ADMISSION TO THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

A student must make application for admission to the Professional Education Program during enrollment in Education 299, which is designed to be taken in the sophomore year. Admission to the Professional Education Program is a prerequisite to enrolling in any education course beyond the Education 310 level.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THEPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

1. SAT or ACT scores as available

2. Completion of Education 290 with a grade of C or better

3. Completion of Education 299 with a grade of C or better

4. Completion of Education 300 with a grade of C or better

5. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on all Education courses attempted (courses below the 310 level in Education)

6. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on all undergraduate work taken at Francis Marion University

7. A passing score on the selected state-approved tests in mathematics, writing, and reading. A passing score on this examination is a requirement for admission to the Professional Education Program. The state approved test is administered several times a year. Applications may be secured from: (1) Your Education 299 instructor, or (2) the office of Student Services from the School of Education (CEMC 212). Students not passing the state approved test cannot be admitted to the Professional Education Program. Students not admitted to the program cannot enroll in any education teaching area courses beyond the Education 310 level.

8. Positive recommendation(s) from teacher education faculty

9. Positive recommendation(s) from the field (public school personnel)

10. Positive recommendation(s) from faculty outside education

11. Conference with Education 300 instructor

12. Completion of at least 60 semester hours

13. Initial Professional Portfolio

14. Recommendation from the Admissions Approval Committee

Students will normally make application for admission to the Professional Education Program during enrollment in 299. Students transferring this course from another institution need to make application in the School of Education.