Admission to the Teacher Education Program
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Prior to Application for Admission to Teacher Education:

Quick view of Teacher Education Program requirements, view To Do List.

Declaration of Major: Second semester, freshman year (Transfer students: see note) you will be invited to a “Declaration of Major” meeting in departments for the purpose of officially declaring your major and examining departmental requirements. At that time:

  • The department will assign you to a major advisor.
  • Complete the Declaration of Curriculum form, indicating your decision to (1) be in the Teaching Program, (2) pursuing the major you declare on this form. Questions related to special major requirements should be directed to your major department.
    • Early Childhood or Elementary or Middle Level: follow the program of studies prescribed by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
    • Secondary: follow the program of studies leading to a Bachelor of Arts Degree-Teaching (7-12) in your chosen subject content area. Departmental advisors will explain the requirements.
    • K-12 Majors (Art, PE, Music): follow the program of studies leading to a Bachelor of Arts Degree-Teaching in your chosen subject content area. Departmental advisors will explain the requirements.
  • Your advisor signs and forwards the Declaration form to the Office of the Registrar.
  • Access your degree audit from MyUNIverse. Contact advisor if you have questions or concerns.
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OSHA Universal Precautions Standards Training:state law.

Required training before the first field experience. Sessions are provided at the beginning of each semester (see Calendars).

Certificate available within a week of completion at:
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