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Master of Security Management for Executives
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University of Houston-Downtown is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award masters and baccalaureate degrees.
Certification Information
Recommendation for Certification Requirements:
Students must successfully complete the following requirements to be recommended to the state for Standard Teacher Certification:
- Successfully complete the Department of Urban Education Teacher Preparation Program
- Graduate (Degree must be conferred by the University)
- Pass all required TExES exams for Certification Area
- After you have successfully completed the Department of Urban Education Teacher Preparation Program and passed all required certification tests, apply online with TEA/SBEC for Standard Teacher Certification
- Go to www.tea.state.tx.us
- Click on Educator Certification
- Click on Certification Information
- Click on Apply for Certification
- If you apply with TEA/SBEC prior to completing the program and passing all required TExES exams, your name will be removed and you will be required to contact TEA/SBEC to discuss fee transfer and/or a refund.
- You will be required to respond to an Exit Survey before you will be able to complete the application process.
Recommendation Procedure
(Once all above requirements are met):
- Submit the Recommendation Request Form.
- You will receive an automated e-mail from SBEC once you are recommended
- You will receive an e-mail from Ms. Hill with an attached letter stating your recommendation that can be shared with school districts
- You should receive your virtual teacher certificate within a few days following your recommendation.
Questions or comments, contact Ms. Lisa Hill hillL@uhd.edu or call Phone: (713) 222-5309
Last updated or reviewed on 3/6/13
