• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning

• A 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA or better or a 2.5 GPA in last 60 semester hours

• A minimum of 12 semester credit hours in the subject-specific content area for the certification sought, unless certification sought is for mathematics or science then 15 semester credit hours are needed.

• Pass TX PACT (only if needed)

• Pass a critical thinking exam with a 45 or better

• Submit application with an official transcript with

• The TOEFL-IBT (Test of English as a Foreign
  Language-Internet Based Test Code B241) applies to candidates graduated from another country. A minimum score of 26-Speaking, 22-Listening,22-Reading, and a 21 on Writing.

COMPLETE INSTITUTE TRAINING:  150 HOURS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO TEACHING

• Pass content exam (TExES)

• 50 clock hours of field experience
  (25 hours must be interactive)

• Complete 150 hours prior to teaching

• Apply for a teacher position
  

• Conduct a criminal background check
  

• Begin internship (1 year, 180-day assignment) or
  

• Clinical teaching assignment

• Must complete remaining 120
  program hours (coursework & training)

• Must pass TExES PPR exam or edTPA

• Must successfully completed internship

• Apply for Standard Certification