Attachment to the Deficiency Plan Application Transcripts from EACH college you have attended. If you hold a Texas teaching certificate, you must attach a copy of it. It typically takes 2-6 weeks for you to receive your plan in the mail. If this is your case, please have the district write a letter requesting this. In order to take courses at the University of Houston, you must first be admitted.
Admissions is a separate process from the deficiency plan application.
Combined with Teacher Certification Students are strongly encouraged to look into the option of combining their certification program with a master's degree in Education. In most case, several courses taken for certification can also be applied to a master's degree. In addition, you must file an application for a deficiency plan. Your plan will also include 18-24 hours in the area of expertise of your choice. Your deficiency plan will include 24 hours of teacher education courses.