Teacher education is a campus-wide commitment at Texas State University.  Many academic departments offer core curriculum courses and major/minor courses.  The College of Education offers the educator certification courses required for teacher certification.  Programs leading to teacher certification are available for elementary, middle, high school and all-level teachers.  These are:

• EC-4 (Early Childhood through Grade Four)
• 4-8 (Grade Four through Grade Eight)
• 8-12 (Grade Eight through Grade Twelve)
• All-Level (Early Childhood through Grade 12)

 
Students seeking the EC-4, 4-8, or Special Education certificate will be majors in the College of Education, and students seeking the 8-12 or All-level certificate will complete an academic major of their choice in the appropriate university department.  Within the HPER (Health, Physical Education, and Recreation) Department in the College of Education, students may acquire certificates to teach Physical Education or Health.

All students in the College of Education should contact the Center for Student and Professional Services (CSPS) for an initial consultation to complete paperwork necessary for entering programs in the College of Education.

Admission to Teacher Education
Students who want to be certified to teach in Texas accredited schools should follow the curriculum sequence outlined by their major departments or colleges.  The students should contact advisors who will help them to plan schedules that will lead to graduation as well as certification, and they are encouraged to join student organizations related to the teaching profession

The following criteria must be satisfied for admission to any teacher education program by the end of the semster in which CI 3310 is completed successfully:

1. Junior standing
2. A Texas State GPA of 2.50 or higher
3. Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) scores of at least 220 in writing, and 230 in reading and mathematics or documentation of exemptions or equivalencies
4. Completion of the mathematics and science formative assessments
5. College level skills in reading, oral and written communication, critical thinking, and mathematics
   • Reading: Successful completion of PHIL 1305 or its equivalent
   • Oral Communication: Successful completion of COMM 1310 or its equivalent
   • Written Communication: Grades of "C" or higher in ENG 1310 and 1320 or their equivalents
   • Critical Thinking: Successful completion of PHIL 1305 or its equivalent
   • Mathematics: A grade of "C" or higher in MATH 1315 or 1319 or 2417 or 2471 for Interdisciplinary Studies majors or successful completion of the mathematics requirement in the selected major for high school and all-level certificates
6. "C" or higher grade in CI 3310

Note:  Special certification programs, such as Career Alternatives in Special Education (CASE), Certification and Master of Education (CMED), or Teacher Recruitment Program (TRP) may have different and/or additional requirements as stated in the guidelines for these programs.