Step 1: Review Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

• GPA

  You must meet certain criteria, including a minimum Overall GPA of 2.75 to participate in Student Teaching.

• Criminal Background Check Notice

  Please be aware the Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires a background check for placement on a school campus. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires multiple background checks for progression through the Educator Preparation Program and ultimately for issuance of a standard certificate. Pursuant to Texas Administrative Code 249.16, you may be ineligible for issuance of a certificate upon completion of the Educator Preparation Program due to offenses considered to relate directly to the duties and responsibilities of the education profession. If you have a criminal history, the Office of Educator Preparation (OEP) recommends you

  1. review Texas Administrative Code 249.16, Eligibility of Persons with Criminal History for a Certificate for more information about specific offenses considered to relate directly to the duties and responsibilities of the education profession;
  2. pay for a Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation from the Texas Education Agency;
  3. schedule an appointment for free legal counseling services through Texas State University’s Attorney for Students; and,

  4. disclose this information to the director of the Office of Educator Preparation at Texas State University.

• Admittance to Educator Preparation Program

  You must meet certain criteria, including Admittance to the Educator Preparation Program.

• Completion of Appropriate Coursework

  Student Teaching requires the time-commitment of a full-time job and is the mandatory capstone course of the Educator Preparation Program.

  • You must complete all appropriate coursework prior to Student Teaching.
  • You must not register for additional courses during your semester of Student Teaching.

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  Your degree program	You must complete:
  Bachelor's + Certification	ALL coursework on Degree Audit
  Second Bachelor's + Certification	ALL coursework on Degree Audit
  M.Ed. + Certification (CMED)	All coursework on Certification Plan
  Stand-Alone Teacher Certification	All coursework on Certification Plan

   

   

   

• Undocumented and DACAmented Students

  If you have questions or concerns about how your legal status affects your eligibility to complete the Educator Preparation Program, contact director.