Application to the Teacher Education Program

Any student making application to the TEP must first be admitted to the University. IET majors should apply after completing CTE 207 — Foundations of Vocational Education and EDF 211 — Human Growth and Development. Failure to apply at the sophomore level may result in an extended program.

TEP Portfolio

Students making application to the TEP must submit an electronic application/portfolio through Folio 180 to the TEP coordinator by the dates posted on the Teacher Education Services (TSU) website. The electronic application/portfolio is to include the following:

  1. A resume.
  2. A statement of the student's philosophy of education, including the relationship of education to society (maximum of three typed pages, double-spaced).
  3. A 2.5 page, double-spaced, typed description of relevant experiences the student has had in working with children or youth and examples of collaboration and creativity. Supporting material may be attached.

In addition, qualifying test scores must be on file in the MSU Testing Center and qualifying grades/GPA must be indicated on MSU's student information system (Datatel).

TEP Application for Transfer Students Admitted at Another Kentucky Institution

Transfer students who were admitted to a TEP at another Kentucky institution may submit evidence of their admission and the above portfolio materials to the TEP coordinator immediately upon admission to MSU. These students will be exempt from the interview requirement for admission to the MSU TEP. Transfer students must meet all other criteria for admission as listed below.

All students are required to purchase Folio 180, an electronic portfolio and assessment system, beginning with EDF 207. Transfer students should purchase Folio 180 at the time of transfer to MSU if EDF 207 has already been completed.

Criteria for Admission

  1. The applicant must have completed 45 credit hours if the applicant is a secondary, 5-12 or P-12 major; 30 credit hours if in the interdisciplinary early childhood education (IECE), elementary (P-5), middle school (5-9), and/or special education program of study.
  2. Elementary P-5 applicants must have documentation of 24 field experience hours; MGSE (5-9) applicants must have documentation of 21 field experience hours; MGSE (5-9) Science component applicants must have documentation of 31 field experience 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 PRAXIS pre-professional skills assessments (PPST):
    1. Pre-Professional Skills: Mathematics (0730 or 5730) - 174, and
    2. Pre-Professional Skills: Reading (0710 or 5710) - 176, and
    3. Pre-Professional Skills: Writing (0720 or 5720 - 174.
  5. Successful completion of prerequisite courses, with grades of "C" or better (ENG 100, ENG 200, COMS 108, EDF 207, and EDF 211 or HS 253) and prescribed clinical and field experiences.
  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.

Once the TEP coordinator screens these items, students are required to go before the TEP Admission Interview Committee. This committee 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 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.

TEP Orientation Session

After the interview, applicants must attend a TEP orientation session. The sessions will be scheduled prior to preregistration at the Morehead campus and regional campus centers. Candidates' admissions will not be finalized and they will not be able to register for restricted courses until they have attended the orientation.

Courses for which admission to TEP is a prerequisite:

ART 300Teaching Elementary & Middle School Art*

3

ART 301Field Experience in Art Education*

3

ART 321Materials & Methods for Secondary Art*

3

BIOL 402Integrated Biology, Mathematics, Physical Sciences Teaching Methods*

3

BIOL 403Integrated Biology, Mathematics and Physical Sciences Field Experiences in Teaching*

3

BIS 499CMethods of Teaching Business and Information Technology Education

3

CTE 392Methods of Instructional Technology*

3

CTE 470Methods of Instruction*

3

CTE 478Student Teaching Practicum*

12

EDEE 321Teaching Math in Early Elementary Grades*

3

EDEE 322Teaching Social Studies in Early Elementary Grades*

3

EDEE 323Language Arts for Early Elementary*

3

EDEE 331Reading for Early Elementary Teachers*

3

EDEE 423Supervised Student Teaching Practicum*

4-12

EDF 311Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity*

3

EDEL 333Fundamentals of Elementary Education*

4

EDMG 332Teaching Reading in the Middle Grades Content Areas

3

EDMG 341Teaching Math in Middle Grades*

3

EDMG 342Teaching Social Studies in Middle Grades*

3

EDMG 343Teaching Language Arts in Middle Grades*

3

EDMG 446Supervised Student Teaching*

4-12

EDSE 312Educational Methods and Technology*

3

EDSE 416Clinical Practice*

12

EDSP 365Including Students with Diverse Needs in the Classroom*

3

EDSP 373Curriculum for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities*

3

EDSP 374Teaching Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities*

3

EDSP 375Practicum in Education of Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities*

2

EDSP 435Supervised Teaching Practicum*

4-12

EDSP 437Student Teaching Practicum in Education of Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities*

