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Undergraduate Student Seeking Teaching Certification
Students who want to be certified to teach in Texas accredited schools should
- Follow the curriculum sequence outlined by their major departments or colleges.
- Contact advisors who will help them to plan schedules that will lead to graduation as well as certification.
- Consider joining student organizations related to the teaching profession.
Admittance Requirements (revised requirements effective June 1)
All admittance requirements must be complete prior to receiving the TCERT code in your Banner file.
TCERT designation is required to register for CI or RDG classes.
(1) An overall G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher
(2) Completion of the following coursework with a grade of "C" or better to demonstrate competency in the following skill areas:
Reading: HISTORY 1310 and 1320 and POLITICAL SCIENCE 2310 and 2320 or a course equivalent to these
Written Communication: English 1310 and ENG 1320 or their equivalents
Critical Thinking: PHIL 1305 or PHIL 1320 or its equivalent
Mathematics: MATH 1315 or 1319 or 2417 or 2471 for Interdisciplinary Studies majors or the mathematics course(s) required for the selected major for high school and all-level certificates.
(3) Completion of COMMUNICATION 1310 or its equivalent with a "B" or better to demonstrate competency in oral communication.
Students who earn a grade of "C" should schedule an interview with an OEP staff member. A grade in COMMUNICATION 1310 that is below "C" must be repeated.
(4) Attend a Teacher Education Admittance Seminar or Complete University Seminar 1100 Course
Undergraduates must enroll in either (1) an education-focused University Seminar 1100 course or (2) a Teacher Education Admittance Seminar. Undergraduates must provide documentation of at least six hours of volunteer experience with students grades Pre-K - 12th to the Office of Educator Preparation.
If you are attending a Teacher Education Admittance Seminar, please fill out the Registration Form.
(5) Apply to the Teacher Preparation ProgramYou must be accepted to Texas State University and have satisfied all of the requirements to apply to the Teacher Preparation Program (see criteria for admittance above). If you are currently a Texas State student and have a NetID and password click HERE to apply to the teacher preparation program. |
The following must be completed through the Educator Preparation Program to receive a Texas Teaching Certificate: |
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Field-Based Block ExperienceUndergraduates please go to the following site for more information about field-based block: http://www.education.txstate.edu/ci/block-information0.html TExESTexas law requires every person seeking educator certification to perform satisfactorily on comprehensive examinations. The purpose of these examinations is to ensure that each educator has the content and professional knowledge necessary to perform in Texas public schools. The TExES exams were developed for this purpose. Please click here for more information about the TExES exams. Student TeachingStudent teaching is the required culminating experience of the teacher certification process. This is a one-semester (six credit hours), unpaid, full-time experience in a local public school classroom. No other courses should be taken with student teaching without prior approval from the Co-Director of the Office of Educator Preparation. Please click here for more information about student teaching.
CertificationTexas State's certification officer will recommend you after all of the following have been completed: You have passed all of the required certification exams. |
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