The Pre-professional Teacher Education Program requires students to complete a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours of freshman and sophomore level general studies courses according to the academic major. Students are required to maintain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 in the general studies, professional studies, and teaching field courses. Students are required to take EDUC 0113 - Freshman Seminar in Teaching I , EDUC 0114 - Freshman Seminar in Teaching II , and EDUC 0203 - Introduction to Professional Education.  as a part of the 60 semester hours. Students are advised not to enroll in more than five (5) professional studies courses prior to admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program. Students are also required to secure approval from their advisor when selecting professional studies courses.

A student will be administratively counseled out of the teacher education program or denied admission if:

1. The student has earned during one semester two grades of “F” or “D” when “C” is the minimum passing grade in specified subjects listed as essential for the chosen field of specialization.
2. The student has earned one grade of “F” or “D” when “C” is the minimum passing grade in each of two consecutive semesters in subjects listed as essential for the chosen field of specialization.

Freshman Admission Requirements

1. ACT score of 21 or above or SAT score of 1000 or above (University Requirement)
2. High School GPA of 3.00 or above (University Requirement)
3. Tuskegee University’s application for admission
4. High school transcript which shows satisfactory performance in English, mathematics, science, and social science

Requirements for Admission of Transfer Students and Upperclassmen

1. A transcript of ALL work completed at the college/university level.
2. To be considered for transfer credit, an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher in general studies, professional studies, and teaching field courses. Courses and number of credit hours accepted in teacher education will determine each transfer student’s classification.
3. A grade of “C” or higher is required for courses completed in English, teaching fields and professional studies.