Prospective students of American College of Education will complete a process for admission to either a specific program or to the College at-large. Each level of entry has requirements addressed in this catalog in addition to expectations for both professional and personal conduct.
Admissions Requirements
All applicants to academic programs at American College of Education must:
- Complete the Application.
- Submit the application fee. The fee is valid for three hundred and sixty-five (365) days from the date of the initial application.
- For the following groups of applicants, the non-refundable application fee is waived:
- Graduates of ACE degree programs,
- Completers of ACE certificate and micro-credential programs.
- For the following groups of applicants, the non-refundable application fee is charged but will be waived following the term start and applied to tuition and fees charges:
- U.S. Veterans, active military members, members of the National Guard and Reserves and current spouses of each as verified through submission of a valid military ID or copy of DD214,
- First responders defined as EMT/EMS, Firefighters, or Law Enforcement Officers.
- For Post-Baccalaureate Level (Master’s and Doctorate) Applicants: *Provide official transcripts from an institution, accredited by an accrediting agency accepted by American College of Education, indicating successful completion of the level of education required for entry to the program, and credits to be considered for transfer into a program. Coursework completed at American College of Education will also be reviewed from the applicant’s existing file.
- For Bachelor’s Level and RN to MSN applicants: Provide official transcripts from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education indicating successful completion of the level of education required for entry to the program, and credits to be considered for transfer into a program. Coursework completed at American College of Education will also be reviewed from the applicant’s existing file.
- Submit an Enrollment Agreement.
International Transcript Requirements
Transcripts that are international and/or not in English must be evaluated through an evaluation agency credentialed through National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) (www.naces.org).
International applicants must request the course-by-course evaluation. The evaluation report must show that the non-U.S. education is equivalent to the education/accreditation level required for the program.
English as Second Language Applicants
All applicants whose degree was earned from a country where English is not the official language must demonstrate competence in the English language in one of the following ways:
- Submission of an official transcript showing a degree from a United States secondary school or regionally accredited college/university.
- Submission of an official minimum score on the paper or internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams.
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Applicants to the Texas Educational Leadership program whose first language is not English must submit a minimum scaled score of 24 for speaking, 22 for listening, 22 for reading, and 21 for writing from the Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT) or evidence of an undergraduate or graduate degree earned at an institution of higher education in a country outside of the United States listed in Figure: 19 TAC §230.11(b)(5)(C).
Additional evidence may be required to fulfill state requirements, including but not limited to verification of professional experience, test scores, or an interview.
*Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Higher Learning Commission, Middle States Commission on Higher Education, New England Commission on Higher Education, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, WASC Senior College and University Commission
Admission Limitations
Applicants to some programs must submit a written essay and/or recorded interview as part of the admission requirements. Candidates who are required to submit a written component or interview as part of the application process will be limited to two attempts within one calendar year and three attempts total during their application to the college.
Admission Requirements by Program
Ed.D & Ed.S Programs
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Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
Ed.D. in Instructional Technology
Ed.D. in Leadership
Ed.D. in Nursing Education
Ed.D. in Public Health Education
Ed.D. in Second Language Instruction
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Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction
Ed.S. in Instructional Technology
Ed.S. in Leadership
Ed.S. in Nursing Education
Ed.S. in Public Health Education
Ed.S. in Second Language Instruction
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Minimum Level of
Education Required
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Minimum Grade Point
Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Full Admission
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Minimum Cumulative Grade
Point Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Provisional Admission
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Master’s or Doctoral level
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3.0
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Provisional admission is not permitted.
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| Other Requirements |
- Submit a current curriculum vitae (preferred) or resume.
- Submit a goal statement, in response to department-specific prompts.
- Complete an Interview.
- Nursing Education ONLY: must provide evidence of active unencumbered registered nursing (RN) license.
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Master’s Degree Programs
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Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Education in Elementary Education
Master of Education in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education
Master of Education in Integrated Curriculum
Master of Education in Literacy
Master of Education in Special Education
Master of Education in STEM Education
Master of Education in Teacher Leadership
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Minimum Level
of Education Required |
Minimum Grade
Point Average on a 4.0 Scale for
Full Admission |
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point
Average on a 4.0 Scale for
Provisional Admission |
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Bachelor’s or Highest Post-Baccalaureate degree earned
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2.75
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2.50
Applicants whose overall GPA or GPA in the last 60 hours is below 2.50 will not be admitted to the degree program.
