An undergraduate student pursuing a bahcelor's degree with initial Texas teacher certification will complete requirements for a bachelor of science degree. It is possible for a student to complete all degree requirements but not be recommended for the initial teacher certificate due to a deficiency in grade point averages, failure of ExCET tests, etc.
Student is responsible for completion of all degree and certification requirements.
Therefore, it is especially important that a student to seek advisement each semester. A student selects a subject concentration for the elementary certificate. Therefore, careful consideration should be given to selection of subject concentrations and electives. Students pursuing elementary certification complete core education courses as required to meet University degree requirements while also completing certification requirements.