Certifications
The Educator Preparation Program at TWU offers initial teacher certification and professional certification through several degree programs across multiple colleges.
The following will indicate colleges that house the certification and degree:
- COPE: College of Professional Education
- CAS: College of Arts & Sciences
- CHS: College of Health Sciences
Students seeking degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences or the College of Health Sciences should contact the appropriate advisor below in addition to scheduling a meeting with OEPS.
For advising or help with the certification process, email copeadvising@twu.edu.
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| Department | Advisor | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art | Laura Lee McCartney | 940-898-2386 | lmccartney@twu.edu |
| Dance | Elisa De La Rosa | 940-898-2050 | edelarosa4@twu.edu |
| Deaf Education | Leanna Hodges | 940-898-2031 | lhodges2@twu.edu |
| English | Gage Jeter | 940-898-2347 | gjeter@twu.edu |
| History/Social Studies | Christina Bejarano | 940-898-2255 | cbejarano@twu.edu |
| Mathematics | Ann Wheeler | 940-898-2161 | awheeler2@twu.edu |
| Music | Erika Knapp | 940-898-2724 | eknapp@twu.edu |
| Physical Education | Michelle Ferrer | 940-898-2571 | mferrer3@twu.edu |
| Science (Biology) | Mandy Biggers | 940-898-2258 | mbiggers2@twu.edu |
| Science (Chemistry) | Lynda Peebles | 940-898-2556 | lpeebles@twu.edu |
| Theatre Arts | Noah Lelek | 940-898-2521 | nlelek@twu.edu |
The Undergraduate Minor in Education prepares educator candidates for the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) exam (State Board for Educator Certification through the Texas Education Agency). If you are a resident of another state, contact the Office of Educator Preparation Services to determine whether our program fulfills requirements to take the certification exam in your home state.
Early Childhood and Elementary School Options
Early Childhood: PK-3
All EC: PK-3 certifications are available through the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education.
- EC: PK-3 with Bilingual COPE
- EC: PK-3 with English as a Second Language (ESL) COPE
- EC: PK-3 with Special Education COPE
Early Childhood - 6th Grade: EC-6
All EC-6 certifications are available through the Bachelor of Science in Education.
Middle School Options
Grades 4-8
All certifications below except for Math, Social Studies and Science are available through the Bachelor of Science in Education.
- 4-8 with Core Subjects COPE
- 4-8 with Bilingual COPE
- 4-8 with Deaf and Hard of Hearing COPE/CHS
- 4-8 with ESL COPE
- 4-8 with Special Education COPE
- 4-8 English Language Arts and Reading COPE
- 4-8 Math CAS
- 4-8 Social Studies CAS
- 4-8 Science CAS
Grades 6-12 and 7-12 Options
Grades 6-12 Options
Dance CAS
Physical Science CAS
Grades 7-12 Options
Composite Science CAS
English Language Arts and Reading CAS
Life Science CAS
Mathematics CAS
All-Level Options
Art CAS
Deaf and Hard of Hearing COPE/CHS
- Only in conjunction with a Bachelor of Science in Education or if one already holds initial teacher certification
Music CAS
- Bachelor of Music in Music: Strings
- Bachelor of Music in Music: Choral
- Bachelor of Music in Music: Band
- Master of Music in Music Education
Physical Education CHS
Theatre Arts CAS
Graduate Programs Leading to Initial Teacher Certification
Professional Certifications (Graduate Programs)
Principal as Instructional Leader COPE
- Master of Education in Educational Leadership
- Post-Master's Certificate Principal as Instructional Leader
Educational Diagnostician COPE
- Master of Education in Special Education with Educational Diagnostician Certification
- Post-Master's Certificate Educational Diagnostician
Reading Specialist COPE
School Counselor COPE
School Librarian COPE
- Master of Library Science with School Librarian Certification
- Post-Master's Certificate in School Librarianship
Superintendent COPE
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