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Becoming a Classroom Teacher in Texas. There are five requirements to become a certified teacher. Obtain a Bachelor’s Degree - You must earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. The Texas Administrative Code requires that candidates completing a Texas program must have a degree from a university that is accredited ...
- Continuing Professional Education (Cpe)
Teacher Certificate Requirements (PDF) Administrative and/or...
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Certification information for Texas teachers and those...
- Continuing Professional Education (Cpe)
Certification information for Texas teachers and those seeking Texas certification: Approved Texas Educator Preparation Programs. Becoming a Texas teacher. Military Community & First Responders. Out-of-State/Country Certified Educators. Renewing a standard certificate. Additional certification by examination.
To be eligible for Texas teacher certification, candidates must complete a TEA approved educator preparation program (EPP) and hold at least a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
Do you know what grade level and what subject you plan to teach? If so, excellent! Go on to Step 2. If not, these pages list all of the teacher preparation programs available across UT Austin and will direct you to the appropriate websites as you consider your options. Elementary School. Bilingual Students. Middle or High School. Special Education.
Teacher Certificate Requirements (PDF) Administrative and/or Student Services Certificate. No more than 200 CPE hours are required, even if the educator holds multiple certificates, such as, Classroom and Administrative and/or Student Services Certificates.
How to Become a Teacher in Texas. The TEA offers 3 types of certification: Initial Certification: for first-time teachers; Out-of-State Certification: for teachers with experience in other states; Standard Certification: for teachers with in-state experience; Both Initial and Out-Of-State Certifications are only valid for 1 year.
Program Structure. Three programs and certifications from which to choose: Elementary Education (Early Childhood-6th grade) Secondary Education. Science. Social Studies Composite. Physics. Chemistry. Biology. History. Math. World Languages. English/Language Arts. Special Education--All Level (Early Childhood – 12th grade)
