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Undergraduate Program in Education
Admission to the Program (cont'd)

Requirements include (cont'd):

  • Official indication of a passing score on the reading, mathematics and writing sections of the Basic Skills Test of the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification.  See section titled “Proficiency Test” in the School of Education Teacher Education Handbook regarding maximum number of retakes allowed. This test should be taken during the freshman year or no later than the end of the first semester of courses for postbaccalaureate or transfer students. No waivers will be granted for this requirement to pass the MBST. No 300- to 400-level education courses may be registered for or taken until the entire basic skills exam is successfully completed and official scores are received by the School of Education.
  • Acceptable recommendations for admission from three Spring Arbor University faculty members, including one recommendation by a faculty member from each major and minor field of the student, and one from the student’s advisor (recommendation forms are available in the School of Education Office). Note: Students enrolled at off-campus sites need to initiate contact with the School of Education personnel at that site to be advised of specific procedures regarding this requirement.
  • Acceptable ratings in “Professional Behaviors and Dispositions” and “Pedagogical Knowledge, Skills and Dispositions” as evaluated by the School of Education.
  • Sophomore or higher standing.
  • Mandatory attendance at a School of Education orientation session, which is offered one or more times per semester. Students enrolled at off-campus sites need to initiate contact with the School of Education personnel at that site to be advised of specific procedures regarding this requirement.