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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
Yes
Yes
Essay or personal statement
Yes
Yes
Fingerprint
Yes
No
Interview
No
Yes
Minimum ACT score
N/A
N/A
Minimum GPA
Yes
Yes
Minimum GPA in content area coursework
No
No
Minimum GPA in professional education coursework
No
No
Minimum SAT score
N/A
N/A
Minimum basic skills test score
No
N/A
Minimum number of course/credits/semester hours completed
Yes
Yes
Recommendation(s)
Yes
Yes
Subject area/academic content test or other subject matter verification
No
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Yes
Description of Admissions Requirements
Baccalaureate Programs: Admission to the Concentration in Education program for all students, including transfer students, is based upon the following criteria:
Students must have an overall GPA of 2.8 to be accepted into the program. Students must also show evidence of a time commitment to their personal goals and to professional excellence. All full-time education faculty members review the student applications for admission to the Concentration in Education programs. Applicants are informed of their status for the fall semester by July 1st.
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