Pikeville College - Academic Affairs - Division of Teacher Education

 
 
Admission

Applicants wishing to major in education must submit an application to the Education Division. Admission to the College does not guarantee or imply admission to the Teacher Education Program.  Applications for admission to any teacher education program at Pikeville College are due in the Education Office, Administration 220, no later than July 1.  When an applicant applies for admission, he/she will have until the end of the last summer term of the academic year of application submission to complete all admission criteria.  In August of each year, applications will be submitted to the Teacher Education Committee (TEC) for approval or denial.

Applicants will be informed in writing of any and all actions taken by the TEC.  If the TEC denies an applicant admission, the reason(s) for denial will be carefully explained in writing.  An applicant who is denied admission may reapply by July 1 of the following year.  The application will be submitted to the TEC at the end of the last summer term of the academic year of the application submission.  The applicant must meet all criteria in effect at the time of application submission.

Admission to Teacher Education

The following criteria have been established for admission to any Pikeville College teacher education program.  Further explanation of the criteria can be found in the Pikeville College Teacher Education Continuous Assessment Plan.

The applicant must:

  1. be enrolled at Pikeville College.
  2. submit a formal application for admission to the Division of Education with an attached copy of an ACT of 21 composite (or higher), or PPST minimum passing scores for the state of Kentucky.  Applications must be submitted no later than July 1 to be considered for fall admission.
  3. have completed all required courses in general knowledge with a minimum GPA of 2.50 in general knowledge.
  4. have completed all required courses in specialization knowledge with a minimum GPA of 2.50 in specialization knowledge and no grade lower than a “C”.
  5. have completed all required education courses except 400 level courses with a minimum GPA of 2.50 in education courses and no grade lower than a “C”.
  6. have a copy of the American College Test (ACT) on file in the Teacher Education Office.
  7. demonstrate competency in basic literacy skills by successfully completing one of the test options below:
    • Option 1:  the applicant must have a minimum composite score of 21 on the Enhanced American College Test (ACTE).
    • Option 2:  The applicant must have the state of Kentucky minimum passing scores on Praxis I - Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) in Reading, Mathematics and Writing.
  8. have an overall grade point average of 2.50 or higher (with no rounding) at Pikeville College.
  9. must demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills by completing each of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better.  English 111 or 114; English 112 or 115; and COM 225.
  10. demonstrate proficiency in mathematical skills by completing MTH 111 (College Algebra) or a higher level mathematics course with a grade of “C” or better.
  11. demonstrate proficiency in computer skills by completing CS 101 (Introduction to Computers) or a higher level computer science course with a grade of  “C” or better.
  12. take the PRAXIS Specialty Area Test(s).
  13. complete the interview for admission to Pikeville College Teacher Education Program with a rating of proficient or better.
  14. complete the portfolio review for admission to Pikeville College Teacher Program with a rating of proficient or better.
  15. demonstrate a current and sufficient academic knowledge of certified content areas by obtaining a rating of proficient or better on New Teacher Standard VIII on portfolio review and interview.
  16. must demonstrate an awareness of the ten dispositions an effective teacher should possess by obtaining a rating of proficient or better on Dispositions Section of portfolio review and interview.
  17. have satisfactorily completed Phase I of Clinical Experience.
  18. comply with House Bill 136 which requires a criminal background check each year for any volunteer serving in a public school.  Check must not show any convictions that would disallow the candidate from serving as a volunteer in the school district.
  19. have on file with the Division of Education three positive recommendations.
  20. review and sign a declaration to uphold the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Personnel.
  21. sign a declaration acknowledging awareness of information required for certification in the state of Kentucky.
  22. keep the address, phone number, level of certification, area(s) of specialization and other changeable information up-to-date on the application.
  23. be admitted by the Teacher Education Committee which has representation from the College and from the public school system.

Students who plan to major in education but fail to meet any of the above admission criteria are informed of the missing components.  These students should seek assistance from the Chair of Education and from their advisors.  Tutorial assistance, along with other remedial opportunities, is provided for students wishing assistance of this type.

Transfer Students are required to meet all of the above stated criteria and must attend Pikeville for at least one full semester and earn at least twelve semester hours before applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program.  They must complete all 400 level education courses and Education Practicum at Pikeville College.

Post-Baccalaureate Students should meet with Pikeville College’s Teacher Certification Officer who will advise them individually.

Admission to Student Teaching

During the semester prior to student teaching, the candidate must apply for admission to the Pikeville College Student Teaching Program. Admission to the Teacher Education Program does not imply or guarantee admission to the Student Teaching Program.  The candidate must have already been admitted to the Pikeville College Teacher Education program and must meet the criteria listed below. (See Pikeville College’s Teacher Education Program Continuous Assessment  Plan for further explanation of the criteria.)

The candidate must:

  1. submit a formal application for admission to Pikeville College’s Student Teaching Program.
  2. satisfactorily complete all prerequisites to student teaching.
  3. have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.50 based on all work completed at Pikeville College. (Pikeville College Teacher Education Program does not allow for rounding up or down of GPAs).
  4. have completed all education courses ( with the exception of student teaching) with a 2.50 and no grade lower than a “C”.
  5. have satisfactorily completed Phase II of Clinical Experience.
  6. complete the interview for admission to the Pikeville College Student Teaching Program with a rating of proficient or better.
  7. complete the portfolio review for admission to the Pikeville College Student Teaching Program with a rating of proficient or better.
  8. demonstrate a current and sufficient academic knowledge of certified content areas by obtaining a rating of proficient or better on New Teacher Standard VIII  on portfolio review and interview.
  9. submit four positive recommendations.
  10. have developed an interest in all dispositions an effective teacher should possess and demonstrate this interest by obtaining a rating of proficient or better on the Disposition Section of the portfolio review and interview.
  11. submit a valid and current physical examination report including tuberculin test.
  12. not violate the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Personnel defined in 704 KAR 20:680 prior to and during the student teaching experience.
  13. have passing scores on Praxis II: Subject Assessments/Specialty Area Test(s) and passing scores on Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching Test(s).
  14. complete a criminal background check through the Justice Cabinet. Check must not show any convictions that would disallow the candidate from serving as an employee in the school district where he/she will be placed for student teaching.
  15. be formally approved for admission to the Pikeville College Student Teaching Program by the Teacher Education Committee.