At DePaul you are admitted to the College of Education as a pre-teacher candidate, and you progress to an advanced standing candidate. The advanced standing requirement applies to any student seeking teacher certification.
Pre-Teacher Candidate: During this stage, you take courses in pre-education which give you an introduction to the field of education. Undergrads should also take Liberal Studies and Learning Domain courses. Graduate students can also take general education or content area courses.
Advanced Standing Candidate: Advanced education courses require that you have advanced standing. To qualify, you must meet the requirements listed below. Registration in advanced standing courses is limited to individuals that have satisfied the requirements. It is strongly recommended that you work toward accomplishing these requirements in your first few quarters at DePaul.
Requirements For Undergraduate Students
- Pass Basic Skills Test
- DePaul cumulative GPA of 2.50
- Pass EDU 025 Basic Technology Literacy
- Earn a minimum of 48 quarter hours at DePaul (or 8 quarter hours at DePaul for transfer students)
- Submit Petition for Advanced Standing form to SAC 481
Requirement for Graduate Students
- Pass Basic Skills Test
- DePaul cumulative GPA of 3.00
- Pass EDU 025 or SCG 025 Basic Technology Literacy class
- Earn a minimum of 8 quarter hours at DePaul
- Submit Petition for Advanced Standing form to SAC 481.
Resources For Advanced Standing
Petition for Advanced Standing Form
Registration for Basic Skills Test (includes deadlines)