Wichita State University
College of Education
Teacher Education Admission Requirements

 1.  35 hours of basic skills and general education,

• English Composition 1           (grade of C or better)
• English Composition 2           (grade of C or better)
• Basic Public Speaking            (grade of C or better)
• College Algebra or higher level math course (grade of C or better)

 2.  General Psychology

 3.  Elementary Statistics

 4.  ONE of the following:
*Note:  All tests below must be within the last 10 years from date of Teacher Education application

      a. Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST)

• Writing                                      Score of 172 or higher
• Reading                                   Score of 173 or higher
• Mathematics                           Score of 172 or higher
  (Elementary/Early Childhood majors also need: CBASE score -235 in Science and Social Studies)

** OR **

    b. ACT - 22 in each subtest measuring Reading, English, and Mathematics
        (Elementary/Early Childhood majors also need: CBASE score -235 in Science and Social Studies)

** OR **

    c. College Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP)

• Writing                                      Score of 55
• Reading                                   Score of 56
• Mathematics                           Score of 53
  (Elementary/Early Childhood majors also need: CBASE score -235 in Science and Social Studies)

** OR *

    d. College BASE Test (CBASE) with a passing score of 235 (minimum) in English, Reading/Writing, and
        Mathematics
       (Elementary/Early Childhood majors also need 235 in Science and Social Studies)
       *Additional information:  http://www.arc.missouri.edu/collegebase

 5.  Introduction to the Teaching Profession (B or better) and Field Experience (satisfactory)

 6.  Grade Point Average (GPA)

•  Overall GPA: 2.5
• 35 hours of general education coursework GPA: 2.75
• WSU GPA: 2.5 (if applicable)

The following documentation is included in the Teacher Education Packet.
Please refer to Applications and Forms at:  http://www.wichita.edu/education/ess

               
 7.  A 500-word essay that describes one’s suitability for the profession of teaching

 8.  Documentation of a minimum of 100 clock hours of supervised experience with children or adolescents

 9.  Two confidential reference forms from supervisors that are familiar with one’s supervised experience with children or adolescents.

10.  An interview with the faculty or faculty committee responsible for each licensure level/program