 200; and
- Ability to enroll in 300/400-level education and special education courses.
PORTAL III: Assignment to Teacher Residency
The teacher education candidate prepares for teacher residency by completing all required content area and preliminary professional education courses with a grade of C or better and passing all licensure tests. Teacher Residency assignments will not be administered if a candidate has one or more grades of “incomplete” assigned to coursework.
Prerequisites
EDUC 300 must be taken the semester prior to the first semester of teacher residency. In EDUC 300, students will submit all required test scores, a teacher residency license application, and other materials necessary prior to beginning residency.
In order to fulfill the requirements of EDUC 300 and be eligible to begin the teacher residency, the following must be completed:
- MSU application for teacher residency;
- Junior standing;
- Minimum scores on Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exam and content area exam, if applicable (refer to the appropriate program page in this catalog or the Department of Education Professions for specific exam requirements);
- Grade of C or better in all content area and professional education courses;
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.5;
- All required prerequisite methods courses; and
- Application for Teacher Residency Certificate from the state.
Privilege
- Teacher residency assignment.
PORTAL IV: Recommendation for Graduation and Certification
A candidate who successfully completes all program coursework including two consecutive semesters of teacher residency and holds a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 should have completed all requirements for graduation and certification. The candidate’s department will check all graduation requirements and recommend that candidate for graduation. The Office of Clinical Practices and School Partnerships will assist candidates in completing an application for certification. EDTC, EDUC, and SPED courses over 10 years old relative to a student’s current/active term may not be applied toward an undergraduate certificate, degree, or minor offered by the Department of Education Professions.
Prerequisite
- Successful completion of all graduation and certification requirements.
Privilege
- Recommendation for graduation and state certification.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Programs
PORTAL I: Declaration of a Major
A candidate who chooses to enroll in a teacher education post-baccalaureate certificate program but has not yet enrolled in EDUC 499 has entered Portal I. To enter Portal I, students must meet the general requirements for admission and the following prerequisites:
- Possess a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a USDOE-approved institutional accreditor; and
- Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 at the time of baccalaureate degree conferral.
Candidates are assigned an advisor in the Burton College of Education. Assignment to an advisor does not imply official acceptance into the teacher education program.
PORTAL II: Admission to a Teacher Education Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program
Prerequisites
Candidates must complete all the following requirements to be admitted into Portal II: Admission to a Teacher Education Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program:
- Completion, submission, and approval of the electronic EDUC 499 application for admissions packet, which consists of the following:
- Admission Application Form;
- Grade of A or S in EDUC 110;
- Mandated Reporter Certificate;
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.2 at the time of baccalaureate degree conferral;
- Official passing scores on Praxis content area exam with sub-scores;
- Professional Conduct 1 Form; and
- Professional Learning and Ethical Practice Narrative and Graded Rubric from EDUC 110.
Additional information on admission to a teacher education program may be obtained from the Department of Education Professions, an advisor, or from the Office of Clinical Practices and School Partnerships.
Privileges
- Credit for EDUC 499; and
- Ability to enroll in Portal II coursework.
PORTAL III: Assignment to Teacher Residency
The teacher education candidate prepares for teacher residency by completing all required preliminary professional education courses and passing all licensure tests. Teacher Residency assignments and/or permits for Residency I will not be administered if a candidate has one or more grades of “incomplete” assigned to coursework.
Prerequisites
EDUC 400 must be completed the semester prior to the first semester of teacher residency. In EDUC 400, students will submit all required test scores, a teacher residency license application, and other materials necessary prior to beginning the residency.
Students must be currently enrolled in or have successfully completed all required coursework with a grade of C or better prior to the residency semester in order to enroll in EDUC 400.
In order to fulfill the requirements of EDUC 400 and be eligible to begin the teacher residency, the following must be completed:
- MSU application for teacher residency;
- Minimum scores on Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exam;
- Grade of C or better in all program coursework;
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on all program coursework;
- All required prerequisite methods courses; and
- Application for Teacher Residency Certificate from the state.
Additional requirements may be included in the course as needed for state certification.
Privilege
- Teacher residency assignment.
PORTAL IV: Recommendation for Certification
A candidate who successfully completes two consecutive semesters of teacher residency and maintains a program GPA of 2.5 should have completed all requirements for certification. The candidate’s department will check all program requirements and recommend the candidate for teacher certification. The Office of Clinical Practices and School Partnerships will assist candidates in completing an application for certification. EDTC, EDUC, and SPED courses over 10 years old relative to a student’s current/active term may not be applied toward an undergraduate certificate, degree, or minor offered by the Department of Education Professions.
Prerequisite
- Successful completion of all program and certification requirements.
Privilege
- Recommendation for state certification.
Master of Arts in Teaching Programs
PORTAL I: Declaration of a Major
A candidate who chooses to enroll in a teacher education Master of Arts in Teaching program but has not yet enrolled in EDUC 599 has entered Portal I. To enter Portal I, students must meet the general requirements for admission and the following prerequisites:
- Possess a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a USDOE-approved institutional accreditor; and
- Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 at the time of baccalaureate degree conferral.
