Education

If you are searching for a challenging career that will allow you to make a significant impact on people and the future of society, then you’ve come to the right place!

Based on the realization that tomorrow’s hope lies with today’s teachers, the Kentucky Wesleyan Teacher Education program provides experiences designed to develop teacher-leaders capable of facing a diverse, ever-changing world.

Service begins early in the teacher education experience and you are required to complete 200 hours of field experiences.

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Application for Admission to the Education Program

Application to Teacher Education requires the following items and will be voted on by Teacher Education Advisor Board (TEAC).  Deadlines for submission of admission materials are September 15 and February 15. The requirements for admission to the program (i.e., first gate) include:

  1. A grade of C- or higher in ENG 100 and 102
  2. A score of 2.00 or higher on the admissions interview
  3. A grade of C- or higher in ED 100 and ED 200
  4. An overall GPA of 2.75 or higher
  5. Successful completion of the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) or the appropriate ACT score or Praxis/ACT combination
  6. An average score of 2.75 or higher on professional dispositions evaluations
  7. A score of 2.75 or higher on the beginning portfolio (Autobiography, Synopsis of Field Experience, PDP, Philosophy)

Admission and retention in the teacher education program requires:

  1. 2.75 GPA overall
  2. 2.75 GPA and minimal grade of “C-” in professional education courses
  3. 2.75 GPA and minimal grade of “C-” in area(s) of academic emphasis or major

Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required as a pre-requisite to enrolling in 300 and 400 level courses in education.

Application for admission to student teaching is initiated the semester before it is to be completed. Deadlines for submission of admission materials are September 15 and February 15. The requirements for admission to student teaching (i.e., second gate) include:

    1.  A grade of C- or higher in all courses required as part of the program contract
    2.  200 field and clinical experience hours
    3.  An Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher
    4.  A GPA of 2.75 in Professional Education courses as well as Emphasis courses
    5.  An average score of 2.75 or higher on professional dispositions evaluations
    6.  An average score of 2.75 or higher on the Teacher Education faculty interview
    7.  A score of 2.75 or higher on the pre-student teaching portfolio (based on the KTPS)

Upon approval by the Teacher Education Committee, the following requirements must be completed prior to student teaching:

  • Medical exam including a TB test
  • Proof of liability insurance through membership with KEA-AE
  • Completion of the Praxis II Specialty Examinations
  • Completion of the Principles of Learning and Teaching Examination
  • Criminal background check through Identigo as noted by the local school districts.

Certification

All students aspiring to teach must pass the Praxis specialty area tests and the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching for the certification grade level before they can certify.

Placement

All students who complete the Teacher Education Program should work with the Career Development Office to develop a resume and practice interview skills for employment purposes. Students who want to teach in other states should plan their programs to meet the particular state’s requirements (see Education LIcensure Disclosure below). Contact information for certification requirements of the different states is available in the Teacher Education Office.

General Education Requirements for Teacher Education

All students must complete the general education requirements for college graduation as set forth in this bulletin. These general education courses also satisfy the general education requirements for certification.

The requirements for exiting student teaching (i.e., third gate) include

  1.  Successful completion of 70 days of student teaching (35 days per placement for dual placements)
  2.  A score of 2.75 or higher on the exiting student teaching portfolio
  3.  An average score of 2.75 or higher on professional dispositions evaluations
  4.  A grade of C- or higher in Student Teaching Seminar (ED 403)
  5.  A score of 2.75 or higher on summative evaluations by the cooperating teacher and college supervisor(s)
  6.  Confirmation of Degree

If you are searching for a challenging career that will allow you to make a significant impact on people and the future of society, then you’ve come to the right place!

Education Licensure Disclosure