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Educator Preparation Program

The Educator Preparation Program (EPP) is designed to offer professionals in the workforce an alternative to teaching in public schools versus the traditional university certification programs. This program will meet the needs of individuals who currently hold a bachelor’s degree and are interested in a non-traditional route to obtain teacher certification. This certification helps address the teacher shortage in specific content areas in our state. Our program is approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and meets the “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB) requirements. The entire program consists of 158 hours of content course work, 80 contact hours of Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility course work and a one-year internship. Non-traditional Financial Aid does not qualify for this certification program. Tuition Assistance is available from several private institutions providing continuing education loans at competitive interest rates while providing a loan deferral period in most cases while you complete the program.

Areas of Concentration

Generalist EC-6
Bilingual Education EC-6
Special Education EC-12
Mathematics 4-8
Mathematics 8-12
Science 4-8
Science 8-12
English as a Second Language EC-6
Dual Certification in Special Education (EC-12) with Bilingual Education (EC-6)
Dual Certification in Special Education (EC-12) with ESL (EC-6)
Dual Certification in Bilingual Education (EC-6) with ESL (EC-6)

Entry Requirements

The following admissions and administrative procedures must be completed to be considered as a candidate for the program:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
A minimum GPA of 2.5
Passing score on the PACT (Pre-Admission Content Test), Accuplacer or THEA Exam (Texas Higher Education Assessment)
- Reading: 230 or above
- Math: 230 or above
- Written Language: 220 or above
An interview with the Educator Preparation Program Manager.
An official score from TOEFL English Proficiency exam, if your native language is not English. Score of 26 on the Speaking portion.
A completed application for admission into the Educator Preparation Program
Official Transcripts From All Colleges and Universities Attended

Remember to apply early for tuition assistance such as continuing education loans and career loans at the financial institution of your choice. Some may be eligible for Troops to Teachers or GI Bill Benefits.

After the application process is completed, the candidate will be notified by mail on the decision for admission into the program.

Program Cost and Structure

The cost of the program is approximately $4500. The program is divided into three required strands:

Content course requirement (158 hours)
PPR (Pedagogy and Professional Responsibil ities) (80 contact hours)
A one year internship as teacher of record in an accredited school

Tuition for Program:
Content Course	$850.00
PPR Course	$850.00
Internship	$2,800.00 (This fee can be payrol l deducted).

Additional Expenses:
Application Fee	$50
Accuplacer	$15
Parking Permits	$50
National FBI Background check	$52.50
TExES Exams (2 or 3)	$120 each
BTLPT (Bil ingual only)	$120
Fingerprints	$45
Probationary Certificate	$52
Standard Teacher Certificate	$77
Books	varies
Mentor fee for internship (may or may not apply)	$500