Application to the Teacher Education Program

Any student making application to the TEP must first be admitted to the University. Failure to apply at the sophomore level may result in an extended program. 

Transfer students who were admitted to a TEP at another Kentucky institution may submit evidence of their admission to the TEP coordinator immediately upon admission to MSU. Transfer students must meet all other criteria for admission as listed below. 

All students are required to purchase Taskstream, an electronic portfolio and assessment system, beginning with EDF 207 or the designated equivalent. Transfer students should purchase Taskstream at the time of transfer to MSU if EDF 207 has already been completed.

Criteria for Admission

  1. The applicant must be admitted to MSU with an assigned academic advisor.
  2. The applicant must have completed 30 credit hours.
  3. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. All college courses attempted must be a part of the applicant's MSU transcript. All transfer courses, as well as MSU credit, are used in calculating the GPA.
  4. Students applying for TEP at MSU must obtain the following scores on the Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) Testing Series:
    1. CASE: Mathematics - 150
    2. CASE: Reading - 156
    3. CASE: Writing - 162
  5. The applicant must have successfully completed prerequisite courses with grades of "C" or better (ENG 100, COMS 108, EDF 207 [or other designated course], EDF 211 [or other designated course], and the general education mathematics course required for the applicant’s program).
  6. The applicant must demonstrate 1) effective communication, 2) creativity, 3) critical thinking, 4) ability to effectively collaborate with others, and 5) an understanding of the professional dispositions required of teachers.
  7. Transfer students who were recently admitted to a TEP at another Kentucky institution may provide evidence of their admission in lieu of the interview provided they are applying for admission to the same program or major. Transfer students must meet all other requirements listed above.
  8.  All students applying to the TEP must sign a declaration affirming 1) a commitment to upholding the Code of Ethics for Kentucky, 2) knowledge of the TEP Handbook, and 3) knowledge of requirements for certification as well as disclosing all misdemeanor and felony convictions.

To gain admission to the program, the applicant must schedule an advising session with their assigned College of Education advisor to review the above stated eligibility requirements. When the applicant may submit the electronic application for official review by the TEP Coordinator. Once the TEP Coordinator screens these items, students are required to complete an orientation with the TEP Coordinator. The Coordinator will make a recommendation to the Teacher Education Council about the TEP admission.

Transfers and graduate students seeking initial certification must also apply for admission to the program and meet criteria outlined above.

Transfer of appropriate education courses from another institution is contingent upon successful completion of required field experiences in the public schools and clinical experiences on campus. Documentation is required. The appropriate department in the College of Education shall approve substitution of education courses. No transfer grades below "C" are accepted in the IECE, early elementary, middle grades, or special education programs.

Education courses completed more than five years prior to readmission or initial admission in a provisional certification program shall be reviewed for program needs or deficiencies. The appropriate department in the College of Education shall conduct the review.

Retention in the TEP is dependent upon maintaining admission requirements. Any student whose admission is deferred or suspended may reapply for admission once each semester.

Courses for which admission to TEP is a prerequisite:

ART 301Field Experience in Art Education*

3

ART 321Materials and Methods for Secondary Art*

3

BIOL 402Integrated Biology, Mathematics, Physical Sciences Teaching Methods*

3

BIOL 403Integrated Biology, Mathematics and Physical Sciences Field Experiences in Teaching*

3

BIS 499CMethods of Teaching Business and Information Technology Education*

3

CTE 392Methods of Instructional Technology*

3

CTE 470Methods of Instruction*

3

CTE 478Student Teaching Practicum*

12

EDEE 321Teaching Math in Early Elementary Grades*

3

EDEE 322Teaching Social Studies in Early Elementary Grades*

3

EDEE 323Language Arts for Early Elementary*

3

EDEE 331Reading for Early Elementary Teachers*

3

EDEE 423Supervised Student Teaching Practicum*

4-12

EDF 311Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity*

3

EDEL 333Fundamentals of Elementary Education*

4

EDEM 499CSeminar in Effective Teaching

3

EDMG 332Teaching Reading in the Middle Grades Content Areas*

3

EDMG 341Teaching Math in Middle Grades*

3

EDMG 342Teaching Social Studies in Middle Grades*

3

EDMG 343Teaching Language Arts in Middle Grades*

3

EDMG 446Supervised Student Teaching*

4-12

EDSE 312Educational Methods and Technology*

3

EDSE 416Clinical Practice*

12

EDSE 483Classroom Organization and Management for Secondary Teachers*

3

EDSP 365Including Students with Diverse Needs in the Classroom*

3

EDSP 373Curriculum for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities*

3

EDSP 374Teaching Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities*

3

EDSP 375Practicum in Education of Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities*

2

EDSP 435Supervised Teaching Practicum*

4-12

EDSP 437Student Teaching Practicum in Education of Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities*

