A conference with an adviser prior to enrolling in any Education course is required. The CMEE and interviews with selected faculty may be repeated up to a maximum of three times. Except in cases of doctor-verified illness, a withdrawal counts as an attempt. The speech course may be repeated as University policy permits. The Teacher Education Handbook, published by the Office of Professional Services each fall, describes more specific and current TEP requirements.
Copies are available in the Bookstore.
Portions of the program are mandated by the State of Alabama for teacher certification and other portions are required by the University for graduation. Students planning to enter the TEP should consult with an adviser upon entering Montevallo to have a program of study prepared. Any variation from the program without written permission of the Dean will result in failure to receive certification. Study in the TEP is limited to four years. Requests for extensions of this time limit must be reviewed by the Dean of the College.