Applying to Teacher Education Programs

Admission to Teacher Education is required for all undergraduate students seeking teacher certification. Admission requirements include minimum THEA/TASP/ACCUPLACER score and minimum credit hour requirements, as well as GPA and specific grade requirements for entrance to the program. Applicants should receive early advisement and follow application and degree plan requirements closely.

Application takes place during the Sophomore/Junior year if all requirements specified on the application have been completed or will be in place by the end of the semester prior to admission to the program. Applicants will need to be Core Complete and have at least 60 hours on the degree plan and meet all other requirements in order to apply. Please see the application for a list of all requirements.

ALL APPLICANTS must meet current admission requirements in effect at the time of application, regardless of catalog year. Applicants previously denied admission must reapply with all required documents except receipt in order to be considered for Spring 2009 admission.

Application packets and related information are available on this website and in the Office of Teacher Certification and Admission Services, EDCC 1.302, (956) 381-3420.

For those pursuing a certification-track degree, most courses are taken in Block format based on education program scheduling guidelines as explained during advisement. Please do not register for education coursework unless you have seen your designated College of Education advisor.

Generalist, Bilingual Generalist, Middle School, High School (including Dance) and All Level (Music and Art) students visit the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (EDCC 2.510) for block format schedules and referrals to a faculty advisor.

Special Education students visit The Department of Educational Psychology (EDCC 1.510) for block format schedules and referrals to a faculty advisor.

Health and Kinesiology students visit The Department of Health and Kinesiology (HPE1 1.110) for block format schedules and referrals to a faculty advisor.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR STUDENTS LACKING THEA/ACCUPLACER SCORES:

Register and test early in the Fall semester to ensure that scores are submitted prior to the December 3, 2008 deadline. Scores must post to your UTPA transcript before the first day of class, Spring 2009.

Click Here for the Spring 2009 Application Packet