Students must meet the minimum requirements  below to be considered for the program.

1. Grades in 1st year courses for area of certification must average to B or better.
2. Overall GPR of 2.75 or higher.
3. GPR of 2.5 in content area for certification.
4. 15 hrs of coursework in content area for certification area. (12 hrs required for ELAR 7-12 and History 7-12 certification seekers)
5. Minimum of three semesters remaining as an undergraduate student with the capacity to incorporate 18 hr education minor and content courses for certification.

Steps to completing the program application include the following.

1. Complete a pre-vetting check with the aggieTEACH-Arts & Sciences office by completing this short form.
   • During the pre-vetting phase, aggieTEACH-Arts & Sciences program coordinators will verify that you meet the prerequisites listed above.
   • The pre-vetting form can be accessed HERE or using the link at the bottom of the page.
2. Once cleared the aggieTEACH-Arts & Sciences office, students will be directed to schedule a meeting with the SEED minor program coordinator in the Office of Educator Preparation Programs & Certification (EPPC).
3. Once cleared by both the aggieTEACH-Arts & Sciences office and the EPPC, students will be directed to complete the program application through the Aggie Educator Portal.
4. Student applications are reviewed and a final admission decision is reached.  One of the following decisions will be communicated to the student.
   • Accepted – Student is accepted into the aggieTEACH-Arts & Sciences program and the SEED minor can be added to their degree plan.
   • Hold – Student will be asked to wait 1-2 semesters before entering the program to better align with course structure.
   • Denied – Student is not accepted into the aggieTEACH-Arts & Sciences program.  A reason will be communicated to the applicant if this decision is made.
5. Once accepted, students will be asked to attend an orientation meeting with the aggieTEACH-Arts & Sciences office.

All fields within the prevetting form and official application must be completed. One of the fields includes a statement of purpose. Prepare a document with a minimum of 250 words that can be uploaded into the application that addresses the following:

1. Why have you chosen to pursue certification?

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Pre-vetted and approved students will receive instructions for the official application.