Admissions Requirements
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 |
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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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