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Teacher Education Program - Licensure and Programs

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The College of Education offers two preservice programs, TEP (Teacher Education Program) and ALP (Alternative Licensure Program).

TEP leads to recommendation for teacher licensure for elementary (K-6) and secondary (7-12) schools.

ALP leads to recommendation for teacher licensure for secondary schools (7-12) at the graduate level.

Beginning in June 1, 2007, there will be no waivers or exceptions for requirements for the TED 301/501 course.

Teacher Education Program

The Teacher Education Program (TEP) includes a one-year intensive full-time professional year which leads to recommendation for Colorado licensure. The undergraduate, post baccalaureate and graduate programs have their own complete admission process beyond the admission requirements of the University.

Alternative Licensure Program

The Alternative Licensure Program (ALP) is a one-year intensive program that leads to recommendation for Colorado provisional licensure. The program has its own complete admission process beyond the admission requirements of the University.

The Alternative Licensure Program seeks self-motivated, committed, resourceful individuals who can readily assume teaching roles in a public school classroom. Examples are para-professionals, substitute teachers, career change individuals, retired military or those who have the background and potential for successfully completing this rigorous, fast-paced program.

Elementary Licensure Program

The elementary licensure program offers preparation for elementary classroom teaching at the undergraduate, post-baccalaureate and graduate levels.

Secondary Licensure Programs

The secondary licensure programs offer preparation in the fields of English, mathematics, science, social studies, and Spanish at the undergraduate, post-baccalaureate and graduate levels.

Advising Schedule

Group advising sessions are held throughout each semester. These informational meetings are always the first step in getting information about all of the Teacher Education Programs and applying to one of the programs.

The next step is to make an appointment with an advisor for a transcript review and to discuss program requirements.

>> Click here to download the TEP
Group Advising schedule for Fall 2008

Call either Melissa Schecter 719-262-4526 or
Bill Bannister 719-262-3069 to make an special appointment.

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