NCELP

Entry Requirements

Listed below are the necessary steps in applying for the NCELP program.

Step A) Apply to the College of Graduate Studies

Requirements include:

• Complete a College of Graduate Studies application
• Application fee of $30.00 (Check or money order made payable to Tarleton State University or Credit Card by calling the Graduate office at 254/968-9104)
• Official copy of scores for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
• Official copies of all transcripts

Step B) Apply to the NCELP program

Requirements include:

• Complete and submit an NCELP application
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Copies of all certifications
• A copy of your service record
• 1 letter of reference from a principal or superintendent
• A completed copy of the In-Basket Activity
• It is preferred that you have at least three years in a position with leadership responsibilities (either civic or educational).   Examples of leadership responsibilities include, but are not limited to:department chair, grade level chair, member of site-based decision making team, scout leader, church leadership position, or similar responsibilities. Two years of teaching experience will be required for Principal Certification. 
• You must hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on the last 60 hours

All application materials must be received at the address below no later than October 31st to be considered for the December Cohort and no later than March 31st in order to be considered for the May Cohort.

Please submit application materials to:

NCELP
Tarleton State University
Box T-0210
Stephenville, TX 76402