School of Education

Admission Requirements

• Completion of at least 30 hours of coursework, including EN 101, EN 102, CM 130, Math (see specific program requirements), ED 101, and ED 200
• Application for admission
• 2.5 GPA
• Passing score on GACE Basic Skills Test or exemption (1000 on SAT or 43 ACT English and Math score combined)
• Portfolio (items required in the portfolio are listed below)
• Three reference forms: one from an Emmanuel College faculty member, one from an Emmanuel College School of Education faculty member, and a character reference
• A scheduled interview with the Governance Committee

Initial Portfolio

Required Items

Knowing

• Unofficial transcript
• Proof of passing GACE Basic Skills Test or exempting
• Knowing, Sharing, Caring Paper
• Philosophy of Education

Sharing

• Final evaluations from cooperating teachers
• Pictures/proof of work with children or young adults

Caring

• Background check
• Community service
• Organization membership

Other items to showcase that you will be a “Knowing, Sharing, Caring” teacher may be added, but are not required.

The initial portfolio should be submitted to the Governance Committee one week before the scheduled interview.  Interview dates:  January, May, August, and December.

The application for admission and the reference forms may be obtained from the School of Education administrative assistant.