Texas A&M University - Commerce

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College or University
Commerce, TX

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Programs

Bachelor’s & certification

Undergraduate Field-Based Alternative Certification Program

In-person
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
No

Upcoming Deadlines

Deadlines
Program Start

May 27, 2025
Summer
Aug. 20, 2025
Fall

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Certifications

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (6-12)
Art (Pre-K-12)
Bilingual Education / Spanish Supplemental
Chemistry (7-12)
Core Subjects (4-8)
Core Subjects (Pre-K-12)
English Language Arts and Reading (4-8)
English Language Arts and Reading (7-12)
English Language Arts and Reading / Social Studies (4-8)
English as a Second Language Supplemental
Family & Consumer Sciences (6-12)
French (Pre-K-12)
Gifted & Talented Supplemental
Health (Pre-K-12)
Health / Science (6-12)
History (7-12)
Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Sciences (8-12)
Human Development and Family Studies
Journalism (7-12)
Life Science (7-12)

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Program Info

The mission of Texas A&M University’s Teacher Education Program is to develop exemplary educators who engage in student-centered teaching practices, ethical behaviors, and the continuous study of learning and teaching. Texas A&M University – Commerce offers many educator preparation pathways: 1. TAMUC’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers both the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degrees. 2. TAMUC also offers a Field-Based Teacher Education Program, a certification program that strives to create high quality teachers who have the knowledge and skills to educate PreK-12 students, and who also will remain in the profession for many years. The certification program is offered through the Northeast Texas Center for Professional Development and Teaching (NET CPDT), a collaborative partnership composed of TAMUC and approximately 40 public school partner districts committed to the improvement of teaching and learning. 3. Additionally, in partnership with Mesquite ISD, Dallas ISD and Dallas Teacher Residency, students who have bachelor’s degrees but lack teacher certification can receive a Master of Education in the Art of Teaching degree and a teaching certificate in 18 months.

Applicant Info

Texas A&M University-Commerce is ranked 4th in the state of Texas in teacher production and first year teacher retention rates outpace both private and public teacher preparation institutions at elementary, middle, and high school settings. To aid in students’ success, students are required to complete an admission screening and meet with assigned advisors.

The estimated tuition and fees for a commuter student is around $8,000 for the full year, assuming enrollment in 15 hours for each semester. The cost of attendance for a full time undergraduate student living on campus is $20,617 and includes tuition and mandatory fees, books and supplies, room and board, etc. Financial aid is available to students who qualify. Approximately 51% of A&M-Commerce students receive financial aid.