Take a practice ExCET test during the semester prior to the Student Teaching or Internship semester. Visit the ExCET web site for information concerning ExCET registration guidelines. Career Services is located on the 5th floor of the LBJ Student Center. Upon completion of Student Teaching, Internship or Emergency Permit, submit an Application for Certification. Certification Help Southwest Texas State University offers initial certificates , endorsements to existing certificates, and professional certificates .
Initial certificates are available as part of an undergraduate degree or as a post-baccalaureate.
Initial Certificates Initial certificates require a degree, completion of specified courses in at least one teaching field, completion of specified course in teacher professional development, and completion of other testing and academic performance measures. Furthermore, initial certificates may be earned at either the elementary level, the secondary level, or, in some cases, at all levels. The curriculum for undergraduate students seeking an elementary teaching certificate is the Bachelor of Science with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies. This option entitles the graduate to teach all subjects in grades one through six and to teach the chosen specialization in grades seven and eight. The available specializations include Art, Biology, English, French, Geography, German, Health Education, History, Life-Earth Science, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Reading, Spanish, Speech Communication, and Theatre Arts.