Teacher Education Teacher Education General Information admissions process. A specific number of applicants are admitted quarterly after having made application and met the minimum admission criteria listed below. Meeting the minimum requirements only qualifies a student to be considered for admission. Students are admitted three times per year: July 15 for autumn quarter; November 15 for winter quarter, and February 1 for spring quarter. Applicants are evaluated using a 100 point system: 30 points maximum for GPA; 30 points maximum for Pre- Professional Skills Test (PPST); 40 points maximum for interview/statement. Minimum Requirements 1. Students must have completed at least 45 credit hours of General Education relevant prerequisite courses and a) have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above, or b) 3.25 GPA or above on the last 45 quarter hours taken. 2. Minimum score on the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST). This is a standardized test designed to measure basic proficiency in reading comprehension, mathematics reasoning, and writing. It is administered on specific dates and must be taken at least two months prior to the quarterly admission deadline. A specific time and place will be advertised prior to each testing date. 3. Formal interview and submission of a two-page, double spaced, type written statement detailing reasons for a) wanting to become a teacher and b) past teaching experiences. The interview schedule is available in ED 230. Students should bring three copies of the statement to the interview. 4. English competency completed (grade C or above in Engl EN111 and EN112, or equivalent). 5. Mathematics competency completed (see catalog). 6. Communication competency completed (grade B- or above in Commun 102, 107, 307, or equivalent). 7. Educ 195 completed with favorable evaluations. 8. Formal Application and Admission form submitted to Teacher Education Admissions Office (ED 230A) at least one month prior to the admission date. Transcripts of all college course work must accompany the application. 9. Teacher Education also recognizes specific program and diversity needs of professional education and reserves the right to consider such factors in the admission of candidates. Additional Notes: a. Students are admitted to a specific teacher education program: (1) early childhood education; (2) elementary education; (3) secondary education. b. Admission to a specific program is valid for a period of five years. If a student has not completed the program within the five-year period, he/she must seek readmission under current admission standards. If a student has not completed the program within the five-year period, he/she must seek readmission under current admission standards and complete current course program requirements. Changes in state certification requirements may necessitate more immediate program changes. c. Professional education credits older than five years at the time of program admission generally will not be counted. However, students may revalidate outdated course work by following procedures available in Teacher Education Admissions Office (ED 230A). d. Applicants with B.S. or B.A. degrees seeking initial certification, or certified teachers seeking an additional endorsement in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Secondary Education, must meet the current minimum GPA requirement and complete the interview/statement (See Requirements 1 and 3 of Admission to Teacher Education Program). They are then placed in the pool with others seeking admission. e. Applicants with M.S. or M.A. degrees seeking initial certification must satisfactorily complete the interview/statement. They are then placed in the pool with others seeking admission. f. Admission requirements must be completed by the dates listed below: Completion Dates Quarter of Admission: Wtr 95 Spr95 Aut 95 Registration to take the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) before June 28 Sept. 14 Jan. 25 to take test on Aug. 6 Oct. 22 Mar. 4 Register to take the Pre- Professional Skills Test (PPST) before Oct. 5 Mar.29 to take test on Nov. 12 May 6 English Competency Mathematics Competency Communications Proficiency Educ 195 Application for Admission Transcripts Interview/statement (see interview schedule) Admission Notification Oct. 15 Dec. 8 May 12 Oct. 15 Dec. 8 May 12 Nov. 1 Jan. 15 June 1 Nov. 15 Feb. 1 July 14 Note: The Pre-Professional Skills Tests of Reading, Mathematics, and Writing are three separate standardized achievement tests designed to measure basic proficiency in each of these areas. The Reading test assesses the ability to read and understanding and insight by testing skills in the literal comprehension, analysis, and evaluation of a text. The test has 40 multiple choice questions and a total testing time of 50 minutes. The Mathematics test measures competencies acquired in the course of studying mathematics at least through high school. The test has 40 multiple-choice questions and a testing time of 50 minutes. The Writing test assesses the ability to use grammar and language appropriately and to communicate effectively in writing. The Writing test has two separately timed 30 minute sections. Each test costs $20 with an additional $20 fee for scoring and reporting results. Further information regarding Teacher Education admission may be obtained from the following: • The Office of the Student Services Coordinator, Education 230; Telephone 626-6269. • The Office of Teacher Education Admission, Education 230A; Telephone 626-6636. • Teacher Education Operations Center, Education 319; Telephone 626-6282. TEACHER EDUCATION RETENTION POLICY Students are expected to maintain all standards at or above levels required for admission to the Teacher Education Program and demonstrate expected levels of competence in all course work leading to teacher certification. Additionally, students are expected to adhere to standards of personal integrity and citizenship commonly expected of professional educators. All assignments and written work turned in for credit must be the student's own work, unless otherwise specifically directed by the instructor. Cheating on exams, plagiarism, false reporting, or unauthorized collaboration of any kind are prohibited. Students found in violation of this standard will be subject to receiving a failing grade for the admission and course and referred to the Teacher Education Retention Committee for disciplinary action that may include suspension from the Teacher Education Program. LIMITATION ON "T" GRADES The "T" grade will be given where all requirements in an education course are not satisfied within the quarter of registration. Students who receive "T" grades will be required to re-register for the block and meet current minimum competency requirements to receive credit. Students who receive "T" grades will be notified in writing that they may re-register for the course one time only and must satisfactorily complete all course requirements during that quarter. If the student does not complete the course by the end of the second registration, the student's admission to Teacher Education will be suspended for one calendar year. REFERRALS Students may be referred to the Teacher Education Admission and Retention Committee by faculty or staff members when maintenance of standards is in question, or when concerns arise that seemingly would impair a student's potential to perform successfully as a classroom teacher. SUSPENSION When it becomes necessary to suspend a student's admission to the Teacher Education Program, the Admission and Retention Committee will notify the student in writing of the terms and period of suspension. When the terms and period of the suspension have been satisfied, a student desiring to resume teacher education studies may petition the Committee in writing for readmission to the Teacher Education Program under current policies. A. The student has been admitted to the Weber State Teacher Education Program. B. The student has completed all professional course work as required at Weber State (or approved equivalents). C. The student has fulfilled residency requirements as follows: 1. Elementary and Early Childhood Education and Special Education Endorsements: have completed a minimum of nine quarter hours of professional education courses at Weber State. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities POLICY FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS Business & All transfer students must have their credits evaluated Economics by the Director of Teacher Education Advisement and meet the following conditions: I. Recency Requirements: Professional education courses completed less than five years prior to admission to the Weber State Teacher Education Program will be evaluated for currency standards; courses older than five years generally will not be counted. II. Teaching Practicum: Student teaching experience will be permitted only when the following conditions have been satisfied: Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 180 181 Continuing Education