Health Science Educator Certification

Observation

• Once admitted you can begin your 30-hours of required field experience in the content area or grade level you are pursuing. You cannot begin your teaching assignment until this is complete. You will submit the completed log sheet and reflection questions to the Teacher Certification Office.

Complete Pre-Internship Training Courses

• Complete 150 hours of training (four certification courses) prior to a paid internship or clinical teaching.

Note: See curriculum for required courses

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities

• Receive approval from the alternative certificate program staff after successfully completing EDCI 514 and three other certification courses.
• You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on all course work.

Note: If you are planning on pursuing a paid internship, you need to pass or be registered to take the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities test.

Pay all Required Fees

Complete Teaching Assignment Requirement

• Candidates must complete either:
  • Two-semester paid internship as a teacher of record.
    • Candidates will apply for positions through the district or region service center.
  • OR One-semester of clinical student teaching assignment.
    • You must complete an application.
    • The alternative certificate program representative will assist with your placement.
• You will be supervised by a university field supervisor and campus mentor.
• A teaching fee of $1000 per semester is required during your teaching assignment.
• You must enroll in EDCI 515 during the first semester of your teaching assignment.

Note: All requirements must be completed by the established due date

Apply for Teacher Certification

• During your final semester, you must contact the Educator Certification Office to verify that all requirements are complete and to receive information about applying for certification via the Texas Education Agency.