Admission Requirements
Requirements for Students Seeking Professional Educator Licensure (9-12)
A professional education program is a joint program made by the major department within the College of Arts and Science (CAS) and the Department of Teaching and Learning within the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB). Therefore, as soon as students know they would like to pursue the Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) option, it is essential for them to review Teacher Licensure requirements in the SEHHB section of the undergraduate academic catalog and meet with a CAS advisor for information about requirements of courses leading to the Secondary Education Program. An overall GPA of 2.5 is the SEHHB requirement for admission to the teacher licensure program. Overall GPAs will be calculated based on all college courses taken at all institutions. No course with a grade less than a "C" will be applied to meet Professional Educator Licensure requirements. Specific majors may have additional requirements.
Students seeking professional educator licensure must meet specific general education and professional education requirements and must pass state and licensure tests prior to admission, during their program, and in order to gain the PEL (9-12). State requirements change, and the latest details about these requirements can be found in the SEHHB section of the undergraduate academic catalog or by making an appointment with an SEHHB advisor.
Application Process
All students pursuing this licensure must complete an online application available on the SEHHB website. The coursework for the PEL (9-12) licensure is intended to take two years, with applications being accepted in the spring of the sophomore year.
Transfer
Transfer students should contact a CAS advisor as early as possible to discuss transfer procedures.
