TRP Application : Department of Curriculum and Instruction : Texas State University

Teacher Recruitment Program (TRP) Application

If you navigate away from this page prior to completion of the application, your work will not be saved and you will have to start over. Therefore, it is suggested that you first read through the application. Then assemble all your information and have it ready so that you can complete your application in one sitting.
You must prepare and upload an essay briefly describing your reasons for desiring a career in teaching, using the "upload essay" option in the application.
You must upload your resume file using the "upload resume" option on the TRP application.
Press the "submit" button, located at the end of this form, to automatically submit your application to the Teacher Recruitment Program when you have completed your application.
You will also need to have transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended mailed to: Teacher Recruitment Program - Pat Yeargain, Round Rock Higher Education Center, 1555 University Blvd., Round Rock, Texas, 78665-8017.
If you have questions please contact Pat Yeargain, py11@txstate.edu

Name (First Last Middle): *

Date of Birth MM/DD/YY *

Email address: *

Mobile or Home Phone (area code + number): *

Street Address: *

City: *

State: *

ZIP *

Semester you wish to begin the program (example: fall 2008) *

List the institution conferring your highest degree: *

Major: *

Minor or Specialization:

List the year your highest degree was confirmed:

List your overall GPA on your highest degree confirmed: *

List your GPA on the last sixty hours you have taken: *

Select the certification level you wish to pursue: *

Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6

High School (Grades 8-12)

Applicants for Secondary (Grades 8-12) only: If you are pursuing a teaching certificate for Secondary (Grades 8-12), you must already have 24 credit hours in a field that is taught in high school in order to qualify.

If you are pursuing secondary certification, what is your first choice of teaching field:

If you are pursuing secondary certification, what is your second choice of teaching field:

Have you ever been involuntarily terminated from a school district? *

Yes

No

If you answered "yes" above state where and when:

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or offense involving moral turpitude (including, but not limited to theft, rape, murder, swindling, or indecency with a minor? *

Yes

No

If you answered "yes" above state where, when, and the nature of the offense:

Reference Forms must be downloaded and printed from your computer.

Download Professional Reference Forms and distribute them to three people who can provide references for you. Please select as references people who have known you in a professional setting such as supervisors and co-workers. Do not include family members as references.

Provide your references with stamped envelopes addressed to:

Teacher Recruitment Program -- Pat Yeargain
Round Rock Higher Education Center
1555 University Blvd.
Round Rock, Texas 78665-8017

If you prefer, reference forms may be faxed to: 512-716-4510 attention Pat Yeargain

We reserve the right to contact your references. List your three references and their contact information below.

Reference 1: Name, email, telephone *

Reference 2: Name, email, telephone *

Reference 3: Name, email, telephone *

I authorize the references listed to give you any and all information concerning my professional background and any pertinent information that they may have, personal or otherwise, and release all parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishing same to you. *

Yes

No

I understand that school districts are required by Texas Education Code 22.083 to obtain criminal history record information on applicants for placement for field-based classes and student teaching. *

Yes

No

I understand that this application becomes the property of Texas State University-San Marcos that reserves the right to accept or reject it. *

Yes

No

I hereby affirm, to the best of my knowledge, that all information provided in this application is true and accurate, and I understand that any deliberate falsification, misrepresentations, or omissions of fact may be grounds for rejection of my application or dismissal from the program. *

Yes

No

Applications must be received by midnight March 1 for fall admission or September 1 for spring admission. Incomplete application files will not be considered.

Complete application files include:

Online TRP Application
Three Professional Reference Forms (mail to: Teacher Recruitment Program - Pat Yeargain, Round Rock Higher Education Center, 1555 University Blvd., Round Rock, TX, 78665-8017 or fax to 512-716-4510)
Current Resume (send in Word format to py11@txstate.edu with subject line: TRP Applicant Resume)
Transcript from each college or university you have attended (mailed directly to: Teacher Recruitment Program - Pat Yeargain, Round Rock Higher Education Center, 1555 University Blvd., Round Rock, TX, 78665-8017)

All TRP applicants must also apply directly to the Graduate College.
Applicants who have not applied to the Graduate College will not be considered for TRP program selection.

The Graduate College Admission Application may be downloaded from the Graduate College website.
Complete and submit the Graduate College Admission Application and indicate that you are applying for the TRP program (non-thesis). A fee is required ($10 non-degree seeking; or $40 degree-seeking).
The Graduate College requires an official transcript from each college and university you have attended to be sent directly to the Graduate College.

Upload essay *

Upload Resume *

College of Education

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TRP Application

Teacher Recruitment Program (TRP) Application

Reference Forms must be downloaded and printed from your computer.

Applications must be received by midnight March 1 for fall admission or September 1 for spring admission. Incomplete application files will not be considered.

All TRP applicants must also apply directly to the Graduate College.
Applicants who have not applied to the Graduate College will not be considered for TRP program selection.

College of Education

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Online Resources

Share This Page

TRP Application

Teacher Recruitment Program (TRP) Application

Reference Forms must be downloaded and printed from your computer.

Applications must be received by midnight March 1 for fall admission or September 1 for spring admission. Incomplete application files will not be considered.

All TRP applicants must also apply directly to the Graduate College. Applicants who have not applied to the Graduate College will not be considered for TRP program selection.

All TRP applicants must also apply directly to the Graduate College.
Applicants who have not applied to the Graduate College will not be considered for TRP program selection.