Graduate Alternative Certification Program (ACP)

Apply to the university as a non-degree seeking OR degree-seeking (MS in Curriculum & Instruction), teacher certification student using the online graduate application.
- Select major: UNDECLARED GRADUATE and TEACHER CERTIFICATION (Please note that financial aid does not cover non-degree seeking students) OR
- Select major: MS in CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION and TEACHER CERTIFICATION (For eligible candidates, financial aid does cover costs)
Baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited university
All transcripts must be on file with the Registrar's Office
Any other university requirements

Apply to the certification program submitted through Tk-20 (tamut.tk20.com) to include the following:
- Code of Ethics form
- FERPA form
Admission to the certification program requires:
- Passing score on appropriate content TExES test
- Baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited university
- 2.80 cumulative GPA; or 2.80 in the last 60 hours
- All transcripts must be on file with the Registrar’s Office
- Meet with the program advisor
- Oral Interview with director

Out of country applicants to the teacher preparation program must meet ONE of the following:
- Verification of satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language- Internet-Based Test (TOEFL-IBT). Scores are required for all four areas: Speaking (24), Listening (22), Reading (22), and Writing (21)
- Completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in the U.S.
- Completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree outside of the U.S. where English was the primary language of instruction
- Verification of three creditable years of teaching experience in an educational setting in the U.S.

Please contact Ms. Amy Miller, Certification Office, for advising, questions, or for assistance at amiller@tamut.edu or 903/223-3044.

For additional information and for a list of Certifications offered please visit the Graduate Alternative Certification Program website.