Texas Teacher Certification

About the Program

All required courses are delivered totally online for your convenience.
You can complete this certification in 12 months or less, depending on course availability, your start date and how many courses you take each semester.
Our department is accredited by the Texas Education Agency.

Quick Links

department of curriculum and instruction

Admission Requirements

Transcripts from baccalaureate degree awarding university or college (Upload unofficial transcripts, with the exception of Angelo State University transcripts, for application evaluation purposes using the Graduate Studies Documents for Submission form.)

Note: The GRE is NOT required for admission.

Prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 - or at least a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours of your degree

*Applicants interested in this program are also encouraged to register for an informational webinar. Please check with the graduate advisor listed below for more details.

Credit Requirements

This program consists of 24 credit hours. That means you only have to complete seven or eight courses to earn your certification, depending on your internship/clinical teaching preference.

Application Deadlines

Fall A – Aug. 1
Fall B – Applications will open on Sept. 4
Fall B – Oct. 1

<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “ASU pushed me to become a better student, which made me that much better at being a teacher.” Brian Gilbert, Class of 1998, B.A. in History </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “I want to be able to help special education kids be where I am today and overcome obstacles. I want to help them to be the best that they are capable of. That’s my passion.” <a href="/iamangelo/reilly.php">Reilly Amsler</a>, Education, Early Childhood - 6 Generalist with ECH-12 Special Ed, Class of 2026 </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “Dr. Christine Purkiss gave me a chance to work for this amazing university, which made me realize I wanted to continue my career here. The best moment I’ve ever had was calling a student to tell them they had been admitted, and they were so excited, they cried.” Danielle Plecenik, Class of 2018, ASU Admissions Counselor </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “ASU prepared me to be a teacher in the classroom by having dedicated professors who love education and have a passion for teaching children and those who teach them.” Jacque Cunningham, Class of 2006, B.S. in Teacher Education </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “ASU’s professors were amazing in preparing me for my career. They were available anytime of the day to help, and some are still there to answer questions when needed even three years after graduation.” Brooke Garrett, Class of 2017, Special Education Teacher </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “I come from a family of educators, and I enjoy working with small children. I want to teach. I want to help kids.” <a href="/iamangelo/reilly.php">Reilly Amsler</a>, Education, Early Childhood - 6 Generalist with ECH-12 Special Ed, Class of 2026 </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “I love the campus. Everyone is so nice and friendly, and all the professors are quick to help and care about us as students.” <a href="/iamangelo/reilly.php">Reilly Amsler</a>, Education, Early Childhood - 6 Generalist with ECH-12 Special Ed, Class of 2026 </blockquote>