CHANGES TO EDUCATION LICENSURE

ART EDUCATION (PreK-12)

	EDUC 210	Principles of Education
	EDUC 221	The Exceptional Student
	EDUC 324	Secondary Methods (6-12)
	EDUC 338	Field Based Internship
	EDUC 341	Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas
	EDUC 342	Instructional Technology in PreK-12 Classrooms
	EDUC 402-404	Student Teaching PreK-12 (two units)
	PSYC 210	Child Development
	PSYC 211	Adolescent Development
	ART 101	Arts and Crafts in the Schools
	ARTH 146	Survey of Art History I
	ARTH 156	Survey of Art History II
	ART 240	Children and Their Art (at Hollins)

Seven additional units as follows:

Two units from the following: 
ART 111, 121, 131, 151
One unit from the following:
ART 171 or 181
Two units from the following: 
ART 211, 221, 231, 241, 261, 271, or 281
Two units from the following: 
ART 311, 321, 331, 341, 361, 371, or 381
Note:  Two media must be completed through the advanced (300) level.  Media are painting, ceramics, photography, drawing, printmaking, graphic art, and sculpture.
Note:  ART 151 is the entry class for ART 241 and ART 261.

Health and Human Performance (PreK - 12)

Two Physical Education activities from catalog listings, one of which must be HHP 160, are required.

Chemistry (6-12)

Three other units from department offerings.

Also:

Physics (6-12)

Minor in Elementary Education PreK-6
A minor in elementary education PreK-6 requires seven units, including Education 210, 221, 333, 334 335, 336, 338 and 342.
NOTE: Completion of a minor in Elementary Education does not meet all requirements for elementary teacher licensure. A 2.5 GPA, successful Virginia Communications and Literacy Assessment test scores,  and successful Praxis I test scores, as previously outlined, are required for granting the minor.

Minor in Secondary Education
A minor in secondary education requires six units, including Education 210, 221, 324, 338, 341, 342; and Psychology 210 and 211.
PSYC 210 and PSYC 211 covers the licensure requirements previously attained through PSYC 215, a course no longer offered at Roanoke College. If a student has earned a child and adolescent psychology course credit at another institution that is equivalent to the requirements of Roanoke College’s former PSYC 215, this credit will substitute for the requirements of PSYC 210 and 211.

NOTE: Completion of a minor in Secondary Education does not meet all requirements for secondary teacher licensure. A 2.5 GPA, successful Virginia Communications and Literacy Assessment test scores, and successful Praxis I test scores, as previously outlined, are required for granting the minor.

Admission to Teacher Licensure Programs
The College has selective admission policies and practices for the Teacher Education Program, including the minors in education. Prior to formal admission to the program, the student must successfully complete Praxis I of the National Teacher Examination (NTE) and the Virginia Communications and Literacy Assessment (VCLA). The student must meet minimum passing scores on these tests as set by the Virginia Board of Education. Admission into the education licensure program is defined as a student’s initial entry into one of three field-based course experiences (EDUC 338, EDUC 340, EDUC 402/404). Students seeking teacher licensure may not enroll in EDUC 338, EDUC 340 or EDUC 402/404 until Praxis I and the VCLA cut scores are successfully achieved, required grade point average(s) achieved, and background screening completed and approved. Admission to the internship (EDUC 338) and Diagnostic Reading (EDUC340) requires a 2.5 overall grade point average. Required at the time of application for student teaching is a 2.5 overall grade point average, a 2.5 average in the student’s major and/or teaching endorsement area, and a 2.5 overall average in education and psychology courses applicable to licensure.

GPA requirements of 2.5 for the EDUC 338 (Internship), EDUC 340 (Diagnostic Reading) and EDUC 402-404 (Student Teaching) refer to the grade point average earned at Roanoke College. ONLY the 2.5 overall minimum GPA earned at Roanoke College will be considered for EDUC 338 or EDUC 340. In exceptional circumstances, the minimum 2.5 GPA requirement for student teaching (overall, major, and Education/psychology licensure courses) may include consideration of course credit earned at all other colleges/universities if it in no way compromises the intent of the minimum standard. A formal written appeal with justification for the consideration of this possibility must be presented to the chair of the Department of Education.

