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.
Visit the Office of Educator Preparation website for further information on licensure for teacher certification programs in disciplines outside of Curriculum and Instruction (e.g., Agriculture, Mathematics).
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.
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 on the Curriculum and Instruction Licensure page.