Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Programs
- Post-Baccalaureate Routes to Certification
- Post-Baccalaureate Programs Comparison Chart
- Pre-Admission Content Tests (PACT)
- Observations / Field Experiences
- Required Coursework
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Contact Information
Angelo State University offers two routes for those who already possess a Bachelor’s degree to obtain teacher certification. One route is for graduate school candidates to complete the requirements for Texas Teacher Certification while completing their Master’s degree.
The other route allows candidates to take additional coursework at an undergraduate level to complete State certification requirements. This route offers two programs – one for EC-6 Generalist Certification and another for specific teaching fields at all other levels.
Teacher certification areas offered at Angelo State University
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Grades EC-6 Generalist Certification (Undergraduate level courses) |
Grades 4-8, 8-12, or EC-12 (Undergraduate level courses) |
Master of Arts in Curriculum&Instruction with Teacher Certification – Grades 4-8, 8-12 or EC-12 |
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| Program Admission Requirements |
GPA=2.75 or better; Bachelor’s degree; TxPACT* passed |
GPA=2.75 or better; Bachelor’s degree; TxPACT* passed |
GPA=2.75 or better; Bachelor’s degree; TxPACT* passed |
| Field Experiences – at least 30 hours | Prior to program admission** | Assigned through coursework during program | Prior to program admission** |
| Certification Test – Content Area | After admission, before clinical teaching | After admission, before clinical teaching | After admission, before internship |
| Certification Test – Pedagogy&Professional Responsibilities | During clinical teaching | During clinical teaching | During second semester of internship |
| Semester Credit Hours Required | 30 (12 hours consists of clinical teaching and concurrent block class) | 24 (12 hours consists of clinical teaching and concurrent block class) | 42 for degree and certification (24 for certification only) |
| Timeline | 1 year (Summer start) | 9 months (Fall start) | 1 1/2 years (Summer start) |
| Location of Classes | On ASU campus | On ASU campus | Primarily online |
| Clinical Teaching / Internship Component | Clinical teaching – one semester, unpaid | Clinical teaching – one semester, unpaid | Internship – one year, paid by district (If candidate is unable to find a job, clinical teaching will be required.) |
| University Admission Process | Contact undergraduate admissions | Contact undergraduate admissions | Contact College of Graduate Studies and Research |
| Program Cost | Undergraduate tuition and fees | Undergraduate tuition and fees | Graduate tuition and fees |
| Program Contact | Mrs. Amanda Gibson | Mrs. Amanda Gibson | Mr. Daniel Martinez |
*Tx Pre-Admission Content Test (TxPACT)
All candidates must pass the TxPACT in their content field prior to program admission. Once the candidate has been accepted into the program, they will be required to take the TExES Content exam in their field of study before clinical teacher or before an issuance of an internship certificate. All candidates must also pass a pedagogy test (PPR) before they can be recommended for standard certification.
**Observations / Field Experiences
Candidates must complete at least 30 clock hours of field experiences prior to admission into ASU’s initial teaching programs. Forms for completion of the field experiences must be obtained from the program advisor as noted in the chart. Forms need to be signed by the classroom teachers hosting the candidate. All field experiences must be completed in the area and grade level of the certification being sought.
Required Coursework
Post-Baccalaureate Certification Only – Grades EC-6
- EPSY 3303 Child&Adolescent Development (3-0)
- SPED 2361 A Survey of Exceptionalities (3-0)
- ECH 3350 Developmentally Appropriate Environments (3-0)
- RDG 3335 Reading Development in the Elementary School (3-0)
- ED 4309 Mathematics: Instructional Strategies for the Elementary and Middle School Teacher (2-2)
- ED 4314 Science: Instructional Strategies for the Elementary and Middle School Teacher (2-2)
- ED 4315 The Elementary School: Organization and Management (3-0)
- ED 4975 Teaching Practicum in Early Childhood to Grade 6 (9-0)
TOTAL: 30 Semester Credit Hours
Post-Baccalaureate Certification Only – Grades 4-8, 8-12, or EC-12
- EPSY 3303 Child Adolescent Development (3-0)
- RDG 4320 Reading in the Secondary School Content Areas (3-0)
- ED 4321 Secondary School Organization and Curriculum (3-0)
- ED 4322 Teaching Techniques in the Secondary School (3-0)
- ED 4323 Teaching Techniques in the Secondary School (3-0)
- ED 49xx Supervised Teaching (Course number depends on grade level)
TOTAL: 24 Semester Credit Hours
Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction with Teacher Certification – Grades 4-8, 8-12, or EC-12
- EDG 6300 Curriculum Development
- EDG 6301 Social and Cultural Influences *
- EDG 6302 Test and Measurement
- EDG 6303 Lifespan Development
- EDG 6304 Applied Research
- EDG 6305 Legal and Ethical Principles
- EDG 6310 Behavior Management *
- EDG 6311 Instructional Supervision *
- EDG 6312 Learning Theories *
- EDG 6313 Foundations of the Public School System *
- EDG 6314 Effective Instruction and Assessment *
- EDG 6315 Content Area Instruction *
- EDG 5360 -or- EDG 5660 Teaching Internship (2 semesters) -or- Clinical Teaching (1semester) *
TOTAL: 42 Semester Credit Hours
* These courses are required for candidates seeking certification only.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Are any of the programs online? The Master of Arts in C&I is predominantly online. All other programs require attendance on campus during the day.
- Can I earn an income while completing the teaching requirement? Only if you choose the MA in C&I. This program allows candidates to teach on a probationary certificate for a year while earning a teacher salary.
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Mrs. Amanda Gibson |
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Educator Preparation Information Center (EPI) 325-942-2209 |