Admission to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) consists of a two-step admission process.
Students enrolled in TCED 211/equivalent or TCED 703 will submit a Pre-Admission application by mid-term of the semester enrolled. The EPP Office will review applications to verify that minimum requirements are met. If a candidate meets the minimum requirements, the candidate will be allowed to enroll in coursework requiring admission. The EPP office will enter a pre admission code in Banner which allows the candidate to move forward with course registration. If requirements are not met, candidates may submit an appeal for pre admission. EPP Appeal eligibility criteria and request form are located on the EPP OneSpace home page.
Transfer students that have earned credit for TCED 211 or equivalent will be provided Pre-Admission information during the EPP Orientation the first semester enrolled at UT Martin.
The EPP Office will notify all Pre-Admission applicants of their acceptance or denial via email (cc to advisor). This documentation should be placed in the advisees file for reference.
Step 1: Pre-Admission to EPP (Undergraduate)
In order to be pre-admitted, students must meet the following requirements while enrolled in TCED 211/equivalent course.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Minimum ACT Super Score of 21 or higher or a score of 1080 on SAT
- Minimum grade of "C" or higher in ENG 111 or 112
- TBl/FBI background check with "no indications"
- Submit VECHS and Criminal Background Check Release forms
- Receive positive Educational Disposition Assessment (EDA) scores in TCED 211/equivalent course conducted by midpoint of semester each term
EPP office will schedule an orientation with transfer students prior to beginning classes to discuss and evaluation/or "Pre-Admission" status.
Step 2: Admission to EPP
To be Admitted to EPP, students must meet the following requirements.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (must be maintained through program completion)
- Minimum grade of "C" or higher on ALL education coursework
- Successful completion of an interview*
Students will be required to request an Admission to EPP interview. This full admission interview must be requested by mid-term of the semester prior to registering for any Residency I/equivalent methods courses in EPP. The faculty advisor will be responsible for providing EPP Admission application deadlines to students. Additionally, the EPP Office will provide application and deadlines on the One Space site and organize all interview efforts and communication. Interviews will be conducted in April and November. To prepare in advance of the interview, candidates will be provided with possible interview questions and the interview rubric upon requesting an interview. The interview will be conducted by an LEA team.
Upon successful completion of the above-mentioned transition points (Steps I & 2), candidates will be admitted to the EPP. The EPP will hold a "pinning" ceremony for all students that meet full admission requirements. A ceremony will be held at the beginning of the term following admission. For example, those interviewing in April will have ceremony in August. Those interviewing in November will have a ceremony in January.
If you have questions regarding the Admission to EPP process, please contact Mrs. Lori Beth Jones, Coordinator of Special Projects.