Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Programs at ASU
POST-BACCALAUREATE ROUTES TO CERTIFICATION
POST-BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS COMPARISON CHART
PRE-ADMISSION CONTENT TESTS (PACT)
OBSERVATIONS / FIELD EXPERIENCES
Angelo State University offers two routes for those who already possess a Bachelor’s degree to obtain teacher certification. One route is for graduate school candidates to complete the requirements for Texas Teacher Certification while completing their Master's degree.
The other route allows candidates to take additional coursework at an undergraduate level to complete State certification requirements. This route offers two programs – one for EC-6 Generalist Certification and another for specific teaching fields at all other levels.
Click here for a list of certification areas offered at Angelo State University.
| Grades EC-6 Generalist Certification (Undergraduate level courses) |
Grades 4-8, 8-12, or EC-12 (Undergraduate level courses) |
Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction with Teacher Certification – Grades 4-8, 8-12 or EC-12 |
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| Program Admission Requirements | GPA=2.50 or better; Bachelor’s degree; Content test (PACT*) passed |
GPA=2.50 or better; Bachelor’s degree; Content test (PACT*) passed |
GPA=2.50 or better; Bachelor’s degree; Content test (PACT*) passed |
| Field Experiences – at least 30 hours | Prior to program admission** | Assigned through coursework during program | Prior to program admission** |
| Certification Test – Content Area | Prior to program admission (PACT*) | Prior to program admission (PACT*) | Prior to issuance of a probationary certificate (PACT*) |
| Certification Test – Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities | During student teaching | During student teaching | During second semester of internship |
| Semester Credit Hours Required | 30 (12 hours consists of student teaching and concurrent block class) | 24 (12 hours consists of student teaching and concurrent block class) | 42 for degree and certification (24 for certification only) |
| Timeline | 1 year (Summer start) | 9 months (Fall start) | 1 1/2 years (Summer start) |
| Location of Classes | On ASU campus | On ASU campus | Primarily online |
| Student Teaching / Internship Component | Student teaching – one semester, unpaid | Student teaching – one semester, unpaid | Internship &ndash one year, paid by district (If candidate is unable to find a job, student teaching will be required.) |
| University Admission Process | Contact undergraduate admissions | Contact undergraduate admissions | Contact College of Graduate Studies (GRE is required) |
| Program Cost | Undergraduate tuition and fees | Undergraduate tuition and fees | Graduate tuition and fees |
| Program Contact | Ms. Cindy Pond | Ms. Cindy Pond | Dr. Kim Livengood |
*Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT)
All candidates must pass the PACT TExES in their content field prior to program admission or issuance of a probationary certificate in the case of the Master’s program. The PACT is the only content test required for initial certification. All candidates must also pass a pedagogy test (PPR) before they can be recommended for certification.
For TExES study guides and PACT registration information, please visit www.texes.ets.org.
**Observations / Field Experiences
Candidates must complete at least 30 clock hours of field experiences prior to admission to the EC-6 Generalist Post-Baccalaureate program and the M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction program. Forms for completion of the field experiences must be obtained from the program advisor as noted in the chart. Forms need to be signed by the classroom teachers hosting the candidate. All field experiences must be completed in the area and grade level of the certification being sought.
Required Coursework
Post-Baccalaureate Certification Only – Grades EC-6
TOTAL: 30 Semester Credit Hours
Post-Baccalaureate Certification Only &ndash Grades 4-8, 8-12, or EC-12
TOTAL: 24 Semester Credit Hours
Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction with Teacher Certification – Grades 4-8, 8-12, or EC-12
TOTAL: 42 Semester Credit Hours
* These courses are required for candidates seeking certification only.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Are any of the programs online? The Master of Arts in C&I is predominantly online. All other programs require attendance on campus during the day.
- Can I earn an income while completing the teaching requirement? Only if you choose the MA in C&I. This program allows candidates to teach on a probationary certificate for a year while earning a teacher salary.
| Program | Contact |
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| Ms. Cindy Pond 325-942-2209 Carr Education/Fine Arts Bldg. Room 109 |
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| Dr. Kim Livengood 325-942-2647, ext. 478 Carr Education/Fine Arts Bldg. Room 126 |