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| Other Requirements |
- Applicants for the above programs must provide documentation of at least an initial teaching license, school service personnel license, or a school services certificate. If applicants to these programs do not have a teaching certificate, they may document their teaching status by providing evidence of full-time teaching assignment from an individual in a supervisory capacity or from a human resources official of the school at their current employment.
- Additional evidence may be required to fulfill state requirements, including but not limited to verification of professional experience, test scores, or an interview.
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Master of Education in Educational Leadership
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Minimum Level
of Education Required
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Minimum Grade
Point Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Full Admission
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Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Scale for
Provisional Admission |
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Bachelor’s or Highest Post-Baccalaureate degree earned
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2.75
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2.50
Applicants whose overall GPA, or GPA in the last 60 hours is below 2.50 will not be admitted to the degree program.
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| Other Requirements |
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Applicants for the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program must provide documentation of at least an initial teaching license, school service personnel license, or a school services certificate. If applicants to the Educational Leadership programs do not have a state recognized certificate, the student may provide evidence of full-time PK-12 teaching or school service personnel assignment, where applicable, from an individual in a supervisory capacity or from a human resource official of the school at their current employment.
Additional evidence may be required to fulfill state requirements, including but not limited to verification of credentials, professional experience, test scores, or an interview.
Arizona Applicants:
In addition to the general requirements for the M.Ed. In Educational Leadership, the following are required:
- Submit an essay that describes their desire to lead and leadership potential.
- Submit two (2) letters of professional recommendation.
- Acknowledge the requirement of having three years of successful teaching experience to be eligible for Arizona principal licensure.
Florida Applicants:
In addition to the general requirements for the M.Ed. In Educational Leadership, the following are required:
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Submit an essay that describes their desire to lead and leadership potential.
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Submit two (2) letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the applicant’s principal or direct supervisor. Both recommenders must include an evaluation of the applicant’s leadership potential. The supervisor’s recommendation must include an evaluation of the applicant’s instructional practice and performance of students at an “effective” or “highly effective” rating as evaluated by their two most recent performance evaluations through official district documentation or verification.
*If unable to receive supervisor verification of instructional experience and performance of students, applicants can submit their last two years of performance evaluations showing a rating of “effective” or higher in instructional practice and performance of students’ sections.
Illinois Applicants:
In addition to the general requirements for the M.Ed. In Educational Leadership, the following are required:
- Must hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License and
- Submit proof of at least two years of teaching experience under a valid and current license in a public or non-public school recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education, or in a regionally accredited and state recognized out-of-state public school or out-of-state nonpublic school;or
- Two years of Support Personnel experience in one of the following capacities in a public or non-public school recognized by the Illinois Board of Education or in a regionally accredited and state recognized out-of-state public school or out-of-state nonpublic school:
- School Counselor
- School Psychologist
- Speech Language Pathologist
- School Nurse
- School Social Worker
- School Marriage and Family Counselor
Ohio Applicants:
In addition to the general requirements for the M.Ed. In Educational Leadership, the following are required:
- Ohio standard or professional teaching license or professional pupil services license.
- Submit an Educational Leadership essay.
- Submit two (2) letters of professional recommendation.
- Acknowledge the requirement of two years of successful teaching experience under a standard or professional teaching license or work experience under a professional pupil services license for the ages and grade levels for which the principal license is sought.
Texas Applicants:
In addition to the applicable general requirements for the M.Ed. In Educational Leadership, the following are required:
- Valid classroom teaching certificate.
- Complete an interview.
- Submit an Educational Leadership essay.
- Have their school district submit a sealed and signed Teacher Service Record.
- Acknowledge the requirement of having two years of creditable teaching experience, as a classroom teacher, under a valid classroom teaching certificate to be eligible for Texas principal licensure.
The minimum Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale for full admission is 2.50. To comply with the Texas Education Agency requirements provisional admission is not permitted.
Applicants to the Texas Educational Leadership program whose first language is not English must submit scores from the Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT). A minimum scaled score of 24 for speaking, 22 for listening, 22 for reading, and 21 for writing from the Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT) or evidence of an undergraduate or graduate degree earned at an institution of higher education in a country outside of the United States listed in Figure: 19 TAC §230.11(b)(5)(C)
Additional evidence may be required to fulfill state requirements, including but not limited to verification of professional experience, test scores, or an interview.
To comply with the Texas Education Agency requirements provisional admission is not permitted and applicants who have been admitted, must confirm, in writing, acceptance of the admission offer.
