Stillman College complies with requirements and rules issued by the Alabama State Department of Education for teacher certification.  Published admission and curriculum requirements will be modified when necessary to reflect changes in state requirements.

Once admitted to Teacher Education, students are required to meet program stipulations.  Failure to maintain a minimum of 2.5 grade point average, on a 4.0 scale overall, in Professional Studies education courses and in the teaching field(s) places the student on probation and jeopardizes continuance in the Teacher Education Program.  No grade lower that a "C" in any EDU, EED, or SED-prefix course is permitted; in case of a lower grade, the course must be repeated.

In the opinion of the Screening and Admissions Committee, any student who fails to acquire the characteristics of a professional educator, develops academic problems or is deemed unsuitable for the profession may, after appropriate review, be dropped from the program.

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The Professional Semester in Teacher Education

To be eligible for student teaching, students must:

1. Complete a formal application to student teach.  (Applications must be submitted the semester prior to semester the student plans to teach.)
2. Be formally admitted to Teacher Education.
3. Have a grade point average of at least 2.5 overall, in Professional Studies (education) courses, and in the major teaching field.

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Criteria For Admission to Teacher Education

1. Successful completion of the admissions test designated by the State Superintendent of Education.
2. Successful completion of the Stillman College general education requirements with a minimum of 47 of these hours successfully completed prior to application for admission.
3. An overall grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
4. Submission of a formal application for admission to Teacher Education, to include two letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and evaluation of speech proficiency.
5. A satisfactory oral interview with the Teacher Education Screening and Admissions Committee.  The interview will include information on the applicant's  personality, interests, and aptitudes consistent with the requirements for successful teaching.  Acceptance to Teaching Education is contingent upon recommendation of this committee.
6. Demonstration of satisfactory potential for teaching, including evidence of emotional stability and a satisfactory record as to conduct, character, and mental health, to the effect that the applicant has no apparent personal qualities prejudicial to satisfactory performance as a teacher.

Note: Admission to Stillman College does not qualify a student for admission to teacher education.

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1. Achieving a 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), overall, in all EDU, EED or SED prefixed courses and in the area(s) of specialization.
2. Performing satisfactorily as a teacher during the semester of student teaching.
3. Passing the required Department of Education exit examination.
4. Passing the required Department of Education thesis requirement.

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Certification for Students who Already have a degree

Students who hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and wish to qualify for a teacher's certificate should confer with the Certification Officer in the Registrar's Office.

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Resources for Teacher Candidates

APTTP

Reading First Teacher Education Network (RFTEN)

Praxis II

Alabama Department of Education

Basic Skills Assessments

NCATE

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Faculty

Linda B. Bradford, Ph. D. Assistant Vice president for Academics Affairs/ Dean of Division of Education

James Cain, Assistant Professor, B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Ed.D. University of Alabama

Estelle R. Clavelli, Assistant Professor, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Southern Connecticut State University; University of Alabama

Joseph Dantzler, Director of Teacher Education Field Experiences and Interim Chair, B.A., M.Ed., 
Stillman College; University of Montevallo & University of Alabama

Sonya Hutchinson, Assistant  Professor, B.A., M.S., M.A., Ph.D., Spelman College; Auburn University at Montgomery; University of Alabama

Anthony Nzeocha, Assistant Professor, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; University at Arkansas-Fayetteville; Atlanta University

Joretta White, Instructor, B.A., M.A., 
Stillman College; University of Alabama

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