Education — Teacher Education Education — Teacher Education date for teacher education. On declaring his intention of becoming a teacher he comes under the continuous guidance of the Education faculty, the purpose of which is to help him achieve and maintain the necessary standards and to succeed in his preparation for teaching. Prior to the time the student wishes to take professional education classes, he should complete an application for admission to Teacher Education. Normally this should be done during the quarter when the student is enrolled in Education 195. All applications will be considered by the Admissions Committee. Formal admission is contingent upon the candidate's meeting the following minimum standards: 1. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.25. 2. A composite score of 19 or above on the ACT College Admissions test or successful completion of the Education Admissions Test. Any student not having a composite score of 19 or above on the ACT will be required to take the sections of the Education Admissions Test in his areas of deficiency. Students will be required to do remedial work if they demonstrate extreme weakness in any particular area. (Math, Social Studies, Science, Composition, and Spelling) 3. Successful completion of Communication 102 (or an approved equivalent) and accompanying evaluation. 4. Good physical and mental health. A recent physical examination (within the last four years) must be on file with the Health Center. 5. High moral and ethical conduct. 6. Math 108 (for elementary majors only). A student may not proceed beyond Education 300 until he is admitted to the teacher education program. At least one quarter (3 months) prior to the time he wishes to register for student teaching, the student must submit a written application for permission to do so. Permission will depend on his having met and maintained the standards listed above, and a program for completion of at least 120 credit hours of work including the specified prerequisites. Over-View of the Program The preparation for teaching falls academically within three major categories: general education, subject specialization, and professional education. General Education is required of all students in the College who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree. The student usually completes most of the general education during the freshman and sophomore years. Because of the nature of elementary school teaching, the student preparing for this field will complete more study in general education than is required of the student preparing for secondary school teaching. In selecting courses to satisfy the general education requirements, the following courses should be included: Elementary Social Science area: Psychology 101 Physical Education area: P.E. 146 recommended Physical Science area: Geography 101 Secondary Social Science area: Psychology 101 5 Additional General Education Requirement: Communication 102 3 5 Elementary Education Additional General Education Requirements: Mathematics 108 & 109 8 Art 250, Music 213, 169, or 320, Theatre Arts 420 (total) 5-6 English 330 Botany 160, 341, or 361 Zoology 342, or Geology 101 Communication 102 Physical Education 168 362, or 363 Subject Specialization for the prospective junior or senior high school teacher consists of completing a teaching major and a teaching minor field, both of which are currently being taught in Utah Secondary schools. Either the major or the minor should be a subject required to be taught in the Utah secondary schools. It is recommended, generally, that the major and minor subjects should be in related or complementary fields. A composite major in certain subject areas may be chosen in lieu of a major and minor. The student is advised to consult with one of the staff members in secondary education, concerning the selection of majors and minors, during the freshman or sophomore year. 238 239