MAJOR APPROVAL:

• pass all sections of CBASE exam.
• blended cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on 4.0 scale); blended GPA of 2.75 in "professional" courses.  The department of the discipline will designate the "professional" courses.
• successful completion of Introduction to Classroom Teaching (EDU 200/201 or equivalent)

ADMISSION TO TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM:

• major approval.
• blended cumulative GPA of 2.5; blended GPA of 2.75 in "professional" courses.

STUDENT TEACHING ELIGIBILITY:

• admitted to Teacher Certification Program.
• senior status. 
• maintained GPA requirements.
• completed all professional education courses required for certification with a grade of "C-" or better.
• submit placement request to Director of Student Teaching.
• receive approval of My Journey to Become a Teacher essay.

CULMINATING PROJECT:

This is a performance assessment of your ability to design and teach an effective unit of instruction, to assess student performance, and to reflect on the experience. The focus is your unit of instruction during student teaching. The artifacts collected for this project will provide evidence of your competency in the 11 quality indicators of the Missouri Standards for Teacher Education Programs. The culminating project is part of your student teaching grade and must receive approval before your application for certification can be submitted to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.