Teacher Education Program Application
All Teacher Education Program (TEP) Application Documents must be submitted online through the proper TEP Canvas Course. Please read and follow the applications instructions found in the appropriate program section below.
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 Process, Requirements, and Instructions (PDF) document for all requirements and steps to apply to the program.
Apply to the program by submitting all required documentation in the COE Undergraduate Teacher Education Program Admission Canvas Course. How to Self-Enroll in the COE Teacher Education Program (TEP) Admission Canvas Course (PDF).
Please note that the first time you access the TEP application course, 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 follow the undergraduate guidelines and rubric (PDF) for completing your TEP application essay as outlined in the Undergraduate TEP Admission Process, Requirements, and Instructions (PDF) document.
Applying for the Post-Bacc TEP Program
Admission to the Post-Bacc TEP Program at UH-Clear Lake requires that students be enrolled at University of Houston-Clear Lake in the College of Education as certification seeking.
Please review the Post-Bacc ACP TEP Admission Requirements, Instructions, and Process (PDF) document for all requirements and steps to apply to the program.
Apply to the program by submitting all required documentation to the PB ACP TEP Admission Canvas Course. How to Self-Enroll in the COE Teacher Education Program (TEP) Admission Canvas Course (PDF).
Please note that the first time you access the PB ACP TEP admissions course, 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 follow the Post-Bacc ACP guidelines and rubric (PDF) for completing your application essay as outlined in the Post-Bacc TEP Admission Requirements, Instructions, and Process (PDF) document.
Applying for the Master's of Arts in Teaching TEP Program
Admission to the Master's of Arts in Teaching TEP Program at UH-Clear Lake requires that students be enrolled at University of Houston-Clear Lake in the College of Education as certification seeking.
Please review the MAT TEP Admission Requirements, Instructions, and Process (PDF) document for all requirements and steps to apply to the program.
Apply to the program by submitting all required documentation to the MAT Teacher Education Program Admission Canvas Course. How to Self-Enroll in the COE Teacher Education Program (TEP) Admission Canvas Course (PDF).
Please note that the first time you access the MAT TEP admissions course, 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 follow the MAT TEP guidelines and rubric (PDF) for completing your application essay as outlined in the 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.
Admission Approval and Mandatory Acceptance Response
If your application is approved, you will receive an email from the certification office verifying your admission. You MUST "ACCEPT" your admission with a response email stating your acceptance of admission to the program.
If your application is denied, you will receive an email from the certification office explaining the reason denial and action steps to reapply.
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.