2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

Program OfferingsPrograms offered in the School of Education include those leading to teacher licensureand those that do not. Those that do not lead to licensure are Health and PhysicalEducation - Exercise Science Option and a non-licensure program in Health and PhysicalEducation. Both are described later in this section.Programs Leading to Teacher LicensureThe School of Education offers quality programs leading to teacher licensure in earlychildhood special education, middle level education, and health and physical education.Students interested in teaching at the secondary level combine their majors with theSchool’s professional education program to prepare for careers as secondary teachers.Areas of preparation for secondary teaching include English, mathematics, science, socialstudies, and speech. Additionally, students majoring in P-12 art, music, or physicaleducation complete the professional education core courses in the School of Education.Programs leading to licensure:P-4 Early childhood special education4-8 Middle level education7-12 Secondary education (English, mathematics, science, and social studies)P-12 Art, music, and physical educationTeacher Education Admission RequirementsStage I is the pre-admission stage of teacher education. Students who plan to becometeachers should complete the following courses and experiences:1. C or better in EDUC 1143;2. C or better in the following: ENGL 1013, ENGL 1023, SPCH 1023 or 2283, MATH1003 or 1043;3. Completion of Portfolio Competencies for Stage I.Stage II begins after students have been admitted to the Teacher Education Program.To be admitted to the program, students must meet all the standards listed below:1. Satisfactory completion of all pre-admission criteria of Stage I;2. B or better in EDUC 2223 and 2253;3. Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better;4. Completion of Application for Admission to Teacher Education;5. Letters of recommendation from two sources;6. Passing scores on Praxis I reading, mathematics, and writing;7. Completion of Portfolio Competencies for entry into Stage II;8. Successful interview.Stage III begins with the admission to the Clinical Internship. Only when standardsbelow are met may students proceed to Stage III of the internship phase. Please note thatpassing scores on the Praxis II are expected.Internship I1. B or better in EDUC 3203 and 3563;2. Passing score on Praxis II specialty test for each area of licensure;3. Completion of Application for Admission to Internship;4. Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better;5. FBI background check;6. Completion of Portfolio Competencies for entry into Stage III.Internship II1. Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better;2. Passing score on Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching.NOTE: These admission requirements are subject to change as required by theArkansas Department of Education or as approved by the UAM Teacher EducationCommittee.104Education