Certificates
Coursework at the MS, MEd, or PhD (with advisor approval) levels can qualify you to take the All-Level K-12 Reading Specialist Certification exam.
Texas All-Level (K-12) Reading Specialist Certificate
If you want to take the Texas All-Level (K-12) Reading Specialist Certification exam upon completion of your M.Ed. program of study, you MUST complete the TWU EPP Graduate Professional Certification Application prior to beginning coursework.
TEA Admission Requirements for Reading Specialist
- Two years as a full-time classroom teacher of record in a public or private, accredited school
- 3.0 grade point average in last 60 hours; 2.75 overall
- TOEFL iBT score if bachelor’s degree was earned out of the US in a country not approved by TEA
For more information, visit the Graduate Catalog.
Additional Certificates
- Certificate of Biliteracy
- Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education
- Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood Education
- Reading Recovery Teacher Training
- Reading Recovery Teacher Leader Training
| The Reading Specialist Certification 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. |
Admission to the P.B. Certificate in Biliteracy
Program Contact
Alexandra Babino, Ph.D.
940-898-2447
ababion@twu.edu
Application Deadlines
No deadline - rolling
Application Requirements
- Minimum 3.0 GPA in previous undergraduate and Graduate coursework.
- Collect and submit the following document into the application.
- Collect and submit the following documents to
- Spring 2024: twu.edu/literacy-and-learning
- Summer & Fall 2024: Documents will be uploaded into the application.
- Explain your interest in the Biliteracy Certificate
- Describe 2-3 learning goals related to effective biliteracy teaching and learning
- Describe your strengths as a teacher
- Collect and submit the following documents to
Curriculum Development in ECE PB Certificate
Program Contact
Lin Moore, Ph.D.
940-898-2210
Lmoore@twu.edu
Application Deadlines
No deadline - rolling
Application Requirements
- Minimum 3.0 GPA in previous undergraduate and Graduate coursework.
- Collect and submit the following document into the application.
- Collect and submit the following documents to
- Spring 2024: twu.edu/literacy-and-learning
- Summer & Fall 2024: Documents will be uploaded into the application.
- Explain your interest in the Early Childhood Education Curriculum Development
- Describe 2-3 learning goals related to effective ECE Curriculum Development
- Describe your strengths as a teacher
- Collect and submit the following documents to
Leadership and Advocacy in ECE PB Certificate
Program Contact
Lin Moore, Ph.D.
940-898-2210
lmoore@twu.edu
Application Deadlines
No deadline - rolling
Application Requirements
- Minimum 3.0 GPA in previous undergraduate and Graduate coursework.
- Collect and submit the following document into the application.
- Collect and submit the following documents to
- Spring 2024: twu.edu/literacy-and-learning
- Summer & Fall 2024: Documents will be uploaded into the application.
- Explain your interest in the Early Childhood Education Leadership and Advocacy
- Describe 2-3 learning goals related to effective ECE Leadership and Advocacy
- Describe your strengths as a teacher
- Collect and submit the following documents to
Graduate Admission
Begin by reviewing your program's website to see if there are additional admission requirements and application deadlines prior to applying.
- Apply online.
Apply to Graduate Programs via the TWU Online Graduate Application Portal following instructions below. - Submit transcripts to TWU.
- Domestic Applicants must submit official transcripts for each college or university attended, both undergraduate and graduate. See the Information on Transcripts website for more details.
- International Applicants are now required to provide an evaluation prepared by a NACES or AICE member evaluation service. International transcripts should not be sent directly to TWU. See the International Admissions website for more details.
- Submit Recommendation Requests
If your program requires you to submit names for recommendations you will need to do it in the application. - Pay the application fee.
The $50 fee ($75 fee for International applicants), which applies to all new and returning applicants, can be paid by:- Credit card - Pay Online through the application as the last step before submitting the application. The second portion of the application will not be available until the application fee has been received.
- Certified check or money order by mail or electronically - Payable to TWU, sent by mail to:
TWU Admissions Processing, 304 Administration Drive, Suite 102, Denton, Texas 76204
(include your full name and ID number). - Cash (no personal checks) - Pay at the Bursar's Office. After paying, bring the receipt to Admissions Processing (down the hall in ACT).
- Fee Waivers - Graduate applicants who are certified McNair Scholars are eligible for a McNair Scholar Application Fee Waiver. TWU Alumni may be eligible for the Alumni Advantage Fee Waiver. Check your eligibility here: https://twu.edu/alumni-advantage/. If eligible submit the request using the Application Fee Waiver Submission
- Following fee payment return to the application dashboard where supplemental application documents can be uploaded. The online application will list which documents are needed to fulfill the program admission requirements. You can also check the program's website.
For more information or assistance with the application or graduate admissions, visit the Graduate Admissions website.
Students who wish to apply for a Graduate Assistantship must meet the General Criteria for Appointment of Graduate Assistants.
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