Admission Criteria:
Candidates must meet admission criteria for the program established by e², which include:
1) a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with a grade point average of 2.5* on a 4 point
2) a completed application with all required documents
3) meet degree requirements below OR pass the TExES Pre-admission Content Test (PACT) in the certification area.

Degree requirements:

Early Childhood through 6th grade: total of 24 hrs in English, Math, Science and Social Studies (at least three hours in each area).
Early Childhood through 6th grade Bilingual: total of 24 hrs in English, Math, Science and Social Studies (at least three hours in each area) and show proficiency in the Spanish language.
Early Childhood through 6th grade Special Education: total of 24 hrs in English, Math, Science and Social Studies (at least three hours in each area).
4th-8th English Language Arts & Reading: 12 hours (18 recommended)
4th-8th Mathematics: 12 hours (18 recommended)
4th-8th Science: 12 hours (18 recommended)
4th-8th Social Studies: 12 hours (18 recommended)
4th-8th Special Education: meet degree requirements in content area
8th-12th English Language Arts & Reading: 18 hours (24 recommended)
8th-12th Mathematics: 18 hours (24 recommended)
8th-12th Science: 18 hours (24 recommended)
8th-12th Social Studies: 18 hours (24 recommended)
8th-12th Special Education: meet degree requirements in content area

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TExES Pre-admission Content Test (PACT) - Certification area: Test Code
For more test information, visit the ETS web site

Early Childhood through 6th grade: 191 Generalist EC-6
Early Childhood through 6th grade Bilingual: 192 Bilingual Generalist EC-6
Early Childhood through 6th grade Special Education: 191 Generalist EC-6
4th-8th English Language Arts & Reading: 117 English Language Arts & Reading 4-8
4th-8th Mathematics: 115 Mathematics 4-8
4th-8th Science: 116 Science 4-8
4th-8th Social Studies: 118 Social Studies 4-8
4th-8th Special Education: pass TExES Exam in content area
8th-12th English Language Arts & Reading: 131 English Language Arts & Reading 8-12
8th-12th Mathematics: 135 Mathematics 8-12
8th-12th Science: 136 Science 8-12
8th-12th Social Studies: 132 Social Studies 8-12
8th-12th Special Education: pass TExES Exam in content area

Application Process:
Candidates will be required to:
• submit a completed application along with resume
• submit an application fee of $50 online
• submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• submit three professional reference forms (included in application packet)
• undergo an interview process to determine candidate acceptance into the program

2 Easy Steps to get started:

1. Download Application (PDF File):

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2. Mail:
Educators of Excellence
3901 Shoal Creek Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78756

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Fax: (512) 369-1980