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Education Undergraduate Student Transition Points


 

Evaluation Criteria

Minimum 2.5 GPA

Minimum grade of C in EDUC 2100 or MUS 2240 (music majors) or EC 2200 (early childhood minors)

Minimum grade of C on all EDUC coursework

Completion of security clearance (Download below)

Evidence of professional dispositions

Clearance by Student Affairs for no incidents on campus

Evaluation Criteria

Minimum 2.75 GPA

Minimum grade of C in SPED 2300 or HHP 3010 (HHP majors) or MUS 3070 (music majors)

SPED 4341 (secondary students)

Evidence of professional dispositions

Minimum grade of C on all EDUC coursework

Maintenance of security clearance by TBI/FBI (download below)

Clearance by Student Affairs for no incidents on campus

 



Passage Preparation
is a new virtual study tool for Praxis available for undergraduate students. Click below to request access to this free tool. 

  • Students must complete at least one (1) practice test of their choice within the concentration area with a score of 80% or above on the Passage Preparation website.
  • Once completion is verified, students will receive one (1) voucher that provides a free Praxis exam registration.

Praxis Voucher Application

Evaluation Criteria

Minimum 2.75 GPA

Completion of all courses required for licensure (minimum of 108 credit hours)

Minimum grade of C on all EDUC coursework

Passing scores on all required Praxis II exams

Successful completion of key assessments

Evidence of professional dispositions

Maintenance of security clearance by TBI/FBI (download below)

Clearance by Student Affairs for no incidents on campus

 

Evaluation Criteria

Minimum 2.75 GPA

Passing grades in both student teaching placements

Minimum grade of C in EDUC 4950 (Student Teaching Seminar)

Completion of all licensure requirements

Passing score in edTPA

Evidence of professional dispositions

Maintenance of security clearance by TBI/FBI (download below)

Clearance by Student Affairs for no incidents on campus

Downloadable Resources

Undergraduate Transition Points
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Security Clearance Form

You must complete a security clearance, which includes a background check and fingerprinting in order to enter public schools for field placements. There are no exceptions. Follow the steps listed below and download the form. 

  1. Register online at www.identogo.com or call 855-226-2937.
  2. Look for the blue rectangle at the top displaying “Get Fingerprinted.”
  3. Look for “Select a Fingerprinting Service by State” and select Tennessee. Click “go.”
  4. Read the notice that states all payments are to be made by credit card onsite at the time of fingerprinting.
  5. Scroll down and select “Digital Fingerprinting.”
  6. Scroll down and look for the option on the left, “Schedule a New Appointment.” Select it.
  7. Select “Don’t know your service code.”
  8. For the “agency name” dropdown, select Non-DCS Child Care/Adoption Providers. Click Go. 
  9. For applicant type, select Child-Related Worker Volunteer (Private). Click Go.
  10. For ori number enter TNCC63013. Click Go.
  11. You have selected Austin Peay State University. Click YES.
  12. You must check the I AGREE box to the acknowledgment/release. 
  13. Enter the ZIP code for Austin Peay, 37044, if you want a location close to campus. If you want a location closer to where you live or work, enter that zip code instead. Click Go.
  14. For “Appointment Details,” select a location and time convenient for you. When scheduling your appointment day and time, remember you will have to pay when you go to get fingerprinted. If you are able to pay with a credit card, you can schedule your appointment anytime (as soon as possible). You will not be able to schedule same-day appointments at the Clarksville locations. If you need to reschedule your appointment, you must call IdentoGO to reschedule, not the facility you are scheduled at.
  15. Press Continue.
  16. For “Applicant Information,” fill out the required fields. Items marked with an * are required. Under the “Applicant Home Address” heading the required field “Number” is your house number. For example, if you lived at 601 College Street, in the “Number” field you would type 601 and in the “Street Name” field you would type College Street. The field for “Applicant Employer Information” is not required so you can leave this field blank.
  17. Information Verification: check for accuracy and edit any incorrect information.
  18. The next screen tells you the cost (currently $33.15 but subject to change). You can pay by credit card, money order (payable to IDEMIA) or a cashier's check (payable to IDEMIA) onsite on the day of the appointment. 
  19. Additional Information: Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time. If you are more than 10 minutes late your appointment can be canceled or delayed (call the fingerprint location if you are going to be late). You need your registration ID number (print your “Registration Completed” page), a valid form of identification, and acceptable form of payment.
  20. If you have any problems registering contact April Holland at (931) 221-6554. Email copy of signed VEHS Wavier to April Holland hollanda@apsu.edu.
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