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Professional Phase Admissions

Application for
Professional Phase of Studies

ISNC Undergraduate Program

To advance to the professional phase of the program, ISNC students must meet program entry requirements and be accepted by the program faculty. ISNC students who have not been formally accepted into the professional phase of their studies will not be allowed to enroll in EHRD 481 Seminar or EHRD 484 Professional Internship. Students are responsible for contacting ISNC academic advisors to obtain information about specific admission requirements.

Professional Admissions Requirements:

In order to advance to the professional phase of studies, applicants must currently be (1) an ISNC student in good standing with the College of Education and Human Development, (2) have a 2.0 minimum GPR based on all course work completed at Texas A&M University, and (3) have completed the following sub-set courses (or approved substitutes): ENGL 104, HIST 105 & 106, POLS 206 & 207, MATH 141 & 142, two 4-hour natural science courses, INFO 209, and either ACCT 209 or MGMT 209.

An application packet for admission to professional phase consists of the following

Completed Professional-Phase Application.
Completed Online "Course By Semester" Form
Two ISNC Applicant Evaluation Forms in two sealed envelopes. It is preferable for these forms to be completed by individuals in one of the following categories:
- Instructor at Texas A&M University **
- Instructor from a transfer institution
- Advisor from a student organization
- Non-profit/volunteer agency or organization
- Current or past supervisor or employer.

**If currently enrolled at Texas A&M University, at least one recommendation should come from a Texas A&M University instructor.

Application Deadline:

Applications for the professional phase of studies may be submitted at any time by qualified students who have completed 45 hours (or more) of coursework. All ISNC students must apply for the professional phase of studies by the time they complete 75 hours. ISNC pre-professional students who have completed 75 hours or more of their studies will be blocked from pre-registration.