Admissions Requirements

Applying to the University of the Incarnate Word

Prospective students seeking entry into UIW's Teacher Education Program must first apply and be admitted to the University. More information about undergraduate admissions can be found on the website of the Office of Admissions. Once a student has made progress in their coursework through the Dreeben School of Education (DSE), they may apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program.

Applying to the Teacher Education Program

The Teacher Education faculty and the University’s Teacher Education Advisory Committee consider several factors in making the decision about an individual's admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP). All students who plan to follow a program leading to initial certification must formally apply and be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Students may not enroll in courses designated as “professional development” without a full TEP acceptance and a signed acceptance letter. Specific application dates are posted on the UIW Teacher Education Program’s Calendar and can be obtained from the DSE Office and the Education Advisor.

Undergraduate students apply to TEP each fall semester. The professional development coursework sequence begins each spring.

Application Requirements

Admission requirements are informed by the Texas Administrative Code (§227.10. Admission Criteria) and the UIW Teacher Education Program. These criteria are reflected in the TEP application requirements. At a minimum, the application requirements include:

• Enrollment in an accredited institution of higher education
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
• A minimum of 12 completed credit hours in the content area associated with the intended certification; a minimum of 15 credit hours for math and science candidates
• Basic skill proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics- Demonstrated with passing scores on the THEA (minimum of 230 on each section)
• English language proficiency
• Program interview
• Professional disposition assessment
• Introductory coursework
• Review of performance (academic and dispositional) by the Teacher Education faculty and the Teacher Education Advisory Committee

Applying to the University of the Incarnate Word

Prospective students seeking entry into UIW's Graduate Studies Program must first apply and be admitted to the University. More information about graduate admissions can be found on the website of Graduate and Doctoral Admissions.

Applying to the Graduate Studies Program, M.A. or M.Ed.

Degree-seeking students should apply and provide official transcripts from the college/ university last attended indicating the achievement of a baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Non-degree-seeking students should apply and provide official transcripts from the college/university last attended, a letter from the college/university last attended or currently attending, indicating he or she is in good academic standing.

For more information, please contact the Graduate Studies Program at (210) 829-3138 or email gradstudies@uiwtx.edu.

Applying to the University of the Incarnate Word

Prospective students seeking entry into UIW's Graduate Studies Program must first apply and be admitted to the University. More information about graduate admissions can be found on the website of Graduate and Doctoral Admissions.

Applying to the Graduate Studies Program, Ph.D.

Admission to doctoral study is restricted to applicants whose backgrounds show promise of scholarship in their field of study. For admission to the doctoral program, an applicant must submit:

• Evidence of an earned master’s degree from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent) with an accumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Official transcripts of all college or university work
• Two letters of recommendation, one from a professional colleague or former professor
• Writing sample
• Quantitative assessment
• Assessment interview
• Other specific criteria may be required by concentrations within the Ph.D. program.

International Applicants

• Regardless of English proficiency documentation, all international students from non-English speaking countries will be evaluated for English proficiency upon arrival at UIW. If English proficiency is deemed lower than UIW's requirements, the student may not be allowed to take courses other than English as a Second Language until the deficiency is removed.

For more information, please contact the Graduate Studies Program at (210) 829-3138 or email gradstudies@uiwtx.edu.