Department of Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development

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Admission to the Teacher Education Program

Aspiring teachers looking to work in education and would like to become certified in a traditional pathway should review the following criteria.

 In the junior year a student may apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program if they have satisfied the following:

1. Have attended at least one orientation session
2. Have taken Praxis Core and submit scores for review by the Interview Panel (If a MSDE passing score is not achieved students will have to be involved in workshops to improve their scores)
3. Meet one of the following cumulative GPA requirements:
   1. 2.75 - 2.99 GPA in addition to MSDE required passing scores on either the Praxis Core (reading, writing and mathematics), the SAT, ACT, or GRE
   2. B. 3.0 or higher
4. Earn a Grade of “B” or better in EDUC 101 and EDUC 201.
5. Earn a Grade of “C” or better in English 101 and English 102
6. Earn a Grade of “C” or better in Math 127 or 130
7. Submission of two (2) Faculty Evaluation Forms
8. Three (3) copies of an autobiographical sketch
   1. Philosophy of Education
   2. Direct experience with children
   3. Work experience
   4. Special interests
   5. Out-of-state experience related to education
   6. Membership in department clubs, activities, etc.
9. Formal Interview with Panel of Educators (Spring Only beginning Spring 2021)
10. Receipt of Committee Approval.

     The following are acceptable forms of documentation

• Photocopy of the examinee’s score report; or
• Official transcript (college or high school) which includes scores; or
• Scores sent from the respective testing vendor(s)
• BSU unofficial transcript

All parts to the Teacher Interview Packet MUST be turned in TOGETHER, in a large manila envelope, with the student’s name and TEACHER INTERVIEW MATERIALS written on the front of the package.

• You are RESPONSIBLE for collecting both of your “Faculty Recommendation”
• Present your forms to the selected faculty member in a self-addressed envelope ONLY. You MUST pick up your forms from your selected faculty member(s) in the self-addressed envelope, and they MUST be sealed.
• DO NOT TURN IN YOUR PACKET WITHOUT THE REFERENCE FORMS. (THEY MUST BE IN THE PACKET THAT YOU SUBMIT).
• Make sure you have seen exemplars before you submit

Students re-enrolling into BSU must be advised by a TLPD program coordinator, complete the necessary BSU processes for re-admission through the Admissions and Financial Aid offices program coordinator, in addition to completing the TLPD processes for admission/re-admission into the Teacher Education Program. 

**Starting Fall 2021 will be the start of the one-year internship from Fall to Spring only as required by MSDE.

Other scores to recognize as of Fall 2019 are:

• Praxis Core: Reading (5713) score of 156; writing (5723) score of 162; and math (5733) score of 150
• The PPST taken prior to September 2014: combined math, reading and writing score of 527
• The SAT taken after January 1, 2019: Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math score of 1180.
• The SAT taken after April 1995 through December 31. 2018: combined math and verbal (critical reading) score of1100
• The SAT taken prior to April 1995: math and verbal (critical reading) score of 1000
• The ACT composite score of 24 (ACT composite score is the average of the tests)
• The GRE General Test: composite of the combined verbal and quantitative score of 297. Candidates who took the GRE test prior to September 2011 will use the old composite score of 1000

PRAXIS Core and PRAXIS (New Content Assessments)

Those students who have demonstrated an overall GPA of 3.0 or better in their junior year are not required to pass a basic skills assessment to enter the Teacher Education Program.  PRAXIS CORE is a requirement for all candidates who declare education as a major and have less than a 3.0 GPA to take. Scores from the PRAXIS CORE will be compared to the criterion set by the Maryland State Department of Education. Students not scoring at the acceptable criterion will be required to seek additional assistance. These students, under the direction of an advisor, will sign a contract to attend appropriate learning laboratories on campus and submit a work folio containing total hours and assignments completed.  The 3.0 or better GPA must be maintained through the Internship and will be required for graduation.

Candidates must successfully complete the content-based PRAXIS Subject Assessment exams, as required for graduation. They must achieve the required passing score set by the Maryland State Department of Education in order to be certified by the State of Maryland. All students must take the designated PRAXIS Subject Assessment: Principles of Learning and Teaching for their Program. EC/SPED takes a Content test in Early Childhood as well as a Special Education Core Knowledge and Application test and a Reading test. Elementary Education majors will take the Praxis Subject Assessment: Elementary Content exam. Secondary Education majors will take the PRAXIS Subject Assessment exam in their specific major. Secondary English majors will take the PRAXIS Subject Assessment: English Language Arts Content Analysis. Secondary History majors are required to complete the PRAXIS Subject Assessment: World and US History Content Knowledge. Secondary Math majors are required to complete the PRAXIS Subject Assessment: Math Content Knowledge. Secondary Biology students take the PRAXIS Subject Assessment in Biology-Content Knowledge, Secondary Chemistry are required to take the PRAXIS Subject Assessment: Chemistry Content Knowledge and Secondary Physics are required to take the PRAXIS Subject Assessment: Physics Content Knowledge.

Practicum III is part of the Phase I Internship and requires two full days in a professional develop school.

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

All beginning teachers must present qualifying scores on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests or meet the PPST^®, the SAT^®, ACT^® test or GRE^® General Test requirements.

In place of the Core tests, Maryland will accept the following options from candidates:

• The PPST taken prior to September 2014: combined math, reading and writing score of 527
• The SAT taken after January 1, 2019: Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math score of 1180.
• The SAT taken after April 1995 through December 31. 2018: combined math and verbal (critical reading) score of 1100
• The SAT taken prior to April 1995: math and verbal (critical reading) score of 1000
• The ACT composite score of 24 (ACT composite score is the average of the tests)
• The GRE General Test: composite of the combined verbal and quantitative score of 297. Candidates who took the GRE test prior to September 2011 will use the old composite score of 1000.

