UNDERGRADUATE TEACHER EDUCATION ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

2008-2009 KSU Undergraduate Catalog

Admission to teacher education is separate from admission to Kennesaw State University. It may only take place after a student has been fully accepted to Kennesaw State University along with a completed transcript evaluation by the Office of the Registrar.

For additional information and application forms see:
KSU Undergraduate Admissions Information
Teacher Education Admissions Requirement

In order to meet the minimum requirements for admission to teacher education programs, applicants must have

• Provided proof of fee payment for the Teacher Education admission application.
  
• Submitted an application with requisite signatures by appropriate deadlines.
  
• Satisfied an employment criminal history clearance through KSU.
• Completed at least 45 semester hours of accredited college coursework.
• Achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.75 for all attempted hours in the system core curriculum and lower division courses as required for teacher preparation programs.*
• Achieved an adjusted or cumulative GPA of 2.75 for all completed coursework at Kennesaw State University.*
• Completed ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 with grades of C or higher.
• Satisfied the Regents' Examinations.
• Passed or exempted GACE™ Basic Skills Assessment.
• Completed EDUC 2110** with grades of C or higher. In addition to the preceding, the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education requires that all additional coursework completed in Lower Division Major and Teaching Field at the time of application for admission must consist of a grade of C or higher.
• Received one positive faculty recommendation from EDUC 2110.
• Received a positive evaluation in the EDUC 2110 field experience.
• Exhibited responsible, professional behavior in all classes, field experience, and interactions with peers and faculty.
• Exhibited potential for success in the program.
• Been approved for admission by the Admission and Academic Standing Committee of the applicant's proposed degree program.
  
• Some degree programs in teacher education have additional admissions requirements. Consult those departments and program coordinators.

*Admission criteria may be determined by matriculation date. Please see the appropriate KSU Undergraduate Catalog for requirements.

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For further discussion of the Teacher Education
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For Additional Information on Admission to the
Teacher Education Program, please contact:

Ms. Mary Lynn Orr
Assistant Director, PTEU Admissions
Dr. William D. Impey Teacher Education Advisement Center
KH 3018 ~ 770-423-6105
e-mail: morr10@kennesaw.edu