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Office of Educator Preparation

Office of Educator Preparation

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The Office of Educator Preparation at Texas State University is committed to guiding educator candidates through the certification process.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

The application for Admittance to the Educator Preparation Program is currently closed for programing maintenance updates.

FALL 2025 ADMITTANCE APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!
FOR SPRING 2026 ADMITTANCE: Applications will be accepted begining September 22, 2025

Current students

Teacher Certification

Step-by-step guide to your initial certificate - Undergraduates and Clinical Teaching Experience

Post Baccalaureate

Step-by-step guide to initial teacher certification

Accelerated Alternative

Step-by-step guide for Accelerated Alternative Certification candidates

Professional Certificates

Guide to Principal Superintendent, and student Services Certificates

Quick Links

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Appeal

For teacher certification candidates who need to must submit an Appeal to the Director of the Office of Educator Preparation.

Submit an APPEAL
Testing Quick Links
Initial Test Approval Request:
Retake Test Approval Request
- Retake Test Approval (requesting approval to retake a failed exam)
Study for Exams
- TExES Exam Preparation and digital online practice exam
  - 240 Tutoring
  - Certify Teacher discount available for TXST students and alumni.
    Contact the Office of Educator Preparation.
  - Mometrix
    - TExES Practice (FREE quiz)
    - TExES Secrets Study Guide
    - TExES Flashcard Study System
  - Passage Preparation - Affordable Certification Exam Study Materials
  - Science of Teaching Reading (293)- Preparation Material
Clinical Experience Application
Application Opens September 1st-15th
- Spring 2026 Clinical Experience Application
Advisor Faculty Link

https://www.education.txst.edu/oep/faculty-and-advisors.html