1. Teacher Candidacy The first transition to becoming a teacher!

2. Teacher Candidacy Three transition points Teacher Candidacy Advanced Standing in Education Professional Internship in Teaching

3. Teacher Candidacy You must apply and be admitted to teacher candidacy before taking education courses numbered 2000 and above. Example: EDTE 2000, EDTE 2010, EDTE 2020

4. Teacher Candidacy Requirements Complete 30 semester hours Overall GPA of 3.00 Maintain GPA of at least 2.75 after admission to professional education

5. Teacher Candidacy Entrance Test Requirements One of the following ACT composite of 21 or higher SAT combined score of 990 or higher Passing PRAXIS CORE scores

6. Teacher Candidacy PRAXIS I Requirements Computer based test To schedule call 1-800-772-9476 To schedule online www.ets.org/praxiswww.ets.org/praxis Passing scores 156 Reading 150 Math and 162 Writing

7. Teacher Candidacy Early Childhood Majors: Complete the following with a “C” or better EDEC 1600 and EDEC 1001 Tier I freshman composition Natural Science with a lab Math 1101 HIST 2000, 2010 or POLS 1010

8. Teacher Candidacy Middle, Special, and Integrated Education: Complete the following with a “C” or better PSY 1010 Tier I freshman composition Tier I mathematics EDTE 1500

9. Teacher Candidacy Include with application BCI background check FBI background check Tuberculosis (TB) skin test results

10. Teacher Candidacy BCI and FBI Background Checks at OUPD Located in Scott Quad Monday – Friday: 8am to 7pm Saturday: 10am to 2pm $58 cash or check Bring your driver’s license Know your social security number

11. Teacher Candidacy BCI and FBI Background Checks www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov Valid for one year Send results to you. Keep the original document and attach a copy to the professional education application.

12. Teacher Candidacy TB Skin Test $15 Hudson Health Given Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays from 8:30 to 4:30 pm (varies during breaks) Health Department on Union: FREE tests Call in advance at 740-592-4431

13. Teacher Candidacy Think you’re ready for teacher candidacy? Talk to your advisor for an application or Visit an advisor during walk-in hours Monday through Wednesday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

14. Teacher Candidacy A few tips Early Childhood and & Special Education: Apply to selective admissions Apply to advanced standing at 60 credit hours Apply to professional internship at 90 hours Apply for graduation your senior year CONTINUE MEETING WITH YOUR ADVISOR