Graduate Certification

Admission to a Graduate Certification Program

For applicants, with GPA’s below 3.0, seeking certifications in a class other than classroom teacher the following scores must be achieved:

GRE® scores in the following ranges:

• GRE® Verbal Reasoning - 143 or greater
• GRE® Quantitative Reasoning - 140 or greater
• GRE® Analytical Writing - 3.0 or greater

The applicant MUST also meet the UHV admissions index.

Degree Requirements

• Hold a valid Texas teacher certificate.
• Master’ degree. (see Master of Education - Special Education )
• A minimum of three years teaching experience in an accredited school.
• Admission to graduate study within the College of Education & Health Professions must precede the completion of applicable course work.
• Completion of at least 36 semester hours of approved courses related to the program for educational diagnostician.
• Pass the TExES #253.