Ella Cline Shear School of Education

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1 Ella Cline Shear School of Education ADMISSION APPLICATION Deadlines: Complete by December 1 st or June 1 st for next semester admission. All programs require the submission of an application form and the meeting of several academic standards to qualify for admission to the School of Education, which is separate from admission to SUNY Geneseo. We recommend that students admitted to Geneseo as freshmen apply for admission into the School of Education during their first semester at Geneseo. Students who add/change to education certification after starting at SUNY Geneseo should apply for admission to the School of Education during the same semester they change their major. Transfer students should apply for admission into the School of Education at the same time they apply to the college. Admission criteria are (you must meet all; the college will have this information on file): Students seeking Early Childhood and Childhood and Childhood with Special Education certification must be admitted into the School of Education by the time they have earned 60 credit hours or before registering for Block IV courses, whichever comes first. Students seeking Adolescence certification must be admitted into the School of Education by the time they have earned 60 credit hours or before they register for Block III courses, whichever comes first. Admission criteria are: a. High School GPA of 3.0 OR HS rank in top 30% for students admitted as freshmen. b. college GPA of 3.0 for all students admitted after their freshman year c. ACT or SAT scores d. Admissions Essay e. Applicants (all classifications) who do not satisfy the GPA requirements or Freshmen who do not rank in the top 30% of their HS class may apply for a waiver. Return completed application to: School of Education 200 South Hall 1 College Circle SUNY Geneseo Geneseo, NY 14454

2 Ella Cline Shear School of Education Admission Form CIRCLE: Application Date December 1 June 1 Transfer student YES NO Have you applied before? Yes No Date: _ Geneseo entrance date: Name: ID # G00- (Last) (First) (MI) Mailing Address: Phone: _ Indicate choice of Initial Certification Program (indicating here does not officially declare your major in the SUNY Geneseo system) Bachelor of Science in Education Degree: Major in Early Childhood (B-Grade 2) and Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) with Concentration in Childhood Education with Special Education (Grades 1-6) with Concentration in Early Childhood and Childhood Education with Second Major in _ Childhood Education with Special Education with Second Major in Major in Liberal Arts with Adolescence Certification (Grades 7-12) with Major in _ For Official Use Only Registered check in by: Recommendation by: Acceptance into the School of Education. _Denial due to: Low GPA no SAT/ACT Essay _ Acceptance into the School of Education waiver level 1 _Acceptance into the School of Education waiver level 2 Date: Date: Comments: 2

3 Personal Narrative Instructions: Submitting these narratives is required for admission to the School of Education. Please keep your responses to no more than 2 pages. Also, please see the admissions narratives rubric for evaluation criteria. 1. Discuss why you want to be a teacher. Talk about the traits that you feel successful teachers should have. Include an evaluation of your personal and professional strengths and concerns related to being a teacher. 2. Think of a significant event where you were involved in a teaching or helping role with one or more persons. The event you describe should be one that has personal meaning for you (something that interested you, something that made you wonder, something that made you feel good, something that didn t work out as you had hoped, etc.). In your narrative please address the bulleted points below: Describe the situation as it occurred at the time. What did you do in that particular situation? How did you feel about what you did during the situation? How do you feel about what you did now? What would you change, if anything? 3

4 Eligibility Criteria for Continuation in Teacher Certification Program (Please type or print clearly) Last Name First Name Middle Initial G00- Geneseo ID Number Please read the following: In order to continue taking courses in the School of Education, a student must maintain an overall average of (To be eligible for student teaching, a candidate must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75, a GPA of 2.75 in the major/concentration, and a 2.75 in education coursework.) To acknowledge this policy please read and sign the form and return with application. The School of Education monitors candidate s performance and progress and will deny continuation in the program to any candidate whose level of performance does not adequately meet academic or professional standards. Decisions with respect to retention or dismissal of a candidate are made by the School of Education faculty and staff, and not by any one person. I have read and understood the above statement regarding a candidate s eligibility to continue in a certification program and the responsibility of the School of Education to monitor a candidate s eligibility. Name (Print or Type): Signature: Date: 4

5 Statement of Commitment All candidates seeking admission to teacher preparation programs are asked to sign the agreement below. By signing this agreement, candidates demonstrate their commitment to developing the following proficiencies and dispositions related to the School of Education s Undergraduate Conceptual Framework. Proficiencies A. Teacher as Scholar: A Rigorous Liberal Arts and Sciences Education Candidates demonstrate, appreciate, and advocate the value of a broad range of knowledge and skills in the liberal arts and sciences and are able to use oral and written communication skills effectively to analyze and convey information. Candidates use appropriate technologies to enhance instruction and to promote active learning. B. Teacher as Constructivist Educator: The Ability to Meet the Educational Needs of All Students 1. Based on their knowledge of student development within the context of family, school, and community, candidates understand how to create a classroom environment to help all students become successful learners. 2. Candidates use teaching and learning strategies consistent with an understanding of multiple perspectives, cultural and linguistic diversity, and different learning styles, and act in ways that welcome and encourage diversity. C. Teacher as Reflective Practitioner: A Professional Commitment to Inquiry and Reflective Practice 1. Candidates understand the role of educational research in the classroom and apply that research in their teaching. 2. Candidates demonstrate ongoing professional growth as they implement new strategies, reflect on their teaching and its impact on their students, and adjust and revise their practices based on student needs and changing circumstances, and base curricular decisions on evidence of student learning. Dispositions All candidates will demonstrate a positive attitude toward teaching and learning by: 1. Developing a Professional Stance a. Meeting professional and ethical standards b. Communicating appropriately and working collaboratively c. Demonstrating a commitment to child advocacy 2. Demonstrating Active Engagement in Teaching a. Promoting active learning for all students b. Demonstrating a commitment to reflective inquiry and practice c. Seeking and responding to opportunities for change and growth 3. Welcoming Diversity a. Treating all people with respect b. Seeking out curriculum materials that respect and support diversity c. Demonstrating a genuine interest in working with diverse students Candidate Agreement I have read, understand, and will strive to develop the proficiencies and dispositions of the Undergraduate Conceptual Framework of the Shear School of Education at SUNY Geneseo. Name (please print) SignatureDate _ 5

6 Application Checklist Complete Application Cover Page page 2 Respond to personal narrative prompts on page 3. Please spell check and proof read your work before you print. Attach a printed copy of your response to this application. Sign attestation on page 4 to show you understand the criteria to continue in the Teacher Education Program after admission. Sign the attestation on page 5 statement of commitment Turn in completed application by December 1 st or June 1 st to: School of Education 200 South Hall 1 College Circle SUNY Geneseo Geneseo, NY