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Project P.a.C.E. - Preparing and Certifying Educators
Am I Eligible? Admissions Criteria
All P.a.C.E. applicants seeking certification shall have:
- A bachelor's degree earned from and conferred by and accredited institution of higher education (IHE); or currently enrolled in and expected to complete requirements for obtaining a bachelor's degree at the end of the semester in which admission to the program occurs;
- A grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on all coursework before admission
- Completed a minimum of 12 semester credit hours in the subject-specific content area for the certification the candidate is seeking except for mathematics and science at above Grade 7; for the candidate seeking mathematics or science above Grade 7, a minimum of 15 semester credit hours is needed;
- For candidates who do not have the minimum semester credit hours, a passing score on a comparable content certification examination, specific to the certificate content subject area being sought by the applicant - TXPACT.
- Not previously been admitted into an alternative certification program;
- Demonstrate basic skills in reading, written communication, and mathematics;
- Demonstrate English language proficiency skills;
- Meet the required experience and preparation for CTE certification;
(Click here to learn more about the Region One ESC CTE Program)
- Submit all official transcripts and certifications that apply for evaluation prior to submitting an application. Coursework and/or training begins once the applicant is formally or contingently admitted into our program.
We admit candidates on a monthly basis. Click here for our calendar of timelines.
What you need to know about a required criminal history background check:
Pursuant to the Texas Education Code (TEC), §22.083, candidates must undergo a criminal history background check prior to clinical teaching, internship and employment as an educator; and pursuant to the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §227.1(d), an applicant or a candidate who has been convicted of an offense may result in ineligibility for issuance of a certificate on the completion of the program. An applicant or a candidate may exercise the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter. For more information about a preliminary criminal history evaluation, access TEA link at https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/investigations/preliminary-criminal-history-evaluation-faqs.
- A bachelor's degree earned from and conferred by and accredited institution of higher education (IHE); or currently enrolled in and expected to complete requirements for obtaining a bachelor's degree at the end of the semester in which admission to the program occurs;
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Division of Leadership and Community ImpactJanie SalinasProject P.a.C.E. Educator Preparation AssistantOffice: 956-984-6036Linda Rodriguez, DirectorEducator Preparation ProgramsOffice: 956-984-6037Dr. Gisela Saenz, AdministratorEducator Preparation and Development ProgramsOffice: 956-984-6070Submit Your Interest Form Today!Hours of Operation:Monday - Friday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM