Certification Areas and Requirements

Educational Requirements

Elementary, Secondary, Special Education, and the All Content Accelerated programs

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree earned from and conferred by an accredited institution of higher education that is recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

Your grade point average (GPA) is determined in one of the following two ways: 2.5 on all coursework (includes all courses from all institutions) OR 2.75 in last 60 semester hours of completed coursework. Please Note: Any applicant who does not meet the 2.5 GPA requirement must provide a passing score on a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification to be considered for admission.

CTE Certification Areas

CTE certification areas require varying educational levels ranging from High School diploma, Associate, or Bachelor’s degree.

Content Area Proficiency

Each certification area has specific methods in which candidates are required to demonstrate their content area proficiency. Select the program from the list below to view specific requirements.

Accredited Institutions

Accredited Institutions

Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to view all accredited institutions in the United States

Foreign Institution Degree

Foreign Institution Degree

Learn more about applying with a degree from a foreign institution

Certification Areas

Critical needs areas in which there is an anticipated shortage of teachers and receive a $2,000 scholarship applied to your program tuition.

Elementary Grades EC-6

Core Subjects EC-6

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in a combination of the following:
  • English (minimum 6 hours)
  • Mathematics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Natural Science (minimum 3 hours)
  • Social Studies (minimum 3 hours) (includes: History, Economics, Government)
Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in a combination of the following:
  • English (minimum 6 hours)
  • Mathematics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Natural Science (minimum 3 hours)
  • Social Studies (minimum 3 hours) (includes: History, Economics, Government)
  • Remaining 9 hours comprised of any above-listed subject
  • NOTE: Statistics will not be counted as principle mathematics course, but will fulfill remaining 9-hour requirement

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Bilingual Core Subjects Spanish EC-6

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:
  • English (minimum 6 hours)
  • Mathematics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Natural Science (minimum 3 hours)
  • Social Studies (minimum 3 hours) (includes: History, Economics, Government)
Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in a combination of the following:
  • English (minimum 6 hours)
  • Mathematics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Natural Science (minimum 3 hours)
  • Social Studies (minimum 3 hours) (includes: History, Economics, Government)
  • Remaining 9 hours comprised of any above-listed subject
  • NOTE: Statistics will not be counted as principle mathematics course, but will fulfill remaining 9-hour requirement

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Bilingual Core Subjects Spanish EC-6 / Special Education EC-12 Dual Certification

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:
  • English (minimum 6 hours)
  • Mathematics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Natural Science (minimum 3 hours)
  • Social Studies (minimum 3 hours) (includes: History, Economics, Government)
Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in a combination of the following:
  • English (minimum 6 hours)
  • Mathematics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Natural Science (minimum 3 hours)
  • Social Studies (minimum 3 hours) (includes: History, Economics, Government)
  • Remaining 9 hours comprised of any above-listed subject
  • NOTE: Statistics will not be counted as principle mathematics course, but will fulfill remaining 9-hour requirement

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

ESL Core Subjects EC-6

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in a combination of the following:
  • English (minimum 6 hours)
  • Mathematics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Natural Science (minimum 3 hours)
  • Social Studies (minimum 3 hours) (includes: History, Economics, Government)
Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in a combination of the following:
  • English (minimum 6 hours)
  • Mathematics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Natural Science (minimum 3 hours)
  • Social Studies (minimum 3 hours) (includes: History, Economics, Government)
  • Remaining 9 hours comprised of any above-listed subject
  • NOTE: Statistics will not be counted as principle mathematics course, but will fulfill remaining 9-hour requirement

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Middle Level Grades 4-8

English Language Arts & Reading 4-8

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in English Language Arts

Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in English Language Arts

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

English Language Arts & Reading/Social Studies 4-8

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in English Language Arts and Social Studies:
  • English (minimum 12 hours)
  • History (minimum 6 hours)
  • Economics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Government (minimum 3 hours)
Preferred: 36 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in English Language Arts and Social Studies:
  • English (minimum 12 hours)
  • History (minimum 6 hours)
  • Economics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Government (minimum 3 hours)
  • Remaining 12 hours comprised of any above listed subject

