College of Education and Human Development

Requirements for Admission to the Professional Phase of
Non-Certification Programs

The following requirements must be met by students seeking admission to the professional phase of non-certification programs.

  1. An approved degree plan and application for admission to the professional phase of non-certification programs.
  2. Minimum GPR as stated in program requirements available from departmental advisor.
  3. Satisfy the English proficiency requirement as stated in program requirements available from departmental advisor.
  4. Pass the THEA, ACCUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS test or show proof of exemption from the test with appropriate TAAS (TAKS), SAT or ACT scores.
  5. Have sophomore or junior classification with a minimum of 15 semester credit hours at Texas A&M, and completion of University Core Curriculum requirements applicable to the respective degree program.
  6. Must have a grade of C or higher in all major, professional development, and scientific foundation courses.
  7. Admission to professional phase of some programs may be competitive. See departmental advisor.
  8. Students must meet departmental criteria before acceptance into an approved internship. (Please see departmental advisor.)
NOTE:

As several of the College of Education and Human Development’s teacher education programs are undergoing change and are pending approval, the programs offered, admission to professional programs, admission to professional phase of teacher education, retention policy, and requirements for admission to student teaching are subject to change. Students should check with advisors in the appropriate departments to receive the most current policies and procedures.