Welcome to the ACT Program's Admissions Requirements

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ACT Program Requirements

• Attend a Brookhaven College Information Session
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 2.50 GPA on the last 60 hours of college course work
• Official transcripts to verify 12-24 credit hours in the subject area of interest
• THEA scores of 240 in Reading , Math, and Writing (*substitutions)
• Pass the appropriate Pre-Admission Content TExEs, PACT, exam prior to official admission into the ACT Program
• Completion of a successful research-based interview
• Strong communication skills demonstrated in the interview and on the admission questions
• Satisfactory clearance of a criminal background check

* THEA substitutions: A score of 400 or higher within the past three years on the GRE Verbal may be substituted for THEA Reading. Non-math candidates may substitute six hours of college-level math for THEA Math, provided that courses are upper-division level with a grade of “B” or better. Additional academic preparation or experience may be considered at the discretion of program director.

Admission and Application Checklist

• Attend a ACT Program Information Session and have your transcripts reviewed to ensure that you have the minimum grade point and semester hours


• Submit the following documents to the Brookhaven College ACT Program Admissions Coordinator:


• Completed Application
• Copy of college transcripts (official copy due prior to full admission)
• THEA test results in Reading , Math, Writing
• Pre-Admission Content TExEs, PACT, test results
• GRE scores when applicable
• Three professional references
• Two-page typed essay
• Criminal history background check form
• Resume

This program requires that all candidates be eligible to work in the United States . Program interns must be available to complete a 10-month, full-time, paid teaching internship with an area school district. Language proficiency testing and other assessment may be required prior to admission.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The application to enter the Brookhaven College Alternative Teacher Certification Program contains personal information protected under the Federal Educational Right to Privacy Act.

To help ensure that your information reaches the college securely, applications must be mailed to the address below, or hand delivered to the Workforce and Continuing Education Division at the college’s main campus, Student Services Center , Building S, Room S022. Personal information should not be sent over an unsecured phone line or Internet connection.

Applications that are sent via e-mail, facsimile transmission or other electronic mode will not be accepted.

Return all completed forms by mail or hand deliver to:

Brookhaven College
ACT Program, Admissions Coordinator
3939 Valley View Lane, Room S032
Farmers Branch , TX 75244-4997

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