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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.

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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:
  1. Signed Acknowledgement Form

  2. 3 Complete Reference Forms

  3. 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

1801 Martin Luther King Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78203 (210) 486-2000
Southwest Campus 800 Quintana Road San Antonio, Texas 78211 (210) 486-7281

St. Philip's College is a member institution of the Alamo Community Colleges.