Teacher Certification Program Brochure - Providence College

HOW TO GET STARTED
MEET WITH THE TCP COORDINATOR, BOB VACHON
Bob Vachon is your point of contact from start to finish. Having spent more than 32 years as a secondary
school teacher, assistant principal, and principal in Rhode Island, Mr. Vachon thoroughly knows the
in’s and out’s of the state’s teacher certification process. He will meet with you one-on-one to answer your
questions about what it’s like to teach high school students today, how to apply and register for courses,
and how you can reach your goals.
TRY BEFORE YOU APPLY
You can take up to two courses before you decide whether you want to apply to the TCP. It’s an excellent
way to see if our program is a good fit for you.
CHOOSE A CONVENIENT START DATE
Because of our rolling admissions policy, you can start taking classes year round, in the fall, spring,
or summer.
APPLY
Our application process is simple. You’ll find links to the TCP application and admission requirements at
www.providence.edu/tcp. Applicants are required to submit passing scores on the Praxis I Pre‐Professional
Skills Tests (PPST). You may be able to waive this requirement based on your SAT, ACT, or GRE scores, or
an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
“The amount of help you get from Mr. Vachon is amazing. He not only has the power
to make changes, but he’s willing to do it. He went out of his way to get me in a class
I needed — and I’ve seen him do that for a lot of students.”
FINANCIAL AID
From federal grants and loans to state and Providence College scholarships, TCP students have many
options for finding financial assistance. Your adviser can help you determine what financial aid might be
available and how to apply for it. For details: www.providence.edu/sce > Pay for School.
—MATT PAVAO, TCP GRADUATE (ENGLISH)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact the School of Continuing Education at 401.865.2487 or sce@providence.edu.