Requirements for Teacher Licensure
MAT Program
Requirements
MED Program Requirements
Christian Brothers University provides approved teacher licensure
programs in the following areas: Elementary Education in conjunction
with a major in Liberal Studies; secondary licenses in Biology (7-12),
Chemistry (7-12), History (7-12); Mathematics (7-12), and Physics
(7-12) in conjunction with majors in the School of Arts and in the
School of Sciences. Licensure in French or Spanish (PreK-12 or 7-12)
is also available as an accompanying second endorsement completed
with any of the initial licensure programs. Please see the Director
of Teacher Education in the Department of Education to learn about
the degree and major requirements for your program.
An undergraduate student who wishes to receive elementary (K-6)
teaching licensure in the State of Tennessee should take the following
steps:
For admission to the elementary (K-6) teacher licensure program:
- Have a 2.5 grade point average or seek alternative admission.
- Complete EDUC 211 or equivalent.
- Pass all sections of the Pre-Professional Skills Test or present
acceptable evidence of a minimum score of 900 on the GRE with
a 4.5 in analytical writing or a 40 on the MAT.
- File an application for admission with the Director of the Undergraduate Teacher Education Program.
- Submit a well-written philosophy of education essay and an autobiographical essay.
- Successfully complete spontaneous writing samples and other communication assessments.
- Complete a successful interview with the Undergraduate Teacher Education Admissions Committee.
For remaining in the elementary (K-6) program and being recommended for teacher licensure:
- Maintain a 2.5 grade point average overall, in professional education courses, and in each endorsement area. Grades in all areas must be a "C" or better.
- Pass an English proficiency test administered by the Department of Education as needed.
- Complete, unconditional admission to the Undergraduate Teacher Education Program.
- Successful completion and evaluation of early field experiences and other assessments.
- Successful completion of required content knowledge and Principles of Learning and Teaching Praxis II tests when advised to do so by the Director of the Undergraduate Teacher Education Program and the Director of Assessment and Records.
- Pass the appropriate Praxis II tests for the licensure sought (formerly known as the National Teachers Examination) and have the results sent to the Department of Education.
- Present a portfolio of accumulated work in all professional education courses as assigned.
- Complete any required departmental assessments or evaluations, including an exit interview.
- File an application for teacher licensure with the Department of Education.
For being recommended for Elementary (K-6) teacher licensure:
- Complete all licensure requirements for the State of Tennessee
- Complete all university requirements for a baccalaureate degree.
- Complete enhanced student teaching.
- Pass the appropriate Praxis II tests for licensure sought (formerly known as the National Teachers Examination) and have the results sent to the Department of Education.
- Present a portfolio of accmulated work in all professional education courses as assigned.
- Complete any required departmental assessments or evaluations, including an exit interview.
- File an application for teacher licensure with the Director of Assessment and records, who is also the state licensing officer for Christian Brothers University, in the Department of Education.
Transfer Students: Title II teacher education report card requirements rely on Praxis II test scores on undergraduate studies in general education, the major, and professional studies. Transfer students who seek initial teaching licensure through CBU and who wish to have all courses in general education, the major, and professional education studies will be asked to take appropriate Praxis II tests to verify and confirm the courses that they wish to transfer to CBU, according to the following guidelines:
- Students who wish to transfer to CBU as second semester sophomores, juniors, or seniors with intentions to become licensed in elementary education (K-6) and who are seeking admission to the Teacher Education Program must also take and pass the 014 Elementary Education Content Knowledge Test in the Praxis II series as part of their admission requirements.
- Students who wish to transfer a core (9-15 credit hours) of professional studies courses in education to CBU must take and pass the appropriate Principles of Learning and Teaching Test in the Praxis II series in order for these classes to be counted toward both licensure and degree requirements.
- Relative to #1 and #2, if the student does not pass a test or tests, the Director of Teacher Education, together with the Dean of Academic Services ( and the Director of the Evening Program if student is enrolled in the Evening Program) and the Chair of the Department of Education may require that the student take additional undergrduate courses before retaking the tests as part of the completion of the initial licensure program.
- In order for the transfer students to be recommended by CBU's Department of Education for an initial teaching license, a minimum of 12 credit hours of course work in professional education must be taken at CBU. In addition, the professional semester (student teaching plus seminar) must be completed at CBU.
Elementary Licensure: Undergraduate students seeking licensure as elementary teachers must also meet the requirements outlined for the B.A. in Liberal Studies.
Secondary Education: Undergraduate students seeking licensure as secondary teachers will complete a 5th year program by meeting the requirements for an academic major and degree as outlined on Pages 58-70 of the 2006 Catalog and also completing the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree as outlined on Pages 215-216. Students interested in secondary licensure should obtain special advising materials about early admissions into the M.A.T. program during their senior undergraduate year.
Foreign Language Licensure: Pending approval by the State of Tennessee, undergraduate students seeking licensure as foreign language teachers in French or Spanish may become licensed for either K-12 or secondary (7-12) by completing the requirements of a foreign language licensure program as a second endorsement accompanying another licensure program. Please see the Interim Director of Teacher Education for information about becoming licensed in a foreign language.
Students should check with the Department of Education about the approval status of any program or licensure area of interest to them.
Post-baccalaureate licensure programs and graduate degree with licensure programs are also available at Christian Brothers University and are not described in detail in the catalog. More information for these programs is available in the Department of Education. If you already hold a bachelor's degree, please see the Director of Graduate Education in the Department of Education to have your transcript evaluated and to develop an appropriate program of study.
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