1. Complete required courses for Gate A, with no grade lower than a "C":

• Most program areas--Block I (EDCI 205, EDCI 285)
• Early Childhood Education--CDFS 210
• Special Education--Block I (EDCI 205, EDCI 285) and EDPS 260  

2. Maintain a minimum overall GPA as established by the program area.
3. Maintain a professional education GPA of 3.0/4.0 with no grade lower than a “C” and no Incomplete (“I”) for any professional education course. Courses include EDCI, EDFA, EDPS, and EDST courses, in addition to courses designated by a program area as professional education courses.
4. Maintain a minimum content/major GPA as established by the program area.
5. Meet satisfactory assessment of the initial portfolio as defined by faculty.
   (For Early Childhood Education (ECE) majors, see Unit Assessment Component Chart for ECE).
6. Meet Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) or Computerized PPST with the following scores:

• Reading: 176 or above
• Writing: 172 or above
• Mathematics: 175 or above
  
  All scores must be officially submitted by the Educational Testing Service to Purdue University; code RA #1631 or WLAF as a score recipient.  For more details, please refer to the Teacher Education Program Testing Information, included in this guide or from the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure, BRNG 3229.

7. Submit a completed teacher education Application/Signature Form to the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure if all of the above requirements have been met or will be met by the end of the semester (or summer session if enrolled in summer classes). The application may be marked to hold for current semester grades or test score reports. See application for due dates.  A student must be enrolled in the college that houses the teacher education major in order to apply for Gate A.
   
   The student's signature on the Signature Form acknowledges that s/he will read the teacher education information on this web site, referring to it regularly in order to remain informed of standards and responsibilities to the Teacher Education Program process. The signature also confirms understanding of the following: 

• Limited Criminal History Reports may be required throughout the teacher education program for field experiences, and a Report will be required for licensing.
• Purdue University will check Zachary's Law Registry periodically.
• The Indiana Department of Education Division of Professional Standards will review misdemeanor/felony convictions at the time of licensing.
• Consent to release personal information and Social Security Number to the State of Indiana and other state/federal departments of education and the Educational Testing Service (ETS). 

8. Receive written notification of status through Gate A from the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure.
9. If denied admission, reapplication is required.

1. Complete required courses for Gate B, with no grade lower than a "C":

• Most program areas--Block II (EDPS 235, EDPS 265)
• Early Childhood Education--CDFS 212B (grade of "B"), CDFS 310, CDFS 318, and EDPS 260
• Special Education--Block II (EDPS 235, EDPS 265), EDPS 270, and EDPS 460

2. Maintain a minimum overall GPA as established by the program area.
3. Maintain a professional education GPA of 3.0/4.0 with no grade lower than a “C” and no Incomplete (“I”) for any professional education course. Courses include EDCI, EDFA, EDPS, and EDST courses, in addition to courses designated by a program area as professional education courses.
4. Maintain a minimum content/major GPA as determined by the program area.
5. Meet satisfactory assessment of the beginning portfolio as defined by faculty.
   For Early Childhood Education (ECE) majors, see Unit Assessment Component Chart for ECE).
6. Request a Limited Criminal History Report if required for field experiences throughout the teacher education program. The Zachary's Law Registry also will be checked periodically.
7. Failure to meet or comply with the above requirements will result in removal from methods courses.
8. Receive written notification of status through Gate B from the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure.
9. Contact the Office of Field Experiences (OFE) by mid-September of the academic year preceding the student teaching semester (i.e., junior year) to receive a pass code in order to complete the online Student Teaching Application on the Internet by the first of November.
   
   Note: For student teaching information, see the Office of Field Experiences (OFE) web site or e-mail OFE at fieldexp@purdue.edu. A student must pass through Gates A and B before submitting the Student Teaching Application form to OFE. This application serves as a "letter of intent" and does not imply automatic placement.

