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Application for Admission to Professional Education Programs
All students are expected to complete an application for admission. Applications may be downloaded below. Applications are also available in the Office of Student Services, Zook Hall 207.
All criteria and procedures regarding admission and retention are available in the Office of Student Services, Zook Hall 207, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, phone (330) 972-6966.
For specific admission information for bachelor's degree programs, including information for each department, please refer page 123 of the 2007-2008 Undergraduate Bulletin. You may also follow the Academic Programs links at the left of this page to view the various programs available.
For master's and doctoral admission information, please refer to each department's admission website:
A Few Special Notes . . .
- References - Students are expected to ask two individuals, not related to them, but who know them well, to complete a reference form attesting to their interpersonal skills and motivation to teach.
- Program Area of Study - All students are expected to comply with requirements specified by the program to which they are applying. These are available in the department.
- Advisement - All students will be assigned an advisor, who will complete an individual advisement program plan. In keeping with the philosophy of the College of Education's teacher education curriculum "Educator as Decision Maker," students are encouraged to see their program advisor as frequently as necessary to assure they are maintaining positive progress in their program.
- Retention - Retention of students in each program will be evaluation-based. Students will have opportunities to upgrade their skills and achievement in areas where such needs may exist. Completion of program requirements will be reviewed annually by the student and advisor. Areas of strength and weakness are to be evaluated, and, if a student presents an area of weakness, the advisor will refer the student for remediation. Approval to student teach is contingent on the student's progress through the program of study with satisfactory grades. Graduation is contingent on completion of coursework, student teaching, GPA of 2.5 overall, 2.5 in education classes, and 2.5 in the student's major.
- Licensure - After graduation, students may apply for licensure through the Office of Student Services, Certification/Licensure. The State of Ohio requires all applicants for licensure to submit a current BCI (Bureau of Criminal Investigation) Clearance. A BCI clearance is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Ohio also requires all applicants for licensure to pass appropriate examination(s) for intended area(s) of licensure. Information about specific licenses can be obtained from the department or the Office of Student Affairs Licensure Coordinator.
- Conditional Admission - Students who meet all admission requirements except the completion of the 30 hours, and are currently enrolled in the courses to complete these hours, may register for Phase I education courses. Failure to achieve admission through current course work will result in administrative withdrawal from scheduled Phase I education courses.
- Coursework - Coursework over ten years old may not be applicable for certification. Check with your advisor regarding specific departmental policies.
- Transfer Students - Transfer students will be expected to meet the same admission standards as Akron students.
- Post-Baccalaureate Students - Qualified post-baccalaureate students will be admitted to the College of Education and to the appropriate department once they meet all requirements.
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