PRAXIS CORE EXAMS

Students have the option of taking EDUC 220, Test Criterion for Certification, and participating in the Student Teacher Education Preparation Program (STEPP) Laboratory. Both experiences are designed to maximize students’ success on the PRAXIS CORE, however, students who take the PRAXIS CORE test and fail to pass the test must take EDUC 220 as a required course.

REQUIRED PRAXIS II SCORES BY PROGRAM

EARLY CHILDHOOD/SPECIAL EDUCATION

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (1-6)

SECONDARY EDUCATION (7-12)

Principles for Learning and Teaching (PLT)-Will be taken during these semesters:

• Fall-2019
• Spring-2020
• Fall-2020
• Spring-2021

Eliminate (PLT) June 30, 2021.  edTPA to start Fall 2021.  Passing scores as required by MSDE will begin Fall, 2025.

 *Please check MSDE website for updates and changes as the information above is subject to change

INTERNSHIP PHASE II STUDENT TEACHING*

To become eligible to student teach, a candidate must meet all of the Admission to Teacher Education Criteria and satisfactorily complete Phase I of the Internship.  Interns are expected to earn a grade of “C” or better to move on to the Student Teaching which is Phase II.  Phase II of the Year Long Internship experience is a non-paid, full-time public-school experience in a Professional Development School (PDS). There are exceptions for those interns who work full-time in a Maryland school district and will be dealt with case by case.  

Along with the Praxis 2 for each program the University Requirements for Phase I and Phase II of the Internship for education majors are as follows:

PHASE I

• Attendance
• 3 Way Conference
• Performance Assessment
• Video Reflections
• Written Journals
• Completion of Methods Courses w/B or better
• PD Workshops and Events
• Formal Observations from Mentor and Supervisor
• Professional Dispositions Survey completed by Mentor and Supervisor

PHASE 2

• Attendance
• 3 Way Conference
• Performance Assessment
• Action Research/Proposal
• Portfolio
• Formal Observations from Mentor and Supervisor
• Video Reflections
• Field Experience Surveys Completed
• Surveys Completed in Taskstream
• Lesson Plan Compilation
• Professional Dispositions Survey completed by Mentor and Supervisor
• PD Workshops and Events

Independent Study

Independent Study cannot be used to satisfy any of the General Education requirements. A student must receive permission from the Department Chair and the Dean before being allowed to take Independent Study in the Program of Study.

Field Experiences

The field experience components include EDUC 101, Introduction to Education; EDUC 201, Human Growth and Development, and SPED 406, Field Experience in Special Education. (Secondary majors do not take SPED 406) These courses cannot be taken within the same semester. In addition, at least one free day to complete the field experience must be integrated into the students’ course of study. Transportation for students who live on campus is available only on Tuesday.  Arrangements must be made with the Director of Field Experiences. It is mandatory that all students be fingerprinted, complete a criminal disclosure form and Criminal Protective form. (The fee for fingerprints, range from $65-$72 and the cost is assessed to the student). All documents must be completed before the student can enter into a placement in a school or engage in any activity around children.

Certificate of Eligibility to Teach

A Certificate of Eligibility for State Certification is given to candidates who successfully complete all requirements of a Maryland state-approved teacher education program. The Certificate of Eligibility may be obtained by the applicant’s employer or by the applicant directly from the Teacher Certification Division of the Maryland State Department of Education in Baltimore, Maryland.

Second Bachelor’s Degree: Teacher Certification

Candidates who hold a baccalaureate degree and wish to become certified teachers must enroll as second-degree students. Each student also must schedule an interview with the Assessment Coordinator in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development and obtain (prior to the interview) an evaluation of his/her transcript by the Maryland State Department of Education (200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201; Attention: Division of Certification and Accreditation).

The Retention Coordinator of the College, with the Department Chairperson must advise all second-degree candidates. Second-degree candidates must meet the PRAXIS testing requirement and fulfill all of the course requirements of their selected major. In their first semester at the University, second-degree must be admitted to the teacher education program.

WORKSHOPS IN EDUCATION

The Department responds to the changing educational needs of the Bowie State student and the school community in constructing timely workshops that address current issues. Students and faculty are welcome to attend these workshops if space is available. Any group wishing a particularly designed workshop or institute should consult the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development, Chair.

Sport Management

Program Requirements

The undergraduate course of study will require four academic years to complete. The total numbers of hours for completion of the degree will be 120 semester hours. Students who transfer into the Sport Management program from other institutions or from majors within the University should expect to complete at least 54 - 60 hours of work within the Department, depending on the track, in addition to any unfulfilled University requirements. 

Detailed Requirements (120 semester hours)

Students are required to earn 120 semester hours in three knowledge areas, general education (46 semester hours), Sport Management (47 semester hours) and a Concentration (27 semester hours). Students choose their concentration in consultation with their advisor. 

SPM 451-INTERNSHIP: 

The internship takes place in the student’s final semester of his/her senior year. The student must interview before being placed into the internship.  During this time the program coordinator, advisor and student will decide the options of where the internship will take place. A total of 55 hours, five days a week or by arrangement with the site.  The internship can be paid or unpaid. Each student must have a 2.8 GPA before interviewing his/her internship. 

Programs

• Early Childhood/Special Education, BS
• Elementary Education, BS
• Secondary Education, BS
• Sports Management, BS

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