Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate Teacher Education Pathway (UTEP)

The School of Education is committed to the development of teacher candidates who will be educators and lifelong learners. Teacher preparation that focuses on the unique challenges of working in NYC public school classrooms is at the core of Hunter College’s educational mission, and the School of Education is a place for aspiring teachers to learn their craft and contribute to the future through the classroom.

What are the Undergraduate Teacher Education Pathway (UTEP) Education Major Options?

Adolescent Education (Grades 7 – 12)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- English
- French
- Italian
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Spanish
- Social Studies
Childhood Education (Grades 1 – 6)
Dance Education (Grades PreK – 12)
Early Childhood Education (Birth – Grade 2)

How do I declare an Education Major?

Attend a Pre-Major Advising Session
- RSVP for the next session on our Events page. Preview the presentation slides before attending.
Following the session, complete the pre-major interest form. When you submit the form make sure you include:
- Your Primary Major in the School of Arts & Sciences
- Participation in Macaulay Honors or Excelsior Scholarships
- Your Education Major of Interest
- Your GPA
- The approximate number of credits have completed
After you submit the pre-major interest form, School of Education faculty and staff will evaluate your eligibility. You may be invited to participate in an interview with faculty.

After you submit the pre-major interest form, the School of Education faculty and staff will evaluate your eligibility. You may be invited to participate in an interview with faculty.

How will I know if I’m required to interview?

We will correspond with all students who submitted an education major interest application with their eligibility results and next steps.

How is eligibility for the Undergraduate Teacher Education Pathways (UTEP) program determined?

Faculty and staff consider the following items when evaluating a candidate’s eligibility to join a UTEP major:

Admission to Hunter
Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (including transfer courses)
Review of completed coursework in the primary Arts and Sciences Major
Total number of credits remaining to complete a Bachelor’s Degree
An interview or audition may be requested

For Early Childhood and Childhood candidates:

Students must have completed at least 15 credits prior to starting an Education major
Students should not graduate with more than ~140 credits if they add on an Education major

For Adolescent Ed candidates:

Students must have completed at least 45 credits before starting an Education major
Students must have made progress in their primary Arts and Sciences major and completed at least two courses in the subject area they wish to teach.

Are prerequisite classes required for approval to join the School of Education?

Prospective Early Childhood and Childhood Education students are not required to complete any specific courses. In our eligibility review, we will look for evidence of advanced writing ability through a review of English Composition and writing-intensive coursework. Candidates to Early Childhood and Childhood must have completed at least 15 credits to be considered for an Education major.

Prospective Adolescent and Creative Arts education students must make progress through the coursework required for their primary major. Candidates must have completed at least 45 credits; at least two courses (6 credits) must be in the content area they seek to teach to be considered for an Education major.

How many students are approved to join the major each semester?

Seats in our Education majors are limited. Unfortunately, not all eligible students are offered a seat in an education major. Prospective education students are encouraged to attend an information session early in the semester for consideration to join the major in the following semester.

Can I reapply if I am determined ineligible?

We will correspond with all students who have expressed interest in declaring an education major with their eligibility results and next steps. If you are not admitted, your eligibility results will include our suggestions for your next steps to reapply for an undergraduate major, or plan to apply for a graduate program in your final semester.

Can I major only in Education?

All education majors must have a primary School of Arts and Sciences major and must fulfill the Hunter Core requirements.

Early Childhood and Childhood Majors can declare a primary major in any liberal Arts and Sciences major that leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Adolescent and Creative Arts Majors must declare a primary major in the corresponding content area.

Explore the School of Arts and Science majors and their requirements in the catalog.

Where can I get assistance declaring an Arts and Science Major?

Hunter College offers a variety of majors in the School of Arts and Sciences. You can learn more about how to declare an Arts and Sciences major on the Hunter College One Stop Office website.

Can I register for an education course before I have been approved to join the education major?

The School of Education allows only declared education majors to enroll in coursework. You must be approved to join the School of Education and receive permission to register for education courses.

Are there any electives for a non-major?

EDUC 25000 – Introduction to Urban Education: Topics and Issues around Diversity and Equity (W) PD/B (3 credits)

Can I minor in education?

We do not offer a minor in education.

Can I pursue an Undergraduate Teacher Education Pathways (UTEP) program as a second-degree student?

The Undergraduate Teacher Education Pathways (UTEP) programs are not designed for students pursuing second baccalaureate degrees. Second-degree students should instead apply to one of our graduate programs leading to teacher certification.

Does the Undergraduate Teacher Education Pathway (UTEP) offer dual certification programs?

The Undergraduate Teacher Education Pathway does not offer dual certification programs. UTEP graduates are encouraged to pursue a graduate program that will lead to certification in another area to obtain dual certification. However, the Graduate Pathway does offer a variety of dual certification programs.

If I work at a school, can I complete fieldwork experiences at my job?

All Undergraduate Teacher Education Pathways (UTEP) education students are required to participate in developmental field experience (fieldwork) and supervised teaching (student teaching). Each program has a fieldwork placement specialist from the Office of Clinical Experience.

Undergraduate education students are placed in a Hunter College partner school to complete their fieldwork experiences. Students must have daytime availability to complete fieldwork requirements at a Hunter College partner school.

Can I schedule my education courses at will?

All Undergraduate Teacher Education Pathways (UTEP) education students must register for education courses to complete the major. Education course sequences are not flexible. Students must follow our course sequences. Students typically complete the requirements of their education major in 4 to 6 semesters with support from their faculty advisor. Consult your program of interest in the catalog for course sequencing information.

Connect with a Pre-Education Major Advisor

- utep@hunter.cuny.edu