Requirements
Admission Requirements
All applicants must have:
- Minimum subtest scores for math, reading, and writing from one of the following approved testing options:
- Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators Tests
- Math score of at least 160
- Reading score of at least 165
- Writing score of at least 165
- ACT
- Math score of at least 21
- Reading score of at least 21
- Writing score of at least 6
- SAT
- If taken before March 1, 2016
- Composite score of 1110 based on Critical Reading and Math
- Essay score of at least 5
- If taken on or after March 1, 2016
- Math score of at least 530
- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of at least 540
- Essay-Writing score of at least 5
- If taken before March 1, 2016
- GRE
- If taken on or after August 1, 2011
- Quantitative Reasoning score of at least 150
- Verbal Reasoning score of at least 150
- Analytical Writing score of at least 3.5
- If taken on or after August 1, 2011
- Or, a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators Tests
- Earned a baccalaureate or graduate degree, from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) verified on original transcripts sent by the institution directly to Indiana Wesleyan University with one of the following:
- GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale from an institution of higher education, or
- GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 point scale from an institution of higher education and five (5) years of professional experience in an education-related field as determined by the department, or
- Proof that the individual has passed the state-approved Early Childhood Generalist P-3 content assessments
- A criminal history background check that meets School of Educational Leadership guidelines.
NOTE: Applicants should be aware that Indiana State Legislation has mandated that expanded background checks are required for those working with students in Indiana schools. Though candidates will be required to submit an initial background check that is acceptable to the university as a part of their application materials, that successful background report will only serve to gain admittance to that academic program. School corporations are governed by a locally elected Board of School Trustees who set policy for their school corporation. All accepted students should understand that additional background checks will most likely be required by school corporations before participating in clinical experiences.
Clinical Experience Requirements
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This program requires the completion of P-3 field experiences throughout the program as well as a 14-week full time student teaching experience in a preschool, if NAEYC accredited, or a K-3 classroom. In compliance with accreditation requirements, candidates will be placed in various educational settings which will prohibit the completion of all clinical experiences within the same school.
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All coursework prior to student teaching must be completed with a minimum grade of a “B-“ to be eligible to student teach.
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All clinical placements will be made by the Office of Clinical Experiences unless otherwise outlined in course curriculum.
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Removal from a clinical experience may result in the candidate being permanently withdrawn from the program.
Additional Requirements
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All Transition to Teaching Early Childhood candidates will be required to provide passing scores for Indiana’s required licensing content test(s) by the end of the fifth course in the program or will be administratively withdrawn from the program.
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Students who are unable to complete a course or who receive an unsatisfactory grade in a course will repeat that course before moving on in their program. Tuition and fees will be charged for repeating the course.
Completion Requirements
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Complete all course requirements with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and no grade lower than a B-.
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Successfully complete all clinical experience requirements associated with their program.
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Complete admission, mid-program review, and program completion gateways.
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Provide passing scores for all state-required licensure content and pedagogy examinations.
