School of Education

Admission to the Teacher Education Program


To be admitted to the Teacher Education Program, an undergraduate degree seeking student must meet the following requirements:

  1. File a declaration of intent to major in an area of licensure with the Academic Advising Center.
  2. Complete a minimum of 30 cumulative semester hours, with at least 12 hours earned at Gardner-Webb.
  3. Complete the Application for Admission to Teacher Education. Applications are due the first Monday in October and the first Monday in March. (See calendar dates listed on course schedule).
  4. Have a minimum 2.50 grade point average on all college or university work.
  5. Complete EDUC 201 with a grade of C or better. The Teacher Education Handbook provides specific guidelines for the preservice student.
  6. Obtain the minimum scores currently required by State Board of Education on the Praxis I examinations or equivalent SAT or ACT scores. These scores are subject to change by the State Board of Education. Applicants must satisfy the score requirements in effect at the time of admission to the Teacher Education Program.
  7. Successfully complete the Teacher Education Program Interview. Sample interview questions