Call or come by our office to make an appointment to meet with a certification specialist to review your transcript and next steps.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

☑ A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning  

☑ A 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA or better or a 2.5 GPA in last 60 semester hours

☑ A minimum of 12 semester credit hours in the subject-specific content area for the certification sought, unless certification sought is for mathematics or science; or 15 semester credit hours in the subject-specific content area for the certification sought

☑ Pass a critical thinking exam

☑ Submit application with an official transcript with degree conferred

☑ The TOEFL-IBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language-Internet Based Test Code B241) applies to candidates graduated from another country. A minimum score of 26-Speaking, 22-Listening, 22-Reading, and a 21 on Writing.

Once admitted into the program start the 150-hour training process and seek employment.

PHASE 1:  

☑ Pass the TExES content and content related exams

☑ Begin the 150-hour training coursework

☑ Complete 30 Field Based Experience (FBE) Hours

Start teaching! Earn a full teacher’s salary. Program mentors will support and guide you.

Phase 2:

☑ Seek Employment

☑ Conduct a criminal background check

☑ Internship (1 year, 180-day assignment)

Or

* A Clinical Teaching Assignment

-14 Weeks full day or

-28 weeks half day assignment

☑ Complete path to 300 Hours

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Includes:

*On site support through Field Supervisors, Mentor/Cooperating Teacher

*PPR Test Preparation

*Individualized program support

*Professional Development Sessions

Pass your test and complete your 1-year teaching internship. Apply for standard certification!

☑ Must complete 300 Hour Plan (coursework and training)

☑ Must passed the TExES PPR exam

☑ Must successfully completed internship

☑ Apply for Standard Certification