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

  • For test information and registration visit Texas Educator Certification Examination Program.
  • Register for the PACT Test using Test Code #717- English Language Arts & Reading
  • Register for the PACT Test using Test Code #718: Social Studies 4-8

Mathematics 4-8

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Mathematics

Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Mathematics

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Mathematics/Science 4-8

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

30 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in Mathematics and Science: 
  • Mathematics upper level (minimum 12 hours)
  • Physics (minimum 6 hours)
  • Chemistry (minimum 6 hours)
  • Biology (minimum 6 hours)
Preferred: 36 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in Mathematics and Science:
  •  Mathematics upper level (minimum 12 hours)
  • Physics (minimum 6 hours)
  • Chemistry (minimum 6 hours)
  • Biology (minimum 6 hours)
  • Remaining 6 hours comprised of any above listed subject

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Science 4-8

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:
  • Physics and/or Chemistry (minimum 6 hours)
  • Biology (minimum 9 hours)
Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:
  • Physics and/or Chemistry (minimum 6 hours)
  • Biology (minimum 9 hours)
  • Remaining 9 hours comprised of any above listed subject

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Social Studies 4-8

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:
  • History (minimum 9 hours)
  • Economics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Government (minimum 3 hours)
Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:
  • History (minimum 9 hours)
  • Economics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Government (minimum 3 hours)
  • Remaining 9 hours comprised of any above listed subject

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Secondary Grades 6-12

English Language Arts & Reading 7-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in English/Language Arts 

Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in English/Language Arts

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Mathematics 7-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in Mathematics

Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in Mathematics

 OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Math/Physics 7-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

18 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Mathematics and Physics:
  • 9 of the 18 semester hours should reflect upper level Mathematics
  • 9  of the 18 semester hours should reflect upper level Physics
Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Mathematics and Physics:
  • 12 of the 24 semester hours should reflect upper level Mathematics
  • 12 of the 24 semester hours should reflect upper level Physics

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Math/Physical Science/Engineering 6-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

27 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:
  • Mathematics (minimum 6 hours)
  • Chemistry (minimum 6 hours)
  • Physics (minimum 6 hours)
  • Engineering (minimum 9 hours)
Preferred: 36 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:
  • Mathematics (minimum 9 hours)
  • Chemistry (minimum 6 hours)
  • Physics (minimum 6 hours)
  • Engineering (minimum 12 hours)
  • Remaining 3 hours comprised of any above listed subject

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Science 7-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

21 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:
  • Physics (minimum 6 hours)
  • Chemistry (minimum 6 hours)
  • Biology (minimum 6 hours)
  • Remaining 3 hours comprised of any above listed subject
Preferred: 36 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:
  • Physics (minimum 6 hours)
  • Chemistry (minimum 6 hours)
  • Biology (minimum 6 hours)
  • Remaining 18 hours comprised of any above listed subject

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Social Studies 7-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

21 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:
  • Economics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Government (minimum 6 hours)
  • History (minimum 6 hours)
  • Remaining 6 hours comprised of any above listed subject
Preferred: 36 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:
  • Economics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Government (minimum 6 hours)
  • History (minimum 6 hours)
  • Remaining 21 hours comprised of any above listed subject

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

All Level Grades EC-12

American Sign Language (ASL) EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in American Sign Language (ASL)

Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in American Sign Language (ASL)

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

  • For test information and registration visit Texas Educator Certification Examination Program.
  • Register for the PACT Test using Test Code #784- American Sign Language: Early Childhood-Grade12 (Subtest I)
  • Register for the PACT Test using Test Code #785- American Sign Language: Early Childhood-Grade12 (Subtest II)

Art EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Art

Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Art

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Languages Other Than English (LOTE) French EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Foreign Language Area

Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Foreign Language Area

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Languages Other Than English (LOTE) German EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Foreign Language Area

Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Foreign Language Area

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Latin EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Foreign Language Area

Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Foreign Language Area

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Spanish EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Foreign Language Area

Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Foreign Language Area

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Music EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Music

Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Music

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Physical Education EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Physical Education

Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Physical Education

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Education EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in one of the three following content areas:
Core subjects EC-6 or 4-8
  • English (minimum 6 hours)
  • Mathematics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Natural Science (minimum 3 hours)
  • Social Studies (minimum 3 hours) (includes: History, Economics, Government)
English Language Arts & Reading (7-12) or 4-8
  • 15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in English Language Arts
Mathematics (7-12) or 4-8
  • 15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Mathematics

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

  • For test information and registration visit Texas Educator Certification Examination Program.
  • Register for the PACT Test using Test Code #700 Essential Academic Skills : (701 TX PACT: Essential Academic Skills (Subtest I: Reading) and (702 TX PACT: Essential Academic Skills (Subtest II: Writing) and (703 TX PACT: Essential Academic Skills (Subtest III: Mathematics)

Theatre Arts EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Theatre Arts

Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Theatre Arts

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Education Grades EC-12

Special Education EC-12 (SPED)

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in one of the three following content areas:
Core subjects EC-6 or 4-8
  • English (minimum 6 hours)
  • Mathematics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Natural Science (minimum 3 hours)
  • Social Studies (minimum 3 hours) (includes: History, Economics, Government)
English Language Arts & Reading (7-12) or 4-8
  • 15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in English Language Arts
Mathematics (7-12) or 4-8
  • 15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Mathematics

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Bilingual Core Subjects EC-6 / Special Education EC-12 Dual Certification

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

15 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:
  • English (minimum 6 hours)
  • Mathematics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Natural Science (minimum 3 hours)
  • Social Studies (minimum 3 hours) (includes: History, Economics, Government)
Preferred: 24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in a combination of the following:
  • English (minimum 6 hours)
  • Mathematics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Natural Science (minimum 3 hours)
  • Social Studies (minimum 3 hours) (includes: History, Economics, Government)
  • Remaining 9 hours comprised of any above-listed subject
  • NOTE: Statistics will not be counted as principle mathematics course, but will fulfill remaining 9-hour requirement

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

 

Career and Technical Education

Trades & Industrial Education 6-12 (Non Degree)

Content Area Proficiency and Certification-Related Licensure/Work Experience:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Five years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past ten years in one or more approved occupations for which instruction is offered
  • Licensure, certification, or registration by a national recognized agency or successful performance on NOCTI exam is required by end of program
  • For Cosmetology a current instructor’s license is required upon application
Special Application Instructions:
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts
  3. Submit Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) form
  4. Submit copy of licensure, certification, or registration by a national recognized agency or successful performance on NOCTI exam is required by end of program

Trades & Industrial Education 6-12 (Associate Degree)

Content Area Proficiency and Certification-Related Licensure/Work Experience:
  • Associate Degree (from an accredited institution of higher education) with coursework documented on transcript related to certification area
  • Two years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past ten years in one or more approved occupations for which instruction is offered
  • Licensure, certification, or registration by a national recognized agency or successful performance on NOCTI exam is required by end of program
  • For Cosmetology a current instructor’s license is required upon application
Special Application Instructions:
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended
  3. Submit Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) form
  4. Submit copy of licensure, certification, or registration by a national recognized agency or successful performance on NOCTI exam is required by end of program

Trades & Industrial Education 6-12 (Bachelor's Degree)