Notes for Texas Educational Leadership Students:
- Information about ACE’s Educational Leadership program performance over the past five years is available on the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Educator Preparation Compliance Reports website.
- Information about the effect of supply and demand forces on the educator workforce can be found on the EPP website and from Texas Workforce Commission
- Information about ACE’s Educational Leadership program accreditation status is available on the EPP website and on the TEA Educator Preparation Data Dashboard.
- A criminal background check is required prior to employment as an educator (Per Texas Education Code (TEC), §22.083) and candidates must undergo a criminal history background check prior to clinical teaching or practicum (Per TEC, §22.0835).
- Individuals who have been convicted of an offence as listed in Section 249.16. Eligibility of Persons with Criminal History for a Certificate under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 53, and Texas Education Code, Chapter 21 may be ineligible for issuance of a certification on completion of an educator preparation program. An individual has the right to request a copy of the criminal history evaluation letter as provided in Chapter 227, Subchapter B (relating to Preliminary Evaluation of Certification Eligibility).
- Texas Educational Leadership Students who wish to seek principal licensure in Texas will need to achieve an 80% or better on a practice examination within six months of testing approval request as outlined in the Texas Approval to Test Policy.
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Master of Education in Advanced Studies
Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
Master of Education in Educational Business Administration
Master of Education in Educational Technology
Master of Education in Health and Wellness Education
Master of Education in Higher Education
Master of Education in Instructional Design and Technology
Master of Education in Teaching English Learners
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Minimum Level
of Education Required |
Minimum Grade Point
Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Full Admission |
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Scale for
Provisional Admission |
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Bachelor’s or Highest Post-Baccalaureate degree earned
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2.75
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2.50
Applicants whose overall GPA, or GPA in the last 60 hours is below 2.50 will not be admitted to the degree program.
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| Other Requirements |
| None |
Master of Arts in Elementary Teaching
Transition to Teaching in Elementary Education Certificate
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Minimum Level
of Education Required
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Minimum Grade Point
Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Full Admission
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Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Scale for
Provisional Admission
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Bachelor’s or Graduate degree
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Cumulative 3.0
or
2.5 and, at least, 5 years of documented professional experience.
or
Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited post-secondary educational institution and proof of passing Indiana state approved content area examination in the content area.
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Provisional admission is not permitted.
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Other Requirements
Requirements determined through marrying both the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) standards |
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Applicants to programs listed above must meet the following requirements:
- Pass criminal background check from Safe Hiring Solutions. Applicants are responsible for the fees required to complete the initial background check. For applicants with less than five years of US or US territorial residency status an extended background check may be required at the applicant’s sole expense.
- Acknowledgment of field-based diversity experiences and classroom access.
- Provide official test results* demonstrating achievement of the following scores on any of these nationally recognized tests:
- ACT with a score of at least 24 based on Math, Reading, Grammar, and Science;
- SAT with a score of at least 1100 based on Critical Reading and Math if taken prior to March 1, 2016;
- SAT total score of at least 1170 based on Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math if taken on or after March 1, 2016;
- GRE with a score of at least 1100 based on Verbal and Quantitative prior to 8/1/11;
- GRE with a score of at least 301 based on Verbal and Quantitative on or after 8/1/11.
Scores on tests in different grading scales will be converted to match the present scoring methodology using appropriate converter tools.
*Official results must include results in reading/verbal and math subtests.
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Master of Arts in Secondary Teaching
Transition to Teaching in Secondary Education Certificate
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Minimum Level
of Education Required
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Minimum Grade Point
Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Full Admission
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Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Scale for
Provisional Admission
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Bachelor’s degree earned in the subject area or related field in which the person wishes to teach.
or
Bachelor’s degree in any field and proof of passing Indiana state approved content area examination(s) in the subject area the applicant wishes to teach.
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Cumulative 3.0
or
2.5 and, at least, 5 years of documented professional experience in the subject area or related field in which the person wishes to teach.
or
Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited post-secondary educational institution and proof of passing Indiana state approved content area examination(s) in the subject area in which the applicant wishes to teach.
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Provisional admission is not permitted.
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Other Requirements
Requirements determined through marrying both the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) standards |
- Pass criminal background check from Safe Hiring Solutions. Applicants are responsible for the fees required to complete the initial background check. For applicants with less than five years of US or US territorial residency status an extended background check may be required at the applicant’s sole expense.
- Acknowledgment of field-based diversity experiences and classroom access.
