Advising is required immediately when a student declares a major and at least twice a semester. Faculty advisors are assigned once the School of Education receives a student’s major declaration from the Office of the Registrar.
Faculty advisors will review and discuss Tougaloo College’s Education Preparation Provider (EPP) Program and requirements for successful completion:
- School of Education Mission and Vision
- Professional Dispositions, Responsibilities, and Code of Ethics
- Background Check and Fingerprinting
- Overview of Degree (or Certificate) Program
- Academic History
- ACT / SAT Scores
- Transfer Credits (including any dual enrollment / dual credit courses in high school)
- Course History (failures and incompletes)
- Course Grades and Schedules
- Program Admission, Retention, and Exit Requirements
- Field Experience (120 hours required before clinical experience)
- Clinical Experience: Student Teaching
- Senior Thesis / Capstone
- Experiential Learning Packet
- Community Service (20 hours required before admission; 60 hours required to graduate)
- English Writing Proficiency Exam (EWPE)
- Nelson-Denny Reading Exam (waived until further notice)
- State and National Licensure Exam Requirements for Graduation and Licensure
- Mississippi Foundations of Reading Exam (FoR)
- Praxis Exams (CORE, PLT, and Content Knowledge/Subject Area)
- Child Development Association (CDA) (optional)
- State and National Accountability Standards
- Acknowledgement Forms
- Referrals (see contact information sheet; Bursar, Financial Aid, Counseling, Retention, etc.)
The advising program of study forms are available in the main office of the School of Education located in Holmes Hall-Education Annex, Canvas, and from your advisor.
Faculty members are available to meet for advising during regular office hours. Remember, students should meet with their advisor at least twice a semester. During advising week each semester, please schedule an appointment.