Admission Criteria
Degree Requirements
Acceptance Based on University Coursework
- Bachelor’s degree or enrolled in last semester of college
- 2.75 GPA in last 60 hours of coursework
- Specified coursework in certification content area sought. Refer to:
TOPP Admission Requirements Testing University Coursework Handout
Acceptance Based on Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT)
- Bachelor’s degree or enrolled in last semester of college
- Minimum 2.5 GPA overall or on the last 60 hours of coursework
- Pass TX-PACT (Pre-Admission Content Area Test)
Submit Online Application
Required Documentation
Request & submit official transcripts from all educational institutions attended.
- University to email electronic transcripts to [email protected]
- University to mail official sealed transcripts to:
ESC-Region 20 TOPP
1314 Hines
San Antonio, TX 78208
1314 Hines
San Antonio, TX 78208
Pay Online Application Fee
Call TOPP office at (210) 370-5450 to pay application fee of $50. (non-refundable)
Applications are reviewed once all transcripts have been submitted
and application fee has been paid.
Teacher Pre-Screener Interview
Screening instrument to determine if the TOPP applicant's knowledge, experience, skills, and aptitude are appropriate for the certification sought.
- A minimum score of 27 is required for admission.
An acceptance letter with invitation to attend orientation will be emailed
upon meeting all admission criteria.