The first stage of the TSA Advanced Degree Program is the Congressional Degree, open to all TSA members regardless of grade level. To earn this degree, members must fulfill the following requirements:

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• Be a TSA member in good standing.

• Attend the TSA Fall Leadership Conference.

• Take the TSA Congressional Degree exam and achieve a score of 85% or higher.  

 

The exam is 30 minutes long and consists of matching and multiple-choice questions.

 

The exam will cover the following topics:

• TSA Motto

•  TSA colors and their meanings

•  Officer symbols

•  Duties of TSA officers

•  Goals and purposes of TSA

•  Names, schools, and offices of state officers, representatives, and alternates

• Key TSA personnel (e.g., National Director, State Director, etc.)

• TSA official dress code

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The Congressional Degree exam must be administered by the chapter advisor by October 15th. Members who meet all of the requirements will be recognized at the TSA Fall Leadership Conference, where they will receive the official Congressional Degree lapel pin. Earning this degree qualifies members to pursue the next level: the Senatorial Degree.