Requirements to Become a Teacher

What is the first requirement to become a teacher according to the image?

• Pass Certification Exams

• Complete an Educator Preparation Program

• Obtain a Bachelor's Degree

• Submit a State Application

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become a teacher as per the image?

• Complete Fingerprinting

• Pass Certification Exams

• Obtain a Master's Degree

• Complete an Educator Preparation Program

What is the final step in the process of becoming a teacher shown in the image?

• Obtain a Bachelor's Degree

• Pass Certification Exams

• Complete Fingerprinting

• Submit a State Application

What is required to obtain a Bachelor's Degree according to the Texas Administrative Code?

• A degree from any educational institution.

• A degree from a university that is accredited.

• Completion of an Approved Educator Preparation Program.

• Passing the appropriate teacher certification exams.

Which certifications are exempt from the Bachelor's degree requirement?

• Business and Management certifications.

• Health Science Technology and Trades & Industrial Education certifications.

• Computer Science and Information Technology certifications.

• Art and Music Education certifications.

If you do not hold a degree, what must you complete to fulfill the Educator Preparation Program requirement?

• A university program.

• An Alternative Certification Program or Post Baccalaureate program.

• A national criminal background check.

• A state application.

When should you apply to be certified after completing all requirements?

• Before verifying with your program that you are eligible.

• After verifying with your program that you are eligible.

• Before completing the fingerprinting process.

• After passing the certification exams but before completing the Educator Preparation Program.

Who must be fingerprinted as part of the certification process?

• All applicants for the Educator Preparation Program.

• Only applicants with a criminal background.

• All first-time applicants.

• Only applicants who have not completed a university program.

What is the first step towards alternative certification for teaching according to the image?

• Meet the Screening Criteria of the Program

• Decide What You Would Like to Teach

• Obtain a Teaching Position

• Apply for a Probationary Certificate

After deciding what you would like to teach, what is the next step in the alternative certification process?

• Select an Approved Texas ACP

• Obtain a Teaching Position

• Develop a Certification Plan with Your Program

• Meet the Screening Criteria of the Program