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Academic Departments

This college is your gateway to a variety of education careers – from classroom teaching, special education and school counseling to curriculum development, school administration and the non-academic areas of college campuses.

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Texas 2-Step Teacher Certification Program

Building on Angelo State’s established legacy of graduating high-quality teachers, the Texas 2-Step certification program focuses on assisting paraprofessionals reach their goal of becoming a classroom teacher.

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Educator Preparation Information Center

Our EPI Center provides academic advising services for students in the College of Education, as well as students in teacher certification degree programs across the ASU campus. Our staff works closely with faculty and other support services to also provide career path counseling.

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Educator Perspectives Journal

Published twice a year, our campus journal for professional education focuses on specific themes for each issue. The editors and reviewers are all ASU education faculty members.

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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.

  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “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.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Jacque Cunningham</strong>, Class of 2006, B.S. in Teacher Education</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “The professors I had truly got to know me as a student, cared about my plans for the future and were accessible.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong><a href="/live/news/19256-asu-trailblazer-dr-stephanie-howard">Dr. Stephanie Howard</a></strong>, Class of 1995, Education</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “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.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Brooke Garrett</strong>, Class of 2017, Special Education Teacher</p> </blockquote>