School of Education

How to Apply to the School of Education

Candidates for admission to the LSSU School of Education, meaning permission to register in Junior-level EDUC and EDSE courses, should review the application documents to become familiar with the prerequisites and requirements of the program. You must complete all admission requirements during the semester in which you apply. Admission status will not be finalized until the MTTC scores are received and grades are finalized. Individuals must be admitted to the School of Education prior to enrolling in EDUC301 or higher. Program prerequisites require that you be admitted at least three semesters prior to graduation.

Application deadlines

Applications for admission are accepted prior to the 2nd Friday in October, February and August each year. Admission becomes effective at the start of the following semester.

Application & Supporting Documents

• This section was updated January 13, 2012
• Application for Admission Checklist
• Application for Admission Form
• Statement of Educational Philosophy Guidelines
• Transcript Request Form
• Michigan Test for Teacher Certification Basic Skills Test is required for admission.  Register online at Michigan Test for Teacher Certification: Register Online You must indicate you want your results to come to LSSU at the time you register for the test, otherwise you will be responsible to pay the fee to have a copy of your test results to be sent from the MTTC company directly to LSSU.
• Frequently Asked MTTC Questions
• Single packet download of the forms and checklist (click here)

Forms for Applying

The School of Education uses numbered forms for many of our internal documents. Visit the complete Forms website.

• F025-c : Background Check & Release - this updated form replaces previous versions F025-a and F025-b
• F310 : Summary of Teaching/Child Related Experiences. This revised form tabulates field experiences documented with F315 and F320.  Submit with application to School of Education.
• F315 : Experiences with Children and/or Adolescents
• F320 : Field Experience Log for EDUC250

(Photo: student teaching interns in the spring 2004 meet for classes and group photo)