San Marcos,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Texas State University offers a focused track known as the Teacher Recruitment Program (TRP), launched in 2001 as a prime pathway for career changers. Participants can obtain certification following two semesters of combined classroom instruction and practical experience, then finish their master's degree while working as paid educators.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) mandates several background screenings for advancement in the Educator Preparation Program. Your documented criminal record could potentially disqualify you from receiving a teaching certificate after program completion. Those with prior convictions may request a Preliminary Criminal History Review from TEA.