Should Entrance Requirements to Teacher Education Programs Be Raised?

In response to Kallas' Blog, I agree with Mollie Miller's point of view. I believe that keeping the entrance requirements the same, but making the programs a lot harder and more involving will make sure that only the best teachers will be coming out of there.

The college I would like to attend, Tarleton State University, the entrance requirements for the College of Education include a minimum GPA of 2.6 in all courses. You also can not have a grade lower than a C in professional education coursework. They also require the completion of 12 hours of English and good moral character.

The requirements for the College of Education at Tarleton are very reasonable requirements. The entrance requirements will make me strive to do the best that I can do in college. I believe that keeping the entrance requirements as they are, but making the course more rigorous will make sure that only the best teachers are coming out of any College of Education program.

Here is a video from the Texas Christian University's College of Education.