Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Unified (K-6) - Paraprofessional to Teacher

Pittsburg State University

Admission Requirements Complete admission application for teacher education. Submit recommendations from a supervising special education teacher or other educational professionals familiar with your work as a student or special education paraeducator. Meet basic skills requirements: Meet the state minimum on one of the approved paraeducator assessments: ParaPro Assessment, Paraeducator Online Training (Master Teacher), WorkKeys OR ACT composite score of 22 or higher OR ACT sub-scores: Reading ≥ 16, Writing ≥ 6, and Math ≥ 16 OR SAT combined score of 1120 or higher (for exams taken after March 2016) OR Core scores: Reading ≥ 156, Writing ≥ 162, Math ≥ 142 OR Accuplacer Next Generation: Reading ≥ 255, Writing ≥ 255, Math ≥ 263 (Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics). Complete EDUC 261 Explorations in Education with a minimum grade of "C". Complete module requirements (only for students transferring credit for EDUC 261). Earn a "C" or better in: ENGL 101, ENGL 299, COMM 207, 3 credit hours of Math (above remedial level). Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher. Submit verification of employment as a special education paraeducator for at least one semester.