Admission Requirements of Our Program

Pre-requisites for Alternative Certification Program admission include:

  • An application fee of $100
  • A pre-service fee of $500
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
  • An overall 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale of the last 60 hours of coursework taken and a 2.5 GPA all courses directly related to the applicant’s teaching field. EC-6 Generalist candidates must show college credit in math, English, social studies, and science. Secondary candidates must show college credit or its equivalent of successful hours completed in his/her teaching field.
  • Submission of official college transcripts
  • THEA scores or evidence of exemption or remediation:
    • Math 230
    • Reading 230
    • Writing 220
  • Clear criminal background check
  • Interview successfully
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
    • Earned a college degree in the U.S. or
    • Successfully complete a standard interview in English
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation from professional sources, i.e., employers, supervisors, teachers, professors, or school administrators. These must be submitted with the application.
  • A completed application with the appropriate application fee
  • Resume