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Admissions Requirements and Procedures
Graduate program candidates at the College of Education and P-16 Integration (CEP) must follow the admissions requirements set by the Graduate College of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). Unconditional admission requires a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale. If your GPA is lower, you might still be admitted conditionally. Additionally, each program may have its own criteria, please check the program descriptions for details.
To apply, visit the UTRGV Graduate Programs web page for guidelines and deadlines. After choosing a program, submit an online application. If applying to the Educator Preparation Program for an advanced certification, you will need to pass a criminal background check, which is mandatory for field-based experiences and/or practicum in public schools. If you have military service or related training, it might count toward some program requirements, but not for certification exams or internships.
The Graduate College will forward your application to the relevant academic department for review. You might be asked to attend an interview during this process. If you need accommodations, contact UTRGV's Student Accessibility Services. For more assistance, you can reach out to the Graduate College by phone, email, or in person.
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- Department of Counseling offers:
- Department of Teaching and Learning
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Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program - TExES Test Approval Process |
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Exams: TExES Content; EC-12 PPR Exam (160); Science of Teaching Reading (STR) (293); Bilingual Education Supple-mental (164); Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT); Spanish (190); EC-12 Special Education (186) |
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1. Follow the testing sequence and complete the exam required in 240 Tutoring.
2. Provide practice test with 80% or above in all domains to MAT Coordinator (along with any supporting study documentation for STR if applicable) . 3. Get testing permission from OEPA:
4. Once the application has been approved by OEPA, you will receive the exam code through email. 5. Take your official TExES Content Certification exam. 6. Repeat this process for the next exam required. |
1. Email MAT Program Coordinator within 48 hours of receiving a “no pass” official Pearson score. 2. MAT Coordinator assigns tutor. 3. Tutor develops a specific plan based on official exam score. 4. STR (293) ONLY for scores of 3 or less in competency 013:
5. SPED Specialist (186) ONLY:
6. Take TExES Representative Exam and achieve a score of 70% or higher in all domains.
7. Provide practice test to MAT Coordinator along with any supporting study documentation. 8. Get testing approval:
9. Once the application has been approved by OEPA, you will receive the exam code through email. 10. Take your official TExES Content Certification exam. |
1. Email MAT Program Coordinator within 48 hours of receiving a “no pass” official Pearson score. 2. MAT Coordinator assigns tutor. 3. Tutor develops a specific plan based on official exam score. 4. STR (293) ONLY for scores of 3 or less in competency 013:
5. Take TExES Representative Exam and achieve a score of 60% or higher in all domains.
6. Get testing approval:
7. Once the application has been approved by OEPA, you will receive the exam code through email. 8. Take your official TExES Content Certification exam. |
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Policy to determine entrance to clinical teaching, residency, or internship
Students must pass either TExES Content or TExES PPR to be admitted to student teaching.
Districts require TExES content to get internships.
Students apply to student teaching by the 2nd Thursday in July.
- Review the program descriptions and requirements for graduate programs offered by the College of Education and P-16 Integration, which can be found on the Graduate Programs web page.
- Interested applicants are encouraged to meet with a UTRGV Graduate Recruiter who will answer any questions about graduate programs and the admissions process.
- Determine the semester admissions deadline for your selected graduate program. If you have any questions about the admissions deadlines, please visit the Graduate Programs web page or contact the academic department offering the degree program.
- To be accepted into a graduate program, students must first be admitted to the Graduate College of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Complete an online application to begin the admission process.
If you have questions about how to apply to a graduate program, please contact the Graduate College in person, via phone, or by email (gradcollege@utrgv.edu). You can schedule an appointment to meet with a graduate recruiter to assist with any concerns. - Once your application has been submitted and processed by the Graduate College, it will be sent to the appropriate academic program for review.
- Depending on your chosen graduate program requirements, you may receive an email (sent to your ApplyTexas profile email) with instructions to schedule an appointment for an admissions interview.
- You may check your application status after submission through the self-service portal. For assistance, please contact the Graduate College at gradrecruitment@utrgv.edu, 1-833-887-4842 or via text 956-996-8095.
- Upon admission to the graduate program, you will receive a graduate orientation packet via your ApplyTexas profile email.
Request for Accommodations
Applicants who require accommodations/assistance to complete the graduate application can register with Student Accessibility Services. Applicants can contact Accessibility Services in person, via phone, or by email ability@utrgv.edu .
Student Accessibility Services Contact Information
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Brownsville |
882-7374 |
BMSLC 1.107 |
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Edinburg |
665-7005 |
University Center 108 |