4-12

EDSP 353Language Arts Teaching LBD*

3

EDSP 355Teaching Students with LBD*

3

EDSP 357Math and Content Teaching LBD*

3

EDSP 359Practicum in Teaching for Students with LBD*

1

EDUC 476Content Area Literacy*

3

EDUC 482Classroom Management and Assessment*

3

ENG 400Studies in English for Teachers*

3

HPE 300Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education*

3

HPE 302Methods of Teaching Elementary Health*

3

HPE 303Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education*

3

HPE 304Methods of Teaching Secondary Health*

3

HPE 499CSenior Seminar in HPE*

3

EDSE 451Curriculum and Instruction for Social Studies*

3

EDSE 499DTeaching Social Studies*

3

IECE 301At-Risk Infants and Toddlers*

3

IECE 345Preschoolers with Special Needs*

3

IECE 416Infant/Toddler Program Planning*

3

IECE 418Preschool Program Planning*

3

IECE 425Clinical Practice: Infants and Toddlers and Preschool for 3-5 year olds*

12

MATH 402Integrated Biology, Mathematics, and Physical Science Teaching Methods*

3

MATH 403Integrated Biology, Mathematics and Science Field Experiences in Teaching*

3

SCI 402Integrated Biology, Mathematics and Physical Science Teaching Methods*

3

SCI 403Integrated Biology, Mathematics and Science Field Experiences in Teaching*

3

SCI 490Science for the Elementary Teacher*

3

SCI 491Science for the Middle School Teacher*

3

UTCH 300Classroom Interactions*

3

UTCH 410Project-Based Instruction*

3

Prerequisite Courses

Secondary Certification Programs

EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3

EDF 311Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity*

3

EDSE 312Educational Methods and Technology*

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children

3

EDSE 483Classroom Organization and Management for Secondary Teachers*

3

and required methods or field experience courses.

5-12 Certification Programs

AGR
CTE 207Foundations of Career and Technical Education

3

EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children

3

CTE 388Methods of Curriculum Development*

3

CTE 392Methods of Instructional Technology*

3

CTE 470Methods of Instruction*

3

CTE 478Student Teaching Practicum*

12

IET
CTE 207Foundations of Career and Technical Education

3

CTE 388Methods of Curriculum Development*

3

CTE 392Methods of Instructional Technology*

3

CTE 470Methods of Instruction*

3

CTE 478Student Teaching Practicum*

12

EDF 311Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity*

3

EDEM 330Foundations of Reading

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children

3

CTE 496Organization and Management of the Laboratory

2

BITE
EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3

EDF 311Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity*

3

EDMG 306Development and Learning in Middle Grades

3

EDSE 416Clinical Practice*

12

EDSE 483Classroom Organization and Management for Secondary Teachers*

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children

3

BIS 499CMethods of Teaching Business and Information Technology Education*

3

P-12 Certification Programs

BME
EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3

EDF 311Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity*

3

MUSC 271Basic Conducting

2

MUSE 207Foundations of Music Education

3

MUSE 215Microcomputers and Music

3

MUSE 325Materials and Methods for Elementary Grades*

3

MUSH 267World Cultures Through the Humanities

3

Voice
MUSG 123Class Piano I

1

MUSG 124Class Piano II

1

MUSG 223Class Piano III

1

MUSG 224Class Piano IV

1

 

MUSG 211Class Woodwinds I

1

or

MUSG 213Class Brasswinds I

1

 

MUSG 212Class Woodwinds II

1

or

MUSG 214Class Brasswinds II

1

 

MUSG 217Class Percussion I

1

or

MUSG 226Class Strings

1

 

MUSG 239Class Voice

1

MUSC 471Choral Conducting

2

MUSE 375Vocal Materials and Methods*

3

MUSE 416Vocal Pedagogy for the Music Educator*

2

Brass/Woodwind
MUSG 123Class Piano I

1

MUSG 124Class Piano II

1

MUSG 211Class Woodwinds I

1

MUSG 212Class Woodwinds II

1

MUSG 213Class Brasswinds I

1

MUSG 214Class Brasswinds II

1

MUSG 217Class Percussion I

1

MUSG 223Class Piano III

1

MUSG 224Class Piano IV

1

MUSG 226Class Strings

1

MUSG 239Class Voice

1

MUSC 472Instrumental Conducting

2

MUSE 376Instrumental Materials and Methods*

3

Percussion
MUSG 123Class Piano I

1

MUSG 124Class Piano II

1

MUSG 211Class Woodwinds I

1

MUSG 212Class Woodwinds II

1

MUSG 213Class Brasswinds I

1

MUSG 214Class Brasswinds II

1

MUSG 223Class Piano III

1

MUSG 224Class Piano IV

1

MUSG 226Class Strings

1

MUSG 239Class Voice

1

MUSC 472Instrumental Conducting

2

MUSE 376Instrumental Materials and Methods*

3

Orchestral Strings
MUSG 123Class Piano I

1

MUSG 124Class Piano II

1

MUSG 211Class Woodwinds I

1

MUSG 212Class Woodwinds II

1

MUSG 213Class Brasswinds I

1

MUSG 214Class Brasswinds II

1

MUSG 223Class Piano III

1

MUSG 224Class Piano IV

1

MUSG 226Class Strings

1

MUSG 239Class Voice

1

MUSC 472Instrumental Conducting

2

MUSE 376Instrumental Materials and Methods*

3

ART
ART 301Field Experience in Art Education*

3

EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDF 311Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity*

