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Educator Preparation Program

Educator Preparation Program at Union

Transfer Students

We are thankful that you decided to continue your college path here. We can assist you in your journey into the teaching profession.

Some professional education courses must be completed prior to the internship. Full admission to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) is required prior to applying for the internship. As a transfer student, it is imperative that you move quickly toward admission to the EPP so the internship year will not be delayed. The follow list outlines what you must do:

  • Prior to or immediately after starting at Union, make an appointment with the Director for Educator Preparation to discuss EPP admission requirements. This appointment can be made by calling 731-661-5383 or by emailing ttritt@uu.edu.
  • If you did not take the equivalent of EDU 150 Foundations of American Education at another institution, register for that class in your first semester at Union.
  • If you took the equivalent of EDU 150 Foundations of American Education at another institution:
    • print Union’s Undergraduate TEP application, complete the front and back, and submit it in the EPP suite in Blasingame Academic Complex
    • submit with the application a copy of your ACT (composite 22) or SAT (combined score of 1100) score report or, if you do not have either of those minimum scores, schedule a time to take the CORE reading, writing, and math tests
    • submit with the application documentation that you completed a field experience in a P-12 school prior to entering Union (course description from catalogue, syllabus from course, or time sheet with teacher’s initials/signature)
    • complete the background check/fingerprinting to be submitted directly to Union from TBI
  • Schedule the EPP interview immediately upon being notified of the dates.
  • Secure liability insurance coverage through Student TN Education Association, Christian Educators, Professional Educators of TN, or Union prior to beginning a course with a field experience.
  • If you are a junior, schedule an appointment with the Director for Educator Preparation immediately for your graduation audit.
  • Work closely with your advisor to take appropriate coursework for your academic goals.