All post-baccalaureate students intent on earning a teaching certificate must apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program. Post-baccalaureate students who have not been admitted into the program will not be permitted to enroll in EDUC or READ coursework at or above the 4000 level. The preparation of a deficiency plan and admission to the University does not constitute admission to the Teacher
Education Program.

In order to become eligible for admission to the Teacher Education Program, the post baccalaureate candidate must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Have at least a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher on all college-level coursework.
2. Have a deficiency plan prepared by, and on file with, the Dean of Education.
3. Completion of the THEA Test with a minimum test score of 250 in reading, 230 in mathematics, and 220 in writing.
4. Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, EDUC 3330 and/or EDUC 3331.
5. Completion of an interview with a designated teacher education faculty member and a favorable recommendation from that faculty member.
6. Submission of a formal application by the appropriate deadline. The deadlines for application are March 1 and October 1. Application forms are available in Holy Cross Hall, 102.