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  1. General Admission Requirements
    1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
    2. Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or 2.75 on the last 60 semester hours.
    3. Reading level: 230 score on THEA/TASP, or 78 on Accuplacer, or C or better in a credit Literature course.
    4. Writing level: 220 score on THEA/TASP, or SS 80 & E5 on Accuplacer, or C or better in a credit Composition course.
    5. Math level: *Prior to August 13, 2007: 230 score on THEA/TASP, or EA 18-54 on Accuplacer, or C or better in a credit Math course.
      1. *After August 13, 2007: 250 score on THEA/TASP, or EA 68 or CLM 63 on Accuplacer, or C or better in a credit Math Course.
    6. Minimum overall score of 61 on the TOEFL-iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) for students graduating from a university with a language of instruction other than English. Minimum score of 26 on the speaking section of the test.
      1. Visit www.toefl.org for details on the TOEFL
      2. Visit www.wecseval.com for foreign transcript evaluations
    7. Access to a computer, internet and e-mail services.
    8. Applicant cannot have taught in Texas for three or more years on a permit and/or certificate.
    9. Completed STC application with official transcripts.
    10. Satisfactory score (53 or higher) on the Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Test. If unsatisfactory score, need to take a Critical Reading and Analysis course.
  2. Specific Requirements for Area of Certification
    1. Generalist EC-4, ESL Generalist EC-4, all-level Special Education: 2.5 GPA in 24 semester hours in a combination of core subjects including 6 hours each in English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
    2. Generalist 4-8, ESL Generalist 4-8: 2.5 GPA in 36 semester hours in a combination of core subjects including 9 hours each in English/Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies.
    3. Bilingual Generalist EC-4, Bilingual Generalist 4-8: Same requirements as Generalist EC-4 or Generalist 4-8, respectively, plus a minimum of 6 semester hours of Spanish or degree from a university where the language of instruction is Spanish.
    4. Single subject 4-8 (all core subjects): 2.5 GPA in 24 semester hours of the content area, with 12 advanced hours in the content area for which certification is sought.
    5. Dual subject 4-8 (ELA and Reading/Social Studies): 2.5 GPA in 18 semester hours of each content area, with 6 advanced hours in each content area for which certification is sought.
    6. Single subject 8-12 (all core subjects): 2.5 GPA in 24 semester hours of the content area, with 12 advanced hours in the content area for which certification is sought.
    7. Dual subject 8-12 (Physics/Math): 2.5 GPA in 18 semester hours of each content area, with 6 advanced hours in each content area for which certification is sought.
    8. Triple subject 8-12 (Physical Science/Math/Engineering): 2.5 GPA in 18 semester hours of each content area, with 6 advanced hours in each content area for which certification is sought.
    9. All level (Health, PE): 2.5 GPA in 24 semester hours in the content area, with 12 advanced hours in the content area for which certification is sought.
    10. Science 8-12: 2.5 GPA in 36 semester hours in Science courses, with 18 advanced hours; courses should be representative of the critical instructional areas covered by the certificate.
    11. Social Studies 8-12: 2.5 GPA in 36 semester hours in Social Studies courses, with 18 advanced hours; courses should be representative of the critical instruction areas covered by the certificate.

    C. Requirements to complete program

    1. Fulfill general admission requirements prior to the first day of training.
    2. Fulfill specific requirements for area of certification prior to the first day of training.
    3. Complete Content Preparation:
      1. 24 contact hours of Content TExES exam preparation to be completed prior to internship, with a maximum of one excused absence allowed.
      2. Web-based component to be completed prior to internship.
      3. Maintain a B or better.
    4. Complete PPR Preparation:
      1. 20 contact hours of PPR TExES exam preparation to be completed prior to internship, with a maximum of one excused absence allowed.
      2. 28 contact hours of Classroom Management training to be completed prior to internship, with a maximum of one excused absence allowed.
      3. Web-based component to be completed prior to internship.
      4. Maintain a B or better.
    5. Complete 20 contact hours of classroom observations prior to internship.
    6. Complete two successful semesters of internship, including proficient walkthroughs and proficient formal classroom observations.
    7. Complete 14 contact hours of training during fall semester internship with a maximum of one excused absence allowed.
    8. Complete 16 contact hours of training during spring semester internship with a maximum of one excused absence allowed.
    9. Recommended by school administration.
    10. Pay all fees.