2012-2013 College Catalog | Mount Aloysius College STUDENT TEACHING ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • • • • • • •
A GPA of 3.0 or better Successful completion of the PAPA exams as described above A grade of “C” or better in all education courses Student Teaching Application and Data Sheet An essay describing the student’s interest in and preparation for a career in teaching Successful completion of all required education courses at the completion of the junior year Successful completion of all field experiences
DEGREE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
• A successful exit interview with College faculty and local school district administrators • A portfolio that demonstrates that the student has met each of the learning principles identified in Chapter 354.33, Professional Competencies of the Pennsylvania Department of Education General Standards • A satisfactory evaluation from the College supervisor on the state-wide performance evaluation and inventory of student teachers (PDE 430) • Successful completion of all student teaching assignments
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE PAPA EXAM Test information can be obtained from any education faculty member. Please see your advisor or any education faculty member for guidance and assistance regarding any facet regarding required standardized tests. The PAPA is a new exam and PDE has made provisions for students who have already taken the Praxis I. Regular testing is not available during the summer months. • Below is the timeline for completion of PRAXIS tests and the required passing scores in Pennsylvania: Sophomore, 1st Semester -- have completed 45 credits by end of the semester -- completed required rhetoric courses, math courses, PY 204, and PY221 Sophomore, 2nd Semester -- by end of the semester, have successfully completed PAPA exam -- have completed sixty (60) credits with a 3.0 GPA Junior, 1st Semester -- prior to the start of the semester, submit formal application to the Education Office Junior, 2nd Semester -- complete and submit student teaching application Senior, 1st Semester -- apply for graduation
Clearances The Education Department requires all students enrolled in a certification program to develop and maintain a sound professional record. Students applying to the Education Department must submit a Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Record, the Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, and the FBI Federal Criminal History Record (fingerprinting) for review. and Act 24, Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification From. Copies of these reports will be kept on file in the department. If individuals have offenses on the report, they may not be allowed to participate in practicum experiences or student teaching depending upon the policy of the public school district with which the College has a working relation and to which they are assigned. This will mean they may not be able to complete a certification program and be recommended by the department’s certification officer for certification. If offenses show on these reports, students should see their Education department advisor to discuss their situation and possibly consider other career options.
TRANSFER STUDENTS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS All transfer students interested in certification are subject to all current requirements for entrance to, retention in, and completion of certification program including the GPA requirements. Because of the integrated nature of our certification programs, many education credits completed elsewhere will not be transferable. The transfer of education credits will be evaluated individually to be sure they meet the dual standards as addressed in the education coursework at Mount Aloysius College. The transfer of field experiences will be evaluated individually.
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