- Provide official test results* demonstrating achievement of the following scores on any of these nationally recognized tests:
- ACT with a score of at least 24 based on Math, Reading, Grammar, and Science;
- SAT with a score of at least 1100 based on Critical Reading and Math if taken prior to March 1, 2016;
- SAT total score of at least 1170 based on Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math if taken on or after March 1, 2016;
- GRE with a score of at least 1100 based on Verbal and Quantitative prior to 8/1/11;
- GRE with a score of at least 301 based on Verbal and Quantitative on or after 8/1/11.
Scores on tests in different grading scales will be converted to match the present scoring methodology using appropriate converter tools.
*Official results must include results in reading/verbal and math subtests.
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Master’s in Nursing: BSN to MSN Program
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Minimum Level
of Education Required |
Minimum Grade Point
Average on a 4.0 Scale for Full Admission |
Minimum Cumulative Grade
Point Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Provisional Admission |
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Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
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2.75
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2.50
Applicants whose overall GPA, or GPA in the last 60 credits is below 2.50 will not be admitted to the program.
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| Other Requirements |
- Applicants for the above program must provide documentation of an active unencumbered RN license.
Additional evidence may be required to fulfill state requirements.
- Acknowledgment of the requirement to have a clinical/practicum setting to complete the program. Applicants must also acknowledge these sites may require additional documentation (such as drug screening, criminal background checks, etc.) and that they will be responsible for providing this documentation and costs associated with the requirement.
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Master’s in Nursing: RN-MSN Program
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Minimum Level
of Education Required |
Minimum Grade Point
Average on a 4.0 Scale for Full Admission |
Minimum Cumulative Grade
Point Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Provisional Admission |
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Associate degree
or 90 undergraduate semester credits
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2.75
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2.50
Applicants whose overall GPA, or GPA in the last 60 credits is below 2.50 will not be admitted to the program.
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| Other Requirements |
- Applicants for the above program must provide documentation of an active unencumbered RN license.
Additional evidence may be required to fulfill state requirements.
- Acknowledgment of the requirement to have a clinical/practicum setting to complete the program. Applicants must also acknowledge these sites may require additional documentation (such as drug screening, criminal background checks, etc.) and that they will be responsible for providing this documentation and costs associated with the requirement.
- All general education courses must be completed prior to awarding of bachelor’s degree and matriculation to graduate portion of the program.
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Master of Healthcare Administration
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Minimum Level
of Education Required |
Minimum Grade Point
Average on a 4.0 Scale for Full Admission |
Minimum Cumulative Grade
Point Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Provisional Admission |
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Bachelors’ or Highest Post-Baccalaureate degree earned
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2.75
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2.50
Applicants whose overall GPA, or GPA in the last 60 credits is below 2.50 will not be admitted to the degree program.
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| Other Requirements |
- Acknowledgment of the requirement to have a practicum setting to complete the program. Applicants must also acknowledge these sites may require additional documentation (such as drug screening, criminal background checks, etc.) that they will be responsible for providing and responsible for costs associated with the requirement.
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Master of Business Administration in Social Impact
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Minimum Level
of Education Required |
Minimum Grade Point
Average on a 4.0 Scale for Full Admission |
Minimum Cumulative Grade
Point Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Provisional Admission |
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Bachelors’ or Highest Post-Baccalaureate degree earned
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2.75
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2.50
Applicants whose overall GPA, or GPA in the last 60 credits is below 2.50 will not be admitted to the degree program.
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| Other Requirements |
- Submit a current resume.
- Submit a goal statement, in response to department-specific prompts.
- Complete an interview.
- Undergraduate or post-baccalaureate in business OR 2 years in management position.*
*If students do not have a bachelor’s or highest post-baccalaureate degree in a business-related field OR do not have any professional experience using a business background, students will need to take MGMT5003 .
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Bachelor’s Degree Programs
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Bachelor of Science in Applied Management and Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
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Minimum Level of
Education Required |
Minimum Grade Point Average
on a 4.0 Scale
for Full Admission
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Minimum Cumulative Grade Point
Average on a 4.0 Scale for
Provisional Admission |
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Associates degree
or 60 undergraduate semester hour credits.
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2.00
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1.75
Applicants whose overall GPA or GPA in the last 60 hours is below 1.75 will not be admitted to the degree program.
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| Other Requirements |
| None |
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RN to Bachelor Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Minimum Level
of Education Required |
Minimum Grade Point
Average on a 4.0 Scale for Full Admission |
Minimum Cumulative Grade
Point Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Provisional Admission |
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Associate degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing 90 semester credits
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2.25
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2.00
Applicants whose overall GPA, or GPA in the last 60 credits is below 2.00 will not be admitted to the program.
