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An alternative way to become a teacher
August 1st, 2008
| Contact | Dr. Rosemary Dawson
Director, Center for Professional Development
Phone: 830-372-8047
E-mail: rdawson@tlu.edu | |
Seguin – If you have an undergraduate degree and have considered becoming a teacher, Texas Lutheran University’s post-baccalaureate alternative teacher certification program can help you meet this goal. The program is designed for adults in transition with a bachelor’s degree 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 post-baccalaureate alternative teacher certification program offered by TLU. 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 in Seguin. The program can be completed in one year. Upon acceptance to the post-baccalaureate alternative teacher 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.
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 fall 2008 term that starts September 10th are being accepted now. 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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