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College of Education Admission Requirements
Selection, Admission, Retention, and Teacher Licensure*
The College of Education has selective admission, retention, and graduation requirements for the completion of a program at The University of Akron. For all students applying to a College of Education teacher preparation program, the admission and degree requirements outlined below (and in the 2007-2008 Undergraduate Bulletin) will be used to determine admission (or readmission) and degree requirements to all programs.
For retention through graduation, all decisions are made by the department, following the College’s or department’s approved criteria. Prior to admission to a program, Ohio requires all colleges and universities preparing teachers and educational personnel to assess students in the areas of oral communication and academic achievement. Letters of recommendation may also be required. The University of Akron’s College of Education admission procedures are designed to establish admission criteria, provide for assessments, allow for skills enhancement, reassessment and reapplication where appropriate, and support the recruitment of under-represented groups in education.
- General Education Requirements – To be admitted to the College of Education, all students must be able to meet the following criteria: A student must have completed at least 30 semester hours of coursework. This coursework must include 3 semester hours in each of the required courses in mathematics, natural science, social science, and public/oral communications, 7 semester hours in English composition and 1 semester hour of physical education. Appropriate General Education equivalencies for transfer students will be determined by the University College Dean’s Office. The remaining 10 semester hours must consist of general education coursework that meets the requirements of the University and the admission requirements of the department’s program studies area.
- Grade-Point Average – For admission, a student must have an overall GPA of 2.50. Also, students must have a GPA of 2.50 in their department’s specified pre-admission coursework (30-32 credits).
- Post-Baccalaureate Grade-Point Average – Upon review of previous coursework and experience, post-baccalaureate students seeking admission to a COE teacher education program who have an overall GPA less than 2.50 but greater than 2.20 may elect to complete appropriate post-baccalaureate coursework as would be specified by a departmental advisor sufficient to raise the overall GPA to 2.50 for admission.
- Basic Computer Literacy – Student must show basic computer literacy by demonstrating mastery of hands-on computer skills on a test in the Instructional Technology computer laboratory. The student with no previous computer background/skill is advised to take a basic computer literacy course. More about this assessment . . .
- Academic Achievement – Evidence of competency in mathematics as evidenced by the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST), or computerized version (CBT), scoring at least 172 in mathematics. (Student with a 22 Composite ACT score or a 1050 Composite SAT score is exempt from this admission requirement.) Evidence of competency in reading comprehension and writing as evidenced by the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST), or computerized version (CBT), scoring at least 173 in reading comprehension and at least 172 in writing. (Student with a 22 Composite ACT score or a 1050 Composite SAT score is exempt from this admission requirement.)
- Speech and Hearing – Ohio law requires that all education students take a speech and hearing test through a licensed professional and/or approved clinic. Students with deficiencies must follow through on recommended treatment.
- Bureau of Criminal Investigation Clearance — Student must provide evidence of a current BCI clearance for admission to any teacher education licensure program. A BCI clearance is valid for 12 months from date of issue. If the BCI clearance has expired when application for an Ohio teacher’s license is submitted, a second BCI clearance will be required. An individual who has not been a continuous resident of Ohio for the 5-year period preceding the clearance request must present both a BCI and an FBI clearance report.
- College of Education Application – All students must complete a College of Education application form.
- Admission Timeline – Admission to a College of Education teacher preparation program is in effect for 5 years from the date of admission.
All criteria and procedures regarding selective admission and retention are available in the Office of Student Services Advisement Center, Zook Hall 207, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, phone (330) 972-6970.
* These requirements do not apply to non-teacher licensure degree programs.
Admission Applications
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