Mississippi Valley State University

May 21, 2013

Requirements

Admission to Teacher Education

Students who wish to pursue a teacher education degree must be formally admitted as candidates to the Teacher Education Program by the Teacher Education Committee. Students seeking admission to a teacher education program must:

  • Maintain an overall grade point average of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale with no grade less than "C" in general education courses;
  • Take and pass PRAXIS I (reading, writing, and mathematics) during the first 45 hours;
  • Complete the application form for Admission to the Department of Teacher Education;
  • Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better;
  • Make application to be formally admitted to the Department of Teacher Education;
  • Complete an interview with the Teacher Education Committee; and
  • Complete a writing sample.