School of Education: Requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUTE TEACHER EDUCATION
To be admitted as a Pre-Education student to a teacher education program in the School of Education, students must first be admitted to Georgian Court and be in good academic standing. In addition, the applicant must submit evidence of:

• Passing scores on Accuplacer or Praxis I reading, writing, and mathematics exams, or equivalent exams;
• Recent (within 3 years) Mantoux test for tuberculosis screening (Note: School districts may require
  retesting within 6 months of field or student teaching placements.);
• Completion (or nearing completion of ) 60 credits in the arts and sciences, including a substantial
  portion of the core curriculum, initial courses in an education-relevant major, and specific courses
  required for individual certifications (See program descriptions below);
• An earned cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75;
• Acceptable oral language skills as determined in an in-person interview with the School of Education
  Admissions Coordinator and/or Program Coordinator;
• If applicant is a non-native English speaker, then a rating of Advanced High on the Oral Proficiency
  Interview is also required;
• Acceptable written language skills as demonstrated in a writing sample that is completed in conjunction
  with the interview; and
• Personal attributes and aptitudes suitable to the teaching profession as demonstrated in three
  recommendations from individuals who know the applicant well, including two from recent college
  professors.
• Obtain a Task Stream Account and enroll in your education program (see codes)

See the current catalog for graduate admission requirements.

• May take up to 6 credits before matriculating.
• Must matriculate after 6 credits with adviser to establish program.
• Matriculation form must be co-signed by the student and adviser before the third course may be taken.
• Academic records will be reviewed to determine acceptance into a program.
• A personal interview with Admissions or with a specific program adviser may be required.
• Obtain a Task Stream Account and enroll in your education program (see codes)