In accordance with state requirements, an applicant must possess the physical and mental health necessary for the tasks to be performed. In addition, the student should demonstrate good moral character. Violation of the Roanoke College academic integrity regulations or of judicial rules and regulations, as well as convictions of any felony or any misdemeanor laws involving moral turpitude, may be taken as evidence of lack of fitness for admission or for recommendation for licensure. Evidence must be available from appropriate College officials and state government/police officials verifying that this standard has been met. The above described standards for admission to the program must be maintained, or the student may be dropped from the program.
If a student is denied admission to the Education program or is dropped from the program, a written appeal may be made to the Field Placement Appeal Committee.  This committee is made up of the student’s Education advisor, major advisor, and the Education Department Chair.  A final appeal may be made to the Dean of the College.

Admission to student teaching requires two recommendations from full-time faculty members (one must be from the student’s major department) and possession of a grade point average of 2.5 overall as well as in the major and/or teaching endorsement area and in all education and psychology courses applicable to licensure. All non-degree-seeking students must meet the same standards. All non-degree seeking students must have earned a minimum of four units of credit approved by the Education department at Roanoke College prior to placement in student teaching. Standards for admission to the Teacher Education Program must be maintained during the period of student teaching. All tests (Praxis I, Virginia Reading Assessment (Elementary Education only), Virginia Communications and Literacy Assessment, and Praxis II specialty tests required for licensure by the Virginia Department of Education must be successfully completed and scores furnished to the Registrar’s Office before the College recommendation for licensure can be given.

NOTE: SAT score substitutions will be allowed in lieu of Praxis I. A score of 1100 on the SAT, taken after April 1, 1995, with at least a 530 on the verbal and a 530 on the mathematics tests OR a score of 1000 on the SAT, taken prior to April 1, 1995, with at least a 450 on the verbal and a 510 on the mathematics tests may be used as a substitute for Praxis I. In addition, ACT score substitutions will be allowed in lieu of Praxis I.  A composite score of 21, if taken prior to April 1, 1995, with no less than a score of 21 in mathematics and an English Plus Reading score no less than 37 OR a composite score of 24, if taken after April 1, 1995, with no less than a 22 on mathematics and an English Plus Reading score no less than a 46.

Field Placements
Candidates for field placements are required to make application in writing in the semester preceding the one in which the field placement is to be taken.  March 1st and October 1st are the closing dates for such applications. In September and January, informational meetings are held for each field experience are held by the Director of Field Placements or Internship Supervisor.  During these meetings, applications are supplied, requirements are reviewed and questions are answered.  Students wishing to do a field placement (EDUC 338, EDUC 340 or EDUC 402/404) during the Fall semester must have met all prerequisites by March 1st. Students wishing to do a field placement (EDUC 338, EDUC 340, or EDUC 402/404) during the Spring semester must have met all prerequisites by October 1st.

Student Teaching
Students seeking one endorsement area are required to student teach for a minimum 13 weeks (65 days). Students seeking added endorsements for teacher licensure will be required to extend their student teaching beyond the regular term. A minimum of 16-18 weeks of student teaching will be required if additional endorsements are sought. Specific endorsement areas and the required number of weeks of student teaching (noted parenthetically) are listed below:

Elementary:  PreK-6 (thirteen weeks)

Secondary:  Secondary 6-12 (thirteen weeks)

PreK-6 and One Secondary Subject Area (sixteen weeks total):  PreK-6 (eight weeks), Secondary subject area (eight weeks)

PreK-12 Art, Music, Theatre or Physical Education (sixteen weeks total):  PreK-6 (eight weeks), Secondary (eight weeks)

PreK-12 Art, Music, Theatre or Physical Education and PreK-6 (eighteen weeks total):  PreK-6 (six weeks), Subject area PreK-6 (six weeks); Subject area 6-12 (Six Weeks)

Note:  During the term of student teaching, students may enroll in no more than one unit of credit course in addition to student teaching

