Admission Requirements to the Teacher Education Program for Graduate (Post-Baccalaureate) Students
The Office of Teacher Education (OTE) facilitates the process of obtaining a teacher license and requires a separate admission process from the university.
Prior to admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP), all candidates must be admitted to Tennessee Tech through the College of Graduate Studies. Please click below to apply for admission:
For Assistance Contact
Carrie Harris, Admission Coordinator
Phone: 931-372-6407
Email: cmharris@tntech.edu
Fax: 931-372-6286
Post-Baccalaureate/Graduate Teacher Education candidates should begin and complete the steps below during their first enrolled semester. Note: TEP Admission is a prerequisite to enroll in most of the courses outlined in your Program of Study.
Step 1 / Apply for Admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP)
Step 2 / Complete the Background Check Process
Complete these two (2) forms:
Background Check Privacy Rights Form
VECHS Background Check Waiver Agreement Form
The two (2) forms above require a physical signature.
Step 3 / Complete & Submit the Interview Request Form
Complete the Interview Request Form
Step 4 / Complete & Submit the Disposition Process Form
Disposition Self-Assessment & Request Form
NOTE: You must list two instructors as "raters". Both must be instructors you have had at the graduate level.
