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Below is a summary of admissions requirements for educator preparation programs at the baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate levels followed by a more detailed description of admissions requirements. All information is reported by the educator preparation provider.
Summary of Admissions Requirements - 2021
Requirement for Any Baccalaureate Program
Requirement for Any Post-Baccalaureate Program
Background
N/A
No
Essay or personal statement
N/A
Yes
Fingerprint
N/A
No
Interview
N/A
No
Minimum ACT score
N/A
No
Minimum GPA
N/A
Yes
Minimum GPA in content area coursework
N/A
Yes
Minimum GPA in professional education coursework
N/A
No
Minimum SAT score
N/A
No
Minimum basic skills test score
N/A
Yes
Minimum number of course/credits/semester hours completed
N/A
Yes
Recommendation(s)
N/A
Yes
Subject area/academic content test or other subject matter verification
N/A
Yes
Transcript
N/A
Yes
Description of Admissions Requirements
Baccalaureate Programs: AIC no longer has an undergraduate licensure program. Undergrads may complete education coursework. Those with a 2.67 GPA may enroll in the (4+1) Five-Year BA/MEd program.
Post-baccalaureate Programs: Candidates with a 2.67 GPA and an appropriate background in the licensure field sought may enroll in the MEd program. Additional requirements include a transcript review, a personal essay and two letters of recommendation. Those who have passed the Communication and Literacy MTELs are admitted to the licensure track.
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