1. Complete required courses for Gate C, with no grade lower than a "C":

• Most program areas--Specific methods courses
• Early Childhood Education--CDFS 405, CDFS 406, and CDFS 408 with grades of "B"
• Elementary Education--Block III (EDCI 361 and EDCI 362), IV (EDCI 363 and EDCI 370), and V (EDCI 364, EDCI 365, and EDPS 430)

2. Pass Praxis II: Subject Assessments/Specialty Area Tests required by the Indiana Department of Education Division of Professional Standards for licensing. For information on required tests and passing scores, please consult the Teacher Education Program Testing Information and the Educational Testing Service web site.
   Note: Praxis II must be passed before being allowed to student teach. Praxis II tests are only offered seven times a year and must be registered for in advance.
3. Maintain a minimum overall GPA as established by each program area.
4. Maintain a professional education GPA of 3.0/4.0 with no grade lower than a “C” and no Incomplete (“I”) for any professional education course. Courses include EDCI, EDFA, EDPS, and EDST courses in addition to courses designated by a program area as professional education courses. All professional education course work should be completed prior to student teaching.
5. Maintain a minimum content/major GPA as established by each program area. Most, if not all, content courses should be completed before student teaching.
6. Meet satisfactory assessment of the developing portfolio as defined by faculty.
7. Receive written notification of status through Gate C from the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure.
8. Successful completion of requirements through Gate C of the Teacher Education Program allows the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure to authorize the student to enter the student teaching semester. For information regarding student teaching placement, please see the Office of Field Experiences (OFE) web site or e-mail OFE at fieldexp@purdue.edu.
9. Request a Limited Criminal History Report if required for field experiences. The Zachary's Law Registry also will be checked periodically.
10. Begin job search through the Center for Career Opportunities-- Education Careers.

1. Student teach.

• Professional education courses, including methods courses, must be successfully completed before student teaching.
• You may student teach only after passing through Gate C.
• A grade of "C" or above must be earned in EDCI/EDPS 496, 498, 499, or CDFS 450 Supervised Teaching.

For more information regarding student teaching, please see the Office of Field Experiences (OFE) web site or e-mail at fieldexp@purdue.edu.

2. Maintain a minimum overall GPA as established by each program area.
3. Maintain a professional education GPA of 3.0/4.0 with no grade lower than a “C” and no Incomplete (“I”) for any professional education course. Courses include EDCI, EDFA, EDPS, and EDST courses, in addition to courses designated by a program area as professional education courses.
4. Maintain a minimum content/major GPA as established by each program area.
5. Meet satisfactory assessment of the proficient portfolio as defined by faculty.
6. Continue to meet all criteria for passing through Gates A, B, and C.
7. Request a Limited Criminal History Report for licensure. The Zachary's Law Registry also will be checked periodically.
8. Receive degree. Recommendation for licensure is contingent upon the posting of the degree on the transcript. All encumbrances must be paid.
9. Apply through the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure for an Indiana Teaching License, even if leaving the State of Indiana. For more details, consult the Indiana Licensure instruction packet provided by the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure at the Student Teacher Orientation. The license application may be submitted to the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure two months prior to the last day of required courses. Do NOT send the license application to the Indiana Department of Education Division of Professional Standards since a recommendation from Purdue University is required.
   
   Note: The following questions will be asked by the Indiana Department of Education Division of Professional Standards on the license application:

• Have you ever had a credential, certificate, or license to teach denied, revoked, or suspended in Indiana or in any other state?
• Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
• Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor other than minor traffic violations since January 15, 1994? 

If a conviction of a misdemeanor or felony (including a suspended sentence) is documented, the applicant will be required to submit a written explanation and copies of court records with the license application. The Indiana Department of Education Division of Professional Standards is solely responsible for the review and response of misdemeanor or felony convictions.

10. Apply for licensure in other states, if desired. Contact the licensing office in the particular state and request application materials. Consult the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) for web sites, addresses, and telephone numbers.

Note: For additional licensing, apply for renewal or submit a request for an evaluation through the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure if course work is to be completed through Purdue University.