4-12

EDSP 353Language Arts Teaching LBD*

3

EDSP 355Teaching Students with LBD*

3

EDSP 357Math and Content Teaching LBD*

3

EDSP 359Practicum in Teaching for Students with LBD*

1

EDUC 476Reading in the Secondary School*

3

EDUC 482Classroom Management and Assessment*

3

ENG 382Teaching Writing in Second Schools*

3

ENG 400Studies in English for Teachers*

3

FRN 405Linguistics and Language Teaching*

6

HLTH 301Health, Safety and Nutrition for Early Elementary*

3

HPE 300Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education*

3

HPE 302Methods of Teaching Elementary Health*

3

HPE 303Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education*

3

HPE 304Methods of Teaching Secondary Health*

3

HPE 499CSenior Seminar in HPE*

3

HST 451Curriculum and Instruction for Social Studies*

3

HST 499DTeaching Social Studies*

3

IECE 416Infant/Toddler Program Planning*

3

IECE 418Preschool Program Planning*

3

IECE 425Clinical Practice: Infants and Toddlers and Preschool for 3-5 year olds*

12

MATH 402Integrated Biology, Mathematics, and Physical Science Teaching Methods*

3

MATH 403Integrated Biology, Mathematics and Science Field Experiences in Teaching*

3

SCI 402Integrated Biology, Mathematics and Physical Science Teaching Methods*

3

SCI 403Integrated Biology, Mathematics and Science Field Experiences in Teaching*

3

SCI 490Science for the Elementary Teacher*

3

SCI 491Science for the Middle School Teacher*

3

SPA 405Linguistics and Language Teaching*

6

Application for Clinical Practice

  1. Application for the professional semester must be made through the Teacher Education Services. An online application for clinical practice must be submitted at the beginning of the semester PRIOR to the clinical semester using Folio 180 electronic portfolio system (September for the spring semester and January for the fall semester).
  2. Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required.
  3. Applicant must have a GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale on all coursework completed (includes transfer credit).
  4. Coursework completed at Morehead State University must reflect an overall 2.75 GPA.
  5. A GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in area of concentration, major(s) and academic components.
  6. For all teacher education candidates, a minimum grade of "C" is required in courses requiring field experience hours AND all TEP restricted courses (those courses requiring TEP admission as a prerequisite) with an overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in area of concentration, major(s) and academic components.
  7. Completion of prerequisite courses.
  8. A minimum GPA of 2.75 on professional education courses is required.
  9. A minimum of 90 credit hours must have been completed.
  10. Applicant must have a bonafide major for teacher certification. (See Curriculum Standards ST-2.)
  11. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 75 percent of the course requirements in area or teaching component(s) as required by program. (To include all methods courses.)
  12. One semester (12 hours minimum) in residence at Morehead State University.
  13. A current physical examination must be attached to the Clinical Practice Application in Folio 180 prior to commencing the professional semester. (As per EPSB policy, a TB skin test is required.)
  14. Successfully completed a minimum of 200 hours of field experiences associated with professional education courses and program specific requirements.
  15. As soon as a clinical practice candidate is notified by the ESU regarding the school placement, the candidate should contact the principal or central office personnel officer to secure information related to that district's protocol for completing a criminal background check. Criminal background checks are required, as per EPSB state policy.
  16. Candidates must take all required PRAXIS II test(s) and scores must be on file in the MSU Testing Center before a candidate will be permitted to begin the clinical semester. Starting in Spring 2016, candidates will be required to pass all PRAXIS tests in order to be admitted to clinical practice.

Prerequisite Courses

Secondary Certification Programs

EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3

EDF 311Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity*

3

EDSE 312Educational Methods and Technology*

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children*

3

EDSE 483Classroom Organization and Management for Secondary Teachers*

3

and required methods or field experience courses.

5-12 Certification Programs

AGR

CTE 207Foundations of Career and Technical Education

3

EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children*

3

CTE 388Methods of Curriculum Development*

3

CTE 392Methods of Instructional Technology*

3

CTE 470Methods of Instruction*

3

CTE 478Student Teaching Practicum*

12

IET

CTE 207Foundations of Career and Technical Education

3

CTE 388Methods of Curriculum Development*

3

CTE 392Methods of Instructional Technology*

3

CTE 470Methods of Instruction*

3

CTE 478Student Teaching Practicum*

12

EDF 311Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity*

3

EDEM 330Foundations of Reading

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children*

3

CTE 496Organization and Management of the Laboratory

2

BITE

EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3

EDF 311Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity*

3

EDMG 306Development and Learning in Middle Grades

3

EDSE 416Clinical Practice*

12

EDSE 483Classroom Organization and Management for Secondary Teachers*

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children*

3

BIS 499CMethods of Teaching Business and Information Technology Education

3

P-12 Certification Programs

HE

EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3

 