Content Area Proficiency and Certification-Related Licensure/Work Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree (from an accredited institution of higher education) with coursework documented on transcript related to certification area
  • Two years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past ten years in one or more approved occupations for which instruction is offered. Up to 18 months of the wage-earning experience can be met through a formal documented internship.
  • Licensure, certification, or registration by a national recognized agency or successful performance on NOCTI exam is required by end of program
  • For Cosmetology a current instructor’s license is required upon application
Special Application Instructions:
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended
  3. Submit Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) form
  4. Submit copy of licensure, certification, or registration by a national recognized agency or successful performance on NOCTI exam is required by end of program

Health Science 6-12 (Associate Degree)

Content Area Proficiency and Certification-Related Licensure/Work Experience:
  • Associate Degree (from an accredited institution of higher education) with coursework documented on transcript related to certification area
  • Current medical or health care licensure, certification, or registration by nationally recognized agency
  • Two years of full-time wage-earning experience utilizing medical or health care license, certification, or registration.
Special Application Instructions:
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), current medical or health licensure
  3. Submit all official transcripts

Marketing 6-12 (Bachelor's Degree)

Content Area Proficiency and Certification-Related Licensure/Work Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree with 6 semester hours in Marketing related content documented on transcript with minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Two years of full time wage earning work experience required
Special Application Instructions:
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
  3. Submit all official transcripts

Agricultural, Food, and Natural Resources 6-12 (Bachelor's Degree)

Content Area Proficiency:

Applicant must have Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours (12 upper level) in Ag related content documented on transcript with minimum GPA of 2.5

OR

Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree and have passed the Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT)

Special Application Instructions:
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit all official transcripts
  3. Take PACT if necessary and submit PACT scores

Business and Finance 6-12 (Bachelor's Degree)

Content Area Proficiency:

Applicant must have Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours (6 upper level in Business and 6 upper level in Finance) in Business and Finance related content documented on transcript with minimum GPA of 2.5

OR

Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree and have passed the Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT)

Special Application Instructions:
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit all official transcripts
  3. Take PACT if necessary and submit PACT scores

Family and Consumer Sciences: Composite 6-12 (Bachelor's Degree)

Content Area Proficiency:

Applicant must have Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours (12 upper level) in FCS Composite related content documented on transcript with minimum GPA of 2.5

OR

Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree and have passed the Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT)

Special Application Instructions:
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit all official transcripts
  3. Take PACT if necessary and submit PACT scores

Family and Consumer Sciences: Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Sciences 8-12 (Bachelor's Degree)

Content Area Proficiency:

Applicant must have Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours (12 upper level) in FCS Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Sciences related content documented on transcript with minimum GPA of 2.5

OR

Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree and have passed the Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT)

Special Application Instructions:
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit all official transcripts
  3. Take PACT if necessary and submit PACT scores

Family and Consumer Sciences: Human Development and Family Studies 8-12 (Bachelor's Degree)

Content Area Proficiency:

Must have Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours (12 upper level) in FCS Human Development and Family Studies related content documented on transcript with minimum GPA of 2.5

OR

Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree and have passed the Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT)

Special Application Instructions:
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit all official transcripts
  3. Take PACT if necessary and submit PACT scores

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) 6-12

Content Area Proficiency and Certification-Related Licensure:
  • Joint Services Transcript or Military Transcript
  • Licensure or Certification in Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)
  • If you have one year of previous teaching experience as a JROTC instructor in a school district, please provide a copy of your most current service record
  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education that at the time was accredited or otherwise approved by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Special Application Instructions:
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended
  3. Submit Joint Services Transcript or Military Transcript
  4. Submit a copy of licensure or certification in Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)
  5. Submit teaching service record (if applicable)

Math/Physical Science/Engineering 6-12 (Bachelor's Degree)

Content Area Proficiency:

Applicant must have Bachelor’s degree with 36 semester hours  in Mathematics, Chemistry Physics, Engineering related content documented on transcript with minimum GPA of 2.5

OR

Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree and have passed the Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT)

Special Application Instructions:
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit all official transcripts
  3. Take PACT if necessary and submit PACT scores

Technology Education 6-12 (Bachelor's Degree)

Content Area Proficiency:

