College of Education
Teacher Education Program - Admissions
Our application and admission process is very thorough and admission to the program is competitive. Our goal is to recruit the very best people to teach children and youth.
If you are not accepted, you may make an appointment with the Director to review the reason for nonacceptance and possible ways to strengthen your application if you choose to reapply.
If you have changes in name, address, place of employment, work or home telephone numbers, notify the School of Education immediately. We need to be able to reach you by mail and phone at all times. Thank you for your interest in the Teacher Education Program. We will give your completed application our careful consideration.
Contents of this page:
- First Tier Applicants for Teacher Education Program (TEP)
- Second Tier Applicants for Teacher Education Program (TEP)
- Post-Baccalaureate Applicants for Teacher Education Program (TEP)
- Advising Sequence
TEP Requirement: All students must be fingerprinted.
First Tier Applicants for TEP
Below is information regarding First Tier TEP Requirements, Applications, Transcripts, TEP Checklists, and Confidential Reference Forms. Please note that there are two admission dates for the first tier introductory year:
Spring Application Deadline - November 1
Summer Application Deadline - April 15
First Tier Applicants for TEP - Requirements:
After attending a Group Advising Meeting, contact the School of Education to set up an appointment with an advisor to discuss the program. At this meeting, the advisor will review your LAS audit. It is essential to bring official or unofficial transcripts to this meeting. At this advising session you will be informed about any education courses you will need to take. You will also need to meet with the Student Success Center to ensure that LAS requirements are being met.
First Tier Applicants for TEP - Application:
Pick up an Application packet from Melissa Schecter or Barbara Scott. Fill out and submit the application form for the first tier introductory year.
First Tier Applicants for TEP - Transcripts:
Two official set of all transcripts must be sent directly from all schools you have attended to:
Teacher Education Program, College of EducationAttn: Barbara Scott
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
P.O. Box 7150
Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150
To help avoid confusion on the transcripts, please indicate all the last names you have ever used when filling out your application.
First Tier Applicants for TEP - Checklist:
This is the form which was completed during your initial advising appointment to determine the requirements you needed to complete. You should make a copy of the checklist for your records before turning the original in to the College of Education.
First Tier Applicants for TEP - Confidential Reference Forms
(included in application packet):
Distribute to at least two persons familiar with your academic work and your experience with children / youth. Specifically, references from people who have observed your association with young people in a school setting are most highly valued. These reference forms should be returned directly to Barbara Scott.
Second Tier Applicants for TEP
Below is information regarding Second Tier TEP Requirements, Applications, Transcripts, TEP Checklists, Confidential Reference Forms, and Career Goals Statement. Please note that there are two admission dates for the second tier introductory year:
Spring Application Deadline - October 1
Summer Application Deadline - February 1
Second Tier Applicants for TEP - Requirements:
Contact the College of Education set up an appointment with an advisor. At this meeting, the advisor will review your general checklist and an area checklist. It is essential to bring official or unofficial transcripts to this meeting. At this advising session you will be informed about any additional courses you will need to take.
Second Tier Applicants for TEP - Application:
Pick up an Application packet from the College of Education office, 3rd floor, Columbine Hall; phone number (719) 262-4996. Fill out and submit the Application form. There is a $45.00 nonrefundable TEP Application Fee. This fee is to be paid at the Cashier's Window (Main Hall 139). A copy of the receipt is required for the TEP file. The fee must be paid at the time that the application is submitted. When the College of Education receives your application and fee, a file will be set up for you. You will be notified periodically of the status of your file. It is your responsibility to check on the status of your file as items are received.
Second Tier Applicants for TEP - Transcripts:
Two official sets of UCCS transcripts must be sent to:
Teacher Education Program, College of EducationAttn: Barbara Scott
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
P.O. Box 7150
Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150
To help avoid confusion on the transcripts, please indicate all the last names you have ever used when filling out your application.
Second Tier Applicants for TEP - Checklist:
This is the form which was completed during your advising appointment to determine the requirements you still need to complete. You should make a copy of the checklist for your records before turning the original in to the College of Education.
Second Tier Applicants for TEP - Confidential Reference Forms
(included in application packet):
Distribute at least one, and no more than three, to persons familiar with your academic work and your experience with children / youth. Specifically, references from people who have observed your association with young people in a school setting are most highly valued. These reference forms should be returned directly to the College of Education.
Second Tier Applicants for TEP - Career Goals Statement:
The guidelines for writing the goal statement are enclosed in the Application Packet.
Second Tier Applicants for TEP - Days / Time Class and Work Schedule:
Please submit your class and work schedule form. We need to know the days, times, classes you are taking. If you are not enrolled in class, we need to know that also.
Second Tier Applicants for TEP - Interview:
You will be scheduled for an interview and notified of the date and time. When arranging your interview time, we will make every effort to avoid conflicts in your schedule. Usually we cannot alter times. Failure to appear when scheduled essentially stops your application.