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| Other Requirements |
- Applicants for the above program must provide documentation of an active unencumbered RN license.
Additional evidence may be required to fulfill state requirements.
- Acknowledgment of the requirement to have a clinical/practicum setting to complete the program. Applicants must also acknowledge these sites may require additional documentation (such as drug screening, criminal background checks, etc.) and that they will be responsible for providing this documentation and costs associated with the requirement.
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Certificates
Doctoral Level Certificate
Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study
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| Minimum Level of Education Required |
Minimum Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Scale for Full Admission |
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Scale for Provisional Admission |
| Graduate Level |
3.00 |
Provisional admission is not permitted. |
| Other Requirements |
- Restricted to the number of courses per certificate.
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Master Level Certificates
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Certificate in Adult Education and Corporate Training
Certificate in Content Area Instruction
Certificate in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education
Certificate in Executive Healthcare Quality and Financial Management
Certificate in Higher Education
Certificate in Leadership
Certificate in Teacher Leadership
Certificate in Telehealth
Certificate in Virtual Instruction
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| Minimum Level of Education Required |
Minimum Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Scale for Full Admission |
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Scale for Provisional Admission |
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Bachelor’s or Highest Post-Baccalaureate degree earned
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2.50
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Provisional admission is not permitted.
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| Other Requirements |
| • Restricted to the number of courses per certificate. |
Master Level Certificates- Nursing
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Certificate in Nursing Education and Simulation
Certificate in Nursing Leadership and Management
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| Minimum Level of Education Required |
Minimum Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Scale for Full Admission |
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Scale for Provisional Admission |
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Bachelor’s in Nursing or Highest Post- Baccalaureate degree earned in Nursing
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2.50
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Provisional admission is not permitted.
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| Other Requirements |
- Restricted to the number of courses per certificate.
- Active unencumbered Registered Nurse License.
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Texas Educational Leadership (Certification-Only)
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| Minimum Level of Education Required |
Minimum Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Scale for Full Admission |
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Scale for Provisional Admission |
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Master’s degree
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2.50
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Provisional admission is not permitted.
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| Other Requirements |
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Applicants for the Texas Educational Leadership (Certification-Only) program must:
- Provide documentation of a valid teaching certificate and a school service personnel record indicating at least 2 year’s teaching experience in an accredited p-12 setting.
- Submit a current curriculum vitae (preferred) or resume.
- Submit a goal statement, demonstrating a clear expression of purpose and anticipated personal and professional goals.
- Complete an Interview and gain approval for acceptance into the program.
- Have their school district submit a sealed and signed Teacher Service Record.
- Have on record the College’s approval of the internship site and mentor/site supervisor prior to the start of the student’s first term.
- Acknowledge the review of College Catalog policies related to dismissal or administrative withdrawal including Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP), maximum time to completion policy, good financial standing or violations of academic integrity policies.
Applicants to the Texas Educational Leadership program whose first language is not English must submit scores from the Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT). A minimum scaled score of 24 for speaking, 22 for listening, 22 for reading, and 21 for writing from the Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT) or evidence of an undergraduate or graduate degree earned at an institution of higher education in a country outside of the United States listed in Figure: 19 TAC §230.11(b)(5)(C)
Additional evidence may be required to fulfill state requirements, including but not limited to verification of professional experience, test scores, or an interview.
To comply with the Texas Education Agency requirements, applicants who have been admitted, must confirm, in writing, acceptance of the admission offer.
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Bachelor Level Certificate
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Certificate in Essential Employability Skills
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| Minimum Level of Education Required |
Minimum Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Scale for Full Admission |
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Scale for Provisional Admission |
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At least 30 semester credits
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1.75
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Provisional admission is not permitted.
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| Other Requirements |
| • Restricted to the number of courses per certificate. |
Micro-Credentials
Master’s Level Micro-Credentials
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Community College Leadership
Curriculum and Instruction
Data Analytics
Differentiated Instruction
Digital Learning and Teaching
Diversity and Inclusion
Early Childhood Special Education
Educational Entrepreneurship
Educational Technology
English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education
Healthcare Financial Resource Management
Information Systems
Leadership
Learning Behavior Specialist
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Minimum Level of
Education Required
|
Minimum Grade Point
Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Full Admission
|
Minimum Cumulative Grade
Point Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Provisional Admission
|
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Bachelor’s or Highest Post- Baccalaureate degree earned
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2.5
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N/A
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| Other Requirements |
- If a Micro-Credential student wishes to matriculate to a degree or certificate program, a new application is required and all appropriate admissions requirements for the new program must be met.
