Any student who fails to maintain the standards required for retention in the Teacher Education Program will receive written notification of dismissal from the Dean of Education. Upon dismissal, students will not be permitted to enroll in EDUC or READ coursework at or above the 3000 level, or apply for the Student Teaching Internship.

Retention in the Teacher Education Program requires that the student maintain the following standards:

1. A cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or better.
2. A grade point average of 2.50 or better in the academic major, with no grade below a C in any course. Students must repeat any course within the academic major in which a grade below a C is earned.
3. A grade point average of 3.00 or better in all EDUC or READ coursework, with no grade below a C in any course. Students must repeat any EDUC or READ course in which a grade below a C is earned.
4. Professional conduct consistent with the Texas Educators' Code of Ethics.