Post-Baccalaureate Certification

Requirements for Persons with Bachelor’s Degrees seeking initial teacher certification through approved Texas colleges and universities (Post-Baccalaureate Certification). Chapter 21.049, Texas Education Code.

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor may admit to a special program and recommend for teacher certification candidates who meet the requirements of this section. A certification plan shall be developed for a candidate under the requirements of this section. Upon completion of the plan, including all requirements of the Division of Educator Certification and Standards of the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the University will recommend the candidate for the requisite certification.

Qualifications for Admission

Each candidate for an initial teaching certificate who possesses a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution must meet the following qualifications for admission to the Teacher Education Program:

1.  Comply with all requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program

2.  Demonstration of skill in educational computing and technology.

3.  Successful completion of the minimum number of semester hours, including upper-level hours, for teaching specialties as specified for the respective All-Level, EC-6, 4-8, and 8-12 options offered by the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

4.  Successful completion of professional development courses as specified in the certification plans approved by the Teacher Education Council for EC-6, 4-8, 8-12, and All-Level certifications.

It should be clearly understood that Division of Educator Certification and Standards of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) rules regarding certification supersede UMHB rules and requirements.