Prerequisites

1. All applicants must have a bachelor's degree with coursework required by the state of Texas.
2. Applicants must be proficient in English and pass ESL testing.
3. Bilingual candidates will earn both Generalist and Bilingual Certifications with SBEC.
4. Proof of Spanish Oral Academic Proficiency (TOPT).
5. Taking 2 additional exams will add to the additional cost.
6. Bilingual Generalist EC-6: Required college credit for 6 hours of English, 6 hours of Math, 3 hours of Science, 3 hours of Social Studies, (preferably U.S. or Texas history) = 30 hrs..
7. Bilingual Generalist 4-8: Required college credit for 9 hours of English/Reading, 9 hours of Math, 6 hours of Social Studies, (preferably U.S. or Texas history,) and 9 hours of Science = 30 hrs.

Course Schedule

Classes meet at various times. See coursework requirements and calendar for specific attendance days and times. Listen!

For more information, contact (512) 223-7649 or tchrcert@austincc.edu.

Special Education Teacher Certification

Prerequisites

1. All applicants must have a bachelor's degree with coursework required by the state of Texas.
2. Applicants must have a unique ability to work with students with special needs.
3. Participants will earn both Generalist and SPED (EC-12) Certifications with SBEC.
4. Taking 1additional exam will add to the additional cost.
5. Generalist EC-6: Required college credit for 6 hours of English, 6 hours of Math, 3 hours of Science, 3 hours of Social Studies, (preferably U.S. or Texas history) = 30 hrs..
6. Generalist 4-8: Required college credit for 9 hours of English/Reading, 9 hours of Math, 6 hours of Social Studies, (preferably U.S. or Texas history,) and 9 hours of Science = 30 hrs.

ANNOUCEMENT for SPED Candidates from SBEC-

As you may be aware, a recent interpretation of §232.4(c)(8) required the special education certification exam and a content area certification exam to be eligible for the issuance of a probationary certificate when assigned to teach in any special education assignment.

After further review and in consultation with the TEA Division of NCLB, effective immediately, the content area examination is only required when the teacher/intern is assigned to teach a core academic subject in the special education assignment. The term “core academic subject” is defined as English, reading or language arts, mathematics, science, foreign languages (languages other than English), civics and government, economics, arts (music, art, theatre, and dance), history and geography.

The current language in the rule will be revised to add specificity, and it will be presented to the State Board for Educator Certification for approval and adoption in the near future.

Course Schedule

Classes meet at various times. See coursework requirements and calendar for specific attendance days and times.

For more information, contact (512) 223-7649 or tchrcert@austincc.edu.