Admission Requirements

TSU Elementary Education Licensure Program
at Vol-State
Admission Requirements

 Leading to Bachelor of Science Degree in
Arts and Science; Child Development and Learning K-6
from Tennessee State University

Who: Undergraduate students seeking a four-year degree and Elementary School (K-6) Certification in the State of Tennessee

What: A four-year 120+ hour degree program consisting of approximately 60 semester hours of required courses hours in to complete the A.S.T-K-6 (Associate of Science of Teaching) through VSCC and approximately 60 hours of required courses for the B.S. (Bachelor of Science Degree) through TSU at the VSCC campus.

Where: Volunteer State Community College (with some online and hybrid options) and in clinical placements Sumner County Elementary Schools

When:

A.S.T.: Days, Nights, Weekends, and Web-Based Courses (Summer, Maymester, Fall, & Spring during Years 1 and 2)

B.S.:    Approximately three days/week with some online options (Fall/Spring Semesters during Years 3 and 4)

How:

For more information about the A.S.T.-K-6 offered through Division of Social Sciences in Education, please visit: http://www.volstate.edu/Education/ and contact an appropriate advisor.

(Years 1 and 2-VSCC)

Get Started: Apply for admission to Vol State and consult with a Vol State A.S.T. Academic Advisor

                      (See Catalog: http://catalog.volstate.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=11&poid=448 )

1. Successfully complete all requirements for the A.S.T. –K-6 (including Praxis 1 or ACT requirements)
2. During the final Spring semester of your A.S.T. program, apply for:
   1. Admission to Tennessee State University and
   2. Admission to the Teacher Education Program at Vol State for the following Fall

(Years 3 and 4-TSU at VSCC)

1. Upon acceptance, begin two-year (Fall/Spring +Fall/Spring) B.S./K-6 Licensure program at VSCC through TSU
2. Pass all required Praxis II exams prior to your final semester (Residency 2/Student Teaching).
3. Successfully complete all course, clinical, Residency (Student Teaching), and Exit requirements.

TSU Teacher Education Program Admission Requirements

Applications to TSU Teacher Education at VSCC will be available online and in Gibson Hall 101 at VSCC in October for the following Fall Admission Date.

1. A.S.T-K-6 degree conferred no later than the Spring or Summer term prior to the Fall Admit date to TSU Teacher Ed.
2. Minimum 2.75 GPA
3. Praxis I: Reading(174), Math (173), Writing (173) OR proof of ACT Score: 22 or above (composite)
4. C average or above in all Math, History, and Science Courses
5. C or better in all English Comp and Education courses
6. Acceptable Professional Disposition Rating  (e.g., professionalism, behavior, character, and demeanor of a teacher)
7. “Clean” Background Check
8. Acceptable Ratings on Teacher Education Admission Interview (scheduled after above requirements are met)

• For more information about the VSCC A.S.T. degree, please visit http://www.volstate.edu/Education/
• For more information about the TSU B.S./K-6 Licensure program, please visit https://www.tnstate.edu/coe/teacher_education.aspx and https://www.tnstate.edu/teaching/degrees/undergraduate.aspx
• To schedule a Praxis I Exam, please call 615-248-7120 or visit www.prometric.com