Applicant must have Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours (12 upper level) in Technology Education related content documented on transcript with minimum GPA of 2.5

OR

Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree and have passed the Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT)

Special Application Instructions:
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit all official transcripts
  3. Take PACT if necessary and submit PACT scores

Technology Applications: Early Childhood - Grade 12 (Bachelor's Degree)

Content Area Proficiency:

Applicant must have Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours (12 upper level) in Technology Applications related content documented on transcript with minimum GPA of 2.5

OR

Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree and have passed the Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT)

Special Application Instructions:
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit all official transcripts
  3. Take PACT if necessary and submit PACT scores

Computer Science: Grades 8-12 (Bachelor's Degree)

Content Area Proficiency:

Applicant must have Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours (12 upper level) in Computer Science related content documented on transcript with minimum GPA of 2.5

OR

Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree and have passed the Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT)

Special Application Instructions:
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit all official transcripts
  3. Take PACT if necessary and submit PACT scores

All Content Accelerated: Elementary Grades EC-6

Bilingual Core Subjects Spanish EC-6

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:

  • English (minimum 6 hours)
  • Mathematics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Natural Science (minimum 3 hours)
  • Social Studies (minimum 3 hours) (includes: History, Economics, Government)
  • Remaining 9 hours comprised of any above listed subject
  • NOTE: Statistics will not be counted as principle mathematics course, but will fulfill remaining 9 hour requirement

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Bilingual Core Subjects Spanish EC-6 / Special Education EC-12 Dual Certification

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:

  • English (minimum 6 hours)
  • Mathematics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Natural Science (minimum 3 hours)
  • Social Studies (minimum 3 hours) (includes: History, Economics, Government)
  • Remaining 9 hours comprised of any above listed subject
  • NOTE: Statistics will not be counted as principle mathematics course, but will fulfill remaining 9 hour requirement

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

ESL Core Subjects EC-6

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:

  • English (minimum 6 hours)
  • Mathematics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Natural Science (minimum 3 hours)
  • Social Studies (minimum 3 hours) (includes: History, Economics, Government)
  • Remaining 9 hours comprised of any above listed subject
  • NOTE: Statistics will not be counted as principle mathematics course, but will fulfill remaining 9 hour requirement

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

All Content Accelerated: Middle Level Grades 4-8

English Language Arts & Reading 4-8

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in English Language Arts

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

 

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

English Language Arts & Reading/Social Studies 4-8

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

36 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in English Language Arts and Social Studies:

  • English (minimum 12 hours)
  • History (minimum 6 hours)
  • Economics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Government (minimum 3 hours)
  • Remaining 12 hours comprised of any above listed subject

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

  • For test information and registration visit Texas Educator Certification Examination Program.
  • Register for the PACT Test using Test Code #717- English Language Arts & Reading
  • Register for the PACT Test using Test Code #718: Social Studies 4-8

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

Mathematics 4-8

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Mathematics:

  • 12 of the 24 semester hours should reflect upper level coursework

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Mathematics/Science 4-8

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

36 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in Mathematics and Science:

  • Mathematics upper level (minimum 12 hours)
  • Physics (minimum 6 hours)
  • Chemistry (minimum 6 hours)
  • Biology (minimum 6 hours)
  • Remaining 6 hours comprised of any above listed subject

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Science 4-8

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:

  • Physics and/or Chemistry (minimum 6 hours)
  • Biology (minimum 9 hours)
  • Remaining 9 hours comprised of any above listed subject

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Social Studies 4-8

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:

  • History (minimum 9 hours)
  • Economics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Government (minimum 3 hours)
  • Remaining 9 hours comprised of any above listed subject

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

All Content Accelerated: Secondary Grades 6-12

English Language Arts & Reading 7-12

Content Area Proficiency

  • Content Area Proficiency

    Determined in ONE of the following ways:

