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Admission is based on the following:

• Last 60 Hours GPA or cumulative GPA
• Content GPA
• THEA / PPST Scores / TSI
• Interview
• Writing Sample

In addition all applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Complete an application form ($75 non-refundable fee)

• Provide official transcripts from each college or university attended. All foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated. A list of approved foreign evaluation agencies is available at the SBEC site for Foreign Evaluation Services (off-site).

• Hold a bachelor's degree or higher from an approved accredited institution (PDF file) of higher education with either a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above on a four-point system or a 2.5 or above grade point average in the last 60 hours of college coursework taken

• Have the required block of semester hours (see Specialization Areas) for the desired certification with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a four-point system in that required block or pass the Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in a desired certification area.

• Demonstrate basic skills proficiency with one of the following:
  • THEA
  • PPST (out of state applicants)
  • TSI (Texas State Initiative)
    
    
• All applicants must successfully pass a scored interview and writing sample
  
  
• Submit to a criminal history check

Being accepted into the TPCP does not guarantee employment by a school district.