Application to the Teacher Education Program

Criteria for Admission

1. The applicant must be admitted to MSU with an assigned academic advisor.
2. The applicant must have completed 30 credit hours.
3. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. All college courses attempted must be a part of the applicant's MSU transcript. All transfer courses, as well as MSU credit, are used in calculating the GPA.
4. Students applying for TEP at MSU must obtain the following scores on the Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) Testing Series:
   1. CASE: Mathematics - 150
   2. CASE: Reading - 156
   3. CASE: Writing - 162
5. The applicant must have successfully completed prerequisite courses with grades of "C" or better (ENG 100, COMS 108, EDF 207, EDF 211, and the general education mathematics course required for the applicant’s program).
6. Completion of and successful evaluation by program faculty of an admission interview demonstrating 1) effective communication, 2) creativity, 3) critical thinking, 4) ability to effectively collaborate with others, and 5) an understanding of the professional dispositions required of teachers.
7. Transfer students who were recently admitted to a TEP at another Kentucky institution may provide evidence of their admission in lieu of the interview provided they are applying for admission to the same program or major. Transfer students must meet all other requirements listed above.
8.  All students applying to the TEP must sign a declaration affirming 1) a commitment to upholding the Code of Ethics for Kentucky, 2) knowledge of the TEP Handbook, and 3) knowledge of requirements for certification as well as disclosing all misdemeanor and felony convictions.

To gain admission to the program, the applicant must schedule an advising session with their assigned College of Education advisor to review the above stated eligibility requirements. When the applicant may submit the electronic application for official review by the TEP Coordinator. Once the TEP Coordinator screens these items, students are required to complete an orientation with the TEP Coordinator. The Coordinator will make a recommendation to the Teacher Education Council about the TEP admission.

Transfers and graduate students seeking initial certification must also apply for admission to the program and meet criteria outlined above.

Transfer of appropriate education courses from another institution is contingent upon successful completion of required field experiences in the public schools and clinical experiences on campus. Documentation is required. The appropriate department in the College of Education shall approve substitution of education courses. No transfer grades below "C" are accepted in the IECE, early elementary, middle grades, or special education programs.

Education courses completed more than five years prior to readmission or initial admission in a provisional certification program shall be reviewed for program needs or deficiencies. The appropriate department in the College of Education shall conduct the review.

Retention in the TEP is dependent upon maintaining admission requirements. Any student whose admission is deferred or suspended may reapply for admission once each semester.

Courses for which admission to TEP is a prerequisite:

Prerequisite Courses

Secondary Certification Programs

5-12 Certification Programs

AGR

IET

BITE

P-12 Certification Programs

BME

Voice

Brass/Woodwind

Percussion

Orchestral Strings

ART

LBD and MSD

P-5 or Middle Grades (5-9) education requirements plus:

LBD

MSD

SPA

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood

For candidates admitted prior to fall 2010:

For candidates admitted fall 2010 and following:

P-5 Certification Program

Middle Grades Certification Program

two courses corresponding to academic components:

Courses for which application must be scheduled with the director of student teaching one semester in advance include: