General Admission Requirements for Post-baccalaureate Certification Candidates
- Pass the PACT in the certification field sought
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
- A 3.0 or higher GPA on the last 60 semester hours of coursework
- A 2.75 or higher GPA on all previous college work
- Apply to the TWU Educator Preparation Program
- Successfully complete an interview with an assigned Faculty Advisor
- Pay the TWU Educator Preparation Program TEA Fee
Program Plan
| Required Semester Credit Hours (SCH) | Format | SCH |
|---|---|---|
| Required Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (12 SCHs) | ||
| *EDUC 5113 – Foundations for Teaching and Learning | Online | 3 |
| EDUC 5123 – Learning Theory, Development and Research | Online | 3 |
| *EDUC 5133 – Asses. and Inst. Design and Delivery for Diverse Learners | Online | 3 |
| *EDUC 5143 – Eff. Design and Mgmt of the Classroom Env. | Online | 3 |
| Required Content Area Reading (3 SCHs) | ||
| *READ 5223 – Intro to Literacy EC-8 | Online | 3 |
| READ 5543 – Literacy in Content Areas (Secondary) | Online | 3 |
| Required Field Experience (6 or 12 SCHs) | ||
| EDUC 5926 – Student Teaching | FTF | 6 |
| EDUC 5936 – Internship (must be taken twice) | FTF | 12 |
| Minimum Required Total SCHs | 21 |
*Requires Field Observation Hours
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