Application for Admission
School of Education - Holy Family University
The following attachments are required with this application:
· A copy of the Praxis Series score report for the following tests: PPST Reading (10710 or 5710), PPST Writing (20720 or 5720), PPST Mathematics (10730 or 5730).
· References from 2 faculty members. Forms available in the ETC and Newtown Campus)* *Graduate students are not required to submit references.
Please Type or Print Date of Application
Name Student ID#
Address City State Zip ___________
Telephone _______________________________ E-mail Address
Certification Area(s) you will major in at Holy Family University
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I am a |
□ full-time student |
□ part-time student |
□ undergraduate student |
□ graduate student |
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I am a |
□ degree seeking student |
□ certification seeking student |
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Total credits earned at Holy Family _____ Self reported cumulative GPA _____ Verified GPA_____
Complete the following for all institutions attended prior to Holy Family University
Name of institution (1) /(2)
Total credits earned (1) /(2)
Cumulative GPA (1) /(2)
(If necessary, add information for additional institutions on a separate sheet.)
Scores for Praxis tests:
PPST Reading (10710 or 5710) _______ PPST Writing (20720 or 5720) _______ PPST Mathematics (10730 or 5730) ______
Course numbers and grades:
Mathematics 1 __________ Mathematics II __________ English _________ Literature __________
_____ I understand that during my coursework my instructors may be contacted about my academic progress.
Admission and retention in any teacher education program is contingent upon maintenance of the State established GPA standard.
A child abuse or criminal record may prevent you from being placed into a school or from being certified to teach. If you have any questions about your criminal record, or are unsure that you have a criminal or child abuse record, please consult with the Director of Field Placement.
Signature ___________________________________________ Date _____________________________
By signing this application, the applicant indicates his/her recognition of the above standards and accepts responsibility for adhering to them.
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PPST scores received ___________ Cumulative GPA verified ___________ Coursework and grades verified ____________
Application for Admission Approved __________________________________________________________________________
Compliance Specialist _____________________________________________ Date ____________________________________
Instructions for Formal Admission to the
School of Education at Holy Family University
Formal admission to the School of Education is the completion of the application process that confirms your intent and qualifications to pursue certification as a teacher in the State of Pennsylvania. In order to qualify for formal admission to the School of Education at Holy Family University you must meet the following requirements.
If you are admitted to the School of Education after September 1, 2003 you must:
· Have earned a minimum of 48 credits at the undergraduate level
· Be in a program leading to teacher certification
· Have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 for all courses on your transcripts for undergrads; GPA of 3.0 for graduate students. State certification requires 3.0 GPA upon graduation.
· Receive the recommendation of two faculty members (undergraduate students)
· Achieved passing scores, as established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, on the Praxis I, PPST tests in Reading (10710 or 5710), Writing (20720 or 5720), and Mathematics (10730 or 5730)
· Earned 3 credits in college-level English composition (C or better)
· Earned 3 credits in college-level American or English literature (C or better)
· Earned 6 credits in college-level mathematics (C or better)
· Have completed all required undergraduate coursework
· Have completed all required graduate coursework
· Have met all additional program specific requirements if applicable
* Undergrad students: You should begin taking the Praxis I series as early as the second semester of your freshman year. The tests must be completed and passed, along with the requirements listed above, before you can be formally admitted to the School of Education and permitted to take junior/senior level courses. Praxis tests are valid for ten years.
*Graduate students: You must take and pass the Praxis I series within the first 12 credit hours after admission to the Graduate School, along with the requirements listed above, before you can be formally admitted to the School of Education.
If accommodations through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are required please contact the ADA officer,
Ms. Zoe Gingold in the Campus Center, room 320/323.
Students whose primary language is not English may be eligible for additional testing time for the Praxis Tests. Forms are available at www.ets.org/praxis under Praxis I, Download Library (see Bulletins & Forms). Documentation certification forms can be verified and signed at Holy Family University by Dr. Roger Gee in ETC room 435.
You should apply for formal admission as soon as you have met all the requirements. Completed forms should be reviewed by your advisor and submitted to Mrs. Maria Rybicki, Compliance Specialist, Education & Technology Center, (ETC) Rm. 444. After your application is reviewed, you will be notified in writing regarding your acceptance into the School of Education.
For more information call Holy Family University, School of Education @267-341-3246
Holy Family University
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA CAMPUS · 9801 Frankford Avenue · Philadelphia, PA 19114
NEWTOWN, BUCKS COUNTY · One Campus Drive · Newtown, PA 18940
WOODHAVEN, 1311 Bristol Pike · Bensalem, PA 19020
Revised September 24, 2008