Graduate Studies in Education

Elementary Education Licensure Program (ELITE) [ 45 credits ]

Courses should be taken in the following sequence:

EDUC 6020 Information and Technology in Education

EDUC 6190 Theories and Practices in Teaching

EDUC 6440 Creativity in Education

EDUC 6000 Issues in Psychology and Measurement

EDRG 6350 Reading Assessment and Instructional Intervention

ELED 6570 Managing Diverse Elementary Learners

EDUC 6710 Multicultural Education

ELED 6555 Planning, Delivery and Assessment

EDUC 6700 Science and Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction

EDUC 6840 Language Arts and Social Science Curriculum and Instruction

EDUC 6670 Graduate Public School Practicum

ELED 6980     Clinical Practice ( All course work must be completed prior to Clinical Practice)

Clinical Practice only available Fall and Spring Semesters.

Please submit the following forms before the due dates for Clinical Practice:
Clinical Practice Application

                                              Clinical Practice Application Deadlines:

( Applications will not be accepted after the deadline dates )

Semester Applying	Due Dates
Spring 2009	September 15, 2008
Fall 2009	February 15, 2009

    During the Clinical Practice students must:
    1.    Take and pass the PRAXIS PLT (Principles of Learning and Teaching) Test Code: 0522 Grades K-6. Passing score is 160.
    2.    Contact the SUU Office of Education for Licensue paperwork.

Total Credits

Admission Procedure Elementary Education Licensure:

Submisison of Admission Documentation:

Candidates desiring admission to SUU's Graduate Studies in Education M.Ed. Program must complete the Online Version and pay the $50.00 non-refundable application fee. PLEASE indicate in "Intended academic plan in which you want to study: GELP ELE ED LICENSURE
SUBMIT ALL THE FOLLOWING IN ONE PACKAGE. (All application materials must be submitted in their entirety by the deadline dates. Candidates who do not submit all the required documentation by the deadline date will not be processed for admission into the program for that semester.)

A handwritten statement expressing (1) reasons the applicant wants to be admitted to the Graduate Educator Licensure Program seeking educational licensure and (2) why the applicant believes he/she can succeed in the program. Statement must be submitted as an original, no copies, faxes, or e-mails accepted.
Verification of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate studies. Transcripts must verify:
- A minimum GPA of 3.25 on the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of approved undergraduate/graduate coursework
  OR
  A combination of minimum GPA 3.00 - 3.24 on the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of approved undergraduate/graduate coursework and comparative scores on the Miller's Analogies Test (MAT) or the Verbal, Quanititative, and Analytical portions fo the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) as listed in the chart below

Miller’s	GRE	GPA
400 & Above	1380 and above	3.00 to 3.04
394 to 399	1300 to 1379	3.05 to 3.09
385 to 393	1220 to 1299	3.10 to 3.14
378 to 384	1140 to 1219	3.15 to 3.19
Below 378	Below 1140	3.20 to 3.24

AND

Must show that the student has taken a minimum of: NO grades lower than "C" can be counted

Six (6) semester content credits in science ( e.g. biology, chemistry, geology, physics, etc.)
Nine (9) semester content credits in mathematics ( e.g. applied math, algebra, trigonometry, etc.)
Nine (9) semester content credits in reading/language arts (e.g. composition, literature)
Nine (9) semester content credits in social studies ( e.g. history, government, geography, etc.)
Three (3) semester content credits in fine arts ( e.g. music, art, dance, drama)
Two (2) semester content credits in physical education and health

Three (3) references with e-mail addresses from individuals who know you well (not family) in support of your plans to become a licensed teacher. A recommendation form will be e-mailed to each individual to complete and submit to SUU Office of Graduate Studies in Education.
Send ALL the admission documentation in one package to:

Office of Graduate Studies in Education
Attention: Debi Smith - OM 216
Southern Utah University
351 West University Blvd.
Cedar City, UT 84720

Additional Admission Requirements:

ALL applicants must attend a mandatory Graduate Studies Program Orientation before being officially admitted and taking classes. Contact Debi Smith at smithd@suu.edu or 435-865-8383 to reserve your seat for orientation.

ALL applicants must take the Elementary Education Content Praxis Exam (Test Code: 0014) and pass it before being officially admitted and taking classes . ( Passing score: 150) Submit scores to SUU (A4092 school code) and USOE (R8375 state code).

ALL applicants must successfully complete a criminal background/fingerprint check approved by the State of Utah before being officially admitted and taking classes.

General Information:

The GELP program must be completed within six years of continuous enrollment from the date of matriculation.
Students will be required to attend one summer session of on campus classes.
Upon admission all graduate students must maintain a 3.0 GPA. If a student's GPA falls below 3.0, the student will be revoked from the program and must submit a Student Appeals Application to seek readmission.
If a student misses more than two consecutive semesters, excluding summer session, the student must apply for readmission and is subject to the current catalog requirements.

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