Teacher Certification

College of Education
Certification Office

Advising is available Monday–Friday by email, phone, appointment, and walk-in, generally during university business hours (but times may vary by semester, so call before making a special trip).

Location: Faculty Center 201
Phone: 361-825-2433
Email: glenn.simmons@tamucc.edu

As the certification officer, I welcome the opportunity to discuss your plans to seek public school certification for the State of Texas through enrollment at TAMUCC. –G. Scott Simmons

Teacher Certification
To teach public school in Texas, you must be certified. This certification is referred to as "initial certification." Students taking undergraduate or graduate level courses will pursue initial teacher certification if they are not yet certified teachers in Texas.

More information is available in the links to the left.

*This site is designed as a resource for you, and we try to update it frequently. However, the details listed here may change. To get the very latest information and to make sure you are on the right path to the certification you seek, talk with Certification Officer Scott Simmons and/or your academic advisor.