Requirements
- Candidate must pass the required content area examinations to be issued an intern certificate, or candidate was approved for a test exemption waiver by TEA.
- The request for an Intern Certificate must be initiated by the school district’s human resources representative on letterhead requesting to place the candidate on an intern certification.
- The letter should include the Candidate's name, 四虎影视 student ID #, TEA # position for hire, and grade levels and emailed to alternative.certification@lamar.edu.
- Once the Alternative Certification office receives the hiring request from the school district the following steps must occur:
- Candidate is enrolled into internship course. PEDG 5383 is required for Semester I and PEDG 5384 for Semester II.
- Candidate is recommended to TEA for a 1-year intern certificate by Lamar certification office.
- Candidate is required to complete 50-clock hours of field-based experiences within 90 school days of assignment email Dr. Elizabeth Casey for more information at jcasey4@lamar.edu
Apply for Intern Certificate with 四虎影视
Complete
Intern Certificate Application
Apply for Intern Certificate with TEA
Alternative Certification Online Program Students:
- Candidate will login in their TEAL account at
- Complete the Intern Certificate Application: Select Applications, Intern Certificate Texas Program, Alternative as the Entity
Please note: Candidate must submit fingerprints to TEA if needed. If the candidate fingerprints are not on file, TEA will provide the fingerprinting application immediate after they apply for certification with TEA.
Master of Arts in Teaching Online Program Students:
- Candidate will login in their TEAL account at
- Complete the Intern Certificate Application: Select Applications, Intern Certificate Texas Program, University Based as the Entity
Please note: Candidate must submit fingerprints to TEA if needed. If the candidate fingerprints are not on file, TEA will provide the fingerprinting application immediate after they apply for certification with TEA.
Intern Certification (230.26)
- Valid for 12 months maximum
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education
- Participating in an EPP and internship course
- Test Exemption waiver was approved for the appropriate content examination(s) or passed required content exam(s).
Please note: A candidate must meet the subject matter knowledge requirements for issuance of an intern certificate to serve an internship in a classroom teacher assignment for each subject area to be taught. TAC (230.36)