Teacher Certification Grade Requirements

Elementary education students must earn a grade of "C" or better in the following courses:

• All education courses
• Courses meeting the 21 hour concentration area
• Required written and oral communication courses

Middle school and secondary education students must earn a grade of "C" or better in the following courses:

• All education courses
• All content specific courses
• Required written and oral communication courses

Graduate Student Grade Requirements

Students with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00 are automatically placed on academic probation. Students on academic probation are subject to possible dismissal from the graduate program.

Graduate students are expected to do work of high caliber and standards. Receiving a grade below a "B-" requires the student to meet with the graduate program director and discuss academic performance. Any student receiving two grades below a "B-" will be dismissed from the program.

Graduate students also seeking state teacher certification must meet the grade criteria listed under Certfication Grade Requirements above.