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Master’s Level Micro-Credential - Nursing
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Simulation in Healthcare
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Minimum Level of
Education Required
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Minimum Grade Point
Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Full Admission
|
Minimum Cumulative Grade
Point Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Provisional Admission
|
|
Bachelor’s in Nursing or Highest Post- Baccalaureate degree earned in Nursing
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2.5
|
N/A
|
| Other Requirements |
- If a Micro-Credential student wishes to matriculate to a degree or certificate program, a new application is required and all appropriate admissions requirements for the new program must be met.
- Unencumbered Registered Nurse License.
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Bachelor’s Level Micro-Credentials
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Personal and Professional Skills
Teamwork Skills
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Minimum Level of
Education Required
|
Minimum Grade Point
Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Full Admission
|
Minimum Cumulative Grade
Point Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Provisional Admission
|
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At least 30 semester credits
|
1.75
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N/A
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| Other Requirements |
- If a Micro-Credential student wishes to matriculate to a degree or certificate program, a new application is required and all appropriate admissions requirements for the new program must be met.
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Student-at-Large
Student at Large at the Doctoral Level
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| Minimum Level of Education Required |
Minimum Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Scale for Full admission |
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Scale for Provisional Admission |
| Graduate level |
3.0 |
Provisional admission is not permitted |
| Other Requirements |
- Applicants are required to meet the general admission 3.0 GPA.
- All academic standards for academic achievement and conduct apply.
Students are not permitted to take doctoral seminar or dissertation courses.
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Student at Large at the Master’s Level
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Minimum Level of
Education Required |
Minimum Grade Point
Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Full admission |
Minimum Cumulative Grade
Point Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Provisional Admission |
| Category 1: Student at Large |
Bachelor’s or Highest Post Baccalaureate
degree earned |
2.5* |
N/A |
| Other Requirements |
- For students taking courses on an at-large basis, there is no limit to the number of graduate credit-bearing courses that may be taken.
- If a Student at Large wishes to matriculate to a degree or certificate program, a new application is required and all appropriate admissions requirements for the new program must be met.
- A grade of B or better must be earned in each course for consideration of application to the degree program.
- All academic standards for academic achievement and conduct apply.
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Bachelor’s or Highest Post Baccalaureate
degree earned |
2.0-2.49* |
N/A |
| Other Requirements |
- Applicants that meet the above education level requirements but have a GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 can be considered for admission if any of the following apply:
- Degree for GPA was conferred over ten years from start date at ACE
- Applicant has 5 or more years of experience in the field appropriate for intended courses
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| Category 2: Student at Large for Florida Modified for Educational Leadership |
| Master’s degree earned |
2.5 |
N/A |
| Other Requirements |
- In addition to the above, the following is required:
- The receipt of the College’s approval of the internship site and mentor prior to the start of the student’s first term.
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| Category 3: Provisional Student at Large |
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M.Ed. Programs: Bachelor’s or Highest Post Secondary
degree earned
RN to MSN Program: Associate degree or 90 semester credits
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2.0
2.5
|
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| Other Requirements |
- Applicants who were denied for not meeting the minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 for provisional admission into the master’s degree program of interest or English language proficiency requirements, may apply as a provisional Student at Large if approved by Director of Admissions or their designee and if all other program requirements are met.
- Students taking courses as provisional Student at Large must complete three designated graduate credit-bearing courses.
- A grade of B or better must be earned in each course, or the provisional student will be dismissed from the College.
- Upon successful completion of the three-course sequence, the student may request program change to the program of interest.
- The three courses successfully completed can be transferred into the program of study at the time of admission.
- Applicants must submit acknowledgment form agreeing to terms of Provisional SAL admission.
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Student at Large at the Bachelor’s Level
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Minimum Level of
Education Required |
Minimum Grade Point
Average on a 4.0 Scale
for Full admission |
Minimum Cumulative Grade
Point Average on a 4.0 Scale
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| At least 30 semester credits |
1.75 |
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| Other Requirements |
- If a Student at Large wishes to matriculate to a degree or certificate program, a new application is required and all appropriate admissions requirements for the new program must be met.
- Applicants who were denied for not meeting the minimum requirement for admission into a bachelors program may apply as a Student at Large if approved by the Director of Admissions or their designee and if all other program requirements are met.
