Teacher Education

Teacher Education Induction Ceremony

COEHP hosted a Teacher Education Induction Ceremony on February 26th with approximately 100 people in attendance including inductees, family and friends, staff and faculty. Christine Powell, teacher of the year, from Northside High School was our speaker along with Dr. Betty Hipps of Columbus State University. Inductees enjoyed breakfast, and received a certificate of recognition and an encouragement book of selected quotes.

 

Undergraduate students seeking admission to the teacher education program in the College of Education and Health Professions at CSU should begin the process during their sophomore year of study. Post-baccalaureate students seeking admission should begin the process during their first semester of study. Appropriate forms can be obtained in the Office of Student Advising and Field Experiences (SAFE) (Jordan Hall, Room 107).

Admission to the Teacher Education program requires completion of all of the following:

Undergraduate

• Completion of EDUC 2130 (or approved equivalent) with a grade of C or better.
• Completion of 45 earned semester hours in the core with an overall GPA of 2.50 or better on all transcripts and a CSU GPA of 2.50 or better.
• Maintain a CSU and overall GPA of 2.50 or better.
• Satisfactory performance on the GACE Basic Skills examination or an exemption based upon satisfactory scores on the SAT, ACT or GRE tests.
• Completed background check form to ensure no criminal record or discharge from the armed services that would prevent recommendation for teacher certification.
• Never been removed or denied admission to teacher education or student teaching from another institution.
• Attend a required induction ceremony at the beginning of the following semester.
• Failure to disclose information and/or submission of false information will result in immediate dismissal from the College of Education and Health Professions Teacher Education Program.

 *Undergraduate Petition for Appeal

Students must submit to the Office of COEHP SAFE a completed appeals packet by the last business day of the month in order to be considered at the next meeting. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month. Only complete packets will be considered . If your packet is incomplete at the time of the Undergraduate Council meeting, it will be reviewed at the next scheduled meeting once all information has been provided.  See forms at left for packet.

Post-baccalaureate

• Undergraduate or Graduate GPA of 2.50 on all work attempted (minimum of 30 credit hours) or
• CSU GPA of 2.50 on 9 hours of education coursework at CSU to include EDUC, EDCI, and SPED classes.
• Satisfactory performance on the GACE Basic Skills examination or an exemption based upon satisfactory scores on the SAT, ACT or GRE tests.  (You must have a 2.50 CSU GPA prior to student teaching/internship)
• Completed background check form to ensure no criminal record or discharge from the armed services that would prevent recommendation for teacher certification.
• Never been removed or denied admission to teacher education or student teaching from another institution.
• Attend a required induction ceremony at the beginning of the following semester.
• Failure to disclose information and/or submission of false information will result in immediate dismissal from the College of Education and Health Professions Teacher Education Program.