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 expandWhat are the admissions requirements?
 

Applicants must meet the following admissions requirement:

  • Have an earned Bachelors degree from an accrediated college or university.
  • Have an overall G.P.A. of at least 2.5. Grades of "D" or lower will not be accepted.
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
  • Submit THEA or TASP scores no older than 5 years.
 expandCan I apply and be admitted if I am still attending college?
 
NO. The state requires that an individual have earned at least a bachelor’s degree prior to being admitted to an alternative certification program and beginning a teaching career.
 expandDo I need to take the THEA to be admitted into the Alternative Certification Program?
 
YES. Our program determines the State’s required demonstration of proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics through transcript evaluation and THEA.
 expandDo I first need a teaching job before enrolling in the MVC Alternative Certification Program?
 
NO. As a matter of fact, to be considered for employment by a district an individual must either hold a Standard Certificate or be enrolled in an SBEC approved alternative certification program.