College of Education

Alternative Certification Program

What are the program requirements?

The basic candidate requirements for our Alternative Certification Program (ACP) are as follows:

•     Must have a valid bachelors degree OR be within one semester of graduating, from an accredited institution of higher education
•     Must have a minimum 2.75 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
•     Must be eligible to work under a intern certificate
•     Must not be currently enrolled in another certification program

What scholarships can I apply for?

• TAMIU College of Education Scholarship
• TAMIU Educational Aide Exemption Program
• Texas Education Agency Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers
• TAMIU Financial Aid Resources

What do I need to do before applying?

• PACT
  • "A Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) can be used to obtain admission into an Educator Preparation Program (EPP). Tests taken through the PACT route are the same tests used for certification. Taking PACT does not ensure admittance into a program."
  • For more information on PACT, click here.
  • All first-time teacher candidates must PACT.

 PACT Test Certificate Areas

Register for the PACT exam.

What do I need to submit when I apply?

• TAMIU Graduate Admissions
• COED Admissions

What do I need to do after I have been accepted?

• Register for coursework
• Internship

What do I need in order to graduate?

• PPR Test
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
• Apply for graduation

Program Director: Dr. Gilda Y. Martinez - gilda.martinez@tamiu.edu