Students seeking licensure (BS.HED.ESE)
Students seeking licensure are responsible for developing a portfolio throughout their undergraduate experience demonstrating individual learning and growth as well as the ways in which the individual course work and field experiences foster proficiency in meeting the Vermont standards for teacher preparation. Integral field experiences insure that the student becomes part of a collaborative relationship in a school and/or community setting. Field experiences become more complex as students advance in the program, culminating in a semester-long student teaching experience. A minimum of 80 scheduled hours of field experience is required prior to student teaching.
Students seeking the BS.HED.ESE must pass through Gateways I and II in order to qualify for student teaching.
Requirements for Gateway I include:
- Receive a positive recommendation encouraging continuation in the program;
- Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.75;
- Earn a minimum within the major GPA of 2.75;
- Complete and submit a Declaration of Undergraduate Program (DUAP
form); - Make progress towards completion of the General Education Program;
- Submit electronic portfolio evidence completed in PED 2420 and HED 2310 (Health Educations Methods) that demonstrates progress in the student’s understanding of an effective teaching and learning environment and evidence of a commitment to one’s personal development as a future professional;
- Pass Praxis I or meet the alternative SAT score requirements.
Following completion of Gateway I, emphasis will be on completing their requirements of the health education major as well as honing pedagogical expertise in the field and classroom. Prospective teacher candidates will also continue to build their electronic portfolios documenting an understanding of the central connections between content and pedagogy.
Requirements for Gateway II include:
- Complete the department’s application to student teach the semester before enrolling in student teaching;
- Pass the first portion of their electronic portfolio, which includes evidence indicated by the physical education department;
- Have completed all health education major and general education coursework or obtain permission from the Teacher Education Program Coordinator
- Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and earn a GPA of 3.0 within the health education major or written certification of intellectual competence by an Academic Dean;
- Receive a recommendation from members of the faculty to continue in the teacher education program.
- Through related coursework, complete a minimum of 80 hours of supervised field experience;
- Pass the ETS Praxis II examination in Health Education content knowledge
Upon completion of Health Education Gateway II, students may be accepted into the student teaching practicum.
Teacher Licensure (preK-12):
To be recommended for licensure by the State of Vermont, a student must:
- Successfully complete and graduate from an approved program.
- Receive a grade of “B” or better in Student Teaching I and Student Teaching II and a “pass” in HED 4510 Seminar.
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 and a B average (GPA of 3.0) in the field of major studies.
- Meet the required standard for the licensure portfolio.
- Exemplify in conduct and attitude the maturity, judgment, ethical standards, and dedication expected in the teaching profession.
- Pass the Praxis II examination in health education content knowledge. (requirement pending)
Pending approval by Vermont Department of Education.
Students wishing to work towards teacher licensure in preK-12 Health Education must apply and be accepted into Health Education Gateway II.