Texas Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program 

Single Endorsements: Core Subjects with STR Grades (EC-6); Core Subjects with STR Grades (4-8); English Language Arts and Reading/ Social Studies with STR Grades (4-8); Mathematics and Science Grades (4-8); English Language Arts and Reading with STR Grades (4-8); English Language Arts and Reading Grades (7-12); Mathematics Grades (4-8); Mathematics Grades (7-12); Science Grades (4-8); Science Grades (7-12); Social Studies Grades (4-8); and Social Studies Grades (7-12)

Dual Endorsement Option: Any of the above with English as a Second Language Supplemental EC-12

The Texas Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program is designed to prepare individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree for Texas teacher certification while teaching in a Texas school. 

Enrollment in the Texas Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program is only available through enrollment in a corresponding MAT program (32 credits/6 terms). Students may add the English as a Second Language Supplemental EC-12 certificate to their base certificate. 

Students complete aligned coursework and at least one (1) full school year of qualifying clinical experience as a teacher of record in a Texas school while holding an Intern or Probationary Certificate. Students’ teaching assignments must match their certificate title. Qualifying clinical experience typically occurs during the second year of enrollment. Clinical experiences are supervised by Relay faculty and a school-based clinical mentor. Academic plans detailing specific course requirements may be accessed on the Academic Plans site. Students are provided with a detailed course schedule at orientation.

Successful program completers who meet all necessary requirements for certification may apply for a Standard Certificate, valid for 5 years. A complete list of requirements for program admission, completion, and certification can be found in the Transition Points Guide for the Texas Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program.