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Steps to Complete Professional Certification

The following steps need to be completed for all of the non-teacher certifications (Principal, School Counselor, Education Diagnostician and Superintendent). Candidates are required to meet all TEA guidelines, GPA requirements and background (criminal history) information.

51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ has a rolling admission for the non-teacher certifications. Depending upon the amount of coursework taken during each section, class rotations and practicum experiences, the professional certifications can be completed within 2 years. However, most candidates complete the certification in a 3-year period. Any additional requirements for particular professional certification are listed in the respective sections below and in the program links.

Admission to Grad School

1. File completed application for the Professional Education Program and Grad School
2. Meet GPA and degree requirements for admission to Grad School and the specific degree requirements
3. Indicate specific non-teacher certification desired

Admission to the Education Preparation Program

1. Provide a copy of a valid teacher certification
2. Provide evidence of required minimum years teaching experience
3. Submit service record
4. Interview
5. Apply to the Education Preparation Program
6. Submit autobiography
7. TEA Required Trainings

Upon admission to the Education Preparation Program Coursework

1. Contact advisor for course direction and selection
2. Prior to the practicum, take and pass the appropriate certificate exam
3. Complete all program and/or degree requirements
4. Candidate will be recommended to be certified

Time for completion does vary for each individual. The recommended timeline for completion for most candidates is 2 to 4 years.

Exit Policy

In accordance with 19 Texas Administrative Code §228.31(b), the 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ Baptist University School of Education maintains a published Exit Policy that outlines the conditions and procedures under which a candidate may be dismissed or designated as inactive in the Educator Preparation Program (EPP). This policy is reviewed with all candidates upon admission, and candidates are required to sign an acknowledgment form confirming their understanding and agreement.

A candidate may be designated as inactive if they fail to make satisfactory progress in coursework, training, or field experiences, or if they do not remain continuously enrolled in program requirements. Inactive candidates may be dismissed from the program after two years of inactivity unless institutional policy establishes a shorter time frame. The signed acknowledgment serves as verification that candidates are aware of these expectations and the circumstances that may result in dismissal from the program.

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