Admission into the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Checklist

Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6, 4-8

• Completion of an EPP admission application
• Successful completion of 30 semester hours
• Enrollment in PEDG 2310
• Successful completion of ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 with a “C” or better
• Successful completion of two math courses required by your certification program with a grade of “C” or better
• A minimum overall GPA and in the certificate field of 2.75 with no grade lower than “C” in the certificate field(s)
• Texas Success Initiative complete
• Approval following a background criminal history review
• Payment of a one-time non-refundable application fee of $75. Students cannot be enrolled in EPP courses until this form has been returned to educatorprep@lamar.edu and cashiering@lamar.edu

Once admitted to the program, you must maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA and attempt each Lamar Proficiency Exam during method courses. You must also issue proof of registration in each state-required exam for your concentration. You will not be admitted to clinical teaching without successful completion of each LPE.

Secondary and EC-12 Concentrations

For students that are secondary education and all level programs, the following applies:

• Same as above, unless stated otherwise in the criteria below

For the concentrations listed below, the following applies:

• Chemistry (7-12): Math 1314 and English 1301 required
• English (7-12): Math 1332 and English 1301 required
• History (7-12): History or Social Studies Math 1332 and English 1301
• Life Science (7-12): Math 1314, 1316 or 2312 and English 1301 required
• Math (7-12): English 1301 required/algebra not required
• EC-12 Art: Math 1314 or above and English 1301 required
• EC-12 ASL: Math 1314, English 1301 and 1302 required
• EC-12 Health: Math 1342 or 1314/English 1301 and English 1302 required
• EC-12 Music: Math 1314 or above and English 1301 required
• EC-12 Spanish or French: Math 1322 and English 1301 required

Before applying to the program, you must earn the credit hours for the subject you would like to teach.

• Twelve semester hours for the subject concentration
• Fifteen semester hours for certification in mathematics or science

If you are a transfer student and took PEDG 2310 at another institution other than Lamar University, you will need to have an admissions interview prior to being admitted into the program. Please contact educatorprep@lamar.edu for an appointment. If you have a concern or question about whether or not you have met a particular requirement, or if any exceptions might be approved, request an appointment with the Coordinator of Admissions for Teacher Education at (409) 880-7972 or educatorprep@lamar.edu. 

During PEDG 2310, you will be asked to review the curricula and select a certification for your degree plan. You should print and keep a copy of the SBEC standards and sub-standards which apply to your degree plan/certification area for your reference until you have completed the program.

For more information concerning admission and progression in the educator preparation program, you may contact by email educatorprep@lamar.edu.

Criminal Background Check

Candidates for teacher preparation undergo a criminal background check as part of admissions to the program. According to TEA,  

Educator preparation programs shall inform all applicants that: 

1. pursuant to the Texas Education Code, §22.083, you must undergo a criminal history background check prior to employment as an educator; and 
2. pursuant to the TEC, §22.0835, you must undergo a criminal history background check prior to clinical teaching

If convicted of an offense, you will receive an email of the potential ineligibility. You have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter. The criminal background check is conducted at the time of admissions and prior to clinical teaching. Learn more information about the preliminary criminal history evaluation.