Prior to enrolling in certain courses, students must be admitted to Upper Division in Teacher Education. Upper Division is the official step in applying and being formally admitted into a teacher education program. Students seeking undergraduate teacher education degrees or non-degree students seeking initial licensure in education must be admitted to Upper Division of Teacher Education.
Admission to Upper Division includes completion of the following:
- A grade of “C” or better in the Early Experience (CDFR 2123) course (must be taken at ECU)
- Passing scores on the PRAXIS I: Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST), reading, writing, and math; or Computerized PPST (C-PPST) in reading, writing, and math; or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT); or American College Testing (ACT).
- A 2.5 or better grade point average on all work attempted at ECU
- Documentation of computer competencies requirement
- A minimum of “C” on all courses required for the major
- A satisfactory essay outlining reasons for wishing to pursue a career in BK or FACS education
- Satisfactory interview with BK or FACS faculty
PRAXIS I Information:
Interested in taking the PRAXIS I: (http://www.ets.org/praxis/index.html)
Teacher Education Testing Options for Admission to Upper Division
PRAXIS Series
For more information about, contact:
Birth through Kindergarten: Barbara Brehm (brehmb@ecu.edu) 328-1322
Family and Consumer Sciences: Susan Reichelt (reichelts@ecu.edu) 328-1339
