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Teacher Preparation Program Admittance Requirements
Undergraduate Eligibility for Admittance to the Teacher Preparation Program
Freshman students (less than 30 credit hours) who are planning on pursuing teacher certification will need to enroll in US 1100 University Seminar for Education and Teaching Majors. Transfer students (30+ credit hours) who are planning on pursuing teacher certification must participate in a one day professional seminar. Both of these options will provide students the opportunity to learn about the requirements for admittance to Teacher Preparation. For the most up to date information about admittance to Teacher Preparation, please visit the Office of Educator Preparation website, www.education.txstate.edu/oep
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Upon meeting the requirements for admittance, a student must submit an online application and pay a processing fee.
Graduate Admissions
Applicants must receive departmental recommendation for admission after the application files are completed in the Office of the Graduate College. The Dean of the Graduate College grants final admission approval. Students who hold an acceptable four-year baccalaureate degree must submit an application to the Office of the Graduate College if they wish to pursue a master's degree, take certification course work, take certificate course work, take background courses, or take courses for personal enrichment. Click here for more information.
Note: Special certification programs, such as Career Alternatives in Special Education (CASE), Certification and Master of Education (C-MED), or Teacher Recruitment Program (TRP) may have different and/or additional requirements as stated in the guidelines for these programs.
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