Revised 08/20/2013

Dr. William D. ImpeyTEACHER EDUCATION ADVISEMENT CENTER

(TEAC)Education Student Services KH 1314https://education.kennesaw.edu/teac/

EDUC 2110 Fall 2013

Admission to Teacher Education is separate from admission to KSU.

• Completed ENGL 1101 & 1102 with grades of C or higher

• Completed 45 semester hours of coursework from accredited institutions

• Registered with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission to obtain a MyPSC account and PSC ID# (https://mypsc.gapsc.org/Register.aspx).

• Passed or Exempted GACE Program

Admission Tests

Teacher Education Admission Criteria

Passed or Exempted

GACE Program Admission Tests

Exemption Options:

• Passed all three GACE Basic Skills assessments or

• SAT – Min. 1000* (Critical Reading/Verbal + Math) or

• ACT – Min. 43* (English + Math) or

• For GRE and additional exemption options, visit www.gapsc.com

* SAT scores prior to April 1, 1995, and ACT scores prior to 1989, were “recentered,” typically adding points. See the certification officer for additional information.

• Original score report

• KSU OWL Express

• Transcripts

- college/high school

• Testing company ($$)

Where might I find my exemption scores?

Official supporting documentation required if not on Owl Express

• Three tests: Reading, Mathematics, and Writing

• The Reading and Mathematics tests consist of

selected-response questions

• The Writing test consists of selected-response

questions and two constructed-response (written)

assignments

• Passing score required for each test

• Tests are administered at approved computer

testing centers

GACE Program Admission Tests

Program Admission Test I – Reading (200)

Program Admission Test II – Mathematics (201)

Program Admission Test III – Writing (202)

Program Admission Combined Test I, II, and III

(700)

GACE Program Admission Tests

For additional information, see

Certification Office

Online registration: http://gace.ets.org/

Fall Semester Testing Blocks:10/5/13–10/25/13 – scores return 11/1/201311/2/13–11/12/13 – scores return 11/29/201311/30/13–12/21/13 – scores return 12/27/2013

• Preparation materials available on the GACE website http://gace.ets.org/

• Math tutoring: Lifelong Learning Center (Carmichael Student Center

261) Math Lab (Library 433)

• Writing Center (EB 242)

• Student Success Services (ex. test-taking strategies, test anxiety)

• Student Development: Carmichael Student Center

How do I prepare for GACE Program Admission Tests?

Teacher Education Admission Criteria

GPA Requirements≥ 2.75 KSU AGPA (adjusted GPA)

AND ≥ 2.75 Education Transfer GPA (ETGPA)

ETGPA includes general education (Areas A- E)

and lower division courses required for major

EDUC 2110 Instructors have three choices:

• Recommended or• Recommended with

reservations or• Not recommended

Cleared Background Check

EDUC 2110 with grade of C or higher

A positive teacher recommendation

Teacher Education Admission Criteria

You do not need to request the recommendation from your EDUC 2110

instructor

• Professional, responsible behavior in all classes, field experiences, and interactions with peers, faculty, and staff

• Positive evaluations in field experiences

• Satisfied any additional admission requirements specified by a major

Teacher Education Admission Criteria

ARED, FLED, HPE, MUED students…see your department advisor for additional program requirements

• Obtain an application at TEAC (KH 1314) or online at https://education.kennesaw.edu/teac/

• KSU Advisor’s Signature: ECE, MGE and History Education – signed by TEAC online appointment scheduling

• Advisors in other program areas listed on brochure or TEAC website Contacts

• Return completed applications to TEAC (KH 1314)

Teacher Education Application

Teacher Education Application

For Spring 2014: Sept. 15For Summer 2014: Feb. 15For Fall 2014: April 15

You do NOT have to have completed all the requirements for admission to the teacher

education program at the time of application

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