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Undergraduate Content Requirements

In the State of Colorado, at the undergraduate level, one must earn a content major along with fulfilling licensure requirements. UCCS students may choose one of the following:

Majors

*Note: Secondary Science and Math majors meet licensure requirements through the UCCSTeach Program.

Other Requirements

Complete all core classes with a B- or better

• Complete CURR 4800/5800: Schools, Society, & Diversity (required and recommend taking first)
• Complete T ED 3010: Early Diverse School Experience (required and recommend taking first)
• Complete T ED 4520/5520:Educational Psychology (required)
• Complete SPED 3001/5001:Introduction to Special Education (required)
• Complete T ED 4800/5800:ESL for Educators
  (Note: this course not required for undergrads, but highly recommended)
• Complete MATH 3010 and MATH 3020 with a B- or better (required for elementary only)

Advising Sessions

Your first step is to attend a group advising session. See link below.

>>Group Advising Sessions Schedule Spring 2013

After attending a group advising session, students should make an appointment with a Student Success Center Education Advisor:
(Last Name: A-K) Bill Bannister Letters, Arts and Sciences, Education (719) 255-3069 bbannist@uccs.edu or
(Last Name: L-Z) Ruth Sansing Letters, Arts and Sciences, Education (719) 255-3747 rsansing@uccs.edu

Admission to TELP

Schedule an admissions and information interview with a faculty member in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction for the Teacher Education Licensure Program. The goal of this appointment is to answer questions you have about the program, clarify the procedures for admission to the program, and to determine your level of interest in and preparation for the program. Call 719-255-4996 or  email education@uccs.edu to set up the appointment.

Once the admissions process has been completed, you should expect to receive an emailed letter of welcome from
the Director of Teacher Education Licensure Programs highlighting further application requirements.

Admissions Criteria

To be eligible for admission to TELP, students should have:

• Selected an appropriate major for content and level
• Attended an advising session with the College of Education Advisor (Bill Bannister or Ruth Sansing) and complete a Preparation Plan listing course work still needed to complete the undergraduate degree content and prerequisite courses. Included in this plan is a timeline of dates and a list of the Teacher Education core courses still needing to be completed.
• Earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better
• Completed or currently enrolled in CURR 4800/5800 and T ED 3010 (including a background check with the Colorado Department of Education)

Application Timeline

Rolling admission
To secure a place for a summer start for the Professional Year,  you should complete the application process by February 1.

Application Process

The TELP Professional Year consists entirely of teacher licensure courses. All other content requirements should be completed prior to the summer. The Professional Year begins with an orientation the last Wednesday and Thursday in May and ends the following May.

Application Criteria

• A Career Goals Statement (describe motivation, interest, and personal qualities)
• Interview with College of Education Faculty Interview Panel
• Complete listing of classroom experience with children or youth
• Three letters of recommendation
• Completed or enrolled in core classes
• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better
• Receipt for $50.00 application fee paid to the Bursar’s Office
• Submit application packet to COE Student Resource Office, Columbine Hall Room 3010 no later than
  February 1 to begin the Professional Year at the end of May.
• Schedule a Senior Audit appointment with the Student Success Center no later than the summer of the Professional Year for graduation (Undergraduate only) (719-255-3069)

>>Click here for the TELP application

Testing Requirement

All TELP students must take the appropriate content exam by June of their Professional Year. The Praxis II or PLACE test is required for Elementary Education and Secondary English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish (PLACE only). Per State of Colorado law, the content area exam must be passed prior to student teaching. Registration information and materials are available in the Student Resource Office 719-255-4996 education@uccs.edu

Teacher Education Licensure Program Course Requirements

Elementary Strand (43 - 46 credits)

Core Classes (12 - 15 Credits)

* Each credit hour of T ED 3010 earned requires 30 hours of  school experience. Three credit hours of this course are required. In the event that an applicant has extensive experience teaching and working in a school setting, he or she may petition (Director of TELP or C&I Department Chair) to petition to waive 30 hours of volunteer time a maximum of one credit of TED 3010. 2 credits of TED 3010 will be granted by successful completion of the Teacher Cadet Program. >> Policy Statement and Waiver Form.  

Summer (6 Credits)

Fall (13 Credits)

Spring (12 Credits)

Secondary Strand (42 - 45 credits)

Core (12 - 15 credits)

* Each credit hour of T ED 3010 earned requires 30 hours of  school experience. Three credit hours of this course are required. In the event that an applicant has extensive experience teaching and working in a school setting, he or she may petition (Director of TELP or C&I Department Chair) to petition to waive 30 hours of volunteer time a maximum of one credit of TED 3010. 2 credits of TED 3010 will be granted by successful completion of the Teacher Cadet Program. >>Policy Statement and Waiver Form.  

Summer (6 credits)

Fall (12 credits)

Spring (12 credits)

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