Academic Programs

Teacher Preparation Program

Following one year at Transylvania University, a student with sophomore standing—and ready to declare a major—is eligible to complete a formal application and submit it to the Teacher Education Program. The student must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and disposition to become a teacher candidate.

Criteria for program admission

Minimum college GPA:

2.75 GPA cumulative
2.75 GPA education courses
2.75 GPA major/teaching area

Minimum PPST/PRASIX I scores:

Reading: 176
Math: 174
Writing: 174

Other assessments:

Formal entrance essay with application
Interview with at least two education faculty members
Informal essay at time of admissions interview
Demonstration of critical thinking, communication, creativity, and collaboration skills
Understanding of the disposition needed for the teaching profession
Agreement to abide by the Professional Code of Ethics and knowledge of the character and fitness questionnaire contained in Section III of the TC-1 form (supplied by the program)

Criteria for certification

Upon satisfactory completion of all education and general education course requirements, with a minimum 2.75 GPA, candidates must also satisfy the following requirements in order to be recommended to the state of Kentucky for certification:

Pass Student Teaching and receive a passing score on the Teacher Work Sample
Pass Practicum and receive a passing score on the Practicum Folder of tasks
Pass a review of the Program Portfolio
Achieve the minimum passing scores on the required PRAXIS exam(s). (These differ for each certification.)

Transylvania University admits students regardless of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other classification protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.