Revised 01/24/14

Dr. William D. ImpeyTEACHER EDUCATION ADVISEMENT CENTER

(TEAC)Education Student Services KH 1314https://education.kennesaw.edu/teac/

EDUC 2110 Spring 2014

Admission to Teacher Education is separate from admission to KSU.

• All students applying to teacher education must Register with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) to create a MyPSC account and obtain a PSC ID#.

• Include your PSC ID# on the teacher education application.

PSC ID#

https://mypsc.gapsc.org/Register.aspx

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• Enter primary email

• Program Provider: Kennesaw State University

• A temporary password has been sent to the email address

• Open email in new tab or browser to retrieve temporary password

• Copy temporary password and go back to PSC screen and continue

• Paste temporary password

• Create new password (password requirements on the right side). Note this password!

• Submit: Congratulations! Select “Login”

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PSC ID#

GACE Program Admission Assessment

Teacher Education Admission Criteria

Exemption Options:

• Passed all three GACE Basic Skills assessments or

• SAT – Min. 1000* (Critical Reading/Verbal + Math) or

• ACT – Min. 43* (English + Math) or

• For GRE and additional exemption options, visit www.gapsc.com

* SAT scores prior to April 1, 1995, and ACT scores prior to 1989, were “recentered,” typically adding points. See the certification officer for additional information.

• Original score report

• KSU OWL Express

• Transcripts

- college/high school

• Testing company ($$)

Where might I find my exemption scores?

Official supporting documentation required if not on Owl Express

If not exempt ……

GACE Program Admission Assessments (formerly GACE Basic Skills)

Teacher Education Admission Criteria

Must have your PSC ID# and PSC approval to register for GACE

Program Admission Assessment.

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Program Admission Test I – Reading (200)

Program Admission Test II – Mathematics (201)

Program Admission Test III – Writing (202)

Program Admission Combined Test I, II, and III

(700)

GACE Program Admission Assessment

Online registration: http://gace.ets.org/

Spring Semester Testing Blocks:

2/1/14 – 2/21/14

3/1/14 – 3/21/14

4/5/14 – 4/25/14

5/3/14 – 5/13/14

• Three tests: Reading, Mathematics, and Writing

• The Reading and Mathematics tests consist of

selected-response questions

• The Writing test consists of selected-response

questions and two constructed-response (written)

assignments

• Passing score required for each test

• Tests are administered at approved computer

testing centers

GACE Program Admission Assessment

• Preparation materials available on the GACE website http://gace.ets.org/

• Math tutoring: Lifelong Learning Center (Carmichael Student Center

261) Math Lab (Library 433)

• Writing Center (EB 242)

• Student Success Services (ex. test-taking strategies, test anxiety)

• Student Development: Carmichael Student Center

How do I prepare for GACE Program Admission Tests?

Teacher Education Admission Criteria

• GPA Requirements

≥ 2.75 KSU AGPA (adjusted GPA) AND ≥ 2.75 Education Transfer GPA (ETGPA)

ETGPA includes general education (Areas A- E) and lower division courses required for major

• Completed 45 semester hours of coursework from accredited institutions

EDUC 2110 Instructors have three choices:

• Recommended or• Recommended with

reservations or• Not recommended

Cleared Background Check

EDUC 2110 with grade of C or higher

A positive teacher recommendation

Teacher Education Admission Criteria

You do not need to request the recommendation from your EDUC 2110

instructor

• Professional, responsible behavior in all classes, field experiences, and interactions with peers, faculty, and staff

• Positive evaluations in field experiences

• Satisfied any additional admission requirements specified by a major

Teacher Education Admission Criteria

ARED, FLED, HPE, MUED students…see your department advisor for additional program requirements

• Obtain an application at TEAC (KH 1314) or online at https://education.kennesaw.edu/teac/

• KSU Advisor’s Signature: ECE, MGE and History Education – signed by TEAC online appointment scheduling

• Advisors in other program areas listed on brochure or TEAC website Contacts

• Return completed applications to TEAC (KH 1314)

Teacher Education Application

Teacher Education Application

For Summer 2014: Feb. 15For Fall 2014: April 15For Spring 2015: Sept. 15

You do NOT have to have completed all the requirements for admission to the teacher

education program at the time of application

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