Professional Development Sequence

Applying to the Professional Development Sequence

The Professional Development Sequence (PDS) is the final two semesters of the UTeach-Liberal Arts program: UTL 303/EDC 370S and EDC 350S/650S.  To be eligible to enter the Professional Development Sequence you must:

• Successfully complete both UTL 101 and UTL 202 with a grade of at least B in each course;
• Meet with a UTeach-Liberal Arts Program Advisor to review your remaining course requirements and to ensure your eligibility;
• Complete an online application at the College of Education PDS Application webpage.

You are responsible for consulting the College of Education PDS Application webpage and meeting the application deadlines listed.

After You Apply

You will receive a secure academic note outlining your acceptance or non-acceptance to the Professional Development Sequence.  Any student who is not accepted will be required to file an appeal to petition for continuation in the program (review GPA Policy in the Academic and Performance Policies and Guidelines section of the UTeach-Liberal Arts Student Handbook).

Appeals for the Professional Development Sequence are due to a program advisor no later than 5:00 pm on the last class day of the semester.

The Laptop Initiative for Future Educators

The Laptop Initiative for Future Educators (LIFE) is a comprehensive program to immerse future teachers in technology-rich environments so that they become competent in using technology learning tools in their instruction. The College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin has implemented this technology program for the Professional Development Sequence of UT teacher certification programs, in which all students are required to have a laptop computer. UTeach-Liberal Arts is an active participant in the LIFE program.

A Macintosh laptop computer is required beginning in UTL 303, and for the UTeach-Liberal Arts courses that follow. These laptops are available at a discount, and financial aid loan resources are available. Visit the College of Education Laptop Initiative page or speak with your Financial Aid Counselor to learn more. If you have questions about the laptop requirement, contact a UTeach-Liberal Arts Program Advisor.