Educator Certification - Domestic Students

Texas A&M University-Commerce offers a broad selection of educator certification programs approved by the State Board for Educator Certification.  Students may earn their initial teaching certificate as an undergraduate or a graduate.  They may also pursue additional professional certifications through several graduate programs administered by departments within the College of Education and Human Services.  A unified system of records for all teacher education students is maintained in the Center for Educator Certification and Academic Services (CECAS).  This office processes all applications for certification and can answer questions concerning certification requirements and procedures.

Students who hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and wish to pursue educator certification must be admitted to the Graduate School and to the specific Educator Certification program.  You may apply to the CECAS at the same time you apply for Graduate School.  For specific information regarding admissions to the CECAS please visit their website Center for Educator Certification and Academic Services.

Required documents for admission:

• $35 application fee
• Official Bachelor's transcript - from a regionally accredited university
• Application

Application Packet Submission Deadline:

Applications are accepted throughout the year.