In accordance with 19 TAC 228.35 (a)(5), the College of Education evaluates and may accept military service, training or education toward fulfillment of program prerequisite admission requirements. Military service, training, or education must be directly related to the certificate being sought and may not take the place of certification examinations. Service, training or education may not count as part of an internship, clinical teaching or practicum requirements and must be provided by an approved Educator Preparation Program or accredited institution of higher education within the past five years. The Program Director will determine whether or not military service, training or education is relevant and could be used as a substitution.