It’s said teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions.
Becoming a teacher allows you to make a daily impact. If you are interested in opening doors for students to expand their knowledge and achieve their educational goals, our 4-8 Generalist Degree with Teacher Certification might be for you.
In our program, you have two specialization options to choose from, Generalist or English Language Arts and Reading. Whichever you choose, our faculty will prepare you to become an effective educator in today’s teaching environment. You’ll receive hands-on course instruction, as well as multiple practicum opportunities to prepare you to work with a multicultural population of learners.
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Angelo State University is accredited by the Texas Education Agency to recommend candidates for state educator initial certification and for additional certification.
| Teaching Level | Major at Angelo State | Teaching Certification Concentrations |
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| Elementary School | Interdisciplinary Studies | Early Childhood - Grade 6 |
| Middle School | Interdisciplinary Studies | Grades 4-8
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| High School | Choose the Angelo State program for the academic specialization you want to teach. | Grades 7-12 |
| All-Level (EC-12) | Interdisciplinary Studies | Early Childhood - Grade 12 |
Program Details
What Can You Do With an Education Degree?
Our program will prepare you to be a grade 4-8 teacher in public and private schools throughout Texas. Our graduates have a 94% pass rate on the Texas teacher certification exam, and many have won Teacher of the Year Awards in their respective school districts and regions.
Why Earn My Teaching Degree at Angelo State?
Structured Field Experience
Get right into the classroom for early field experience as you shadow local teachers and even teach your own lessons early in your education courses. As you get closer to graduation, you’ll become part of our student-teacher program and work with local school districts throughout the region.
Educator Preparation Information Center
Receive quality information, guidance and support services through our Educator Preparation Information Center (EPI Center). We’re here to help support you through your college journey and provide academic and career path advising.
TEACH Grant
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families.
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Challenge Yourself
Take your education to the next level in the ASU Honors Program. Through special courses, cultural events, research and community engagement, we’ll help you transform your intellectual and personal talents into marketable skills for your future. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in prestigious internships, fellowships and other programs to reach your full potential.
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Committed to Your Success
Our Freshman College is a one-stop resource for programs and services that help you transition into college life, improve your communication skills, and engage in active learning. You can also get academic help in the Math Lab and Writing Center, receive peer mentoring and tutoring through Supplemental Instruction, or set up online tutoring sessions.
