Application For Admission To Teacher Education

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

DATE/SEMESTER * EDCI students may only apply to the College twice.

OF APP REVIEW: If this is a second application, please check here. ____

Name: / UID:
Gender (optional): / Race (optional): / Citizenship (optional):
Address: /
/ E-Mail:
Daytime Phone:
Evening Phone:
Current Major: / Education Advisor:
Intended Major: / ELEMENTARY EDUCATION / Area of Emphasis:
Semesters at UMD / UMD Credits Earned: / UMD GPA / Exp Grad. Date:

TRANSFER INFORMATION

Institution / Dates / GPA / Credits

PRAXIS I INFORMATION*

Section / Score / P/F / Date
PPST Reading
PPST Writing
PPST Math
/ HAVE YOU SUBMITTED AND COMPLETED A CRIMINAL HISTORY DISCLOSURE FORM? / Y/N
TECHNICAL STANDARD FORM ATTACHED? / Y/N

*NOTE: Elementary Education applicants must past each individual section of the Praxis I

Student’s Signature: / Date:

FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY:

Application Received by: / Date:
RECOMMENDATIONS: / EXPERIENCE: / GOAL STATEMENT:
TECHNICAL STANDARDS:
DEGREE AUDIT:
Petition? / Appeal? / Repeat App? / Contract? / DSS?
Cum. Credit: / Math Grade / +Met Math Req?
Met Min 45cr? / Engl Grade: / +Met Eng Req?
MATH 212 / MATH 213 / EDCI 280
Phys Sci Lab / Bio Sci Lab
Decision: / Full Admit / Advisor:
Prov. Admit:
Denied: / Date student notified of decision:
Authorized Departmental Signature: / Date:

Updated Fall 2011

Admission Requirements & Instructions:

Elementary Education Admissions Requirements

1.  Completion of 45 credits or more.

2.  Minimum 2.75 cumulative UM grade point average with at least one semester’s grades (12-15 credits) at UMD.

3.  Completion of freshman English Composition with a “C” or better.

4.  Completion of a freshman level math course (College Algebra or higher) with a “C” or better.

5.  Completion of EDCI 280: Introduction to Teaching with a grade of “B” or better.

6.  Completion of Gateway Courses with a cumulative GPA of a 2.7

a.  Biological Science with Lab

b.  Physical Science with Lab

c.  MATH 212 Elements of Numbers

d.  MATH 213 Elements of Geometry

7.  Completion of the Praxis I Pre Professional Skills Test with Maryland passing scores in each section (Scores should be sent directly to the College of Education - Institution Code 5814):

a.  Reading: 177

b.  Writing: 173

c.  Mathematics: 177

Elementary Education Application Materials

1.  List of Prior experiences working with students at the age level you want to teach is mandatory. This requirement enables you to work with children and reflect upon this experience. It also enables the EDCI Admission Committee to assess your potential to become a good teacher. This list should be submitted in resume style on a separate piece of paper. (EDCI 280 will also fulfill this requirement.) If you do not have experience working with children in the age group you intend to teach and wish to gain some experience, please check with the Community Service Program Office in 0110 Stamp Student Union for opportunities to volunteer in the local community.

2.  Goal Statement: All 3 questions (see a., b., c. below) must be answered in no more than 2 pages and not less than 1 page--double spaced. Your goal statement should be free of spelling, punctuation, or syntax errors. If you need help in writing your goal statement, please go to the Writing Center, 0125 Taliaferro Hall.

a.  What does it mean to be a good teacher to all students?

b.  What do you need to know and be able to do to become a good teacher?

c.  What do YOU need to learn to be a good teacher?

3.  Three letters of recommendation must be submitted with your application. Letters should be from former employers, faculty, or others who can address your potential as a teacher. Letters must be on letterhead stationery and should contain a telephone number where the department can reach the writer if further information is necessary. Please make personal copies before submitting letters.

4.  Degree Audit Request: Please submit a Degree Audit Request with this application. Audit Request Forms are available in the Office of Student Services, Room 1204 Benjamin.

5.  Application deadline is May 1. Applications must be complete when they are turned in to the Office of Student Services in Room 1204 Benjamin. Since it usually takes 4-6 weeks for scores to be reported, you should take the Praxis no later than the April test date to apply in the May 1 deadline. The Department may hold applications for receipt of the current semester’s grade point average and for Praxis I scores in special circumstances, i.e. second degree students and transfer students who will have all pre-professional coursework completed at the end of their first semester at UMCP.

Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the Professional Teacher Education program in Elementary Education.