TEP Admission
In planning a student’s academic career the College of Education uses state approved program checklists in addition to The University of Alabama Catalog (a student's catalog is especially useful for general University information). Each individual area in education has a program of specific course listings designed for that particular area. The course listings have been approved by the Alabama State Department of Education and are required for graduation and state teacher certification. Each student receives an advising sheet (i.e. checklist) with course listings for his/her program area of study. The advising sheets include the University core courses so therefore, the core requirements are automatically met when following the appropriate advising sheet.
IMPORTANT!! Students seeking recommendation for teacher certification programs must complete the following prior to graduation:
Pre-Teacher Education Program – This designation is for all students
admitted to the College of Education. Students must complete required
courses and hours before being eligible for the next stage. Transfer
students should have their transcripts evaluated prior to the pre registration
period.
Teacher Education Program (TEP) – This designation is for students
who have successfully completed all requirements for admission into
the Teacher Education Program for a teaching field. Students must apply
for admission into TEP. Application forms and procedures may be obtained
in 104 Carmichael including the APTTP. more...
Internship – Students who have successfully completed all course
requirements are placed in an internship the final semester of the Teacher
Education Program. Students complete a full time, supervised teaching
placement in an assigned classroom appropriate to their teaching field.
Praxis II– Passing score- subject assessments.
Exit Examination – The Exit Examination is taken toward the end
of a student's internship. Students who successfully have completed
an internship and an exit examination are eligible to apply for teacher
certification.
Graduation and Teacher Certification – Students must apply for
graduation and teacher certification. Applications are available in
104 Carmichael.
Note: These reflect current regulations at the time of printing. Check with personnel in 104 Carmichael for any changes or updates.
CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION Students who meet the following criteria may apply for admission to TEP. However, obtaining the minimum does not guarantee admission.
1. A passing score on the Alabama Prospective Teachers Test (reading,
writing, math)
2. GPA (grade point average): required 2.75 (Exceptions HPPE & SPCO/SEEE
2.5). Transfer students must have the required GPA on all coursework
taken at this institution as well as overall coursework (UA and transfer
work).
3. A grade of C or better in EN 101 and EN 102 or EN 103 with credit
for EN 101
4. A grade of C or better in BEP 305 (Educational Psychology) or BEF/BEP
360* (required prerequisite: PY 101 or HD 101)
5. A grade of C or better in COM 123 or COM 210 Speech
6. Successful completion of 60 semester hours (including at least 41
hours of general studies) and not over 120 hours. Students should see
an advisor for required course work
7. Successful completion of pre-professional experiences included in
most professional studies courses. The following courses fulfill this
requirement for the field listed:
Elementary/Early Childhood CEE 320
Secondary Education CSE 390
Physical Education HPE 350/351
Music Education MUE 389
Special Education SPE 304
Foreign Language CSE 390
8. Successful completion of a departmental writing exam and interview
9. Appropriate faculty and administrative signatures
*Secondary Majors only
IMPORTANT!! A student is put on TEP PROBATION/ALERT when the student has accumulated at least 60 semester hours but has less than a 2.5 or 2.75 (which ever applies). The student is contacted, and a notation is made on the student's advising sheet. At the time of successful admission, the notation is removed from the advising sleet.