Announcement:  Commencement:  Saturday, May 10th at 10:00 a.m. in the Pete P. Gallego Center 

Sul Ross State University was opened in 1920 as a state supported normal school for teachers. Our continuing mission in the Department of Education is to develop life-long learners who are reflective practitioners of their craft. Our vision includes preparing high quality educators.

Educational certification programs are being revised. As this transition occurs, changes must be made in course offerings, content, and sequence. It is important to check with an advisor in the Education Department each semester for updated information.

The Education Department offers degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Undergraduate degree programs leading to teacher certification include: Early Childhood-Grade 4, Grades 4-8, Grades 8-12 or All-Level.

Additional information is available in the Sul Ross State University 2004-2006 catalog, or you may visit the Teacher Education Program web pages.

Student teaching is a component of the undergraduate program. You may choose to teach in one of the school districts included in the Sul Ross Teacher Center.

The following teaching fields have been approved for Grades 8-12. Please see an advisor in the specific department for requirements. TExES/ExCET exams are required for certification.

All-Level fields include Art, Music and Physical Education.

An alternative certification option is offered in the SRSU Post Baccalaureate Initial Certification Program (PBICP). See link for application information.

Graduate certification programs include Counselor Education, Educational Diagnostician, Gifted & Talented, Master Reading Teacher, Reading Specialist and School Administration. Degree options and certification programs are described under Graduate Programs in Education in the 2004-2006 catalog. Frequently-asked questions about graduate programs may be found in the FAQ.