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Secondary Teacher Certification Admission Guidelines
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URSINUS COLLEGE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Guidelines for Post-Baccalaureate Candidates for Teacher Certification

For admission to the program candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  1. 3.0 overall grade point average (GPA) for undergraduate work

  2. The specified subject area GPA as listed under Areas of Concentration 

 In keeping with College policy, we consider only courses in which a grade of C or better has been earned.  Additional subject area coursework may be required to meet certification requirements.

 A student may begin taking courses (EDUC 202, 265, 320, and 344 ) towards certification without being formally admitted to the program. However, this does not guarantee admission to the certification program.  Please check the Evening Catalog carefully, since some courses do have prerequisites.

Note:  Students enrolled in any education classes with required field experiences must file a PA Criminal Background Check, a PA Child Abuse History, and a Federal Criminal History Background (finger prints).  They must also provide verification of a negative TB tine test.

 Application Procedure

  1. Complete and return the application form to the Education Department, P.O. Box 1000, Collegeville, PA 19426.

  2. Forward official transcripts of all your relevant academic work to the Education Department for credential review in the indicated area(s) of concentration.

  3. Submit the Personal statement of interest in teaching, maximum 350 words.

Generally Education courses can be taken in the evening except for Student Teaching.  However any other required courses not accepted for transfer would have to be taken in the daytime.  A course list is established for each individual in the post baccalaureate program and provided at acceptance as a “credential review.”  It is essential that a student have available time in the day for any required day courses in the review.

Admission to the Program

After you receive an official credential evaluation review, please notify the Education Department  whether you intend to pursue certification, using the Intent to Attend form sent to you.  If you wish to proceed, you must schedule an appointment with the Education Department, (610) 409-3581, as well as with the appropriate major department advisor.  The subject area interview must occur  before admission to EDUC 441 and student teaching.  Complete the “Teacher Education Program Interest Form” during the first semester of coursework.