Admission Information

STEPS TO COMPLETION OF THE PACKET

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & FAMILY STUDIES

Welcome to the Dixie State College of Utah and our Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education and Secondary Education Teaching (SET) Licensure Program. Students must be admitted to DSC to apply for our Elementary Education and Secondary Education Programs.

The following steps will guide you in your application process. To be accepted as a teacher education and available, so we encourage you to be careful and thorough as you complete each step in the process.

Step One:

Read this application packet in its entirety so you know what you need to do and when you need to do it. Be aware of the deadlines and the procedures involved in applying for the program. Complete the admission packet and have your most recent complete official college/university transcript sent to the Department of Education & Family Studies or to you directly. If you are including an official transcript with your application, do not open the envelope.

Step Two:

Make sure you fill out the admission requirements checklist.  Tell us if you are in the process of taking a pre-requisite class. If you wish to be considered on the basis of your ACT or SAT, rather than GPA, submit those scores with your application. Remember that your GPA (see checklist) must meet the minimum requirements (2.75 or above) to be considered for the programs. Take the writing test at the testing center (Browning Building, Rm. 209). A $10 fee is assessed for this test.

Step Three:

Find three people to write letters of recommendation for you. These people can be professors, former teachers, community leaders, past or current employers or professional colleagues. The letters must speak to your ability to be a role model, a leader, and/or to your potential to be an effective teacher. Ask your recommenders to send their letters in a sealed envelope to:

Dixie State College

Department of Education Secretary, Deborah Connolly

225 South 700 East

St. George, UT 84770

Step Four:

Meet with the education advisor, Hazel Colebank, to have her review and sign your completed application. Deliver your completed packet to:

Education Department Secretary

Education & Family Studies Building

Dixie State College of Utah

Note: You will need to sign up for an interview time. This interactive interview helps faculty get to know applicants and better evaluate professionalism and skills critical to effective teaching.

Step Five:

Once you have completed your group interview, and your admission packet has been reviewed by the education faculty, a decision on your acceptance will be made. A letter of acceptance or denial will be mailed to you. Students who are not accepted may reapply; however, they will not be given special consideration or guaranteed admission.

Additional Admission Requirements for the

Secondary Education Teaching (SET) Licensure Program

• Students with B.S/B.A Degrees in Progress: At least 90% of major course work needs to be completed and signed off by the major academic content department advisor and pre-professional education courses need to be completed before students can enter into the SET program.

• Students with B.S. / B.A or Higher Degrees Completed:  Pre-professional education courses need to be completed before students can enter into the SET program.

• Academic content departments may add additional admission requirements. These requirements, if added, will focus on unique aspects of each discipline.

• Degree majors, composite majors, minors, and endorsements must be approved for secondary licensure by the Utah State Office of Education. Please review the website at www.usoe.org.
  

Application Forms

·        B.S. Elementary Education with an ESL Endorsement

·        Secondary Education Teaching (SET) Licensure Program