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Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates (TCPCG)
Transcript
Evaluation Guide
(For PDF version please click HERE)
(U.S.
Transcripts only)
International
transcripts must be evaluated by World Education Services
Part 1 - Requirements for all TCPCG students
o Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
o 39 credits in the following areas (must include at lease one course in five of the six areas)
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English
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Fine Arts (Art, Art History, Drama or Music)
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Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Geology, Meteorology, Physics, Oceanography
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Social Studies
Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
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World Language
o 3 credit survey course in U.S. History
State approved courses can be found HERE
o Health requirement
Physical Education or Health course
(If you do not have this course, we offer a CPR class on one Saturday during the spring semester, which fills this requirement)
Part 2 - Please click on YOUR Subject Area
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Agricultural Education
- Minimum of 39 credits in Agriculture
- At least 30 credits of advanced courses must be in agriculture and natural resources
Students ordinarily complete at least one course in each of the following areas: agricultural economics, farm animals (including: dairy & poultry, farm crops chosen from field, vegetable and fruit crops), soil technology, and dairy science.
Biological Sciences Education
- Minimum of 36 credits in Biological Sciences
OR
- Minimum of 24 credits in Biological Sciences and up to 12 Credits in closely related areas (Chemistry, Geology, Physics)
Chemistry Education
- Minimum of 36 credits in Chemistry
OR
- Minimum of 24 credits in Chemistry and up to 12 Credits in closely related areas (Biology, Mathematics, Physics)
Earth Science Education
- 36 credits in Natural Sciences (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physics)
With minimum of 24 credits in Earth Sciences (Astronomy, Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physical Geography)
English Education
- Minimum of 36 credits in English
OR
- Minimum of 24 credits in Natural Sciences and up to 12 Credits in closely related areas (Theatre, Drama, Journalism)
Desirable baccalaureate coursework: Advanced Composition for Prospective Teaches, Adolescent and Young Adult Literature, The English Language including History and Grammar, American Literature, British Literature, Women or Minatory Writers, World Literature.
General Science Education
- 36 credits in Natural Sciences (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physics)
Must include
at least one course in each of the following areas: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physical Geography.
History/Social Studies Education
Option
1: History Major
- 24 credits in History (must include a 3-credit survey course in U.S. History, a non-western History course, and a European History course)
And
- Minimum of 18 credits of Social Sciences courses (Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology)
Option
2: Social Science Major
- 24 credits in your major (Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology)
And
- Minimum of 18 credits of History (must include a 3-credit survey course in U.S. History, a non-western History course, and a European History course)
Option
3: History/Social Studies Interdisciplinary Major
- 39 credits in History/Social Studies
And
- Minimum of 18 credits of History (must include a 3-credit survey course in U.S. History, a non-western History course, and a European History course)
Must include one course in each of the following areas: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology
Mathematics Education
- Minimum of 36 credits with at least one Statistics
course
Suggested courses:
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Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
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Multivariable Calculus
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Elementary Differential Equations
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Transition to Advanced Mathematics
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Abstract Algebra I
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Geometry
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Applied Linear Algebra
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Probability
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History of Mathematics
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Introduction to Number Theory
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One Mathematics or related subject areas course
(Statistics, Computer Science, Physical or Natural Sciences, Philosophy
[Logic])
Physics Education
OR
- Minimum of 24 credits in Physics and up to 12 credits in closely related areas (usually math)
Adequate background in Mathematics
World Languages
- 36 credits in French, German, Italian, Latin or Spanish
OR
- Minimum of 24 credits in one World Language and up to 12 Credits in related areas
Special Education
- Undergraduate degree in English, Mathematics, or
Science
OR
- Passing Praxis II scores in English, Mathematics, Science or Elementary Education
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TCPCG Information Sessions
Thursday, October 22, 2009
6:30 P.M.
West Hartford Campus
Zachs Community Room
RSVP Here
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