How to Apply

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1. All prospective candidates must submit the following:
   1. completed application form to ACCESS and to DCC with required fee ($50)
   2. completed form for a criminal background check
   3. completed Business Contract with required forms and signatures.
   4. official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. (Foreign transcripts must be translated at the student's expense)
   5. THEA or TASP scores report. TOFL, if needed. Register to take the THEA at www.thea.nesinc.com
   6. Two reference letter forms: one personal and one professional
   7. Signed statement of support for the Christian missions of DCC to integrate faith with learning.
2. All candidates will participate in an interview to assess communication and critical thinking skills

Admission Requirements

All applicants to the ACCESS Program must meet the following academic criteria for admission:

• passing scores on the Content TExES before final admission and before the internship begins
• completed, accurate application form with required attachments and fees.
• official transcript from an accredited college/university documenting a bachelor's degree
• transcripts that document all required content coursework (24 hours/12 advanced) and/or documentation of passing scores on the TExES Contest Test
• transcripts that verify a cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) for an unqualified admission; 2.6 or above for a conditional admission. Documented successful and/or exceptional work experience may be accepted as an alternative if the applicant attended college more than 5 years ago
• THEA or TASP scores of 260 in reading, 230 in Math, and 220 in Writing
• scores on a DCC administered Critical Thinking Test in the top 25%
• acceptable Criminal History Record Report
• documentation of a minimum of 20 clock hours of hands-on experience and observation or work experience with students in an educational setting at the same level for which certification is sought
• strong communication skills demonstrated in the interviews and on the admission questions