Indiana University of Pennsylvania

1998-1999 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705

The College of Education

Admission to Teacher Education Programs

 II. Admission to Junior Standing

Procedure: When a teacher education candidate believes s/he will complete 59 or more semester hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, he/she must file an application for Junior Standing with the Dean's Office in the College of Education.

Requirements:
  1. Admitted to Teacher Certification
  2. Completed at least 57 semester hours which may include accepted transfer credits
  3. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
  4. Completion of EN 101 or equivalent with a grade of C or better
  5. Completion of ED 242 and EP 202 with grades of C or better
  6. Final speech and hearing clearances for students not cleared at initial testing
  7. Submission of a Planned Program of Study on an approved form
Some programs have additional requirements for admission to Junior Standing; students should consult with their academic advisor, program coordinator, or department chair to determine specific program requirements.

The application is reviewed, evaluated, and signed by the academic advisor. If all requirements are met, the application is forwarded to the Dean's Office in the College of Education for processing.

Results: The student is sent written notification of his/her acceptance to Junior Standing. Upon official admission, the student is eligible to enroll in the following courses: ED342 Pre-Student Teaching Clinical Experience II; ED442 School Law; EP377 Educational Tests and Measurements; and courses in the methods of teaching.

If a student has not met the requirements of Step 2: Junior Standing, the student will be so informed by the Dean's Office in the College of Education. Enrollment in Core Education courses will be denied until all deficiencies are met.

A student may reapply for admission to Junior Standing when s/he has met all prerequisite requirements.

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