Candidates are assigned an advisor in the Burton College of Education. Assignment to an advisor does not imply official acceptance into the teacher education program.
PORTAL II: Admission to a Master of Arts in Teaching Program
Prerequisites
Candidates must complete all the following Portal II requirements to be admitted into a Master of Arts in Teaching program:
- Completion, submission, and approval of the electronic EDUC 599 application for admissions packet, which consists of the following:
- Admission Application Form;
- Mandated Reporter Certificate;
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 at the time of baccalaureate degree conferral;
- Official passing scores on Praxis content area exam with sub-scores;
- Professional Conduct 1 Form; and
- Professional Learning and Ethical Practice Narrative and Graded Rubric from EDUC 510.
Additional information on admission to a teacher education program may be obtained from the Department of Education Professions, an advisor, or from the Office of Clinical Practices and School Partnerships.
Privileges
- Credit for EDUC 599; and
- Ability to enroll in Portal III education coursework.
PORTAL III: Assignment to Teacher Residency
The teacher education candidate prepares for teacher residency by completing all required preliminary professional education courses and passing all licensure tests. Teacher Residency assignments and/or permits for Residency I will not be administered if a candidate has one or more grades of “incomplete” assigned to coursework.
EDUC 600 must be completed the semester prior to the first semester of teacher residency. In EDUC 600, students will submit all required test scores, a teacher residency license application, and other materials necessary prior to beginning the residency.
Prerequisites
Candidates must be currently enrolled in or have successfully completed all required pre-residency coursework with a grade of C or better prior to the residency semester to enroll in EDUC 600. In order to fulfill the requirements of EDUC 600 and be eligible to begin the teacher residency, the following must be completed:
- MSU application for teacher residency;
- Minimum scores on Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exam;
- Grade of C or better in all pre-residency program coursework;
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on all program coursework;
- All required prerequisite methods courses; and
- Application for Teacher Residency Certificate from the state.
Additional requirements may be included in the course as needed for state certification.
Privilege
- Teacher residency assignment.
PORTAL IV: Completion of Comprehensive Final Exam and Recommendation for Graduation and Certification
In order to be eligible for gradution, candidates must complete a comprehensive final examination that is administered during the second semester of teacher residency.
In addition, credits applied must be earned within 6 calendar years from the time the candidate first enrolled in the program. No grade below C and not more than 6 credit hours of C work can be applied toward this degree.
A candidate who successfully completes all program coursework including two consecutive semesters of teacher residency, achieves a passing score on the comprehensive exam, and maintains a minimum program GPA of 3.0 should have completed all requirements for graduation and certification. The candidate’s department will check all program requirements and recommend the candidate for graduation and certification. The Office of Clinical Practices and School Partnerships will assist candidates in completing an application for certification.
Prerequisite
- Successful completion of all graduation and certification requirements.
Privilege
- Recommendation for graduation and state certification.
Master of Education Programs
PORTAL I: Declaration of a Major
Candidates enrolling in a Master of Education program are assigned to an advisor in the Burton College of Education. In addition to the general requirements for admission to Graduate School, applicants for admission to the Master of Education program must have the following prior to the first semester of enrollment:
- Evidence of a valid teaching certificate; and
- One of the following:
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 at the time of baccalaureate degree conferral;
- Minimum undergraduate GPA between 2.70 and 2.99 at the time of baccalaureate degree conferral and a minimum Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score of 304 (Verbal + Quantitative); or
- An undergraduate GPA below 2.7 at the time of degree conferral and an earned master’s degree with a minimum conferred GPA of 3.0.
PORTAL II: Official Admission into the Master of Education Program
Candidates enrolling in EDUC 603 must complete the following in order to progress into Portal II coursework:
- EDUC 603 packet;
- Candidate and Approved Site Mentor Information Form; and
- Signed Handbook Acknowledgment of Understanding.
Privileges
- Credit for EDUC 603; and
- Ability to enroll in Portal III coursework.
PORTAL III: Program Coursework
The Master of Education candidate progresses through the program by successfully completing all the required coursework with a grade of C or better (no more than 6 hours of C work) and maintaining a minimum overall and term GPA of 3.0.
PORTAL IV: Completion of Comprehensive Final Exam and Recommendation for Graduation and Add-on Certification
Candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive final examination in order to be eligible for graduation.
In addition, credits applied must be earned within 6 calendar years from the time the student first enrolled in the program. No grade below C and not more than 6 credit hours of C work can be applied toward this degree.
A candidate who successfully completes the coursework requirements of the program, achieves a passing score on the comprehensive exam, and maintains a minimum program GPA of 3.0 should have completed all requirements for graduation. The candidate’s department will check all program requirements and recommend the candidate for graduation.
Prerequisite
- Successful completion of all graduation requirements.
Privilege
- Recommendation for graduation.
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