REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
(CHECK POINT I)
1. Completion of Education 290/299 and Education 305
with a grade of C or better.
2. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on all undergraduate
courses taken at Francis Marion University.
3. A passing score, as determined by South Carolina, on
the selected state-approved tests in mathematics, writing
and reading. A passing score on these examinations is a
requirement for admission to any courses above
Education 305 and the Professional Education Program.
Applications may be secured from: (1) EDUC 299
instructor or (2) the office of Student Services from the
School of Education (CEMC 212).
4. Positive recommendation(s) from teacher education
faculty.
5. Positive recommendation(s) from the field (public school
personnel).
6. Completion of at least 45 semester hours.
7. Recommendation from the appropriate program
committee.