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Admission to the Teacher Education Program for Undergraduate Students
In order to enroll in Professional Development course work students must be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Admission to the SoE Teacher Education Program is contingent on the following:
- Achieving the following passing scores on the three sections of the basic skills test (THEA/TASP) before applying to the program: Reading 260, Mathematics 230 and Writing 230. Only THEA/TASP and Quick THEA/Quick TASP will be accepted.
- Participating in the "ABC Workshop Presentation" (online at http://b3308-adm.uhcl.edu/School_of_Education/SoE/ABCWoksp/presentation/ABCWksp.htm).
- Submitting the Teacher Education Program application with all required documents to the Office of Educator Certification. Faxes will not be accepted. The application is online at the end of the "ABC Workshop Presentation.”
- Achieving grades of "C-"or better in EDUC 4130, SILC 4135 and INST 3133.
- Completing a college-level Public Speaking course with a grade of "C-" or better or submitting a Speech Competency form (students are still required to take a Public Speaking course to meet the core requirement) signed by a UHCL instructor who has observed the public speaking skills of the students.
- Receiving formal approval of the application for Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
- Upon acceptance to the Teacher Education Program, the SoE will establish an account for each student with the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC). All educator candidates in Texas are required to open an account upon entering a program. Students will receive an email message prompting them to activate their accounts.
The final authority for admission and retention in the Teacher Education Program resides with the Dean of the SoE.
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