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 Contents of Questions:
- General
- Registration
- Transfer
- Certification
- Certification Exams
- Application for Teacher Certificate
- Graduation
- Financial Resources
Q: How do I find an advisor?
A: Information about undergraduate
advisement as well as graduate
advisement is available.
Q: How do I identify a plan that is
right for me?
A: First, realize that there is a difference
between a certification plan and a degree plan. We
offer both, but depending on the certification area
you select a degree or prior initial certification may be
required. Use
our link for prospective certification students to identify
the plans available to you. These are based primarily
on whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student,
and whether or not you already have an initial teaching
certificate.
Q: How can I get a permit/override into a closed section of an education course?
A: You must get permission from the Curriculum and Instruction Office for the permit. See Teresa Neal (742-1998 x430) in office EDUC 104.
Q: Do I need an advisor to approve an add/drop of a class?
A: If you are adding or dropping a course on your degree plan for another course on your degree plan (that is not an education course in the teacher education program), you do not need advisor approval. You can add/drop your course online at techsis.admin.ttu.edu/student/. If you need to add/drop an education course, you must see an advisor.
Q: May I take a correspondence course?
A: Undergraduates may take up to 18 hours of correspondence courses that apply to a degree plan. You must get advisor approval before registering for any correspondence course. Registration is also available online at www.dce.ttu.edu. Note: Correspondence course completion may interfere with your graduation date if you do not plan ahead.
Q: How many hours may I transfer?
A: Sixty-six (66) hours of transfer work may be applied to a degree plan at TTU. IF you have more than 66 hours transferred to TTU, your advisor will determine whether they can be applied to your degree. If you have over 66 hours applied to a degree plan, you should be aware that graduating with honors will not be possible. Graduating with honors requires that at least half of your course work be completed at TTU.
Q: How can I find out if my classes will transfer for credit on my degree plan?
A: You can check transferability by going online to www.depts.ttu.edu/registrar/teo/. If you cannot find the class you want at this website, you need to contact an advisor in the appropriate TTU college.
Q: Can an advisor tell me if a class I take at TTU will transfer to another college or university?
A: You will need to check with the university to which you are transferring for verification.
Q: Who do I see if I want to transfer into the College of Education?
A: If you are interested in teaching bilingual, English as a second language, special education, grades 4-8th (math, science, English, social studies, English/social Studies) or 6-12 composite science, you must see an academic advisor. Advisors will complete an Academic Transfer form and set you up on a degree plan. Call the College of Education for more information or stop by the Education Building Room 106.
Q: What do I do if I want to teach Early Childhood to 4th grade (EC-4 generalist)?
A: You must major in Early Childhood Education through the College of Human Sciences (www.hs.ttu.edu) if your specialization will be Early Childhood
(you want to teach kindergarten and/or the very early grades).
If your specialization will be Bilingual Education,
English as a second Language
or Special Education, you will major in Multidisciplinary Studies in the College of Education. Either way, you will work on teacher certification through the College of Education, but you may earn your degree from the College of Human Sciences.
Q: What do I do if I want to teach grades 4-8?
A: See an advisor in the College of Education. You can get more information at www.educ.ttu.edu/student/advising_overview.htm.
Q: What do I do if I want to teach high school (8-12) or all-level(EC-12)?
A: You should major in the subject you wish to teach, which requires you to complete a degree plan through the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Visual and Performing Arts, the College of Human Sciences, the College of Mass Communications, the College of Engineering or the College of Agriculture. You will work on teacher certification through the College of Education, but remain a major in your college.
Q: When may I sign up for the TExES exam?
A: You may apply once you are admitted into the Teacher Education Program. To indicate that you are eligible to take the exam, you will be approved for testing from the certification office.You may view your approval status bu logging in to SBEC and clicking on view examinations .
Q: How do I sign up for TExES exams?
Test Registration
Q: Where can I get study guides?
A: Visit www.texes.ets.org, then click on Preparation materials. The Certification Office also sponsors practice tests and workshops on a regular basis.other test preparation resources are suggested at www.educ.ttu.edu/certification/revised/testing.html
Q: I have passed my ExCET/TExES exams, now what do I do?
A: After your degree has been posted and your student teaching semester completed, apply for your teaching certificate at www.sbec.state.tx.us. Then send TTU a rapid recommendation packet.
Q: How long will it take for my teaching certificate to be issued?
A: After you apply to SBEC, an advisor in the College of Education will complete your recommendation online. You will be required to undergo a national criminal background check by submitting fingerprints to SBEC. You will receive your fingerprint packet upon applying for your teaching certificate. Your teaching certificate will be issued by SBEC when all requirements are completed.
Q: I am applying at several school districts that are asking for a letter of completion. How do I get one?
A: We no longer supply students with letters of completion. You may wish to provide districts with copies of your exam scores and your unofficial transcript so they understand your status. Once you complete the requirement for certification and are recommended for certification by TTU, SBEC will immediately email you a note indicating that TTU has recommended you for certification. We encourage you to provide the school district with copies of your transcript, your TExES results, and the SBEC email so they understand your progress toward certification.
Q: When do I turn in my Intent to Graduate?
A: Intent to Graduate Forms must be submitted one year before graduation. Your intent to graduate must be submitted to the TTU College from which you will receive your degree.
Q: What are some of the financial resources available?
A: Two very popular resources are Veteran Benefits and Loan Forgiveness.
Veteran Benefits
Veterans who have remaining GI Bill Education Benefits are entitled to a reimbursement of their testing fees when they have completed teacher certification examinations (ExCET or TExES). If this applies to you, you may want to find out more information by calling the Texas Troops to Teachers Office at 1-800-810-5484.
Loan Forgiveness
Certain teachers who have outstanding Federal Stafford, Perkins, or Consolidation Loans may be eligible to have up to $5,000 of their loans forgiven (in other words, you won't have to repay the amount). To qualify for teacher loan forgiveness provisions, certain criteria must be met. More information is available at http://mapping-your-future.org/paying/loanForgiveDetails.htm.
Other financial resource programs are available at www.collegefortexans.com.
Q: Is tuition and fee assistance available for teacher-aides in Texas?
A: Yes, if you qualify the State of Texas Educational Aide Program can provide substantial tuition and fee support while you earn an undergraduate degree and certification!
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