Teacher Education: Professional Teacher Education Programs (PTEP)

The University of Northern Colorado offers four Professional Teacher Preparation Programs that are designed to prepare teacher education candidates for Colorado Licensure. The 2003-2004 PTEP include: Elementary Education (K-6), Secondary Education in specific teaching areas (7-12), and K-12 Education in the areas of Physical Education, Music Education, Visual Arts Education, and Special Education.

A student interested in obtaining a Colorado Provisional License to teach must apply, be admitted to, and complete one of the PTEP. Students who have completed a baccalaureate degree, but do not hold a Colorado teacher license, are encouraged to contact the School of Teacher Education and the Department of Educational Foundations and Curriculum Studies in McKee to receive information on post-baccalaureate programs for teacher licensure.

Application. All students preparing to be teachers must formally apply for admission to a Professional Teacher Education Program. Applications and more information about specific PTEP may be obtained in the School of Teacher Education and the Department of Educational Foundations and Curriculum Studies in McKee.

Please see "Teacher Education Endorsement: Professional Teacher Education Programs (PTEP)"