Certification Programs
Alternative Certification Program (ACP)
The College of Education offers a nontraditional route to certification through the Alternative Certification Program (ACP). The program, which may be completed within 18-24 months, offers training in more than 25 certification areas and various levels. The ACP is an attractive option for individuals who hold a baccalaureate degree in a discipline other than Education or students who are interested in teaching while completing certification requirements. Additionally, ACP students complete ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥-level coursework, which may be applied towards a master’s degree.
Professional Certificates
The College of Education is accredited and approved by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to prepare candidates to become campus/district administrators and student service professionals in 10 different fields. Students interested in pursuing a professional certificate must formally apply and meet ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ school admission criterion for the master’s program housing the selected certificate below in addition to applying to the preparation program through the College of Education. For a list of admission requirements for the certificates listed below, visit the academic departments.
Professional Certificates
- Principal - EC-12
- Superintendent - EC-12
- School Counselor - EC-12
- Educational Diagnostician - EC-12
- Reading Specialist - EC-12
- Master Mathematics Teacher - 4-8
- Master Mathematics Teacher - 8-12
- Master Reading Teacher - EC-12
- Master Science Teacher - 4-8
- Master Science Teacher - 8-12
- Master Technology Teacher - EC-12
Supplemental
ESL Supplemental
Principal Certification
The Principal Certification Program is available to students who have completed the M.Ed. in Educational Administration in the department as well as to students with a master's degree from another related field.
Superintendent Certification
The Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations offers a Superintendent Preparation/Certification Program.
Notification of potential ineligibility for certification
Any individual who has been convicted of an offense may be ineligible for issuance of a certificate upon completion of the Educator Preparation Program. For more information, please refer to the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) rules prescribed in . Individuals have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter as provided in (relating to Preliminary Evaluation of Certification Eligibility).