DIVISION OF EDUCATION Professor Caseel D. Burke, Chairman The teacher education program to prepare elementary and secondary school teachers is established in accordance with the certification regulations of the Utah State Department of Public Instruction, the bachelor degree requirements of Weber College, and the nationally recognized standards for the preparation of teachers. It is planned that with the establishment of the complete four-year curriculum the program will be eligible for full accreditation by the state, regional, and national accrediting agencies. The Division is responsible for planning and conducting the teacher education program. Since the other departments of the College also participate extensively in preparing teachers, a campus-wide Council on Teacher Education assists in developing policies and procedures and serves as a coordinating body on all matters relating to the program. Standards for Admission and Retention The student who plans to become a teacher must meet certain standards before he will be accepted officially as a candidate for teacher education. As soon as the student declares his intention of becoming a teacher he comes under the continuous guidance of the Division, the purpose of which is to help him achieve and maintain standards necessary to success in the profession. During the autumn quarter of the Sophomore year the student will submit a written application to the Division for permission to register for courses in professional education. All applications will be considered by the admissions committee. Permission will be granted according to the following standards: a. A cumulative average grade point of at least 2.25. b. Good physical and mental health. c. A belief in and practice of responsible American citizenship. d. High moral and ethical conduct. e. Competence in oral and written English and in other basic skills necessary to the work of the teacher. At least one term (3 months) prior to the time he desires to register for student teaching, the student must submit a written application for permission to do so. Permission will depend on his having met the standards listed above. The Teacher Education Program College preparation for public school teaching falls within three major categories: General education, subject specialization, and professional education.