1. Conferred Master’s degree (or higher)
2. Successful completion of courses outlined on the educator’s graduate level degree plan including the internship
3. Passing scores on the required state certification exam
4. Two years of classroom teaching experience (service record required)

1. Conferred Master’s degree (or higher)
2. Successful completion of 12 hours of coursework as outlined on the educator’s graduate level degree plan along with approval by the program head (Dr. Mike Sacken)
3. Valid provisional or standard certificate
4. Two years of classroom teaching experience (service record required)

1. Conferred Bachelor’s degree
2. Successful completion of 12 hours of coursework as outlined on the educator’s graduate level degree plan along with approval by the program head (Dr. Mike Sacken)
3. Valid provisional or standard certificate
4. Two years of classroom teaching experience (service record required)

1. Conferred Master’s degree (or higher)
2. Successful completion of coursework as outlined on the educator’s graduate level degree plan
3. Passing scores on the required state certification exam
4. Two years of classroom teaching experience (service record required)
   
   The student may request recommendation for certification by applying to the State Board for Educator certification online at www.sbec.state.tx.us.

1. Select the link titled “Online Services for Educators”
2. Log onto the system and select your username and password
3. Complete the educator profile including a current e-mail address (this is required)
4. View and print the Remittance Form, attaching a check or money order or use a credit card

The certification officer will confirm that the student has met all requirements for certification and will recommend the student on behalf of TCU. The state will then conduct a criminal background check on the individual. The student will receive e-mail notification from the state that they have been recommended by the university. Another e-mail will notify the student that certification has been completed by the state. At this point, the educator may view their virtual certificate online at www.sbec.state.tx.us. The physical certificate will be mailed and arrive at the address given in the educator profile. The educator receives the Texas Standard Certificate which is renewable every five years on the educator’s birthday. For renewal requirements, visit www.sbec.state.tx.us.