EDF 311Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity*

3

or

EDMG 306Development and Learning in Middle Grades

3

 

EDSE 312Educational Methods and Technology*

3

EDSE 483Classroom Organization and Management for Secondary Teachers*

3

HPE 301Classroom Assessment in Health and Physical Education

3

HPE 302Methods of Teaching Elementary Health*

3

HPE 304Methods of Teaching Secondary Health*

3

HLTH 475School Health Program

3

HLTH 418Use and Abuse of Drugs

3

PE

EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3

 

EDF 311Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity*

3

or

EDMG 306Development and Learning in Middle Grades

3

 

EDSE 312Educational Methods and Technology*

3

EDSE 483Classroom Organization and Management for Secondary Teachers*

3

PHED 212Games and Rhythms for Elementary Teachers

3

PHED 213Methods of Teaching Individual Sports

1

PHED 214Methods of Teaching Racket Sports

1

PHED 215Methods of Teaching Team Sports

1

PHED 216Methods of Teaching Lifetime Sports

1

PHED 217Methods of Teaching Gymnastics & the Martial Arts

1

PHED 218Methods of Teaching Dance

1

PHED 315Motor Development and Motor Learning

3

PHED 475Adapted Physical Education

3

HPE 300Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education*

3

HPE 301Classroom Assessment in Health and Physical Education

3

HPE 303Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education*

3

HPE 300, HPE 303: (PHED only)

BME

EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3

EDF 311Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity*

3

MUSC 271Basic Conducting

2

MUSE 207Foundations of Music Education

3

MUSE 215Microcomputers and Music

3

MUSE 325Materials and Methods for Elementary Grades*

3

MUSH 267World Cultures Through the Humanities

3

Voice

MUSG 123Class Piano I

1

MUSG 124Class Piano II

1

MUSG 223Class Piano III

1

MUSG 224Class Piano IV

1

 

MUSG 211Class Woodwinds I

1

or

MUSG 213Class Brasswinds I

1

 

MUSG 212Class Woodwinds II

1

or

MUSG 214Class Brasswinds II

1

 

MUSG 217Class Percussion I

1

or

MUSG 226Class Strings

1

 

MUSG 239Class Voice

1

MUSC 471Choral Conducting

2

MUSE 375Vocal Materials and Methods*

3

MUSE 416Vocal Pedagogy for the Music Educator*

2

Brass/Woodwind

MUSG 123Class Piano I

1

MUSG 124Class Piano II

1

MUSG 211Class Woodwinds I

1

MUSG 212Class Woodwinds II

1

MUSG 213Class Brasswinds I

1

MUSG 214Class Brasswinds II

1

MUSG 217Class Percussion I

1

MUSG 223Class Piano III

1

MUSG 224Class Piano IV

1

MUSG 226Class Strings

1

MUSG 239Class Voice

1

MUSC 472Instrumental Conducting

2

MUSE 376Instrumental Materials and Methods*

3

Percussion

MUSG 123Class Piano I

1

MUSG 124Class Piano II

1

MUSG 211Class Woodwinds I

1

MUSG 212Class Woodwinds II

1

MUSG 213Class Brasswinds I

1

MUSG 214Class Brasswinds II

1

MUSG 223Class Piano III

1

MUSG 224Class Piano IV

1

MUSG 226Class Strings

1

MUSG 239Class Voice

1

MUSC 472Instrumental Conducting

2

MUSE 376Instrumental Materials and Methods*

3

Orchestral Strings

MUSG 123Class Piano I

1

MUSG 124Class Piano II

1

MUSG 211Class Woodwinds I

1

MUSG 212Class Woodwinds II

1

MUSG 213Class Brasswinds I

1

MUSG 214Class Brasswinds II

1

MUSG 223Class Piano III

1

MUSG 224Class Piano IV

1

MUSG 226Class Strings

1

MUSG 239Class Voice

1

MUSC 472Instrumental Conducting

2

MUSE 376Instrumental Materials and Methods*

3

ART

ART 301Field Experience in Art Education*

3

EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDF 311Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity*

3

EDSE 312Educational Methods and Technology*

3

EDSE 483Classroom Organization and Management for Secondary Teachers*

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children*

3

and required methods or field experience courses

LBD and MSD

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

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children*

3

EDSP 350Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

3

EDSP 356Applied Behavior Analysis

3

EDSP 365Including Students with Diverse Needs in the Classroom*

3

EDSP 367Educational Assessment

3

EDSP 372Transition to Adult Life

3

LBD
EDSP 360Characteristics of Individuals with Learning Disabilities and Behavior Disorders

