Professional Program

The School of Education’s baccalaureate curricula are divided into two years of general education and two years of professional education coursework. Any student who fulfills the university’s admission requirements may enroll in the pre-professional curriculum. Curricula designated as professional education courses are limited to candidates who have been formally accepted into the USCA Professional Education Program.

Eligibility Criteria for Professional Program

Completion of ENGL 101, 102, and communications requirement with a "C" or better
60 credit hours of completed work
Has provided a current copy of his/her SLED check
Has provided a "cleared" TB test (completed in the last year)
Has provided "no records found" National Sex Offender Registry documentation
Has passing scores on Praxis Core or satisfactory scores on SAT/ACT
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
Completed Professional Program Application Seminar (Blackboard)

Apply to the Professional Program