College of Education

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Program and TExES Test Applications, and Program Acceptance Criteria

 

For All TEA SBEC Certification Seekers:

  • Application Requesting Attempt TExES Teacher Certification Exam (more information)

Current, active candidates should click here, then in Watermark Student Learning and Licensure, navigate to Program Applications on the left, click the START AN APPLICATION button, then choose the needed Application to take a TExES Exam from the list (scroll down if needed) – there are three of these Applications in SLL:  Teacher Certification Content Exams, PPR Exam, and Graduate Level Exams.  You may need to log in to the Sul Ross SSO (single sign on) and authenticate with DUO.  Note: All students are required to meet all prerequisites including success on a practice test prior to approval.  

Former students who cannot log in to Sul Ross’ resources can still apply for a TExES attempt:

If you have difficulty logging in to Watermark Student Learning and Licensure, please send an email to SLL-Help@sulross.edu

For Teacher Candidates:

Before applying to the Teacher Education program, students should complete or prepare the following:

  1. Prepare a Microsoft Word document of your STATEMENT OF PURPOSE and SCREENING QUESTIONS. Download the template Word Doc here, type your answers, save it, and then either upload it to SLL (if applying electronically) or add it to your email (if applying with the PDF).
  2. Complete the CastleBranch Background Check process.
  3. Access MySRSU -> My Degree Plan -> Print PDF of current undergraduate degree plan and save it.

Students can apply to the Teacher Education Program or Student Teaching in one of two ways:

Apply Electronically (preferred):

Click here, then in Watermark Student Learning and Licensure, navigate to Program Applications on the left, click the START AN APPLICATION button, then choose the application – Application to the Teacher Education Program (TEP), Application to Student Teach, or Application for Educational Aides to Student Teach (main Application to Student Teach is required).  You may need to log in to the Sul Ross SSO (single sign on) and authenticate with DUO.  Note: All students are required to meet all prerequisites prior to TEP or Student Teaching acceptance.  

If you have difficulty logging in to Watermark Student Learning and Licensure, please send an email to SLL-Help@sulross.edu .

Apply using the PDF forms and Emailing them:

Click the application to download the PDF.

Complete it.

Alpine students should email the completed Application to Madison Owen.

Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde (SRSU-International) students should email the completed application to Susan Land.

For Graduate Level Certification Candidates including

  • Educational Diagnostician Program

  • Principal Program

  • School Counselor

  • Superintendent

Click here to view the Graduate Application Process page.

Teacher Education Program Admission Policy

Teacher Education Program (TEP) Admission Requirements

  1. Minimum of 75 SCH of coursework completed
  2. Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
  3. Teaching Content Area GPA of 3.00 or higher.
  4. Completion of 12 or more SCH in Teaching Content Area unless seeking a math or science certification, in which case, 15 SCH are required.
  5. Completion of 6 SCH required English courses with a “C” or higher in each class.
  6. Completion of COMM 1315,1318, or 1320
  7. No incomplete grades or grades lower than a “C” in teaching field or education courses required for certification.
  8. Acceptable score on the Statement of Purpose and Screening Questions
  9. Reciprocal Acceptance completed within one week.
  10. TSI Readiness (we use exam scores OR course grades):
    • Test Requirements (one of the following):
      • ACT         Reading       23+
      •                  Writing        18+
      •                  Math             19+
      • SAT         Reading        500+
      •                  Math             530+
    • Grade Requirements in lieu of testing (a grade of “B” or better in the following):
      • Reading: Any 2000 level or upper-level literature course, or a “C” or better in English 3312
      • Writing: English 1301 or 1302
      • Math: Math 1314, 1316, 1332, 1342, or 2413

Student Teaching Admittance Policy

Applying for Student Teaching

Student teaching applications are accepted during the year with specific timelines for approval.  These dates are posted on the Education website and also listed on the SRSU Academic Calendar.  Applications can be obtained from the Department of Education or found on the Education website.  Applications are reviewed and candidates are notified via email regarding acceptance to the student teaching capstone for the upcoming semester.  If denied, the letter will outline the criteria needed to meet eligibility for acceptance. There is not an appeal process. Students may contact their academic advisor or Director of Teacher Education with any questions regarding their denial notification.

Preclinical Field Experience

The completion of the minimum number of hours of fieldwork (50 clock hours) as required by TEA prior to enrollment in student teaching.

Student Teaching

Student teaching is the capstone experience of the Educator Preparation Program and is to be completed the last semester prior to graduation. It is a semester-long clinical teaching opportunity to enact teaching knowledge and skills under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and a university supervisor. Candidates are placed in a classroom for either the spring or fall semester to complete a 490-hour (the equivalent of 70 days) clinical student teaching assignment.

Criteria for Acceptance into Student Teaching

Teacher candidates must meet the following requirements to enter student teaching:

  • Admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP).
  • Entering the last semester prior to graduation (Capstone).
  • Completion of all coursework with the exception of the remaining Block III Course (Professional Education Courses).
  • Minimum Overall GPA of 2.75.
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.75 in Area of Concentration/Major and Professional Education courses.
  • Passing score on the TExES Content Exam.

Student teaching applicants should consult their advisor and catalog for specific details regarding eligibility.

Student Teacher Orientation

A required orientation is held early in the semester prior to beginning student teaching to explain requirements and review student teaching placement.  The orientation meeting date is announced on the Education website and all eligible candidates receive a personal invitation from the Department of Education with details of the meeting.

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