The application process and deadlines vary depending upon the type of credential applicant (please see the below information).
Which application guide should I use?
Unsure if you would be applying to Phase I or Phase II? You may use the following button for guidance: View our Credential Pathways PDF
General Program Information
All prospective students are encouraged to attend an Credential Information Session to learn about teacher credentialing, program format & the application process/ admission requirements.
Candidates who have a bachelor’s degree and still needing to complete prerequisite coursework may complete coursework by either:
- Applying for conditional admission into Phase I
- Taking prerequisite courses during the Fall/Spring via Open University
- Taking prerequisite courses during the summer semester.
**All credential prerequisite courses must be passed with a C or better.
Candidates that have completed/completing credential prerequisites during undergraduate studies or via open/extended university: must apply for full admission into Phase II (student teaching).
- Credential prerequisite courses may still be in progress at the time of application.
- All credential prerequisites must be passed with a C or better prior to the start of Phase II of the program in the Fall.
- Application Guide: Senior_Full_Credential
Current admitted Phase I students preparing to advance to Phase II: must apply for full admission into Phase II (student teaching).
- Eligible and current Phase I candidates will be invited via email to complete an internal application.
- Application Guide: Post Bac_Full Credential
ITEP Juniors who have completed prerequisite courses before entering the program, and hope to complete the ITEP program in their senior year:this is a competitive process, and this type of student must be admitted to the ITEP program through an internal application process.
- Please contact the Coordinator of Liberal Studies for information about applying for Phase II (student teaching).