3

EDSE 312Educational Methods and Technology*

3

EDSE 483Classroom Organization and Management for Secondary Teachers*

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children

3

and required methods or field experience courses

LBD and MSD

P-5 or Middle Grades (5-9) education requirements plus:

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children

3

EDSP 350Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

3

EDSP 356Applied Behavior Analysis

3

EDSP 365Including Students with Diverse Needs in the Classroom*

3

EDSP 367Educational Assessment

3

EDSP 372Transition to Adult Life

3

LBD
EDSP 360Characteristics of Individuals with Learning Disabilities and Behavior Disorders

3

EDSP 353Language Arts Teaching LBD*

3

EDSP 355Teaching Students with LBD*

3

EDSP 357Math and Content Teaching LBD*

3

EDSP 359Practicum in Teaching for Students with LBD*

1

MSD
EDSP 363Assistive Technology

3

EDSP 370Transdisciplinary Assessment of Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities

3

EDSP 371Field Experiences in Transdisciplinary Assessment and Services for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities

1

EDSP 373Curriculum for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities*

3

EDSP 374Teaching Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities*

3

EDSP 375Practicum in Education of Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities*

2

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood

For candidates admitted prior to fall 2010:
EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDEE 305Learning Theories and Practices in Early Elementary

3

EDEE 327Literature and Materials for Young Readers

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children

3

EDSP 350Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

3

EDSP 363Assistive Technology

3

EDSP 365Including Students with Diverse Needs in the Classroom*

3

EDSP 370Transdisciplinary Assessment of Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities

3

EDSP 371Field Experiences in Transdisciplinary Assessment and Services for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities

1

IECE 301At-Risk Infants and Toddlers*

3

IECE 345Preschoolers with Special Needs*

3

IECE 360Families in Early Childhood Education

3

IECE 361Positive Child Guidance

3

For candidates admitted fall 2010 and following:
EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDEE 305Learning Theories and Practices in Early Elementary

3

EDEE 327Literature and Materials for Young Readers

3

EDEC 253Child Growth and Development

3

EDEC 254Preschool Administration

3

EDEC 255Assessment of Young Children

3

EDEC 412Kindergarten Curriculum

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children

3

EDSP 320Language Development and Intervention for Young Children

3

EDSP 350Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

3

EDSP 363Assistive Technology

3

EDSP 370Transdisciplinary Assessment of Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities

3

EDSP 371Field Experiences in Transdisciplinary Assessment and Services for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities

1

IECE 301At-Risk Infants and Toddlers*

3

IECE 311Introduction to Early Childhood

3

IECE 345Preschoolers with Special Needs*

3

IECE 360Families in Early Childhood Education

3

IECE 361Positive Child Guidance

3

IECE 416Infant/Toddler Program Planning*

3

IECE 418Preschool Program Planning*

3

P-5 Certification Program

EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3

EDEL 302Integrating Technology into the Classroom

3

EDEE 305Learning Theories and Practices in Early Elementary

3

EDEE 321Teaching Math in Early Elementary Grades*

3

EDEE 322Teaching Social Studies in Early Elementary Grades*

3

EDEE 323Language Arts for Early Elementary*

3

EDEE 327Literature and Materials for Young Readers

3

EDEE 331Reading for Early Elementary Teachers*

3

EDEM 330Foundations of Reading

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children

3

EDSP 365Including Students with Diverse Needs in the Classroom*

3

EDSP 367Educational Assessment

3

EDUC 482Classroom Management and Assessment*

3

SCI 490Science for the Elementary Teacher*

3

Middle Grades Certification Program

EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3

EDEL 302Integrating Technology into the Classroom

3

EDMG 330Foundations of Reading for Middle Grades

3

EDMG 306Development and Learning in Middle Grades

3

EDMG 332Teaching Reading in the Middle Grades Content Areas*

3

EDMG 347Literature and Materials for the Middle Grades

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children

3

EDUC 482Classroom Management and Assessment*

3

two courses corresponding to academic components:
EDMG 341Teaching Math in Middle Grades*

3

EDMG 342Teaching Social Studies in Middle Grades*

3

EDMG 343Teaching Language Arts in Middle Grades*

3

SCI 491Science for the Middle School Teacher*

3

Courses for which application must be scheduled with the director of student teaching one semester in advance include:

CTE 478Student Teaching Practicum*

12

EDEE 423Supervised Student Teaching Practicum*

4-12

EDMG 446Supervised Student Teaching*

4-12

EDSE 416Clinical Practice*

12

EDSP 435Supervised Teaching Practicum*

4-12

EDSP 437Student Teaching Practicum in Education of Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities*

4-12

IECE 425Clinical Practice: Infants and Toddlers and Preschool for 3-5 year olds*

12