The name of your advisor and the telephone number where she/he can be reached appears at the bottom of your DAPR.

How do I make an appointment with my advisor?

The easiest way to make an appointment is by calling the number on the bottom of your DAPR.

If I transfer to Ball State, how long will it take to complete a degree in Elementary Education? 

It will take at least 6 semesters to complete the sequence of teaching courses. During that time, any other requirements can be completed.

Who will evaluate my transfer credits before I transfer to Ball State? 

Transfer credits are evaluated by the Office of Admissions .

Where do I get a DAPR? 

A DAPR can be printed from the Current Students website.

How do I know what I could take at another university that will transfer back here? 

You can print a "reference" DAPR which will list classes that transfer to Ball State.  From the DAPR link on the current students website (Current Students) click on "create a new DAPR."  Choose the state under "State Reference Audit."  Choose the school and continue.  Your reference DAPR will appear in the Audit Date/Time box at the bottom of the page.  Courses which transfer are found in parentheses beside the BSU equivalent.

Can I get course credit for work experience and volunteer work with children? 

Course credit is awarded for experience which is supervised by faculty members in the Department of Elementary Education as a component of a course in which the student is enrolled. Other experiences can be helpful as part of the teaching portfolio.

How many hours do I have to complete to be a Junior? Senior?

You must have 63 completed hours to reach junior status.  You must have 96 hours to reach senior status.  Your can find your credit hours listed on your DAPR.

How do I declare a minor or concentration area?

Change of major/minor forms are available in TC 913.

How do I get permission for courses?

EDEL 200, 301, 350, 351, 381, 450, 455 and EDRDG 430 permission applications are available on the Elementary Education Online Permission website:  www.bsu.edu/elementaryeducation.
SCI 397 permissions are issued through the Biology Department, CL 121.
MATH 201, 391 permissions are issued through the Math Department, RB 465.
SPCED 302 permissions are issued through the Special Education Department,
TC 722.
Other permissions are available through the department from which the course is offered.

In which courses do I have to earn a "C" or better?

Please consult DAPR for requirements.

Which courses are required prior to Admission to the teaching program?  
(Decision Point 2) 

Please consult your DAPR for the requirements.

Can I request TC classes during the course request period even though I'm not admitted yet?

No.  You have to actually be admitted before requesting courses with the TC restriction.

Which courses are required prior to beginning to student teaching? 

Please consult your DAPR for the requirements

Where can I get help with the student teaching application? 

Help is available in the Office of Teacher Education Services (OTES)  in TC 915 or by phone at 285-1861.

Where do I sign-up for Writing Competency Exam? 
Sign-ups take place in WQ 200.  You must have COMPLETED at least 63 hours before you will be allowed to sign-up for WCE.  Watch for posters or emails from your advisor for dates.

How do I sign-up for the PPST/Praxis I & Praxis II tests?

Register online @  www.ets.org/praxis.  For computer-based tests call 1-800-853-6773.

What are the passing scores on the Pre-professional Skills Test ( PPST)? 

Ball State University requires the minimum scores on the PPST to be admitted to the teaching curriculum that the Indiana Professional Standards Board has adopted as a requirement for licensure.

Reading =  176

Mathematics =  175

Writing = 172

Which Praxis II Tests are required for my major?

*Elementary Education and DUAL Elementary/Special Education Majors   take:

• Elementary Education:  Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment;

          test code 10011; passing score 165

• Reading Specialist:  test code 20300; passing score 370           
  

*For those students completing the Junior High Licensure Area in Math, you must also take:

• Middle School Mathematics; test code 20069; passing score 156. 

*Early Childhood Majors take:

• Early Childhood; test code 10020; passing score 510
• Reading Specialist; test code 20300; passing score 370
  

*For those students completing both Early Childhood and Elementary Education, only the Elementary and Reading Specialist tests are required.