EC through 12 Certification
Students planning to acquire EC-12 certification may do so by securing a major in either music, kinesiology, or special education. The interdisciplinary academic major for EC-12 is available for:
- Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading (EC-6 and Special Education EC-12)
- Kinesiology (EC-12 Physical Education Certification)
- Special Education (EC-12 Special Education Certification)
Eligibility for Texas Certification
To be eligible for Texas certification, students will also follow the EC-12 certification program designed to provide certification for Early Childhood through Grade 12 under the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) standards. Students follow a course of study which includes the following components:
- General Studies
- Professional Responsibility courses, which include student teaching.
- An academic major in either music, kinesiology, or special education.
- Sufficient electives to complete the bachelor's degree, if applicable.
Students must be admitted into the Educator Preparation Program according to the policies set by the College of Education.