The structure and general operation of the Teacher Education Program are designed to meet the regulations and requirements of the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
The operation of the Teacher Education Program is the responsibility of the Department of Teacher Education. The policies, programs, and licensure requirements for P-12, elementary, and secondary education are reviewed by the Teacher Education Committee. The MidAmerica Nazarene University Teacher Education Program meets the requirements for licensure in the state of Kansas. Professional licensure varies from state to state. Therefore, students planning to teach in other states are advised to consult the appropriate State Department of Education to determine requirements for licensure.
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Major and Professional Education Grade Requirement
A student must meet the following requirements in order to be placed in a student teaching assignment or be recommended for licensure.
Elementary: A minimum grade of “B-” and a GPA of 2.75 is required for all courses in professional education and the elementary content area courses.
Secondary: A minimum grade of “B-” and a GPA of 2.75 is required for all courses in professional education. A minimum grade of “C” and a GPA of 2.75 for all courses in the secondary major is required.
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The School of Education is committed to equipping our candidates for teaching in the 21st century. Our focus on developing a candidate’s innovative practice requires them to have access to a personal computer and a smart phone or tablet. Admission into the Teacher Education Program allows a student to register for upper-division coursework in education. Failure to make application or complete admission requirements in a timely manner will result in a delay in the student’s progress. Admission into the Teacher Education Program does not guarantee the student will be allowed to student teach or be recommended for licensure/endorsement.
A student may not be admitted to the School of Education and student teaching during the same semester. Summer school is not considered a semester. Criteria for admission to student teaching is outlined in the Student Teaching Handbook. Completion of student teaching does not guarantee recommendation for licensure.
Licensure Requirements
To be licensed, students must achieve a passing score on the appropriate Praxis II Content exam. The School of Education can provide information for the Praxis exams upon request.
Program Interruption Policy
If there is an interruption in a candidate’s Teacher Education Program of two semesters or more between the education coursework and student teaching, the student is required to meet with the Chair of Teacher Education and the appropriate advisor to seek approval for readmission into the program.
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