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For the secondary teaching program a bachelor’s degree in the content area or equivalent, for the school counselor program a graduate degree in the content area of counseling, and for library media specialist a graduate degree in the content area of library media.
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At least two years since the completion of the bachelor’s degree (effective 2009-2010 )
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GPA of 2.75 in undergraduate content area courses; a 3.25 GPA in graduate work for counselors and school media specialists
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Cumulative GPA of 2.75 in last 60 hours of college course work
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The restricted school specialist license for school counselor requires a minimum of three years of full-time professional counseling and the restricted school specialist license for library media specialist requires three years of full-time professional librarian experience for the license to be issued by the state. ESU does not determine if your experience meets this state regulation.
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Application to graduate school for alternate route licensure
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Official transcripts sent to graduate school office
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Transcript analysis completed by applicable department
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Approval of the applicable department; departmental approval incorporates a determination of the applicants background content and includes any remediation plan needed to meet state standards
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Interview by The Teachers College or content area faculty
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Application submitted to the Alternate Route Program
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Documented experience working with children
- Three references (forms provided)
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Approval of the Restricted License Program Committee