- Upon successfully meeting the requirements for admission, the student may request a change to the bachelors program.
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Student at Large Professional Development
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| Minimum Level of Education Required |
Minimum Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Scale for Full Admission |
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Scale for Provisional Admission |
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N/A
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N/A
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Provisional admission is not permitted.
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| Other Requirements |
- Application is submitted.
- If any state specific documentation is required, it must be submitted prior to admission.
- If all requirements above are met, applicant will be permitted to complete requested course.
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Notification of Admission Decision
Once all required admission documents are received, the applicant’s file is reviewed. If the applicant meets the admission requirements, the applicant is either fully admitted or provisionally admitted to the program as shown in the admission requirements by program. Applicants are notified of their acceptance via email. Students who have been provisionally admitted due to missing documents, must fulfill the requirement as specified or be administratively withdrawn from the College.
Enrollment and Registration
Once admitted, students are registered for courses in their degree or certificate program. Students must meet their obligation to pay tuition by the payment deadline in order to maintain access to their courses.
Change of Start Date Policy
New students, after enrollment at ACE, may encounter circumstances in their lives that prevent them from starting classes on their expected term start date. In these instances, new enrollees can apply to change their start date by submitting a Change of Start Date Request form. The Admissions team will review the Change of Start Date Request form and provide approval if all the following applies:
- The student’s initial admissions documents are still current and approved; and
- The student’s requested new start date is within a time-period of three hundred and sixty-five (365) days from the initial application date; and
- The student’s request will not exceed the maximum of two (2) changes to the start date within a time-period of three hundred and sixty-five (365) days from the initial application date.
New ACE enrollees can submit updated admissions documents for their request to be considered. If the change of start date request exceeds the allowable time period or exceeds the maximum of two (2) changes to the start date within a time period of three hundred and sixty-five (365) days from the initial application date and cannot be approved, the new enrollees will be required to submit a new admission application with the required documents and pay a new application fee to be considered for admission in the new requested term.
Reinstatement of Canceled Enrollment
When an individual who was enrolled in courses but canceled their enrollment wishes to begin their studies at ACE, they can request for their enrollment to be reinstated by submitting a Reinstatement of Canceled Student form. The Admissions team will review the form and provide approval if all of the following applies:
- The student’s initial admissions documents are still current and approved; and
- The student’s requested new start date is within a time-period of three hundred and sixty-five (365) days from the initial application date; and
- The student’s request will not exceed the maximum of two (2) reinstatement requests within a time-period of three hundred and sixty-five (365) days from the initial application date.
Individuals can submit updated admissions documents for their request to be considered. If the reinstatement request exceeds the allowable time period or exceeds the maximum of two (2) reinstatements within a time period of three hundred and sixty-five (365) days from the initial application date and cannot be approved, the individual will be required to submit a new admission application with the required documents, and pay a new application fee to be considered for admission for the new requested term.
Admissions Appeal Procedure
Any applicant may appeal their admission decision for a variety of reasons: GPA, TOEFL, a teaching certificate, etc. However, consideration for the appeal may only occur if specific requirements are met. Requirements may vary from state to state.
Change of Program
After a student is admitted to a program, the student may find that another program is more appropriate. ACE provides a procedure for helping the students make the right choice and facilitating a change, if permitted and appropriate.
Applicants admitted as a provisional student-at-large are not allowed to switch programs until they have successfully completed their first three consecutive courses.
Academic Qualifications for Change of Degree Program
- Students who have been admitted with or without conditions (except for provisional student-at-large as explained above) are eligible to change their program of study under the individual requirements outlined below.
- In good financial standing with the college at time of request
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Change of Degree Program (Same Level)
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Students are admitted to a specific degree program based upon their qualifications for the program. When an ACE student seeks to change to a different ACE degree program or wishes to switch to a non-degree option, the student may request the change by completing the Program Change Request Form. The student must meet all current admissions requirements for the new program and submit all required documentation, if not already on file.
The request is reviewed and approved by the Admissions office.
- If approved, the change of degree program will become effective the next term for matriculated students, and current term for non-matriculated students.
- If approved, the student will follow the program requirements for the degree program according to the catalog in effect at the time the change is granted.
- The maximum time to complete the new degree begins with the first term of the new degree program.
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Change from Ed.S. to Ed.D. Program
Change from Master’s Program to Doctoral Program
Change from Master’s Program to Doctoral Program
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| Student Has Not Yet Matriculated |
Student Already Matriculated |
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Student must complete the admissions requirements before being reviewed for admission.
