Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum GPA of 2.5* (overall or in the final 60 semester hours)
- Official transcript(s)
- Demonstrate English language proficiency
- Full List of Requirements
* For applicants who do not have the required minimum GPA and/or college credit hours for the certification they are seeking, they will need to demonstrate proficiency in the chosen content area by earning a passing score on the appropriate Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) examination as specified in the linked figure for the calendar year during which you are seeking admission Figure: 19 TAC §227.10(a)(4)(C)
Support with Additional Admission Requirements
Some applicants may be required to complete additional steps for admissions.
Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT): Applicants who do have a grade point average (GPA) between 2.50 – 2.75 and/or do not meet the required minimum college credit hours for their certification area will be required to complete the PACT exam(s). See the PACT page for additional information.
Foreign Transcript Evaluations: Applicants who hold a Bachelor’s degree from outside of the United States will be required to have a review of their out-of-country credentials conducted by a state-approved service provider. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluations page for additional details.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Applicants who completed their Bachelor’s degrees outside of the United States of America may be required to demonstrate their English language proficiency for admission to the program. See the English Language Proficiency page for further information.