Northern Arizona University - College of Education

Northern Arizona University
College of Education
PO Box 5774
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5774
(928) 523-2611

ELEMENTARY OR SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMISSION CRITERIA

Applications for admission to the NAU Teacher Education Program are accepted between February 1 - 15 and September 1 – 15 of each year. Students are required to apply at least one semester before upper-division education courses are planned. Some program options require admission two semesters in advance. See the Program Options information for details. Applications are available from C.O.E. Student Services, Eastburn Education Building (#27) room 101, or by calling (520) 523-2145. You may receive information and assistance for disability accommodations by contacting Disability Support Services at (520) 523-8773 .

1. Forty-five (45) semester hours of course work completed at the time of application to include:
   
   1. English composition (ENG 105 OR ENG 101 & 102 OR equivalent) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
   2. Principles of Mathematics I (MAT 150 or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C
   3. Principles of Mathematics II (MAT 155 or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C
   4. Two (2) lab science courses with a minimum combined GPA of 2.5.
   5. Fifteen (15) hours of liberal studies course work with a minimum combined GPA of 2.5, excluding courses used to fulfill items a, b, c or d.
   6. An education foundations course (EDF 200 or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C
2. A declared content emphasis or dual major (Post-degree students may use their undergraduate major as their emphasis).
3. An essay entitled "Why I Want to be a Teacher." The essay must be word processed or typed, double-spaced, and 500 words in length. The essay will be reviewed for correct organization, grammar, and spelling.
4. Completed Recommendation Form (included with application) by someone who has directly observed your work with children or adolescents within the age group of pre-school through high school. The work experience may have been either voluntary or paid but must have occurred in a structured setting for a minimum of fifteen (15) hours. Acceptable recommendations may come from individuals who have observed your work as a camp counselor, swimming instructor, religious education instructor, volunteer in a classroom or another similar setting.
5. Attendance at an education advisement workshop.