ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Foundation Quarter Prerequistes
Prerequsites include official admission to SPU; sophomore standing (45 credits); cumulative 2.8 GPA or 3.0 GPA in last 30 credits; start a file in the School of Education (please contact the education office to obtain paperwork); approved general psychology or general sociology class with a grade of C or better.

Methods Quarter
Prerequisites include successful completion of the Foundations Quarter; junior standing (90 credits); admission to the School of Education (see page 102); need successful completion of MAT 2530, MAT 2531, EDRD 2000, and EDSC 2566; and fingerprint clearance. Passing scores on WESTB test; take the appropriate WEST-E/Praxis ll test.

Integrated and Internship Quarters
Prerequisites include successful completion of the Methods Quarter; completing 15 upper-division credits in your major; receiving a passing score on the appropriate WEST-E/Praxis II; participating in an internship- placement interview; and senior standing (135 credits).

Note: Integrated and Internship Quarters must be taken sequentially.

Requirements for the Elementary Certification