3

EDSP 353Language Arts Teaching LBD*

3

EDSP 355Teaching Students with LBD*

3

EDSP 356Applied Behavior Analysis

3

EDSP 357Math and Content Teaching LBD*

3

EDSP 359Practicum in Teaching for Students with LBD*

1

MSD
EDSP 363Assistive Technology

3

EDSP 370Transdisciplinary Assessment of Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities

3

EDSP 371Field Experiences in Transdisciplinary Assessment and Services for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities

1

EDSP 373Curriculum for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities*

3

EDSP 374Teaching Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities*

3

EDSP 375Practicum in Education of Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities*

2

FRN

EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3

EDF 311Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity*

3

EDSE 312Educational Methods and Technology*

3

EDSE 483Classroom Organization and Management for Secondary Teachers*

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children*

3

FRN 405Linguistics and Language Teaching*

6

SPA

EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3

EDF 311Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity*

3

EDSE 312Educational Methods and Technology*

3

EDSE 483Classroom Organization and Management for Secondary Teachers*

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children*

3

SPA 405Linguistics and Language Teaching*

6

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood

For candidates admitted prior to fall 2010:

EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDEE 305Learning Theories and Practices in Early Elementary

3

EDEE 327Literature and Materials for Young Readers

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children*

3

EDSP 350Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

3

EDSP 363Assistive Technology

3

EDSP 365Including Students with Diverse Needs in the Classroom*

3

EDSP 370Transdisciplinary Assessment of Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities

3

EDSP 371Field Experiences in Transdisciplinary Assessment and Services for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities

1

IECE 301At-Risk Infants and Toddlers

3

IECE 345Preschoolers with Special Needs

3

IECE 360Families in Early Childhood Education

3

IECE 361Positive Child Guidance

3

For candidates admitted fall 2010 and following:

EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDEE 305Learning Theories and Practices in Early Elementary

3

EDEE 327Literature and Materials for Young Readers

3

EDEC 253Child Growth and Development

3

EDEC 254Preschool Administration

4

EDEC 255Assessment of Young Children

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children*

3

EDSP 320Language Development and Intervention for Young Children

3

EDSP 350Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

3

EDSP 363Assistive Technology

3

EDSP 370Transdisciplinary Assessment of Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities

3

EDSP 371Field Experiences in Transdisciplinary Assessment and Services for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities

1

IECE 301At-Risk Infants and Toddlers

3

IECE 311Introduction to Early Childhood

3

IECE 345Preschoolers with Special Needs

3

IECE 360Families in Early Childhood Education

3

IECE 361Positive Child Guidance

3

IECE 416Infant/Toddler Program Planning*

3

IECE 418Preschool Program Planning*

3

P-5 Certification Program

EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3

EDEL 302Integrating Technology into the Classroom

3

EDEE 305Learning Theories and Practices in Early Elementary

3

EDEE 321Teaching Math in Early Elementary Grades*

3

EDEE 322Teaching Social Studies in Early Elementary Grades*

3

EDEE 323Language Arts for Early Elementary*

3

EDEE 327Literature and Materials for Young Readers

3

EDEE 331Reading for Early Elementary Teachers*

3

EDEM 330Foundations of Reading

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children*

3

EDUC 482Classroom Management and Assessment*

3

HLTH 301Health, Safety and Nutrition for Early Elementary*

3

SCI 490Science for the Elementary Teacher*

3

Middle Grades Certification Program

EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3

EDEL 302Integrating Technology into the Classroom

3

EDMG 330Foundations of Reading for Middle Grades

3

EDMG 306Development and Learning in Middle Grades

3

EDMG 332Teaching Reading in the Middle Grades Content Areas

3

EDMG 347Literature and Materials for the Middle Grades

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children*

3

EDUC 482Classroom Management and Assessment*

3

two courses corresponding to academic components:

EDMG 341Teaching Math in Middle Grades*

3

EDMG 342Teaching Social Studies in Middle Grades*

3

EDMG 343Teaching Language Arts in Middle Grades*

3

SCI 491Science for the Middle School Teacher*

3

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

CTE 478Student Teaching Practicum*

12

EDEE 423Supervised Student Teaching Practicum*

4-12

EDMG 446Supervised Student Teaching*

4-12

EDSE 416Clinical Practice*

12

EDSP 435Supervised Teaching Practicum*

4-12

EDSP 437Student Teaching Practicum in Education of Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities*

4-12

IECE 425Clinical Practice: Infants and Toddlers and Preschool for 3-5 year olds*

12