UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
2015 Self Study Report
Exhibit 6.4.d.1 Candidate Admission Policies
GENERAL UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All prospective undergraduate students must provide a standardized exam result (typically the
ACT and/or SAT) in support of their application for admission. Standardized exam results are
considered valid only if they were completed within 3 calendar years of the term for which a
student plans to enroll. The University also uses the ACT or SAT sub-scores to determine
placement levels in certain areas. There is no score that alone will guarantee admission.
The following list of high school units represents the minimum high school academic
requirements:
 English (4 units)
 Visual and/or Performing Arts (1 unit)
 Mathematics (3 units: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II at least)
 Natural and Physical Science (2 units: at least one unit of Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
 Social Studies (2 units: 1 unit must be US History)
 Foreign Language (2 units: of the same language)
Source: http://www.memphis.edu/admissions/freshmen/req_freshman.php
COE UNDERGRADUATE TEP CANDIDATES
Provisional Admission: Undergraduates are required to complete at least 45 hours before
applying provisional admission. Among those hours the following courses must be passed:
ENGL 1010, ENGL 1020, MATH 1420 or equivalent, and EDPR 2111.They must have a 2.75
Cumulative GPA before applying. Undergraduate Candidates must pass all portions of the
PRAXIS Core Academic Skills Test for Educators (CORE) unless they have an Enhanced ACT
score of 22 or above or a combined score of 1020 or above on the SAT. Please note passing the
CORE writing exam is a non-negotiable and cannot be appealed. Must have a clear background
check.
Full Admission: Candidates apply for full admission the semester prior to their Residency
Year. Each candidate must:
1. Have a 3.0 overall grade point average;
2. Supply passing scores on the appropriate Praxis II Content Knowledge Exam. Please note in
PETE it is Content and Design and for Art the exam includes Content and Analysis.
3. Approval of Program Faculty
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
2015 Self Study Report
Exhibit 6.4.d.1 Candidate Admission Policies
COE MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING TEP CANDIDATES
Graduate students must have a 3.00 cumulative Undergraduate GPA to be admitted to the
MAT. Graduate Students are required to begin the Provisional TEP application process before
they are allowed to enroll in any courses.
Provisional Admission: To be provisionally admitted a candidate must: submit an application,
pass all parts of the Core Academic Skills Test for Educators (CORE) or GRE (Verbal 143,
Quant 138, Writing 3.5) and the Praxis II Content Knowledge (PETE's exam is Content &
Design), (Art is Content & Analysis) and (Music is Content and Instructions) that is associated
with their licensure area, and have a clear background check. Please note passing the writing
exam is non-negotiable and cannot be appealed.
Full Admission: Graduate candidates apply for full admission to TEP the semester before their
clinical teaching semester. The requirements for full admission include:
1. 3.25 graduate GPA.
2. Supply passing scores on all required licensure exams.
3. Approval of Program Faculty
Undergraduate and graduate applications must be submitted to the Teacher Education Office
by the first Tuesday in September or first Tuesday in March.
Source: http://www.memphis.edu/tep/admission/index.php
ALTERNATIVE TEP ADMISSION
Students who are denied admission into the Teacher Education Program should follow the steps
outlined below. Undergraduate candidates cannot appeal if they lack both the necessary grade
point average and have failed to meet a minimum score on the PPST.
Undergraduate Alternative Admission Based on PPST Scores
1. The candidate must meet the minimum cut-off score for the writing subtest and either the
math or reading or they cannot appeal.
2. The appealed PPST subtest score cannot vary more than 3% (5 points) from the
acceptable minimum score.
3. Candidates must meet the following to submit an appeal for alternative admission:
4. Must have a GPA of 3.0
5. Must have taken the PPST subtest in question twice. (Please note the writing subtest must
be passed)
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
2015 Self Study Report
Exhibit 6.4.d.1 Candidate Admission Policies
6. If appealing the READING TEST, the candidate must have at least a 3.00 average in
their general education literature and history courses.
7. If appealing the MATHEMATICS TEST, the student must have a 3.00 average in
required math courses.
8. All of the above courses must be from an accredited college.
Undergraduate Alternative Admission Based on Grade Point Average
Candidates appealing to be admitted to TEP because their grade point average has fallen below
2.75 must meet the following requirements in order to appeal:
1. Must have passed all sections of the PPST.
2. Must provide, as part of their appeal, a plan describing the courses they will repeat to
raise their grade point average to the 2.75 minimum. No restricted courses can be
included in the plan.
3. Candidates failing to achieve alternative admission will be advised individually regarding
a remediation plan to improve their grade point average and/or PPST performance. In
some instances the candidate may be counseled out of the program.
Source: http://www.memphis.edu/tep/admission/alternative-admissions.php
Graduate students who are denied admission into the Teacher Education Program should follow
the steps outlined below. Graduate candidates cannot appeal based on failure to pass the Praxis
II Content Knowledge Exam
MAT & Licensure-Only Candidates Appeals Process for Admission to TEP
Appeals Based on PPST
1. Candidates must pass the writing subtest and either the math or reading subtest.
2. Candidates must have taken the PPST subtest in question twice. (Please note the writing
subtest must be passed.)
3. If appealing the Reading Subtest, the candidate must have at least a 3.0 average in
general education literature and history courses.
4. If appealing the Mathematics Subtest, the candidate must have at least a 3.0 average in
the Math courses taken in their undergraduate degree.
5. Must have a 3.5 GPA in graduate Licensure coursework.
Source: http://www.memphis.edu/tep/admission/alternative-admissions.php
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
2015 Self Study Report
Exhibit 6.4.d.1 Candidate Admission Policies
GRADUATE MS, EDS AND EDD ADMISSION
Admission to the Graduate School is available to candidates holding a bachelor's or master's
degree from an accredited college or university. Graduate students are admitted to the University
of Memphis through a cooperative effort of the Office of Admissions, the Graduate School and
the departments, colleges and schools of the University.
Source: http://www.memphis.edu/graduateadmissions/future/apply_grad.php