Admission Steps
Answer Your Your Call to Teach
Teaching is more than a career - it’s a calling to shape the future. At the Texas Institute for Teacher Education, we invite you to join a mission-driven program where personal faith and public education unite to inspire and transform lives. Guided by the biblical principles of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding, our program equips you to create classrooms where students are encouraged to think critically, act virtuously, and live with purpose.
Begin your journey toward Texas teacher certification by meeting the following admission requirements:
1.) Completed Application: Submit a completed admission application and fee.
2.) Official Transcripts: Provide official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended showing a conferred bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
3.) Minimum GPA: Applicants must have a 2.50 cumulative undergraduate GPA or a 2.50 GPA in the last 60 credit hours. Applicants below a 2.50 GPA must pass the designated PACT exam.
4.) Content Area Eligibility: Applicants seeking initial classroom teacher certification must meet one of the following:
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12 credit hours in the certification content area
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15 credit hours for Mathematics or Science at Grade 7 or above
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A passing score on the appropriate content certification exam
5.) Interview Requirement: Complete a rubric-scored oral and/or written interview.
6.) Identification: Submit a valid government-issued photo ID with your application.
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7.) College and university students enrolled in their last semester may enroll in TXITE prior to earning the conferred bachelor degree. The degree must be conferred upon completion of the last semester and verified via submission of the final official transcript.
Certification Areas
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Areas and TExES Exams
Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Core Subjects/STR EC-6
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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​
1. Core Subjects EC-6 #391
2. STR #293
3. PPR EC-12 #160
Passing scores on the Core Subjects EC-6 and STR qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Core Subjects EC-6, STR, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.
**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**
Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Math/Science 4-8
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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​
1. MATH #114
2. PPR EC-12 #160
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A passing score on the Math #114 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Math #114 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.
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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**
Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Bilingual Core Subjects/STR EC-6​
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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​​​​
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1. Core Subjects EC-6 #391
2. STR #293
3. BTLPT #190
4. Bilingual Supplemental #164
5. PPR EC-12 #160
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Passing scores on the Core Subjects EC-6, STR, Bilingual Supplemental, and BTLPT qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Core Subjects EC-6, STR, Bilingual Supplemental, BTLPT, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.
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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exam.**
Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Special Education EC-12
REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​​​​
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1. Special Education Specialist EC-12 #186
2. PPR EC-12 #160
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A passing score on the Special Education #161 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Special Education #161 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.
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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 exam.**
Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Social Studies 4-8​
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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​
1. Social Studies #118
2. PPR EC-12 #160
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A passing score on the Social Studies #118 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Social Studies #118 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.
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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**
Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Science 7-12
REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​
1. Science #236
2. PPR EC-12 #160
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A passing score on the Science #236 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Science #236 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.
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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**
Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Science 4-8
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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​
1. Science #116
2. PPR EC-12 #160
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A passing score on the Science #116 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Science #116 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.
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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**
Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Math 7-12
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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​
1. MATH #235
2. PPR EC-12 #160
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A passing score on the Math #235 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Math #235 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.
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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**
Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: ELAR 7-12
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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​
1. ELAR #231*
2. PPR EC-12 #160
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A passing score on the ELAR #231 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the ELAR #231 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.
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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**
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*This notification is regarding changes to the following certificate area: English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR) 7-12. The ELAR 7-12 exam 231 is expiring and will be replaced by the new exam, 331.
The relevant dates and deadlines for this transition are:
*The last date that a candidate can attempt the expiring exam is 9/1/2024. The new exam launches 9/2/2024.
*The last date a candidate can be recommended for certification using passing scores on the expiring exam is 9/1/2025. Starting 9/2/2025, issuance of the ELAR 7-12 certificate will require a passing score on the new exam, 331.
Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Math 4-8
REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​
1. MATH #115
2. PPR EC-12 #160
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A passing score on the Math #115 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Math #115 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.
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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**
Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: JROTC 6-12
REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​
1. PPR EC-12 #160​
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A passing score on the PPR EC-12 qualifies the JROTC Instructor for the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate. JROTC does not have a TExES content exam. TEA regulations exempt JROTC Instructors from the practicum requirement.
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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**
Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: ELAR/STR/SS 4-8
REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​
1. ELAR #113
2. STR #293
3. PPR EC-12 #160
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Passing scores on the ELAR #113 and STR qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the ELAR #113, STR, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.
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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**
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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: ELAR/STR 4-8
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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​
1. ELAR #217
2. STR #293
3. PPR EC-12 #160
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Passing scores on the ELAR #217 and STR qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the ELAR #217, STR, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.
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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**
Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Core Subjects/STR 4-8
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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​
1. Core Subjects 4-8 #211
2. STR #293
3. PPR EC-12 #160
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Passing scores on the Core Subjects 4-8 and STR qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Core Subjects 4-8, STR, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.
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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**
