Teacher Certification by Subject Area: Licensure

Texas State University offers teacher’s certification in a number of subject areas/disciplines. Students seeking teacher certification in these areas obtain their degree from an academic department outside the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and also satisfy requirements for teacher certification, specific to their degree.

For further information in Licensure for teacher certifications outside of Curriculum and Instruction, refer to the drop-down menu below. 

The TXST degree programs with teacher certification only prepare students for certification as teachers in the State of Texas. Graduates become certified in Texas by applying for and passing the applicable certifying exams through the Texas Education Agency (TEA), which include a fee. After passing applicable certifying exams, graduates become certified by applying for certification through the TEA, which also includes a fee. 

Subject Area Certifications by College/Department

The degrees and programs that lead to teacher certification are listed below, under each college and department or school that offers the degrees/programs.

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  • College of Fine Arts and Communication

      • Dance (Single Field Teacher Certification in Dance, Grades Six through Twelve), B.F.A.
      • Dance (Two Fields Teacher Certification in Dance, Grades Six through Twelve). B.F.A.
      • Theatre (Teacher Certification in Theatre, Early Childhood through Grade Twelve), B.F.A.

      • Music Studies (Choral Concentration Teacher Certification in Music, Early Childhood through Grade Twelve), B.M.
      • Music Studies (Band Concentration Teacher Certification in Music, Early Childhood through Grade Twelve), B.M.
      • Music Studies (Mariachi Concentration with Teacher Certification in Music, Early Childhood Through Grade 12), B.M.
      • Music Studies (String Concentration Teacher Certification in Music, Early Childhood through Grade Twelve), B.M.

      • Studio Art (Teacher Certification in Art, Early Childhood through Grade Twelve), B.F.A.
      • Art Education (Post-Baccalaureate with Teacher Certification)

  • College of Liberal Arts

      • English (Secondary Education; Teacher Certification in English Language Arts and Reading, Grades Seven through Twelve, with Double Major in B.A. Education), B.A.

    • World Languages and Literatures

        • French (Teacher Certification in French, Early Childhood Through Grade Twelve), B.A.
        • French (Secondary Education, Teacher Certification in French, Early Childhood through Grade Twelve, with Double Major in B.A. Education), B.A.
        • German (Secondary Education; Teacher Certification in German, Early Childhood through Grade Twelve, with Double Major in B.A. Education), B.A.
        • Spanish (Secondary Education; Teacher Certification in Spanish, Early Childhood through Grade Twelve, with Double Major in B.A. Education), B.A.

  • College of Science and Engineering

      • Mathematics (Secondary Education; Teacher Certification in Mathematics, Grades Seven through Twelve, with Double Major in B.S. Education), B.S.

      • Biology (Secondary Education; Teacher Certification in Life Science, Grades Seven through Twelve, with Double Major in B.S. Education), B.S.

      • Chemistry (Secondary Education; Teacher Certification in Chemistry, Grades Seven through Twelve, with Double Major in B.S. Education), B.S.

      • Physics (Secondary Education; Teacher Certification in Physics/Mathematics, Grades Seven through Twelve, with Double Major in B.S. Education), B.S.

Transferring a Teaching Certificate to Another State 

Transferring a Texas teaching certificate to another state is a lengthy process. As there is no national reciprocity for teacher certification, TXST graduates with Texas teacher certification who seek certification in other states will need to follow other states’ requirements, which vary by state. Even with the successful transfer of a certificate, a teacher certified by the State of Texas may still be required to complete additional coursework and/or exams to meet another state's requirements. One step in the process of transferring a teaching certificate will be verification from the TXST Office of Educator Preparation of completion of a state-approved Educator Preparation Program (EPP). For further information, visit Curriculum and Instruction’s web page, Transfer a Certificate Out-of-State. Also visit the external state's board of education or licensure office website, to determine that state's requirements for out-of-state certification applicants. Contact information for other states’ licensing agencies is provided below.

State Teacher Certification Licensing Agencies

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