Second Tier Applicants for TEP - Fingerprinting:
You will need to obtain a complete set of fingerprints through a qualified law enforcement agency on the cards provided by the College of Education. The completed fingerprinting card must be returned to the College of Education accompanied by a money order (only) for $39.50 made out to CBI and $7.00 to TEP in order to expedite the process.
Second Tier Applicants for TEP - Notification:
The College of Education will notify you of the decision on your application by letter. If you are accepted, you will be required to complete, sign, and return the Oath and Consent Form and return it to the Director of the Teacher Education Program. If you are not accepted, you may make an appointment with the Directory to review the reason for nonacceptance any possible ways to strengthen you application if you choose to reapply.
Post-Baccalaureate and/or Masters Applicants for TEP
Below is information regarding Post-Baccalaureate TEP Requirements, Applications, Transcripts, TEP Checklists, Confidential Reference Forms, and Career Goals Statement. Please note that there are two admission dates for the second tier introductory year:
Spring Application Deadline - October 1
Summer Application Deadline - February 1
Post-Baccalaureate Applicants for TEP - Requirements:
After attending a Group Advising meeting, contact the College of Education to set up an appointment with an advisor. At this meeting, the advisor will complete a general checklist and an area checklist. It is essential to bring official or unofficial transcripts to this meeting. At this advising session you will be informed about any additional courses you will need to take.
Post-Baccalaureate Applicants for TEP - Application:
Pick up an Application packet from the College of Education office, 3rd floor, Columbine Hall; phone number (719) 262-4996. Fill out and submit the Application form. There is a $45.00 nonrefundable TEP Application Fee. This fee is to be paid at the Cashier's Window (Main Hall 139). A copy of the receipt is required for the TEP file. The fee must be paid at the time that the application is submitted. When the College of Education receives your application and fee, a file will be set up for you. You will be notified periodically of the status of your file. It is your responsibility to check on the status of your file as items are received.
Post-Baccalaureate Applicants for TEP - Transcripts:
Two official sets of UCCS transcripts must be sent directly from all schools you have attended to:
Teacher Education Program, College of EducationAttn: Barbara Scott
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
P.O. Box 7150
Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150
To help avoid confusion on the transcripts, please indicate all the last names you have ever used when filling out your application.
Post-Baccalaureate Applicants for TEP - Checklist:
This is the form which was completed during your advising appointment to determine the requirements you still need to complete. You should make a copy of the checklist for your records before turning the original in to the College of Education.
Post-Baccalaureate Applicants for TEP - Confidential Reference Forms
(included in application packet):
Distribute at least one, and no more than three, to persons familiar with your academic work and your experience with children / youth. Specifically, references from people who have observed your association with young people in a school setting are most highly valued. These reference forms should be returned directly to the College of Education.
Post-Baccalaureate Applicants for TEP - Career Goals Statement:
The guidelines for writing the goal statement are enclosed in the Application Packet.
Post-Baccalaureate Applicants for TEP - Days / Time Class and Work Schedule:
Please submit your class and work schedule form. We need to know the days, times, classes you are taking. If you are not enrolled in class, we need to know that also.
Post-Baccalaureate Applicants for TEP - Interview:
You will be scheduled for an interview and notified of the date and time. When arranging your interview time, we will make every effort to avoid conflicts in your schedule. Usually we cannot alter times. Failure to appear when scheduled essentially stops your application.
Post-Baccalaureate Applicants for TEP - Fingerprinting:
You will need to obtain a complete set of fingerprints through a qualified law enforcement agency on the cards provided by the College of Education. The completed fingerprinting card must be returned to the College of Education accompanied by a money order (only) for $39.50 made out to CBI and $7.00 to TEP in order to expedite the process.
Post-Baccalaureate Applicants for TEP - Notification:
The College of Education will notify you of the decision on your application by letter. If you are accepted, you will be required to complete, sign, and return the Oath and Consent Form and return it to the Director of the Teacher Education Program. If you are not accepted, you may make an appointment with the Directory to review the reason for nonacceptance any possible ways to strengthen you application if you choose to reapply.
Advising Sequence
- The first step for advising for post-baccalaureate students is to attend a group advising session. These are scheduled twice a month. Click on Advising Schedule for more information.
- Students make a transcript review appointment with the appropriate advisor, elementary or secondary content. At that time a checklist is completed to determine additional courses that may be needed to fulfill program and licensure requirements. This checklist is turned in with the application. PLACE Test requirements are also discussed, as well as the requirements for experience with children / youth. (Checklists attached)
- Students are encouraged to make additional appointments to review progress and to answer questions.
- When students apply, a TEP record is maintained to ensure that all admission requirements are met. (Attached)
- Students who have not totally met course requirements for licensure are advised during the first week of TEP of the unmet requirements. (Attached)
- At the end of Spring semester of TEP, all students' files are reviewed. The Institutional Endorsement is withheld until all course requirements are met.
Contact Us
Barbara Scott
Teacher Education Program (TEP)
Departmental office is located in Columbine Hall 3016.
Phone: (719) 262-3227 Fax: (719) 262-4110
E-Mail: bscott3@uccs.edu