Grades EC-6
Candidates who have at least 45 hours of coursework (with 3.0 GPA) listed in the concentration Core Subjects EC-6 with Science of Teaching Reading may apply for the online certification program. To be eligible, candidates must be:
- individuals who are paraprofessionals (aides) in public schools
- heads of household with dependents
- individuals who have full-time jobs and cannot attend regular daytime classes
- primary care providers for family or other dependents
- distanced from a university
- or others with extenuating circumstances.
Grades 4-8
Candidates who have at least 45 hours of coursework (with 3.0 GPA) listed in 4-8 Certification may apply for the new online certification program in the following concentrations: Core Subjects 4-8 with Science of Teaching Reading, Mathematics 4-8, English/Language Arts/Reading 4-8 with Science of Teaching Reading or Social Studies 4-8. To be eligible, candidates must meet one or more of the following criteria:
- individuals who are paraprofessionals (aides) in public schools
- heads of household with dependents
- individuals who have full-time jobs and cannot attend regular daytime classes
- primary care providers for family or other dependents
- distanced from a university
- or others with extenuating circumstances.
For information and an application, go to sfasu.edu/elementaryed/98.asp.
Special Education
Students are certified to teach grades pre-K through 12th grade special education upon completion of degree and meeting additional certification requirements.
Candidates who have at least 45 hours of coursework with 2.75 GPA may apply for this online certification program.
Requirements for admission include:
- self-discipline and technological skills
- a GPA of 2.75 in approved 45 hours of specified courses
- prior or current experiences with children and access to a special education classroom for field experience
- and commitment to four trips to Nacogdoches, Texas, one per semester.
Priorities for admission include individuals currently serving as paraprofessionals in special education classrooms; and individuals living 60 miles or more from campus or having other circumstances limiting the ability for on-campus instruction, including, but not limited to:
- head of household with dependents
- full-time job
- primary care provider for family or other dependents
- or other extenuating circumstances.
For information and an application, go to sfasu.edu/sfaonline/362.asp.
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