UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE

   
Department of Education

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE PROFESSIONAL TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

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(Name of Student)       (Date)
         

(Local Address)
 

(Phone)       (email)
         

(Major)       (Advisor)
         
PREREQUISITES CHECKLIST
 
All of the following requirements must be completed before turning in your application.


  Cumulative Grade Point Average (minimum 2.75)
     

  PRAXIS I Reading Score (minimum 177/325)*
     

  PRAXIS I Writing Score (minimum 173/319)*
     

  PRAXIS I Mathematics Score (minimum 177/322)*
     

  Number of Credits Earned (minimum of 45 semester hours)**
     

  Number of Credits this Semester
     

  English Proficiency Examination (EPE)
     
The PRAXIS must be successfully completed before admission to Teacher Education.

*The PRAXIS is offered five times a year (October, December, January, March, and June) at specified ETS locations. Students may also take the PRAXIS at any time through the Sylvan Learning Centers. It is your responsibility to register for the PRAXIS in time to get scores back before this application is submitted.

The first score in each set (173, 177) reflects the computerized testing score. The second score (319, 322, 325) reflects the paper testing score.

**Any courses transferred into the University of Maryland Eastern Shore will be counted as a part of the Cumulative Grade Point Average and Grade Point Average in Major. Please submit all necessary transcripts.
 
The following courses have been designated as prerequisites for admission and advancement to teacher candidate status These courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C”. All information is to be filled in by the student with the assistance of the advisor.

 
COURSE CREDITS DATE COMPLETED
GRADE
         
EDCI 200 3
 
EDSP 200 3
 
ENGL 101 3
 
ENGL 102 3
 
ENGL 203 3
 
ENGL 310 or 305 3
 
MATH 102 or higher 3
 
SCIENCE/LAB 4
 
 
Respond to the following two questions. Use a separate sheet of paper for each question. Please word process using 12 pitch and double spacing.

Describe in 500 words or less your current Philosophy of Education and why you wish to enter the field of education.

 
 
Describe in 350 words or less your prior experience working with children or youth. This may include both paid and volunteer experiences.

 
 

 
I understand that I am entering into a professional education program and that I will be expected to attend all classes and practica and conduct myself in a professional manner.


 
 
Signature of Student   Date  
       
SUPPORT ENDORSEMENTS
 
Based upon the knowledge of the quality of the work done, we, the undersigned faculty members feel confident in recommending _________________________________ for admission into the Professional Teacher Education Program.
 

 

Signature   Department   Date
     

 
Signature   Department   Date
         

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION USE ONLY
 
ACTION:

ACCEPT


  PROVISIONAL
  DENY
 
  (DATE)     (DATE)     (DATE)  
                 
COMMENTS/CONDITIONS FOR FULL ADMISSION:
   

Date Application was Completed
   

Date Application was Received
   

Date Application was Reviewed
   

Date Letter was Sent
   

 
 
Signature (Teacher Education Committee)   (Director of Teacher Education)  
       

 
 
Date   Date  
       
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