Professional Development / Education Course Sequence

Approximately 4 long semesters prior to graduation

TEP Flowchart

Block 1 - 60 Earned Hours/Junior Status Required

• PSYC 3303 or 2308 or CHFS 3300 (required for admission to TEP)
• EC-6, 4-8 and SPED w/ EC-6 students take EDUC 3320. Foundations of Teaching: Elementary (EC-6) Classrooms
• Secondary/All-Level students take EDUC 3321. Foundations of Teaching: Middle and Secondary Classroom
• Application to Teacher Education Program completed

Block 2 – Admission to TEP Required

• EC-6, 4-8 and SPED w/ EC-6 students take EDUC 3331
• Secondary/All-Level students take EDSP 4361
• Request permission to take TExES exams
• Application to Clinical Teaching or Residency completed

Block 3 – Semester Prior to Clinical Teaching (must have placement) OR TR 1 - Teacher Residency 1 - Elementary Education Majors

Block 4 - Clinical Teaching only (must meet all prerequisites and degree/testing policies) OR TR 2 - Teacher Residency 2 - Elementary Education Majors