Clarion University of Pennsylvania Name

PROGRAM ADMISSION

School of Education Requirements

Complete and submit the reverse side of this form to Office of Field Services

The following are required by The Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Teacher Certification.

First Year:

·  In summer or fall, complete the physical exam and TB (Mantoux) test through Keeling Health Center (do not do this during the spring semester).

·  Complete the Speech & Hearing Screenings through the Speech and Hearing Clinic in Keeling Center

·  Send a copy and keep a copy of your current shot records to the Keeling Health Center. {Required shots include: Tetanus within the last 10 years (Tdap), 2 immunizations of MMR, Series of 3 HepB}

·  Complete all clearances –Act 33 (Child Abuse check), Act 34 (Criminal Record check), Act 24 and the FBI Clearance (Finger printing) . Submit copies to Office of Field Services. Keep the originals. You will need more copies to obtain entrance to a school building.

·  Obtain a million dollar liability insurance policy (Check the OFS website for online providers) recommended is the 4 year plan.

·  Complete any educational courses you take with a grade of a “C” or higher.

·  Complete and submit passing scores for all PAPA (Pearson Basic Skills tests)or ETS CORE assessment tests or SAT scores if over 1550

Second Year:

·  Complete the physical exam through Keeling Health Center. (TB test is good for two years) * * *

·  Complete Education courses with a grade of “C” or higher.

·  Earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher by the end of the second year or before taking block classes.

·  Obtain/maintain a million dollar liability insurance policy (Check the OFS website for online providers) recommended is the 3 year plan (if you did not purchase the 4 year plan your first year).

Third Year: By following the above sequence, the student will be ready to gain admission into the Teacher Certification Program.

·  Complete a physical exam and TB (Mantoux) test through Keeling Health Center.

·  Take the required Praxis II or PECT tests for your given major.

·  Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher before taking block classes

·  Obtain/maintain a million dollar liability insurance policy (Check the OFS website for online providers) recommended is the 2 year plan (if you did not purchase the 4 year plan your first year).

·  Complete the Program admission application (with advisor signature) and submit it to the Office of Field Services.

·  Complete all Educational courses with a “C” or higher.

Fourth Year:

·  Repeat all clearances –Act 33 (Child Abuse check), Act 34 (Criminal Record check), Act 24 and the FBI Clearance (Finger printing). Submit copies to Office of Field Services.

·  Complete a physical exam through Keeling Health Center.

·  Obtain/maintain a million dollar liability insurance policy (Check the OFS website for online providers)

·  Take the required Praxis II test/tests before student teaching for your given major.

·  Complete 12 credits of Student Teaching with a “C” or higher.

·  Complete your graduation application and submit it to the Office of Field Services

·  After graduation, complete your PA Certification Application with a $125.00 payment online at http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/certifications/7199

·  Have a GPA of 3.0.

More information regarding clearances and testing may be found on the Office of Field Services website.

Revised 9/16/2014
Education Certification Program Admission Form

Please check as applicable:

Internal Student
Post-baccalaureate
Transfer Student

Return this completed form to 102 Stevens Hall for processing.

Name ______Clarion ID# ______

Check appropriate section: _____Fall _____Spring _____Summer Identify the year: ______

Number of credits completed (check student audit) ______

Major(s)/Teacher Certification(s) ______

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Current/Campus Address ______

Phone#: ______Email: ______

Faculty Advisor ______

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Required Signatures

Student Signature ______Date

Advisor Signature ______Date

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For use in the Office of Field Services only.

Date admitted to Teacher Certification Program

PLEASE NOTE: Before a student can enroll in block classes, he/she must satisfy all requirements as identified on the front page of this form for years 1-2. The student will not be permitted to register for block classes until these requirements are completed.

Revised 9/16/2014