Teacher Certification Center
The Alternative Teacher Certification Program is a non-traditional educator
preparation program for teachers who hold a Bachelor's degree or higher. The
Alternative Teacher Certification Program will involve college coursework and
other professional development experiences as well as intense mentoring and
supervision during the candidate's first year in the role of educator.
Application deadline approaching...Apply now!
For detailed information, contact any of the following Teacher Certification
Center Staff Members:
St. Philip's College
Teacher Certification Center offers certification preparation
in 5 areas:
- ESL/Generalist 4-8
- Generalist 4-8
- Social Studies 4-8
- Social Studies 8-12
- Career and Technology Education 6-12 *NEW*
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- At least 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Complete an
Application for Admission
The Application Procedure:
- Submit a complete
Application for
Admission (you may obtain this online or request by phone); this
application includes the following:
-
Signed Acknowledgement Form
-
3 Complete Reference Forms
-
Official Transcripts in their
original, sealed envelope from all college/universities attended
- Submit a $50.00 non-refundable application fee; ONLY MONEY ORDER,
CASHIER'S CHECK, or CASH ARE ACCEPTED.
- Complete a Pre-Test and Information Session (by appointment)
Requirements to Obtain Standard Certification:
- Satisfy Program Requirements
- Pass Content and PPR TExES Exams(2 year limit with Probationary
Certificate)
- Satisfy the Internship Strand (Successfully complete one year as a
Teacher of Record under the ATC Program)
- Apply for Standard Teacher Certificate
TCC Links:
page last updated: 11/5/2008