    24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in English/Language Arts

    • 12 of the 24 semester hours should reflect upper level coursework

    OR

    Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions

  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Mathematics 7-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in Mathematics:

  • 12 of the 24 semester hours should reflect upper level coursework

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Math/Physics 7-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Mathematics and Physics:

  • 12 of the 24 semester hours should reflect upper level Mathematics
  • 12 of the 24 semester hours should reflect upper level Physics

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Math/Physical Science/Engineering 6-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

36 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:

  • Mathematics (minimum 9 hours)
  • Chemistry (minimum 6 hours)
  • Physics (minimum 6 hours)
  • Engineering (minimum 12 hours)
  • Remaining 3 hours comprised of any above listed subject

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Physical Science 6-12

Content Area Proficiency
  • Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification: Physical Science 6-12
Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Science 7-12

Content Area Proficiency

  • Determined in ONE of the following ways:

    36 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:

    • Physics (minimum 6 hours)
    • Chemistry (minimum 6 hours)
    • Biology (minimum 6 hours)
    • Remaining 18 hours comprised of any above listed subject

    OR

    Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Social Studies 7-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

36 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:

  • Economics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Government (minimum 6 hours)
  • History (minimum 6 hours)
  • Remaining 21 hours comprised of any above listed subject

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

All Content Accelerated: All Level Grades EC-12

American Sign Language (ASL) EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in American Sign Language (ASL):

  • 12 of the 24 semester hours should reflect upper level coursework

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

  • For test information and registration visit Texas Educator Certification Examination Program.
  • Register for the PACT Test using Test Code #784- American Sign Language: Early Childhood-Grade12 (Subtest I)
  • Register for the PACT Test using Test Code #785- American Sign Language: Early Childhood-Grade12 (Subtest II)

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Art EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Art:

  • 12 of the 24 semester hours should reflect upper level coursework

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Languages Other Than English (LOTE) French EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Foreign Language Area

  • 12 of the 24 semester hours should reflect upper level coursework

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Languages Other Than English (LOTE) German EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Foreign Language Area

  • 12 of the 24 semester hours should reflect upper level coursework

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Latin EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Foreign Language Area

  • 12 of the 24 semester hours should reflect upper level coursework

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Spanish EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Foreign Language Area

  • 12 of the 24 semester hours should reflect upper level coursework

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Music EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Music:

  • 12 of the 24 semester hours should reflect upper level coursework

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Physical Education EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Physical Education:

  • 12 of the 24 semester hours should reflect upper level coursework

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Special Education EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) in combination of the following:

  • English (minimum 6 hours)
  • Mathematics (minimum 3 hours)
  • Natural Science (minimum 3 hours) o Social Studies (minimum 3 hours) (includes: History, Economics, Government)
  • Remaining 9 hours comprised of any above listed subject
  • NOTE: Statistics will not be counted as principle mathematics course, but will fulfill remaining 9 hour requirement

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Theatre Arts EC-12

Content Area Proficiency

Determined in ONE of the following ways:

24 semester hours (with coursework minimum GPA of 2.5) reflected on transcript in Theatre Arts:

  • 12 of the 24 semester hours should reflect upper level coursework

OR

Applicant has passed a TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the area of teaching certification.

Special Application Instructions
  1. Complete the Region 13 ECP application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended including Transfer Colleges
  3. Submit three confidential professional recommendation forms (found here) , at least one professional recommendation must be from your work experience in a school setting within the last two years
  4. Submit copy of PACT scores, if applicable
  5. Mandatory Interview

 

Application Process

  1. Complete the Region 13 application and pay the online application fee *all fees are non-refundable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended
  3. Submit three confidential professional reference forms (Elementary, Secondary, and SPED programs)
  4. Optional: Submit copy of scores (Submission of these scores is optional. Scores will provide additional information used in the selection process that may be helpful but is not required for admission):
    • Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
    • ACT
    • SAT
    • TASP/THEA
    • COMPASS
    • ACCUPLACER

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