UNDERGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION

• Formal written application; and ALSDE code 290-3-3-.04(3)(a)1.
• fingerprint clearance (this is required in TE 201) from the ABI and FBI through an
  approved Alabama State Department of Education provider ALSDE Code 290-3-3-.04(3)(a)2,(i)
• Focus2 and Strengths Results (contact Mrs. Brenda Davis bdavis@umobile.edu if you need your password to log in or to complete either of these assessments)
• an impromptu written essay; and (required in TE 305 or TE 306)
• a completed interview ALSDE Code 290-3-3-.04(3)(a)2,(vi);
• a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 in the program, in professional studies,
  and in teaching field; also a minimum overall transcript GPA of2.75 is required (with a grade of”C” or higher in all Professional Studies (TE) Classes AND Teaching Field Classes) Data will be gathered to ensure each accepted cohort of Class B programs meet or exceeds the minimum 3.0 GPA. ALSDE Code 290-3-3-.02(b)J,, 290-3-3-.04(3)(a)2.(iv)
• a passing score in all areas (Math, Reading, and Writing) on the appropriate Praxis I
  CORE Basic Skills Test (required in TE 201) as approved by the state of Alabama. You may register for this test at https://www.ets.org/portal/site/iserpraxis/menuitem.lb7tobe6 788d6 l 8e6c4l265a7beb1509
  • ALSDE Code 290-3-3-.04(3)(a)2,(ii)
• Physical Education Majors ONLY -1st Fitness Assessment must be completed before Admission to Teacher Education (Schedule a time with your advisor)
• For Early Childhood OR Elementary Majors ONLY, a passing score on the PRAXIS (Content) II; [see page with Praxis Test Codes); (Required in TE 305 or before)
• Proof of experiences in the schools; and ALSDE Code 290-3-3-.04(3)(a)2.(vii)