Effective Summer 2002

 

FULL ADMISSION CHECKLIST

I. Students seeking full admission to a teacher education program must meet the following criteria:

·         30 hours minimum from an accredited institution of higher learning;

·         2.50 grade point average (OU retention);

·         2.50 grade point average (COMB retention).

 

II. Students must have 24 hours in the following courses with a “C” or better:

·         ENGL 1113 - 3 hours              

·         P SC 1113 - 3 hours

·         ENGL 1213 - 3 hours              

·         BIO/PHYS SCI - 3 hours

·         MATH 1473/1523 - 3 hours

·         SOC/PSY/ANTH - 3 hours

·         HIST 1483/1493 - 3 hours

·         ENGL/PHIL/A HI/MUNM - 3 hours

 

III. Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) (minimum cut scores):

 

            Math                                        Reading                                    Writing      

                     (171/316)                         (173/320)                              (172/318)

            OR

 

Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET)­ (minimum score):

            OGET             

                        (240)

OR

Exemption:

 

            GPA  (3.0 combined retention GPA)

                       

IV. Full Admission Essay:

 

            Full admission to a teacher education program requires the submission of an essay

            discussing the applicant’s desire to enter the teaching profession.  Information regarding

            previous experience working with children and qualities and attributes that will positively

            contribute to success in the teaching environment should also be included.  The essay

            should be approximately 750 words or three pages, typed and double spaced and should

            be submitted to the Student Services Center, ECH 137.  (Elementary Education majors

            should submit two copies.)

 

VI.  Full Admission Interview

 

                An interview is required for admission into the teacher education program in this department. Interviews for summer and fall admissions are held in April. Interviews for spring admission are held in November. Please contact the Department of Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum (405) 325-1498 for the exact dates and to set up an interview.