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Student is required to submit a new application,student must pay the full application fee, and student will complete the additional admissions requirements, specific to the program of interest.
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Change of Course of Study from Non-Degree Certificate or Micro-Credential to Degree Program
Change of Course of Study from Student at-Large (SAL) to Degree Program*
Change of Course of Study from Student at-Large to a Certificate or Micro-Credential**
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Student will be required to submit a new application, pay full application fee, and meet all admissions requirements of new program.
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*Students admitted to a non-degree certificate or micro-credential program who seek to change their course of study to a degree program and have not completed the certificate/credential, may request the change by completing the Program Change Request Form and submitting all additional admission documentation required for the new program. The request is reviewed and approved by Admissions office.
*If the student is already in the last course of their certificate/credential, the student will have to re-apply to the degree program of interest.
**Matriculated students who are enrolled as a student at-large and wish to enroll in a degree-granting program must officially withdraw from the non-degree program or complete any active enrollments in SAL coursework.
**If the non-degree seeking student requesting a program change had previously been admitted to the degree program of interest, the student will be allowed to change programs and will not be required to reapply. Students who were admitted as a provisional student at-large, must submit a Program Change Request Form after successfully completing three courses to be fully admitted into their previously applied degree program.
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Change of Program - Nursing
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| Change of program designation from RN to MSN to RN to BSN is prohibited for matriculated students. Students meeting the requirements for the BSN degree will be awarded the degree according to the Matriculation RN to MSN policy. |
Change of program designation from RN to BSN to RN to MSN is prohibited for matriculated students. Students seeking the MSN must submit a new application, pay full application fee, and meet all admissions requirements for the BSN to MSN program. This process may be initiated once degree is conferred in RN to BSN program. |
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Change from Non-Degree Certificate to Degree Program
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Students admitted to a non-degree masters-level certificate program who seek to change to a degree program and have not completed the certificate, may request the change by completing the Program Change Request Form and submitting all additional admission documentation required for the new program. The request is reviewed and approved by Admissions office.
- If approved, the program change will become effective the next term.
- If approved, the student will follow the program requirements for the new program of study according to the catalog in effect at the time the change is granted.
- The maximum time to complete the new program begins with the first term of the new program.
- If the student is already in the last course of their certificate, the student will have to re-apply to the degree program of interest.
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Change of Major or Focus of Study
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Students who are enrolled in a program that requires a major or focus of study, who wish to change or add an additional major or focus of study, can do so by submitting a Major or Focus of Study Selection form. A couple of things to note:
- Only courses part of the new major or focus of study will count towards credit requirements.
- A change in major or focus of study may cause a gap in scheduling as these courses are NOT offered every term.
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Re-Entry or Re-Admission after Withdrawal or Administrative Withdrawal
Students who have withdrawn or have been administratively withdrawn from the College and wish to return must follow the College re-admission or re-entry procedures. Students who have withdrawn or have been administratively withdrawn from the college will have all prior ACE coursework re-evaluated for determination of relevancy and must meet current catalog and course grade requirements. American College of Education requires its students to complete all program requirements within a specific number of allowable returns to the College or course enrollments. The College defines “returns” as approved re-entries or re-admits. The maximum number of times a student may return to the same program of enrollment is four (4) times.
Re-Entry:
- Students must request re-entry.
- If the student has been out of attendance less than 365 days, student returns to their current program of study, if the program version is active. If approved, the student will re-enter under the catalog and tuition in effect when they initially withdrew or were withdrawn. If the version is not active, the student will re-enter into the most current version, catalog, and tuition rates.
- If the program of study was revised during the student’s absence, the student will re-enter into the current version.
- Students who are administratively withdrawn for not meeting required Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) will be subject to the procedures in the SAP policy.
Re-Admission:
- If the student has been out of attendance more than 365 days, the student will apply and be accountable for all current charges and admissions requirements.
- Students will return to the current program version of study, catalog and tuition at time of re-application.
- If a student left ACE on a SAP status, they will return on that same status and be subject to all related procedures in the SAP policy.
Program Disclaimer
Program requirements may change over time and these changes will be reflected in a catalog or addendum. Students may request to move to a more recent program version by sending an email to the registrar. Students may not move to program requirements in an earlier catalog version. Policies, tuition, and fees may change at any time. ACE will give proper notice of these changes via Student/Doctoral Commons in the LMS and the College’s website. These changes will apply to all students.
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