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We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.

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How Do I Get Started?

If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps below to apply.

Admissions Requirements

To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.

• This is not a stand-alone program; it must be completed as part of the Reading (MED) program (Reading (MS) does not have this option).
• Note: International students are not eligible for this program.

Admission Process

• Select “Reading, MED” as your “Program.”

Note: Acceptance into the Graduate School does not give automatic admission into the Alternative Certification Program.

Submit the following documents to your graduate coordinator after you receive an application confirmation email.

• Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.

Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV)

Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.

Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status

• Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.

Once your application to the Graduate School is complete, you can submit your Reading Specialist Certification Program Application right away using TK20. If you have any questions, please email the Professional Certification Coordinator.

• Go to the Educator Certification page on MarketPlace
  • Click Educator Professional Fee
  • Click the shopping cart plus icon
  • Fill in your personal information to be associated with the fee and click “Continue”
• Go back to the Educator Certification page on MarketPlace
  • Click TEA Assessment Fee
  • Click the shopping cart plus icon
  • Complete your payment
• Download and save your receipts to upload to TK20

ady for upload to submit the app

• Certification fee receipt
• TEA Assessment fee receipt
• Resume
• Teaching service record
  • A minimum of one year of experience is required. The application will not submit if this required attachment is missing.
• Standard Texas Teaching Certificate

  Note: Candidates on emergency permits, intern or probationary certificates will not be admitted.

• Official transcripts from the Graduate Office will be reviewed by the certification office.
  • Applicants must meet one of the following GPA requirements for certification admission:
    • Minimum 2.75 overall GPA; or
    • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a conferred master’s degree; or
    • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 hours
  • Please note that certification admission requirements may differ from those of the Graduate School and are separate requirements.

If applicable:

• TEA Transfers
  • If you have previously been admitted to another educator preparation program for reading specialist certification.
  m to [email protected].
  • Transcripts from outside the United States
    • Contact [email protected] for any questions about TEA requirements for transcripts from outside the United States.
    • If your official transcripts are from institutions outside the United States and the country of origin is not exempt by TEA, send the following documentation to [email protected]:
      • A course-by-course evaluation from a TEA-approved Foreign Credential Evaluation Service
      • Minimum scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT). Please note that TOEFL scores are only valid for a period of two years. Required minimum scores are 24 for Speaking, 22 for Listening, 22 for Reading and 21 for Writing.
  • Go to tamuc.tk20.com
  • Scroll down and click “Admissions”
  • Select “Click here to create your account.”

  

  • Complete the “Create Applicant Account” form.

  Note: You will be creating a password for this account.

  • Store the password you create in a secure location so you can refer to it later.
  • After completing the “Create Applicant Account” form, TK20 will provide your username.
  • Store your TK20 username and password in a secure location so you can refer to them later.
    • You will use the username to log in to review your admission application once submitted.

  

  • Log into your TK20 account
    • Click on the “back to login” link.
    • Enter your username and password.
    • Click the green “Log Into Your Account” button.

  

  • Click on the “Create New Application” button.

  

  • Select “Reading Specialist” application
  • Click the “Next” button.

  

  • Complete the application.

  

  • Upload documents by clicking on the “+ Select File(s)” button for the item you are uploading.
  • Once you have completed all fields in the application, click the “Submit” button.

  

  • Look for an email from TK20 confirming your submission.

  

  To check your application status:

  1. Log in to your TK20 Student Admissions account
  2. On the “Home” tab, locate your application under “Recent Messages”
  3. Click on the application.
  4. If you are admitted, the message will indicate your application was “Admitted”
  5. If you lack admission requirements, the message will indicate “Denied.”
     • Click on “Review Document” to view your deficiencies and reason(s) for denial.

  Once accepted, please sign and return the “letter of invitation” you are sent via email. This is an official document needed for your certification file per Texas Education Agency rules.

  • Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
  • Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
  • Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.

  Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist

  I Still Have Questions

  We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.