This innovative program is available to students majoring in Arts & Humanities or Natural & Applied Sciences. Upon successful completion of this 120 credit hour program students earn their bachelor's degree as well as certification to teach K-8 General Elementary in the State of Maine. For more information on the K-8 Natural and Applied Sciences track consult that portion of this catalog.

Requirements

Arts & Humanities/K-8 General Elementary

Additional Program Requirements:

• Before Beginning Year Two:
• Passing Praxis I: Reading, Writing, Mathematics
• Submit formal application to teacher education program
• TK20 activation
• Complete NETS-S Assessment
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and maintain minimum GPA of 3.0 through rest of program.
• Must pass fingerprinting and background check.
• Before Beginning Year Four:
• Passing Praxis II: Elementary Content Knowledge
• Demonstrate NETS-S Standards
• Successful completion of LAE 200, LAE 320, EDU 305, SED 335, and SED 420 with a B or better.
• Complete candidacy application process
• Program Completion:
• Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0  Core and major coursework require a grade of C or better. Professional education coursework require a grade of B or better.
• Demonstration of NETS-T standards and InTASC standards, successful completion of program and major requirements.

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TK20 Requirements:

All undergraduate and graduate students who matriculate into an educator preparation program or pathway at USM summer 2013 or later are required to subscribe to the Tk20 online data management system. Tk20 fee is considered a “cost of attendance” for students in USM’s educator preparation programs and pathways and will be eligible for consideration as part of costs for loan purposes. The subscription costs $125 and allows students to access and use the system across the areas of assessment, advisement, field-experience and career portfolio management. In addition to these areas, educator preparation programs and pathways use the system for program review and accreditation. The subscription is a one-time payment and must be made by each student during the first semester of program or pathway matriculation (check with individual programs and pathways for specific subscription timelines). Subscription instructions are posted on the Office of Educator Preparation web site: http://usm.maine.edu/educatorpreparation  

The Office of Educator Preparation at USM will consider, on a limited basis, individual requests for financial support to assist in payment of this fee for students who have extremely challenging and extenuating financial circumstances (e.g. unexpected medical expenses; a sudden unforeseen life event that causes a dire financial burden). To apply for a subsidy, complete the application form on the Office of Educator Preparation web site under Tk20 (http://usm.maine.edu/educatorpreparation).  Submit the application to Colleen Pleau in the Office of Educator Preparation (8 Bailey Hall) or via email (cpleau@usm.maine.edu). Applications for this subsidy must be received no later than four weeks following the start of a student’s matriculation semester by Kim Warren, SEHD Director of Student Affairs.