SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
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 300 level.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
1. Completion of Education 290 with a grade of C or better.
2. Completion of Education 299 with a grade of C or better.
3. Completion of Education 300 with a grade of C or better.
4. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on all undergraduate work
taken at Francis Marion University.
5. A passing score, as determined by South Carolina, 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.
6. Positive recommendation(s) from teacher education faculty.
7. Positive recommendation(s) from the field (public school personnel).
8. Positive recommendation(s) from faculty outside education.
9. Conference with Education 300 instructor.
10. Completion of at least 60 semester hours.
11. Initial Professional Portfolio.
12. 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.
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