Residency I Requirements

 Full Admission to the Teacher Education Program must be completed prior to applying for Residency I

 Submit the following requirements by January 31st:

Submit the following requirements by June 15th:

  • Submit documentation of the following:
    • CPR Certification
    • AED Certification
    • First Aid Certification
      • The certifications must be valid throughout both Residency I and Residency II
      • Submit to the Office of Teacher Education
      • One online source to complete the First Aid/AED/CPR training can be found here.
  • Submit evidence of personal liability insurance
    An additional Background Check may be required depending on your placement (You will be contacted by our office if an additional background check is needed)
    • Submit to the Office of Teacher Education
    • A few online sources that can be used to meet this requirement are NEA, STEA, and PET
  • Submit passing scores for PRAXIS II Content Knowledge (cannot enter Residency I without passing—Must have official score report on file in the Office of Teacher Education by deadline) 
    • When registering for ANY Praxis exam, please make sure to indicate TTU (Code 1804) as the institution to receive your scores so that TTU receives official copies to be used for your license application to the state.
    • Office of Teacher Education will ONLY process official copies of scores
    • For personal use, the Office of Teacher Education recommends that students download and retain several copies of ALL test scores while they are available online. (Scores are only available for 45 calendar days after scores are posted. In order to get a copy of your scores after the 45 days, you will have to request them from ETS and pay additional fees)
    • The Office of Teacher Education WILL NOT release Praxis score information by phone to anyone.
    •  For more information on the Praxis II test, please visit the ETS website.

Submit the following requirements by the end of the semester prior to Residency I

  • Meet established Overall GPA (2.50 excluding developmental classes)
  • Meet established Content Area GPA (2.0)
  • Satisfactory completion of ALL CLEP tests,  ALL courses listed for Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior year on Program of Study , and a  minimum grade of "B" or higher must be earned in all courses that are designated field-experience or technology related, or include a major field experiences.
  • Submit Application for Undergraduate Graduation (Follow directions on form--does not apply to post-bacc students)
  • Complete the College Base Exam/Senior Exit Exam (Not required for 2+2 students or post-bacc students)

 

 

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