Prior to Admission
You can sign up for three courses TEP 207 Foundations of American Education, TEP 222 Child Development (elementary) or TEP 223 Adolescent Development (secondary), TEP 227 Educational Psychology, and TEP 224 Exceptional Child prior to being admitted to the Department of Teacher Education (TEP). Any UIS student may take these courses. Admission to the Teacher Education Program is not required.
Admission
- Admitted to UIS as either a degree seeking undergraduate (no previous Bachelor’s degree) or a non-degree seeking graduate (Bachelor’s degree already earned). Apply to UIS.
- Submit Official transcripts to UIS Office of Admissions.
- Achieve and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50.
- Complete an advising session with a TEP Advisor.
- For Middle Grades and Secondary Education contact Sierra Peterson
- For Elementary Education contact Sarah Gibson
Questions?
Please email the School of Education at education@uis.edu for advising assistance.