Submission Process

Submit the Teacher Education Intent Form on or before the end of the Fall semester. This form is to notify faculty and Student Services which students plan to submit their full application materials in March. After you complete the form, you will receive an e-mail via your UMKC email address with further instructions about completing the background check process and documentation you will need for admission.

Meet with your advisor to determine your eligibility for the program. In order to set up an appointment with your advisor, you can use Connect or contact Roo Advising 816-235-1148.

Am I eligible for the TE Professional Program?

The criteria for eligibility are:

• Admitted to the University of Missouri – Kansas City
• Complete Pre-professional requirements with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher in all TCH-ED courses and 3.00 or higher overall (cumulative).
• Received Missouri Substitute Teacher Certification
• Passing scores on the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA) (valid ACT scores of 20 or higher will be exempted from the requirement)
• Received results from the Missouri Educator Profile
• TB (Tuberculosis) Test Results (for Early Childhood Education majors only)

MoGEA cut scores (minimum passing scores) are subject to change based on standards set by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation programs.

For additional information regarding the Teacher Education Application process refer to the Teacher Education Professional Program Flow Chart.