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TEP Steps

All applicants for Teacher Education Programs (TEP) will complete a standard application process and will be assessed by a specific program admissions committee. Students who are not admitted to a teacher preparation program may apply again at a later date. 

Students must complete the following: 

  • Apply to TEP through UK ED Prep
    • Demographics
    • Character and Fitness Review
    • Self-Assessment
    • 3 Letters of Recommendations
    • Transcripts
      • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher 
        • OR 3.000 over your last 30 credit hours
      • How to download unofficial transcript in myUK
      • How to request transcripts be sent to UK
    • Submit ACT or PRAXIS Core
      • Scores needed for TEP Admission: 
        • ACT Composite- 22 OR
        • ACT: Reading-20, Writing- 18, Mathematics- 19 OR
        • PRAXIS Core: Reading-150, Writing- 158, Mathematics- 144 OR
        • PRAXIS Core with a 3.000 UK Cumulative GPA: Reading-145, Writing- 153, Mathematics- 139
      • UK (code #1837) and the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board KYEPSB (code#7283) should both be listed as score recipients when you register for Praxis Exams. ETS charges a $50 fee to send the scores if the score recipients are not listed at the time of registration. 
    • Portfolio, Interview with faculty, and other requirements 
      • Some programs may have additional requirements as part of admission into their program. Consult with your academic advisor and program faculty for more information 

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