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Admission Information for the Initial Teacher Preparation Program

Eastern Michigan University prepares caring professional educators for a diverse and democratic society. (CPED²S) (Initial program)

Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program

• Prospective undergraduate students must apply for admission and be accepted to the EMU Teacher Preparation Program application form. Application should be made when the student has 56 credits.
• Transfer students must first apply for admission to Eastern Michigan University at the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
  • Check the Transfer Student Information at http://www.emich.edu/admissions/transferstudents/index.html
• Post-Baccalaureate students have special admission requirements and should refer to the post-bac pages at http://www.emich.edu/coe/oas/postbac/student_info.html

Minimum Criteria

• A minimum EMU grade point average of 2.5
• A minimum major or three minors grade point average of 2.5
• Demonstrated competence in:
  • speaking effectiveness as determined by successful completion of one or two courses in speech with a minimum grade of C.
  • reading ability as determined by EMU admission policies and successful completion of Basic Studies Program requirements.
  • written expression as determined by a review of student's writing submitted as a part of the Teacher Preparation Program admission procedure.
  • arithmetical computation as determined by EMU admission policies and completion of Basic Studies Program requirements in lab science and mathematics with a grade of C or better.
• Demonstration of:
  • satisfactory health status.
  • social and emotional adjustments; account is taken of standards of conduct expected on Eastern's campus, the degree to which students meet their academic, financial, moral, social, and other obligations, and practice good citizenship among fellow students.
• Freedom from any kind of probation, administrative or academic. While on academic probation, students may not register for, remain in, or receive credit for a professional education course. This includes all methods classes listed by cross reference in departments,even though the courses also are listed by and taught in departments outside of the College of Education.
• Satisfactory review of your criminal and civil conviction history
• Passing Scores on all sections of the MTTC Basic Skills Test
• Teacher Supply and Demand
• Teacher Pay and Benefits
• Teacher Preparation Program Application Form

Last Updated on January 25, 2008

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