Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification (PB/CERT) Program The Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification program (PB/CERT) is a university-based alternative teacher certification program for individuals who have previously earned a bachelor's degree and now want to pursue initial Texas teacher certification. The PB/CERT program is consists of content course work, professional education course work, testing, field experience, and a supervised teaching practicum in a Texas school district. The program offers PB/CERT applicants flexibility to complete coursework over a period of three years, until successfully obtaining employmnet as a teacher, at which time the intern has one year to complete program requirements. The PB/CERT students are required to meet specific Teacher Education Program (TEP) admission standards as defined in packet for enrollment into specific coursework. Candidates may pursue certification at one of the following levels: Elementary (EC-6, 3 options), Middle School (4-8 areas), High School (8-12 subject areas), and All-level (EC-12 subject arease). Please view the PB/CERT packet for specific certification options and requirements. Program Application - The application period is open; however, it is recommended that applicants allow 3-4 weeks for evaluation and completion of the PB/CERT teacher deficiency certification plan prior to a particular semester.
- Candidates must apply to WTAMU Graduate School for admission. A teacher deficiency plan from our office does not imply WT admisison. Due to heavy periods of applications, it is recommended to apply 3-4 weeks prior to a semester.
- NOTICE: The OAC will accept new PB/CERT applications any time: however, plans submitted between February 1 - March 15, will not be reviewed and processed until after March 25th for Summer 2012 registration.
- Spring 2012 Semester registration dates for Graduate PB/CERT students
- Current, Enrolled students may start registration from April 1 - May 30
- New, Admitted students may start registration April 23 - May 30
Pre-Admission Content Tests (PACT) Information Significant changes to Texas Administrative Code were approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC). The new rule allows degreed individuals who have not been enrolled in an Educator Preparation Program (EPP) to take Pre-Admission Content Tests (PACT) to demonstrate content proficiency for possible admission into an EPP. More info on subject exams. - A successful passing score on a certification exam does not excuse the student from the professional education courseswork to be completed with an EPP, and the student is still required to meet program requirements. Nor does passing an exam certify a student, the student will need to complete program requirements.
- The PACT system to take a state certification exam is the first step for all prospective candidates to explore, as it is a vital step for candidates to try to obtain admission into the program
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