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TEP Admissions

All teacher licensure candidates must apply or be admitted to the UofM first and then apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program as an Undergraduate Student or Graduate Student.

Please contact the TEP Admissions Coordinator, Mary Lanier for questions about the TEP Admissions Process.

Undergraduate TEP Admissions

Admissions to the College of Educations Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice are subject to a tiered system. A prospective student must fall into one of these tiers to be considered.

  • 2.75 GPA or higher and 21 ACT score or higher

OR

  • 3.25 GPA or higher and 17 ACT score or higher

General Education Course Requirements:

  • TALN/HDVL:
    • ENGL1010 and 1020
    • MATH 1420 or equivalent
    • EDPR 2111
  • Secondary Math
    • ENGL 1010 and 1020
    • MATH 1530 or equivalent
    • EDPR 3302

*Must clear TBI Background Check

  • 2.5 GPA or higher

AND one of the following:

  • 18 ACT or higher
  • Pass two parts of the Praxis Core exam and be within five (5) points of passing score on the third exam
  • Have a B or better in:
    • ENGL 1010
    • ENGL 1020
    • General Edcuation Math

General Education Course Requirements: 

  • TALN/HDVL:
    • ENGL1010 and 1020
    • MATH 1420 or equivalent
    • EDPR 2111
  • Secondary Math
    • ENGL 1010 and 1020
    • MATH 1530 or equivalent
    • EDPR 3302

Applicants under Tier 2 Admissions must also have:

  • Four Disposition EDA completed and submitted by a course instructor
  • Completed self-assessment using the four Disposition EDA
  • C or better in the following program contet area courses:
    • HDVL - ECED 3555
    • TESOL - ENGL 4531
    • SMAT - MATH 1920
    • PETE - PETE 3800
    • TALN - ELED 3242/SPED 2000
    • ART - ART 3411
    • Music - MUSIC 2002

*Must clear TBI Background Check

  • 2.25-2.49 GPA

AND one of the following:

  • 21 ACT score or higher
  • Pass two parts of the Praxis Core exam and be within five (5) points of a passing score on the third exam
  • Have a B or better:
    • ENGL 1010
    • ENGL 1020
    • General Education Math

General Education Course Requirements: 

  • TALN/HDVL:
    • ENGL1010 and 1020
    • MATH 1420 or equivalent
    • EDPR 2111
  • Secondary Math
    • ENGL 1010 and 1020
    • MATH 1530 or equivalent
    • EDPR 3302

Applicants under Tier 3 Admissions must also have:

  • Four Disposition EDA completed and submitted by a course instructor
  • Completed self-assessment using the four Disposition EDA
  • Applicant Interview
  • B or better in the following program contet area courses:
    • HDVL - ECED 3555
    • TESOL - ENGL 4531
    • SMAT - MATH 1920
    • PETE - PETE 3800
    • TALN - ELED 3242/SPED 2000
    • ART - ART 3411
    • Music - MUSIC 2002

*Must clear TBI Background Check

All undergraduate students pursuing a teacher license must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) in order to move forward to restricted courses. Not being admitted to TEP at the appropriate time could result in delaying graduation and/or not meeting certification requirements. To be admitted into TEP, an undergraduate candidate must: 

  • submit the Undergraduate TEP application>
  • have a cleared TBI background check on file in the Office of Teacher Education
  • Note: Candidates who do not meet all of the above requirements should discuss alternate admission criteria with their advisor.

Residency II Requirement

Students must pass all required Praxis content exams before beginning Residency II.

Graduate TEP Admissions

All graduate students pursuing a teacher license must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) by the end of their first semester in order to move forward to restricted courses. Not being admitted to TEP at the appropriate time could result in delaying graduation and/or not meeting certification requirements. Candidates with degrees in the following content areas: English, math, science, history or world languages will not be required to take or pass Praxis Content exams. All others must take and pass the Praxis II content knowledge exam. To be admitted into the Teacher Education Program (TEP), a graduate candidate must: 

  • submit a Graduate TEP Application>
  • have a 3.0 graduate GPA
  • pass their Praxis II Content Exam (Note: Candidates with degrees in the following: English, math, science, history, or World Languages will not be required to take or pass Praxis Content exams.)
  • have a cleared TBI background check > on file in the Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice.

Transfer Student Information

Below are resources for students transferring into the College of Education and the Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice:

K-12 Education Minor TEP Admissions

K-12 Education Minor candidates must apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) before beginning their Graduate-level coursework and must fulfill all TEP requirements. To be admitted into TEP through the K-12 Education Minor, a candidate must: 

  • Enroll in the K-12 Education minor as an undergraduate and complete required coursework
  • Complete the K-12 Education Minor TEP Application >
  • Have a 2.75 undergraduate GPA to be admitted to TEP
  • Pass their Praxis II Content Exam to be admitted to TEP. (Note: Candidates with degrees in the following: English, math, science, history, or World Languages will not be required to take or pass Praxis Content exams.)
  • Maintain a 3.0 graduate GPA on all graduate coursework once admitted to the TEP program.