This page is to be used as a planning tool. Your degree audit is the official record of degree requirements. Updated March 2024.

Admission is selective. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Application Requirements
  • 30 s.h. earned (must be completed prior to application deadline)
  • A cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher is recommended, but not mandatory
  •  Minimum 10-hour Pre-Admission School Field Experience in a regular 5-12 classroom in the subject area to which you are applying
  • Two recommendations
    • Recommendation form may be downloaded from the College of Education website.
    • Applicants for Elementary Education should obtain at least one reference from a college professor or teaching assistant.
  •  Résumé -see samples on the Pomerantz Career Center website.
  • Show paid and/or volunteer work experience, including jobs, employers and dates of employment. Also include your experiences working with children.
  • Essay (see TEP Application website for essay topic)
  • TEP Application (complete this online through the TK20 system) (create an account from TEP Application website, recommend using Google Chrome)
  • Copy of transcript(s) for all transfer work not found on MyUI grade report at the time of application.

APPLY BY:

  • March 1 (priority deadline for fall semester start)
  • October 1 (priority deadline for spring semester start)
  • Once the priority deadline has passed, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until May 1 for fall semester admission and until December 1 for spring semester admission. Some TEP may reach capacity before the final deadline, so application by the priority deadline is highly recommended.
Additional Application requirements  
Art (K-12) 12 s.h. Art & Art History coursework with a GPA ≥ 3.0
English ≥1 recommendation from an English professor, preferably from University of Iowa, and 12 s.h. English courses completed or in progress; see Application website for list of specific courses
Foreign Language 12 s.h. of courses in language of program
Math Calculus I & II with GPA ≥ 2.5
Music (K-12) Admission to the School of Music plus 12 s.h. of music courses with a minimum GPA of ≥3.0.
Science no specific courses required
Social Studies Completion of 9 s.h. and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in these courses: 3 s.h. in HIST; 6 additional s.h. across Hist, Poli, Econ, Geog, Soc, Anth, or Psy
Licenses & Endorsements  
  • Secondary 5th – 12th grade
 Optional Endorsements
Available only to students admitted to a TEP. Requirements may be found at:
https://education.uiowa.edu/current-student-resources

 

General Education Requirements

Communication & Literacy
Rhetoric
Interpretation of Literature
World Languages
(see advisor for options)

 

Natural, Quantitative, & Social Sciences
Sustainability (may double count with another Gen Ed)
Natural Sciences (7 s.h. including one lab)
Quantitative or Formal Reasoning1
Social Sciences

 

Culture, Society, & the Arts
Diversity and Inclusion2
Historical Perspectives
International and Global Issues
Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts
Values and Culture3

 

1 Secondary Education Interest: Complete one of the following to satisfy both QFR Gen Ed and the math content area requirement for licensure: MATH 1020, 1350, 1440, 1460, 1550, or 1850; STAT 1010, 1020, 1030, or 2010; CS 1020, 1110, or 1210.
2EDTL:4900 Foundations of Special Education satisfies Diversity and Inclusion if taken at UIowa.
3 EPLS 4180 Human Relations for the Classroom Teacher is taken after TEP admission and satisfies Values and Culture.

Education Courses

These courses can be taken prior to TEP admission. Talk with your advisor about the best time for you to take them.

  • PSQF 1075 Educational Psychology & Measurement (3 s.h.)
  • EDTL 4900 Foundations of Special Education (3 s.h.)
  •  EPLS 3000 Foundations of Education (3 s.h.)

Note: ALL TEP Core Courses (including those listed above) must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.

You can view the complete list of courses required for your particular major on this website: https://education.uiowa.edu/current-student-resources
Many of these classes require admission to the TEP; see your advisor for more information.

Questions about the Secondary Teacher Education Programs, application process, teacher licensure, or student teaching:

https://education.uiowa.edu/tep

Office of Student Services (College of Education)
N201 Lindquist Center, 319-335-5359
ask-education@uiowa.edu


Technology help is available in N110 LC (319-335-5225) for submitting your application.