Undergraduate Requirements for Admission to Teacher Education:

• • Formal written application ALSDE code 290-3-3-.04(3)(a)1; and
  • 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); and
  • An impromptu written essay (required in TE 305 or TE 306); and
  • A completed interview ALSDE Code 290-3-3-.04(3)(a)2.(vi); and
  • A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 in the courses already taken on the program checksheet, in professional studies, and in teaching field; also a minimum overall transcript GPA of 2.75 is required (with a grade of “C” or higher in all Professional Studies Teacher Education classes AND Teaching Field classes) ALSDE Code 290-3-3-.02(b)1., 290-3-3-.04(3)(a)2.(iv); and
  • Physical Education majors ONLY – first Fitness Assessment must be completed before admission to Teacher Education (schedule a time with your advisor); and
  • For Early Childhood, Elementary, and Collaborative K-6 majors ONLY, a passing score on the appropriate Praxis (content) exam (required in TE 305 or 306). For Collaborative K-6, only the Elementary Education Praxis is required for admission (content exam will be later in program); and
  • Proof of experiences in schools ALSDE Code 290-3-3-.04(3)(a)2.(vii).