ECU Teacher Education Program
Students interested in pursuing a career in teaching must apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program while enrolled in EDUC 2012 – Diversity in American Education.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted, students must meet the following criteria:
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Submit Application
Complete and submit the Admission for Teacher Education Application form. Forms are available from the Department of Education. -
Credit Hour & GPA Requirements
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Complete at least 36 credit hours with a minimum 2.5 GPA to enroll in EDUC 2012.
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Must have at least 44 credit hours completed by the end of the semester.
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General Education Coursework
Earn a grade of “C” or better in each of the following:-
ENG 1113 – Freshman Composition I
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ENG 1213 – Freshman Composition II or HNRS 2313 – Enduring Questions (Honors students only)
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COMM 1113 – Fundamentals of Human Communication
Note: Students may be enrolled in these courses at the time of application but must meet grade requirements before progressing to Professional Block II.
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Faculty Interview
Receive a satisfactory recommendation from the education faculty interview committee. -
Field Experience
Provide documentation of experience working with children or youth. Completion or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 2211 – Field I satisfies this requirement. -
Background Check
Submit a clear background check free of felony convictions. All background checks must be approved by the Department of Education. -
Meet State Requirements
Fulfill one of the criteria outlined in OSRHE 3.21.3 (as stated in the OSRHE Academic Affairs Policy and Procedures Manual).
Appeals Process
- A written appeal may be submitted to the Teacher Education Committee for reconsideration.
- Appeal procedures are available upon request from the Director of Teacher Education.
Students who are denied may also choose to submit a new application at a later date.