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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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ, 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 Curriculum and Instruction 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 .