Education - Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
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What
is the 2 + 2 Program? |
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The
2 + 2 Program is a 4-year program, with Columbia State offering
classes for the first two years and MTSU for the last two years.
It leads to a bachelor's degree in
Interdisciplinary
Studies from MTSU, but all the classes are available on
the Columbia campus. |
Q:
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Who
should enroll in the 2 + 2 Program? |
| A: |
The
program is designed for persons interested in teaching kindergarten
through sixth grade. |
Q:
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Do
I take Columbia State and MTSU classes? |
| A: |
During
the freshman and sophomore years, students are enrolled in Columbia
State courses and, for the junior and senior years, students
are enrolled in MTSU courses. |
Q:
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When
do I need to apply to MTSU? |
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If
Columbia State is the only college you have attended, application
to MTSU should be submitted during the sophomore year. If you
have attended other colleges, you will need to apply to MTSU
promptly for a transcript evaluation. |
Q:
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When
do I need to complete the teacher education application? |
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The teacher education application should be completed and submitted during the sophomore year. Admission to the program is required prior to taking ELED 3150, 4010, 4050, 4060, and 4350, Early admission dates are March 4 and May 4 for the following summer semester; August 4 for the following fall semester; and October 4 and December 4 for the following spring semester. |
Q:
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What
are the 2+2 program requirements to be admitted to MTSU's teacher
education
program? |
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For admission to teacher education, the following requirements
must be met:
a. Complete a teacher education admission application (available
at the Collegiate Center);
b. Complete EDU 201 and EDU 221;
c. Have acceptable scores on the PRAXIS I
of Reading (174), Mathematics (173),
and
Writing (173) or proof of ACT Enhanced score of 22 or above
if taken after October 31, 1989
or ACT
of 21 on or before October 31, 1989, or SAT score of 1020 or
above;
d. Have a MTSU overall grade point average of 2.5 (grades earned
in remedial and developmental courses
are not used in the computation of the required average);
e. Complete at least 45 semester hours;
f. Have three (3) favorable faculty recommendations;
g. Attach a Columbia State transcript, and
h. Submit all paperwork for admission to teacher education to
the Student Teaching Office at MTSU. |
Q: What is
the PRAXIS I Test, and when and where is it given?
A: The PRAXIS I is a standardized test
designed to provide information about basic proficiency in communication
and computation skills. The test is given twice a year during the
spring semester on the Columbia State campus. Other dates are available
at other locations. Registration deadlines and testing dates can
be obtained at the University Center or http://www.ets.org/praxis.
Q: Do I have
to take the PRAXIS I if I made higher than 21 on the ACT or 1020 on
the SAT?
A: Students who took the ACT on or before October 31, 1989, and
scored a composite of at least 21, or took
the SAT and scored 1020, or took the ACT after October 31, 1989
and scored a composite of 22 are exempt
from the PRAXIS I.
Q: How many
times can I take the PRAXIS I test?
A: You can take the test as many times as you need to.
Q: Do I need
to graduate from Columbia State?
A: Yes, an A.S. degree from Columbia State is a requirement to be
in the 2 + 2 program. If you already have
a degree from another college, you will be considered a MTSU student
taking classes on the Columbia State campus
and courses taken at Columbia State will be evaluated according
to
course-by-course equivalencies.
Q: Do I pay
Columbia State tuition or Middle Tennessee State tuition?
A: Students taking Columbia State courses pay Columbia State tuition.
Students taking MTSU courses pay MTSU tuition.
Q: How do
I apply for MTSU scholarships?
A: Visit MTSU's website at: www.mtsu.edu/scholarships/
Q: When is
the best time to start MTSU upper-division courses?
A: Full-time students should plan to start MTSU courses during the
fall semester of the junior year.
Q: How does
the 2 + 2 program compare with the ELED program offered on the MTSU
main
campus?
A: Although the degrees earned at either campus are comparable and
equal and both degrees lead to state licensing
in Elementary Education, the sequence of courses offered on the
Columbia State campus is highly specified.
Q: If requirements
change, will I be responsible for the new classes or just those
required at
the time I entered the program?
A: You will have a limited time to finish your degree under the
old requirements. After the deadline, you will
need to comply with the new requirements.
Q: How long
will it take to complete a B.S. degree?
A: It typically takes four years, depending on the student.
Q: What if
a student who is following the 2+2 program decides not to go to
MTSU?
A: Degree requirements vary from institution to institution. It
is the student's responsibility to have a transcript
evaluation completed from the institution of his/her choice.
Q: What if
a student already has a B.S. degree?
A: The student needs to contact the Licensure Specialist at a college
or university for a transcript evaluation.
Q: What courses
can I take to renew my teaching license?
A: Teachers interested in renewing their licenses should contact
the Tennessee Department of Education at
615-532-4885 or check the Department of Education homepage at www.state.tn.us/education/lic_ipta.htm
to determine if a lower or upper division course is required. If
a lower division course can satisfy requirements,
a Columbia State course can be taken (computer or psychology
courses usually are good options). If an upper division course is
required, a MTSU course can be taken. Prior
to registering for a Columbia State or MTSU course, the student
must be admitted to the institution.
Q: What is the AST
in Teaching? Associate of Science In Teaching Degree
A: A general
transfer program for students that are enrolled in the 2+2 program; this
paradigm will make it easier to transfer to another TBR college or
university.
Q: If I am in the
2+2 will some of my course be the same as the AST course.
A: Yes, there
are many course that are the same in both programs but you will be required
to take Tennessee History to complete the second part of your history
requirement at MTSU but you can take HIST 2010 and HIST 2020 if you are not
planning to attend MTSU.
Q: If I transfer to
a private school will all my courses transfer?
A: Not
necessarily, you will need to check the catalog(s) of the school you are
planning to transfer to.
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