International Student Teaching
Roanoke College has a student teaching agreement with the US Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS). Student teaching candidates, who have met all of the above qualifications, including the appropriate applications, may seek permission to student teach in DoDDS. Candidates are not guaranteed the opportunity. The decision to place students in an international setting is determined by the Education International Placement Committee, consisting of the Director of Field Placements, Education Department Chair or International Placement Coordinator, and the student’s education advisor.  If desired, the student may ask his/her major advisor to serve on the committee. The committee considers if the students’ attributes match the requirements and expectations of an international setting. Preference for admission is given to students who have achieved a 3.0 GPA and who have significant global, multicultural, civic and community service experience. Students seeking permission to student teach abroad must adhere to the following:

1.   Student must be admitted into to Education program at Roanoke College and have an Education Advisor.

2.   Students must have met all of the requirements for Roanoke College’s regular student teaching program.

a.   All education courses completed
b.   Approved background check
c.   Praxis I completed
d.   Minimum GPA of 2.5 in major, education, and overall (may consider a higher GPA)
e.   Two letters of recommendation from full-time faculty members outside the Department of Education  (one must be from the major)
f.    Application completed for placement

3.   Student must complete the US Department of Defense student teaching application and education application by October 1 in the fall semester and March 1 in the spring semester.

4.   Student must write an essay combining three distinct features that, in sum, describe how he/she would represent RC and the US in a positive manner.

a.   Discuss the elements of good citizenship, and describe how he/she has contributed to others through activities such as CCLS, volunteering on campus or in the community, and giving your support to family, colleagues, and friends.

b.   Explain why he/she wants to work in the DoDDS program, and describe how his/her skill and understanding enable him/her to work independently and successfully in an international setting.

c.   Tell the committee how he/she approaches the importance of cross-cultural learning, and suggest ways in which he/she expects to adapt and adjust to life and work outside the US.

d.   List relevant experiences including dates and a name and phone number of someone who can verify their activity.

5.   Student must interview with the Department of Education International Placement Committee who will make the determination of a student’s eligibility for an international student teaching placement.  The admission decision of the Education International Placement Committee may be appealed to the entire Education faculty and then the Dean of the College.

6.   Student must complete all medical requirements recommended for international travel by the Roanoke College Health Service and sign a liability waiver.

7.   Student must secure health insurance appropriate for international travel.

8.   Attend required orientation and cross cultural training sessions.

9.   Complete the Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory

10. Complete a cultural audit

11. Pay designated program fee. 

Mandated Tests
•     Praxis I
      Minimum Scores:
      Mathematics 178
      Reading 178
      Writing 176
      OR
      Composite 532
      Note: SAT/ACT scores may substitute if minimum scores are met. See Admissions to Teacher Licensure Program for more details.
•     Virginia Communications and Literacy Assessment (VCLA)
      Minimum Score: 470
•     Virginia Reading Assessment (VRA) – Elementary Licensure Candidates Only
      Minimum Score: 235
•     Praxis II Specialty Area Test

Note: Students should take Praxis II in their specialty area based on the guidance of their education advisor.  Minimum scores for each Praxis II specialty area tests are available in the Education Department.

Program Completion
Completion of the education licensure program is defined as a student’s passage of the appropriate Praxis II examination, successful completion of student teaching, and fulfillment of all course requirements as outlined in the College Catalog.  No College recommendation for teacher licensure will be given until requirements are met.

Title II Reporting–Academic Year 2004-2005
As required by Sections 207 and 208 of Title II Higher Education Act, all colleges and universities with teacher licensure programs must report the performance of program completers on Praxis tests.

During the 2004-2005 academic year, there were 25 program completers in the teacher preparation program at Roanoke College. All 34 program completers passed the Praxis I in reading, writing, and mathematics or met the composite score, and all 25 program completers passed the Praxis II specialty area test for their licensure area which resulted in a 100% pass rate.. During the 2004-2005 academic year, twenty-nine (29) students were enrolled in student teaching clinicals. Students were in supervised (4 or 5 student teacher per supervisor) clinical student teaching experiences for 13 weeks or more averaging 35 hours per week for a minimum 400 required hours. In addition, there were 31 students formally admitted into the teacher preparation program for the academic year 2004-2005.

There have been important changes to policies on admission to the teacher licensure programs and related field placements.  We urge you to consult the updated electronic catalog at (www.Roanoke.edu/catalog2005) for these and other changes.