East Stroudsburg University
Rosenkrans East Room 123
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 422-3377
(570) 422-3506 (Fax)
Interim Dean
College of Education
Pamela Kramer
pkramer@po-box.esu.edu
(570) 422-3377
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The
nature and importance of teaching requires that students who seek to
enter the profession possess unimpeachable character, above average
academic ability, and personality traits suitable for working with
young people. Admission to East Stroudsburg University does not ensure
admission to teacher education programs. Students are initially
admitted as pre-education majors. All pre-education majors seeking
certification must successfully complete teacher education program
admission to become education majors and take major courses. Students
should apply for formal admission to the Teacher Education Program after obtaining 48 credits and before completing 60 credits of course work.
Program admission criteria include:
- Faculty interviews
- Satisfactorily
passing basic skills screening tests which include the Praxis I
Academic Skills Assessments in reading, writing and mathematics
- Earning
a minimum overall undergraduate 2.8 QPA (transfer students' grades may
be included in averaging the QPA -- use QPA Table for reconfiguration)
- Completing 6 credits of mathematics courses and 6 credits of English Courses (including one composition and one literature)
- Satisfactorily completing early field experiences
- Completing Act 34 and/or FBI clearance and Act 151 child abuse clearance
- Other specific departmental requirements
- Be recommended by the departmental faculty and approved by the Teacher Education Council.
Students
are then admitted to candidacy in the teacher education program and are
permitted to take "major only" courses. A 3.0 QPA is required for certification in the state of Pennsylvania.
The student's progress and mastery of competencies is monitored while
completing requirements in the program. Students are required to
maintain a 2.8 cumulative average to remain in the program and teacher
education classes. Students must satisfy all program requirements to be
recommended for the degree and teacher certification. Only
qualified teacher education majors are allowed to take teacher
education classes. Each department will provide each student a copy of
its program requirements, course checklist, and expectations.
For certification in Pennsylvania, students must also pass specific Praxis II exams as delineated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and have a 3.0 QPA. Please see individual departments or the ETS Praxis Website for further information. |
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