Program Roadmap

All students must pass through the following gates:

How do I know when to apply for admission through each gate?

Check the number of credits you have. Prepare your application the semester before you anticipate having enough credits.

Admission to the Major

Requirements
All students must submit an unofficial MSU transcript. Transfer students should submit a copy of their transfer credit evaluation form, which is available from the Campus Access HUB. Elementary Education students must complete the following requirements to be admitted to the Major

Credits: 32 completed
GPA: 2.5 cumulative
English 101: grade of A or B
Speech 100 or 102: grade of A or B

How do I apply for admission?
When you have completed the requirements for admission to major, bring an unofficial transcript to the College of Education Advising Office in Armstrong Hall 117.

Admission to Professional Education

Requirements All students working toward a teaching degree in the Elementary Education major must be admitted to Professional Education prior to enrollment in upper division coursework in professional education. Application to Professional Education should be made when the following requirements have been met:

Credits: 40 completed
GPA: 2.75 cumulative
English 101: A or B
Math 201: successfully completed
PPST test: Completion of reading, writing and math tests of basic skills (Praxis 1)
Gen. Ed. Writing Intensive Course (probably EEC 222): A or B
Completion of EEC 200 and 222

How do I apply for admission to Professional Education?
Students must attend a Writing Assessment Lab at which they will complete a writing sample, surveys on dispositions and technology. For application and deadlines for Professional Education contact the Office of Academic Advising (AH 117).

Do I have to apply for any courses before the Blocks?

Select courses in the EEC department require applications for admission. These courses generally fill early. Applications are due approximately one month before registration begins. Access forms on the Forms and Applications page and turn them in to the EEC office (Armstrong Hall 328).
Courses requiring application: EEC 342, 368/369, 422, 428, 435

Block 1 and Block 2

Block 1 Requirements

1. Minimum 2.75 GPA
2. Completion of General Education requirements
3. Completion of specialty area requirements

Admission to Block 1 is competitive and is based on GPA and completion of program requirements up to Block 1. Minimum GPA is 2.75, but admission is dependent on the rest of the applicant pool.

What can I do to improve my chances of being accepted into Block 1?

• Complete all requirements for the general program, as well as your specialty area.
• Retake courses that may be lowering your GPA.
• Stay informed of application deadlines.

Block 2 Requirements

1. Minimum 2.75 GPA
2. Completion of General Education requirements
3. Completion of specialty area requirements
4. Successful completion of Block 1 clinical experience
5. Successful completion of Block 1 coursework

Continuance into Block 2 is not automatic, but rather based on successful completion of all requirements in Block 1, including student teaching, and a positive recommendation of dispositions by Block 1 faculty.

What can I do to improve my chance of being accepted into Block 2?

• Perform exceptionally well in my clinical experience.
• Successfully complete all courses in Block 1.
• Demonstrate professionalism in the way I interact and communicate with faculty, peers, elementary students and teachers.

Student Teaching

Requirements

1. Minimum 2.75 GPA
2. Completion of all program requirements

Student teaching applications are due to the Clinical and Field Office the semester before a student intends to enroll in Student Teaching. Students must stay aware of all deadlines, meetings and requirements through the Clinical and Field Office.