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Applying to the Education Department

To be admitted to the education department, you must attend an orientation during the semester that you are completing your level 1 coursework (EDUC 200/201, EDUC 225/226, EDUC 270).

Orientation will be scheduled at the end of September/early October or the end of February/early March, with a due date of all materials soon after. You must formally apply to the department by taking care of the following obligations.

Remember that you are not allowed to enroll in additional education coursework past level 1 without completing the admission process.

Requirements for Application

  • Fill out all required forms.
    • (and other agreements)
    • (if applicable)

    • Three faculty recommendations are needed; one must be from outside the department.
  • Meet with an education advisor and complete a four-year plan of study.
  • Maintain an overall GPA of 2.75. This will be checked at admission and then at the conclusion of every semester. Failure to meet this requirement will result in additional requirements to continue in your education program coursework. One C grade (C or C+) is allowed in level 1 coursework and our C+ policy stands for all other courses in the education program that count as part of the professional sequence.
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If you have any questions regarding the admission process, please contact the education department office manager at education@hope.edu.