Gate 1

Application for Teacher Certification Candidacy

Application Guidelines and Requirements

  • Teacher Certification Candidacy Application Page
    • The Candidacy Application form lets us know you want to become a teacher. This form must be completed, signed, and submitted to the OTC. The application page activates your teacher candidacy file in the OTC.
  • Passing Praxis 1 Scores
    • Praxis I tests are an assessment of basic skills and designed to measure proficiency in the areas of reading, writing, and math. The Praxis I tests should be taken during your first year at PSU and must be passed by meeting the current scores required by the State of New Hampshire. Passing Praxis I scores are required for acceptance into Teacher Certification Candidacy.
  • Faculty Evaluation ONE of Teacher Candidate
  • Faculty Evaluation TWO of Teacher Candidate
    • Faculty Evaluations must be submitted from two PSU faculty members with whom you have taken classes. One of these evaluations is required to be from a faculty member in your major department. Evaluations should be returned to the OTC.
  • Required Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5
    • A GPA of 2.5 is required for all majors to be accepted into teacher certification candidacy. This is the last requirement to be checked before Gate 1 is completed.

Completion of Gate 1 is a prerequisite to registering for certain courses in some departmental
programs.

Outstanding Students

Allison G S

Alison G S

  • Class of 2011
  • Psychology
  • North Reading, Massachusetts

I’m Allison, a junior and psychology major. I’m a tour guide and a telecounselor for Admissions, and active in PEEP and Ending Genocide Around the World. I’m really outgoing and love making people feel more comfortable about college.