Teacher Education Program Application
All Teacher Education Program Application Documents must be submitted online through the proper TEP Blackboard Workgroup. Please read and follow the applications instructions found in the documents below.
Please note: Both Application process documents were updated on April 18, 2022. You may need to refresh your browser to view the updated version.
- Undergraduate TEP Admission Requirements, Instructions, and Process (PDF)
- Post-Baccalaureate & Teaching MAT TEP Admission Requirements, Instructions, and Process (PDF)
- TEP Application Essay Instructions and Rubric (PDF) (also at the end of the both Admission Requirements, Instructions and Process documents)
Applying for the Undergraduate TEP Program
Admission to the Undergraduate Initial Certification Teacher Education Program (TEP) at UH-Clear Lake requires that students be enrolled at University of Houston-Clear Lake in the College of Education, College of Human Sciences and Humanities (HSH), or College of Science and Engineering (CSE) as "certification seeking."
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Please review the Undergraduate TEP Admission Requirements, Instructions, and Process (PDF) document for all requirements and steps to apply to the program.
Apply to the program by completing the online Undergraduate TEP Application in Qualtrics and submitting all other required documentation in the COE Undergraduate Teacher Education Program Admission Blackboard workgroup. Follow the Undergraduate TEP Admissions Blackboard Instructions (PDF) to self-enroll in the workgroup and upload all your required documents.
Please note that the first time you access the TEP application workgroup, you will be required to complete a statement acknowledging that you have read and agree to abide by the COE Professional Dispositions. Once this is completed, you will be given access to the application portion of the course.
Be sure to following the guidelines and rubric (PDF) for completing your TEP application essay as outlined in the Undergraduate TEP Admission Requirements, Instructions, and Process (PDF) document.
Application Processing
After completion and submission of the TEP Application and supporting documents, please allow up to 10 business days for the COE Certification Office to process the application. If you are missing any information or your application is denied or pending, the COE Certification Office will contact you.
When approved, you will receive an email from the office verifying your admission. You will then need to "ACCEPT" your admission with a response email. Upon being admitted to TEP, you will be able to register for the pedagogy (teaching) courses listed on your degree/certification plan. You may contact the Certification Office at 281-283-3618 or certification@uhcl.edu if you have additional questions.
Applying for the Post-Bacc or Teaching MAT TEP Program
Admission to the Post-Bacc or Teaching MAT TEP Program at UH-Clear Lake requires that students be enrolled at University of Houston-Clear Lake in the College of Education, College of Human Sciences and Humanities (HSH), or College of Science and Engineering (CSE) as "certification seeking."
Please review the Post-Bacc MAT TEP Admission Requirements, Instructions, and Process (PDF) document for all requirements and steps to apply to the program.
Apply to the program by completing the online PB-MAT TEP Application in Qualtrics and submitting all required documentation to the COE PB-MAT Teacher Education Program Admission Blackboard workgroup. Follow the PB-MAT TEP Admissions Blackboard Instructions (PDF) to self-enroll in the workgroup and upload all your required documents.
Please note that the first time you access the PB-MAT TEP admissions workgroup, you will be required to complete a statement acknowledging that you have read and agree to abide by the COE Professional Dispositions. Once this is completed, you will be given access to the application portion of the course.
Be sure to following the guidelines and rubric (PDF) for completing your TEP application essay as outlined in the Post-Bacc MAT TEP Admission Requirements, Instructions, and Process (PDF) document.
Application Processing
After completion and submission of the TEP Application and supporting documents, please allow up to 10 business days for the COE Certification Office to process the application. If you are missing any information or your application is denied or pending, the COE Certification Office will contact you.
When approved, you will receive an email from the office verifying your admission. You will then need to "ACCEPT" your admission with a response email. Upon being admitted to TEP, you will be able to register for the pedagogy (teaching) courses listed on your degree/certification plan. You may contact the Certification Office at 281-283-3618 or certification@uhcl.edu if you have additional questions.
Teacher Education Program Admissions Documents
- Undergraduate TEP Admission Requirements, Instructions, and Process (PDF)
- Undergraduate TEP Application Blackboard Workgroup Self-Enrollment Instructions (PDF)
- PostBacc-MAT Admission Requirements, Instructions, and Process (PDF)
- PostBacc-MAT TEP Application Blackboard Workgroup Self-Enrollment Instructions (PDF)
- TEP Application Essay Instructions and Rubric
- UHCL Initial Certification TExES Exam Policy (PDF)
- References FERPA Release Form (PDF)
- Speech Competency Form (PDF)
- Candidate Transfer Form
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