Non-licensure Majors (Studies in Education)

A candidate who for any reason has not met all Praxis II testing requirements, competencies, and skills for teacher licensure but has been admitted to teacher education and met all other University graduation requirements may receive a BA or BS non-licensure degree in education. Any candidate who desires to graduate non-licensure must apply with the Director of Teacher Education and change his/her major in the Office of Academic Records at least one semester prior to graduation.

Admission to the University does not constitute admission to the Teacher Education Program. Application for admission to the program should be submitted within three semesters of declaring an education major or in the first semester of study for transfer and post baccalaureate students. All transfer students must submit verification of acceptable ACT/SAT scores to the Office of the School of Education during the first semester at Trevecca. All post-baccalaureate students must submit verification of acceptable GPA.

Requirements for Admission to Teacher Education

1. Submit a completed Application for Admission to Teacher Education
2. Demonstrate competence (minimum grade of B- or S) in:
   • English (ENG 1020, ENG 1080),
   • Speech (COM 1010),
   • Foundations of Education (EDU 1500), and
   • Becoming a Teacher (EDU 1020).
3. Complete Writing on Demand activity with a score of 15 or better, with no 0's. If the score requirement is not met, the candidate will need to go to the Academic Services Center in the Bud Robinson building and develop a plan to prepare candidate to retake the WOD.
4. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and 3.0 GPA in the Major and professional core courses.
5. Present passing scores on all three of the Core Academic Skills Tests as mandated by the State of Tennessee or an ACT Composite score of 22 or SAT combined verbal and mathematics score of 1120.
6. Submit 3 recommendations from TNU professors.
7. Pass Teacher Education Interview (score must reflect a score of 9 or better).
8. Complete a background check before participating in any classroom observations/experiences.
9. Exhibit responsible personal and professional behaviors which are evidenced by classroom teachers, such as accountability, commitment, initiative, good judgment, professional growth, and professionalism.
10. Have proof of a minimum of $1 million professional liability insurance to be renewed annually.

Specific requirements and procedures are described in the Teacher Education Handbook .

Due Process

Students who have questions concerning action taken by the Teacher Education Committee or Teacher Education faculty have the right to appeal through the established due process procedure. An appeal must be in writing and follow the protocol listed below. If a decision is not acceptable to the student at any point, the appeal must be made in writing within 15 days to the next level. All appeals originate with the Director of Teacher Education.

• Director of Teacher Education
• Dean of the School of Education
• School of Education Council of Chairs

The decision of the School of Education Council of Chairs is final.