Certifications
Certifications Offered at A&M-Texarkana
Educator Certifications
Below is a listing of the certifications offered at A&M-Texarkana. Please visit the corresponding page to find out more information.
A&M-Texarkana believes high admissions standards, rigorous coursework and quality field experiences in conjunction with strong partnerships between the university, school districts, community colleges and other entities best prepare candidates for successful careers in the teaching profession. Candidates seeking teaching certification earn master's credit while completing the program through online and web-enhanced courses.
If you currently hold a master's degree in education or a related field, have taught at least three years, and currently hold a Texas teacher's certification, A&M-Texarkana offers a Diagnostician Certification-only program designed to prepare you for the Texas Diagnostician Certification exam.
A&M-Texarkana's Diagnostician Certification-only program prepares you to lead and innovate in the field of student support. You'll gain the confidence and skills to guide IEP teams and campuses through complex educational challenges like policy shifts and meeting requirements while advocating for equitable practices to promote positive learning outcomes.
Teacher prep program is a series of courses and training programs that equip aspiring educators with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the classroom. These programs vary in length and content, with some including field experience and student teaching. The goal of a teacher prep program is to prepare future teachers with the tools and strategies necessary to effectively teach and engage students of all backgrounds. Graduates of teacher prep programs are typically eligible to apply for state teaching licenses and certifications.
Principal Certification Program at A&M-Texarkana offering 1) a 30-hour Master’s Degree in Education Leadership, or 2) an 18-hour Principal Certification-Only program with an ongoing principal practicum lab. Both programs provide students with the necessary skills to become effective school administrators within today’s educational climate. Courses are delivered fully online and emphasize quality interactions between the instructor and student. The format for courses is tailored to meet the demands of today’s busy professional educators and graduate students.
The Texas A&M University-Texarkana's Texas Superintendent Certification Preparation Program is aligned to the Texas Superintendent Standards and the Test Framework of the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) through four courses (12 SCH) and 20 additional hours of conferences and/or training approved by program faculty. The 160 practicum hours across both semesters must be completed in a Texas school district. The Superintendent Certification Program at A&M-Texarkana offers two delivery models: Fully Online Program or the Ratliff Academy.