The Mission of the Certification Office in the College of Education is to serve as a resource and service unit designed to facilitate the process of obtaining certification as a licensed teacher, counselor, and/or administrator for students completing a course of study at Texas Southern University.

Students interested in becoming certified upon the completion of their program must complete the following:

1. Admission to a program at Texas Southern University designed to prepare individuals to be certified in the State.
2. A prescribed curriculum which leads to certification
3. Successful completion of the appropriate State of Texas mandated licensing examinations

Undergraduate students will complete the program of study as outlined in the curriculum for their selected major. Students should consult with their departmental advisor for specific courses.

Post-Baccalaureate students- Individuals who hold a bachelors degree and are desirous of seeking certification must obtain a deficiency plan.

Graduate Students- Texas Southern University offers the Standard Professional Certificates in the following areas:

• Counseling
• Principal
• Assistant Principal (Temporary)
• Superintendent

Students are required to hold a valid Texas teaching certificate; a master's degree and teaching experience. Students must be admitted to the graduate program in the respective area. Students who already hold a master's degree can complete the program by Certification only. Application should be made for a deficiency plan which will outline the required courses.

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Teacher Certification Resources

• Deficiency Plan Procedures (PDF)

• Deficiency Plan Application (PDF)

• Student Teacher Handbook 6th Edition (DOC)