Requirements for Admission to Teacher Education
Secondary Certification Program
1. Approved certification plan on file and signed by your
advisor.
2. Approved teaching field plan(s) on file and signed by
teaching field advisor(s).
3. Transcripts from all institutions of
higher education must be on file in the Texas A&M University
Office of the Registrar.
4. Completion of the English Proficiency requirement by earning
a B/C grade combination in
English 104 and one of the following courses: ENGL 203, 210,
235, 236, 241 or 301.
5. Completion of TEFB 201 and TEFB 322.
6. Pass all sections of THEA test or exemption with SAT,
ACT or TAAS (TAKS).
7. A minimum GPR of 2.5 computed on all
teaching field plan courses taken at Texas A&M University,
with a grade of C
or better in each teaching field plan course.
8. A grade of C or better in each of the INST and/or TEFB
courses.
9. A minimum GPR of 2.5 on all
Texas A&M courses that apply to the certification
program.
10. A minimum GPR of 2.5 on all
course work completed at Texas A&M.
11. Teacher Education application on file (note submission
and deadline dates).
12. A minimum of 15 semester credit hours
at Texas A&M
University, and completion
of University Core Curriculum.
13. Pay a $200 non-refundable fee
following acceptance into the Teacher Education Program--Professional
Phase.
Please note that until admittance is granted, the student
will be blocked from registering for any professional courses
requiring admission to teacher education. For more information,
contact an advisor in the Department of Teaching, Learning
and Culture's Office of Undergraduate Advising.
Required courses are as follows:
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Credit
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Phases I and II |
| 1 |
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TEFB 201 Self-Directed Experiences with Adolescents
(1-3) |
| 2 |
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TEFB 322 Teaching and Schooling in Modern Society
(2-3) |
| 3 |
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INST 210 2 Understanding Special Populations (3-0) |
| 3 |
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RDNG 465 Reading in the Middle and Secondary Grades
(3-0) |
| |
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| |
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Phase III |
| 3 |
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TEFB 323 Teaching Skills I (2-3) |
| 3 |
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TEFB 324 Teaching Skills II (2-3) |
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Phase IV |
| |
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One of the following courses: |
| 3 |
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TEFB 401 Language Arts in the Middle and Senior
School (2-6) |
| |
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TEFB 404 Social Studies in the Middle and Senior
High School (2-6) |
| |
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TEFB 406 Science in the Middle and Secondary School
(2-6) |
| |
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TEFB 407 Mathematics in the Middle and Senior School
(2-6) |
| 9 |
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TEFB 429 Supervised Student Teaching (0-36) |
| 24 |
|
|
Post-Baccalaureate Program Leading to Initial
Secondary Teacher Certification
This program is designed for those candidates who have completed
the baccalaureate degree and desire initial certification at
the secondary level. Candidates are admitted upon recommendation
of departmental advisors and progress through summer, fall
and spring as a cohort. The certification program requires
completion of 24 graduate semester credit hours and the successful
completion of appropriate State examinations. A full public
school year internship and the opportunity to apply all course
work toward the Master of Education degree are unique features
of this program. The candidate may, upon approval by the department
and a cooperating school district, serve as an intern in a
full-time salaried teacher of record position, in a part-time
salaried teaching position, or as a paid substitute teacher.
All candidates will serve a full public school year internship
whether in a salaried or non-salaried position.
Prerequisites
Completion of the following prior to the first summer session:
1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
with a GPR of 2.75.
2. Nine (9) semester credit hours.
INST 210 Special Populations or SPED 621* Overview of Exceptional
Students
INST 301 Educational Psychology or EPSY 602* Educational
Psychology
EPSY 321 Adolescent Development or EPSY 646* Issues in
Child and Adolescent Development or PSYC 323 Psychology of
Adolescents
*Because these graduate courses are prerequisite for admission
to the program, they may be applied toward a Master's degree
but not toward certification.
3. Course work for one teaching field as approved by the
teaching field advisor.
4. Admission to Graduate Studies and the Department of
Teaching, Learning and Culture with a minimum quantitative
GRE score of 400 and a minimum verbal GRE score of 400.
5. Pass the appropriate Teaching Field TExES.
Course of Study for a Post-Baccalaureate
Program Leading
to Initial Secondary Teacher Certification
Enrollment in the following courses is limited to candidates
pursuing initial secondary certification in the post-baccalaureate
program.
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Summer Session I: 9 credit hours:
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Credit |
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| 3 |
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EDCI 611 Teaching English as a Second Language (3-0) |
| 3 |
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TEED 602 Contemporary Perspectives on Education (2-3) |
| 3 |
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TEED 649 Instructional Strategies in Academic Specialties
in the Middle and Senior High School: Principles and
Applications (2-3) |
| |
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Fall Semester: 6-9 credit hours: |
|
Credit |
|
| 3 |
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TEED 682 Seminar |
| 3-6 |
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TEED 684 Professional Internship. Full day of in-school
activities. |
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Candidates in a one-half time paid or non-paid internship
may, with approval of an advisor, enroll in 3 credit
hours of approved course work, providing it does not
interfere with the internship day. |
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Spring Semester: 6-9 Credit hours: |
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Credit |
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| 3 |
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TEED 682 Seminar |
| 3-6 |
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TEED 684 Professional Internship. Full day of in-school
activities. |
Recommendation
for Certification. Upon
successful completion of the three prerequisite courses,
the teaching field plan
(minimum of 24 credit hours) during the summer, fall and
spring semesters, a demonstrated competency in speech and
technology, and passing scores on all State-required examinations,
candidates will be recommended for certification.
NOTE: To complete the Master of Education degree, candidates
will enroll in Teaching, Learning and Culture foundation
courses and courses in their teaching field(s) as approved
by their graduate advisory committee.
