The professional teacher certificate programs approved for this university are for elementary classroom teachers and secondary classroom teachers. Elementary Classroom Teacher. Secondary Classroom Teacher. Since all professional certificates are based upon a master's degree and are intended to prepare one for professional positions in Texas public schools, it is required that the applicant for a professional certificate be the holder of the appropriate provisional certificate. The official application for a professional teaching certificate must be approved by the Teacher Certification Officer.
Certificates are valid for life unless canceled by lawful authority.
Complete a program for a master's degree. Complete three years of teaching experience. The special certificate programs approved for this university are for Educational Diagnosticians, Learning Resources Specialists, Reading Specialists, School Administrators, School Counselors, and School Supervisors. Admission to special certificate programs is not permitted without adequate and reliable information concerning the candidate. Quality of applicant's completed graduate work.