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requirements of that department as well.
1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all courses and 2.7 GPA
in all TEP core curriculum courses. All TEP core courses
must be completed with a grade of “C-” or higher.
2. Minimum GPA of 2.5 in the teaching field content area(s),
and content core for early childhood education.
3. No grade of less than “C-” in teaching field or concentration
area courses. For early childhood, middle childhood, and
special education, this includes general education courses
in the content areas of humanities, science, mathematics,
and social science.
4. Minimum passing scores on the CASE exams, or by ACT/
SAT exemption. Exemption from the CASE exams is
granted if:
a. ACT Math subscore equal/higher 22; or SAT Math
subscore equal/higher 520.
b. ACT Reading subscore equal/higher 21; or SAT
Reading subscore equal/higher 450.
c. ACT English subscore equal/higher 18; or SAT Writing
subscore equal/higher 430.
d. Or if a transfer student transfers at least 25 credit
hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the transferred
credits.
5. Satisfactory completion of all introductory field experiences:
EDUC-1050 Preliminary Student Involvement.
6. Valid “No Record” background check for the state of Ohio
and an additional FBI background check.
7. Satisfactory referral letter from academic advisor and one
external reference.
Teacher Education Program Retention and Completion
Requirements
To maintain regular standing in the Teacher Education Program
and/or to receive a degree, students must maintain and/or
complete the following requirements:
Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all courses.
1. Obtain a “C-” or higher in all methods courses.
2. Satisfactorily complete field and clinical experiences.
3. Earn a passing score on all state-required licensure
assessments.
4. Satisfactorily complete the internship experience.
Test Pass Rates
For up-to-date testing pass rates and the Ohio educator
preparation performance report see
Programs of Study
The School of Education offers instruction with the purpose
of providing excellent Christian teachers for Christian, public,
international, and missionary schools. The University is approved
by the Ohio Department of Higher Education for programs leading
to a teaching license or endorsement in several areas.
• Multi-Age Special Education — Intervention Specialist-mild to
moderate (K–12)
• Early Childhood Education (pre–K to grade 3)
• Middle Childhood Education (grades 4–9)
Two concentrations chosen from:
• Mathematics
• Reading/Language Arts
• Science
• Social Studies
See appropriate department for a complete description of the
following programs:
• Adolescent and Young Adult (grades 7–12)
• Chemistry Education (Department of Science and
Mathematics,
• Language Arts Education – Integrated
(Department of English, Literature, and Modern
Languages,
• Life Science Education (Department of Science and
Mathematics,
• Mathematics Education – Integrated (Department of
Science and Mathematics,
• Physical Science Education (Department of Science and
Mathematics,
• Physics Education (Department of Science and
Mathematics,
• Science Comprehensive Education – Integrated
(Department of Science and Mathematics,
• Social Studies Education – Integrated
(Department of History and Government,
• Multi-Age Licensure (pre–K to grade 12)
• Health and Physical Education (Department of
Kinesiology and Allied Health,
• Music Education
(Department of Music and Worship,
• Physical Education
(Department of Kinesiology and Allied Health,
• Spanish Education
(Department of English, Literature, and Modern
Languages,
Early Childhood Generalist Endorsement
Students interested in the early childhood education
generalist endorsement must possess or be working toward
the completion of a degree and licensure requirements in early
childhood education.
Career Opportunities
Christian and public schools actively recruit Cedarville
education graduates. Graduate schools also welcome Cedarville
students. Careers pursued by School of Education graduates
include:
• Christian school teacher
• Church education programs
• Elementary school teacher
• High school or middle school teacher
• International school teacher
• Library science
• Mission school teacher
• Music teacher K–12
• Physical education/health education teacher K–12
• Preschool director or teacher
• Special education (mild–moderate educational needs)
• Youth camps
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