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TLU offers an accelerated route to teacher certification
November 26th, 2007
| Contact | Dr. Rosemary Dawson
Director, Center for Professional Development
Phone: 830-372-6833
E-mail: rdawson@tlu.edu | |
Seguin – Texas Lutheran University is accepting applications for its post-baccalaureate teacher certification program that is authorized by The State Board of Educator Certification and meets all federal No Child Left Behind standards for an acceptable alternative route to certification. The program is designed for adults in transition who hold bachelors degrees in a field other than education. Participants can match their academic background with one of 20 areas of certification.
Prospective students who have already completed a minimum of 24 hours in a subject content area need to complete, in most cases, 18 hours of professional development coursework in the Alternative Certification Program. This includes 12 hours of professional development coursework in the university classroom and six hours of internship in a school setting. A detailed review of each applicant’s transcript will determine exactly how many hours are required for certification.
Classes are offered in the evenings on the TLU campus and also in San Antonio. The program can be completed in one year. Upon acceptance to the Alternative Certification Program and demonstration of content area mastery, participants may secure an internship teaching position in a district which is a paid regular first-year teacher’s position. The next course, Instructional Strategies, begins on January 23, 2008.
TLU's post-baccalaureate alternative teacher certification program is approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Some applicants may be eligible for funding under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). TLU also coordinates with the Texas Troops to Teachers program to assist military personnel in making successful transitions to second careers in teaching.
TLU allows entry into the program at the start of any term. Applications for the winter/ spring 2008 term are now being accepted. For complete information and to download the application package, go to
www.tlu.edu/acp. For answers to additional questions, call 830-372-8047 or email
cpd@tlu.edu.
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