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Teacher Preparation with a Bachelor's Degree

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For those who are just beginning their college career, this is the pathway to earning a bachelor's degree and teaching certification.

 

Steps to Pursue Bachelor's Degree with Teacher Certification

Follow these steps to begin your journey to becoming a teacher:

1. Apply to WTAMU  
2. Meet with your Academic Adviser  
3. File an Official Degree Plan  
4. Apply to the Educator Preparation Program  
5. Complete Coursework and Trainings  
6. Take TExES Certification Exams  
7. Complete Clinical Teaching (Student Teaching)  
9. Apply for Teacher Certification  

Degree Plans for Grade Levels and Content Areas

EC - Grade 6 / Grades 4-8

Students who select either Early Childhood (EC) - Grade 6 or Grades 4-8 will earn their bachelor of science degree with a major in education. The degree programs for these two teaching areas is housed within the Department of Education. 

See Advising Services Degree Checklists for a checklist of course requirements.

Please refer to the University Catalog for a complete listing of required courses and additional program details.

  • Choose Undergraduate Catalog for the appropriate academic year
  • Select Terry B. Rogers College of Education from the catalog navigation menu 
  • Scroll to the Department of Education Teacher Certification degree list
  • Click on the option of your choice
  • This will be the degree requirements that must be completed in order to earn this degree
  • Your academic adviser will help you plan your schedule for each semester.

Note: Some courses require pre-requisites and others may be offered only in certain semesters. It is imperative that you meet with your academic adviser each semester. 

Grades 6-12 / EC - Grade 12

Students who select either Grades 6-12 or Early Childhood (EC) - Grade 12 will earn either a bachelor of arts, a bachelor of music, or a bachelor of science, with a major in the content area chosen. The degree programs are housed within the department that corresponds with the chosen content area.

See Advising Services Degree Checklists for a checklist of course requirements.

Please refer to the University Catalog for a complete listing of required courses and other details.

  • Choose Undergraduate Catalog for the appropriate academic year
  • Select Degree and Program Offerings from the catalog navigation menu
  • Scroll down to the Certification, Teacher degree list
  • Click on the option of your choice
  • This will be the degree requirements that must be completed in order to earn this degree
  • Your academic adviser will help you plan your schedule for each semester

Note: Some courses require pre-requisites and others may be offered only in certain semesters. It is imperative that you meet with your academic adviser each semester.

 

Notes for Teacher Certification Requirements

Criminal Background Check  
English Language Proficiency Requirement  

Contact Us

Questions? We're here to help!

Old Main 413 and 415

  • Dr. Crystal Hughes, Executive Director of Educator Preparation and Certification Officer, (806) 651-2605
  • Gilbert Antunez, Assistant Director of Educator Preparation and Director of Field Experience and Placement, (806) 651-2908
  • Dr. Crystal Hughes, Director of Candidate Performance, (806) 651-2605
  • Robin Johnson, Lead Undergraduate Education Advisor, (806) 651-2610
  • Pyxa Sovilay, PACE Coordinator, (806) 651-2613
  • Ray Rigoni, Certificate Support & Academic Advisor, (806) 651-2642
  • Heidi Brooks, Administrative Associate, (806) 651-2668
  • Office of Educator Certification Main Number, (806) 651-2668

 

Teaching Assignment Chart by Certification Area

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