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Non-Teacher Certification

DEADLINES


The Graduate College will continue to process applications received after the deadline for Agricultural Education. Applications will continue to be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, with no guarantees for admission for those who apply after the deadline.
POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDENTS
Important note:
not all certification programs are eligible for financial aid.

Submit an official Application for Admission:
Submit a $10 non-refundable application fee. A $50.00 (U.S. currency) international/evaluation fee is required if the application is considered for admission based on foreign credentials. Please Note: Students who change their admission status must pay the fee associated with their application status.

You must submit one official transcript from the college granting your highest degree completed.  This transcript must contain the degree statement, which includes the type of degree received and the date it was conferred.  These transcripts must be mailed directly from the university or college attended or submitted in a sealed university envelope with the university's registrar's signature on the back of the envelope.  Please check with the Texas college or university you have attended to determine if they submit electronic transcripts to Texas StateTexas State transcripts will be provided.

Should you decide to apply to a graduate degree program, up to six hours of graduate-level courses, with a grade of 'B' or better, may be petitioned for degree credit after regular degree-seeking admission has been granted.

PROGRAM OF INTEREST

ADVISOR

PHONE (245-)

OFFICE

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

Dr. Douglas Morrish

3321

AG 211

ART

Dr. Erik Nielsen

2611

ART 411

BIOLOGY

Dr. David Lemke

2178

334 Jerome & Catherine Supple

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA)

Dr. Holland Toles

3242

McCOY 515

CHEMISTRY – OTHER

Dr. James Irvin

2156

CHEM 238

COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Dr. Mary Hoffman

2165

CENT 205

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Dr. Khosrow Kaikhah

3409

USC 208

COUNSELING & GUIDANCE (School Counselor Certification) – need 3.0; prior master’s degree in any field.

Dr. Gail Roaten

2575

ED 4018

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Dr. Gini Deibert

2174

Hines 120

DEVELOPMENTAL & ADULT EDUCATION (Must have master’s and advisors approval)

Dr. Jovita Ross-Gordon

3083

ED 4004

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP – PRINCIPAL (need master’s prior)

– can only apply for Summer 1 and Fall admission

NOTE:  1) Applicants must submit copy of official teaching certificate documenting initial teacher certification.  2) Must submit copy of official teaching record documenting at least one year's teaching experience.

Dr. Michael Boone

2575

ED 4025

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP – SUPERINTENDENT (need master’s prior)

NOTE:  1) Applicants must submit copy of official teaching certificate documenting initial teacher certification.  2) Must submit copy of official teaching record documenting at least one year's teaching experience.

Dr. Michael Boone

2575

ED 4025

ENGLISH (LITERATURE)

Dr. Paul Cohen

2163

FH 245

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

Dr. B.J. Friedman

2155

FCS 104

FINANCIAL PLANNING CERTIFICATE 

Dr. Holland Toles

3242

McCOY 515

FRENCH

Dr. Robert Fischer

2360

CH 214

GEOGRAPHY

Dr. David Butler

2618

ELA 120-B

GERMAN

Dr. Robert Fischer

2360

CH 214

HEALTH EDUCATION

Dr. Steve Furney

2561

JOW 110A

HISTORY

Dr. Mary Brennan

2142

TMH 214

JAPANESE

Dr. Robert Fischer

2360

CH 214

LICENSED MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY (LMFT) See Professional Counseling

 

 

 

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR PROGRAM (LPC)See Professional Counseling

 

 

 

MASS COMMUNICATION

Dr. Sandy Rao

2656

 

MATHEMATICS

Dr. Maria Acosta

2551

MCS 471

MUSIC-MUSIC EDUCATION

AA: Martha Fleming

3375

MUS 101

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

AA: Amy Gale

2937

JOW 110A

PHYSICS

Dr. David Donnelly

2131

3214 RF Mitte

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Dr. Cecilia Castillo

2143

ELA 329

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING (LPC and LMFT Licensure) – Needs counseling type master’s prior, 3.0 GPA.

Dr. Michael Carns

2575

ED 4018

READING EDUCATION

Dr. Gwynne Ash

8068

ED 3031

RECREATION & LEISURE SERVICES

Dr. Tom Gustafson

2872

JOW 135A

SCIENCE

Dr. West

3360

NS 220

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY (is incorporated into the master’s program)

Dr. Plotts

3086

ED4034

SOCIOLOGY

Dr. Audwin Anderson

2113

ELA 241

SPANISH

Dr. Robert Fischer

2360

CH 214

SPECIAL EDUCATION (Other Certification – example LDPT)

Dr. Larry Wheeler

2042

ED 3002

THEATRE

Dr. Debra Charlton

2147

ThC 109

VISITING TEACHER PROGRAM

 

3050