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Admission Requirements for Teacher Education
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The following are the admission requirements prior to August 1, 2013. On August 1st, students will need to meet new admission requirements. This brochure () outlines the new admission requirements.
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Observation and Activity (62-211) or Practicum I
(61-262 Middle School or 61-260 Secondary) Grade of C or better |
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Oral Communication/Speech (29-102) C or better |
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Two Composition Courses or one Honors Comp. |
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Math Course (Elementary Majors - 17-171) |
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Information Technology Competency Course |
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ACT ( minimum 20) or SAT on file in TESS office.
My score is _____. |
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Pass the C-BASE
- C-BASE requirement of 265 on three sub-tests if 20 ACT Composite
- C-BASE requirement of 235 on each sub-test if 21 or higher ACT Composite
**All students must have a 235 on all subsections of the C-BASE, as it is a Missouri State requirement
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2.5 overall GPA, 2.5 GPA in major and a 2.5 GPA in education courses .
My overall GPA is _____.
My major GPA is _____.
My education GPA is _____.
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Minimum of 45 hours (_____ hours). |
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All qualifications have been met. Please go to the TESS office (AD 348) and apply for admission to the College of Education. |
Other Requirements
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No more than 7 hours below a "C" in courses that meet general education requirements. |
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All students must complete a Criminal Background Check during Observation and Activity (62-211) or Practicum I (61-262 Middle School or 61-260 Secondary or 22-260 Physical Education) |
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Minimum of 20 ACT Composite Score |
- 265 on three sub-test if 20 ACT Composite
- 235 on each sub-test if 21 or higher ACT Composite
- Support processes are in place to assist students to prepare for the C-BASE.
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You have 3 attempts to pass all sub-tests of the C-BASE. |
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Students who earn a below-minimum required score on any or all C-BASE sub-tests are required to:
- 1st time-complete a Student Academic Success Plan
- 2nd time- meet with Teacher Education Admissions Committee to present the student's revised Student Academic Success Plan
- 3rd time- cease taking course work in the teacher education sequence
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- Appeals procedures available. Contact your education advisor to discuss "Alternative Admission Form" or "Blocked Class Form."
- Petitions are submitted to the Teacher Education Admissions Committee (TEAC). Students must submit advisor-signed petitions to the TESS Office in the Administration Building, Room 348.
Students with disabilities who may need accommodations for the C-BASE exam should present a copy of their LAP/S approved accommodations letter to the Counseling Center director when completing the C-BASE application. Students who do not have Northwest-approved accommodations are directed to the process outlined in the "Services for Students with Disabilities" brochure located at the Student Services desk in the Administration Building or online to request accommodations.
