Admission & Retention Requirements

Students must make formal application into the Waldorf College Education Program. For application and requirements contact education@waldorf.edu.

Retention in the Teacher Education Program

A student accepted into the Teacher Education Program is expected to exhibit a level of professionalism that reflects the mission and goals of the Teacher Education Program. A student's progress is continually monitored. Retention in the program is based upon his/her ability to meet specified criteria which includes:

1. Earning a grade of C- or higher in education and content core courses.
2. Maintaining a minimum grade point average of 2.5 or higher in education and content core courses.
3. Demonstrating the ability or potential to work effectively in an educational setting.

Admission to Student Teaching

Students should apply a year in advance of the student teaching semester. Application for admission to student teaching will be acted upon by the Teacher Education Committee.