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Undergraduate Certification
SFA offers many certification programs for teachers and other school personnel. To view a list of certification programs, click on the Areas of Certification.
To become a certified teacher you must:
- Determine your eligibility for the Teacher Education Program. Eligibility Requirements
- Apply to SFA Teacher Education Program Undergraduate Application (Additional fees required.)
- Successfully complete your coursework in general education, academic content area, and pedagogy.
- Demonstrate content knowledge and professional proficiency on the TExES State Exams. Test Information
- Complete field experiences including internship and Student teaching. (field experience)
- Apply for your teaching certificate through the State Board of Educator Certification.
Contact Donna Shelton for additional information regarding Teacher Education, phone: 936-468-6490.
Contact edcertrec@sfasu.edu or 936-468-3409 for questions concerning certification.