Admission to Educator Preparation Program

Admission to EPP

All students who are seeking a bachelor's degree with teacher certification must apply to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) after completing at least 54 hours of courses and filing an official degree plan.

In order to be eligible to apply to the EPP:

Students must have a 2.75 GPA
Students must be TSI complete

Steps to apply to EPP:

Create a TEAL Account (for TEA purposes)
- Go to https://tea.texas.gov
- Select ECOS for Educators
- Follow the directions to create a TEAL account
Complete the EPP Online Application
- Be sure to complete the applicant interview and screening questions on the application
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted

Note: applicants may request a preliminary TEA background check for an opinion of charge prior to starting a program.

Registration for Education Coursework

Registration for all teacher education program courses involves students completing a petition form and receiving consent from the Office of Teacher Preparation and Support in Old Main, Room 415. Students must file a petition before online access is granted.

Advising - Office of Teacher Preparation and Support, Old Main 415.

Dr. Crystal Hughes, Executive Director of Educator Preparation and Certification Officer
Gilbert Antunez, Assistant Director of Educator Preparation & Director of Field Placements
Dr. Jennifer Denham, Instructor of Education/Advisor
Robin Johnson, Lead Undergraduate Education Advisor
Dr. Crystal Hughes, Director of Student Performance, Testing Coordinator, Associate Professor

Contacts

Office of Teacher Preparation

Old Main 415

(806) 651-2668