Texas A&M University-Commerce
Career and Technical Education Program Application
(Please submit a printed copy along with Transcripts & Fee)
*Application Date: / / *Social Security Number: - -
*First Name  
*Last Name  Maiden Name
Campus Wide ID# (CWID)   (Texas A&M University will issue you a Campus Wide ID# (CWID) once you become admitted to the university. If you have not been issued a CWID# you may leave this field blank.)
*Address:     *City 
*State                   *Zip   
*Home Phone - - Cell Phone - -
*Email          Texas Resident (resided 1 Yr / more)
  Ethnicity        Gender 
*Date of Birth - -
 
Highest Degree Institution
Date Degree Awarded  - - State Degree Awarded

*Have you met all sections of the TASP/THEA (Reading 250 or higher, Math 230 or higher, and Writing 220 or higher)?    (Refer to program Requirements for Math and Writing exemptions.)

If no, when do you plan to meet TASP/THEA?

 
*Have you ever been convicted of a felony or offense involving moral turpitude (including, but not limited to theft, rape, murder, indecency with a minor, drug possession, etc…)? Have you ever received probation or deferred adjudication?    If YES, please fully explain on a separate sheet. ("Yes" may not result in denial of admission.)
*Have you ever been enrolled in a teacher certification program or been approved to take a test from another ACP program?
If Yes, give dates   Program Name
Reason(s) for discontinuation
 
*Program staff may decide to contact professional references to inquire of their knowledge of your abilities, performance, and/or character. List three persons (recent former employers/supervisors) who have definite knowledge of your abilities, performance, and/or character. If you have had school experience, please include references from district supervisors.
Name
City, Address, State, Zip
Business Phone & Home Phone
Title & Relationship
 
*Briefly respond in the space provided: How did you learn about the program ?
*Briefly respond in the space provided: Why have you chosen teaching as a career?
*Briefly respond in the space provided: Why are you interested in applying for this program?
*Briefly respond in the space provided: What do you feel will be your greatest strength in the classroom?
*Briefly respond in the space provided: What do you anticipate to be your greatest challenge in the classroom?
 
Please select the certification that you desire to pursue
Please Select One:
*Status prior to teaching :
 
Program Agreement
As the applicant, I hereby certify that:
• the information within this application is true and correct, as well as all supporting/attached documentation;
• this application and supporting/attached documentation are provided of my own free will;
• I authorize investigation for verification of all information related to my application;
• I authorize exchange or disclosure of all information within the admission and retention process among Texas A&M University-Commerce, other certification entities, local education agencies/school districts, charter schools, private schools, the State Board for Educator Certification, The Texas Education Agency, and/or other entities relating to teaching or working with children and/or participating or cooperating in teacher certification programs.
NOTE: Texas A&M University-Commerce expressly discloses the following:
1.   As a provider of teacher education programs, Texas A&M-Commerce must ensure its students demonstrate adherence to the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices of Texas Educators, which requires the observance of federal and state law. An arrest, indictment, conviction and/or deferred adjudication may result in a student being dismissed from the program.
2.   While Texas A&M-Commerce does not perform criminal history background checks, Texas public schools are permitted by state law to conduct criminal history background checks on a person intended for hire or a person who has requested a volunteer position. As a participant in an internship in a Texas public school, you may be subject to a criminal history background check.
3.   While Texas A&M-Commerce does not perform criminal history background checks, The Texas State Board for Educator Certification requests information regarding any previous arrest, indictment, conviction, and/or deferred adjudication. When applying for state certification, you will be subject to a criminal history background check by the State Board for Educator Certification. An applicant with a criminal history may be denied certification.
As the applicant, I understand that:
• false or misleading information in this application or supporting/attached documentation may result in rejection of my application or dismissal from the program should I be admitted;
• this application is NOT an employment contract;
• this application does NOT constitute acceptance into A&M-Commerce’s Career and Technical Education Program;
• meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee an interview or acceptance into A&M-Commerce’s Career and Technical Education Program;
• acceptance by A&M-Commerce’s Career and Technical Education Program does NOT constitute employment, nor does such acceptance entitle me to employment;
• I am responsible for gaining employment in the area in which I am accepted to pursue certification, but employment does not guarantee acceptance into internship;
• A&M-Commerce will not admit applicants who have not been successful in completing another certification program, or out-of-state and out-of-country certified teachers;
•acceptance into A&M-Commerce’s Career and Technical Education Program may be based solely on professional judgment; and
•I must continually comply with all program requirements and attend all courses/training or be subject to dismissal from A&M-Commerce’s Career and Technical Education Program and all other teacher certification programs at A&M-Commerce.
The following general information is for admission and retention into our Career and Technical Education Program.
I agree to:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institute.
• An overall GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Content and professional development area course work GPA of 2.5 or higher
• No grade lower then a “C” in all required certification course work.
• Meet THEA/TASP requirements.
• Enroll in required course work during the required semester as outlined on individual plan.
• Apply to the graduate school prior to enrolling in course work.
• Meet the NCLB “highly qualified” definition prior to placement in classroom (internship)
• Complete content area test during the first year if bar code eligible.
• 20 hours of observation in an academic setting.
For detailed information go to: teachcert.tamuc.edu/teacher/ACP/ACGuidelines.htm