College of Education

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EDUCATION

Created as a state normal college, the primary purpose of Sul Ross State University originally was preparing teachers for the public schools of west Texas. While the university now serves a wider purpose, the Department of Education actively seeks to prepare students for service in the educational world of the 21st century and offers a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Alpine.

The continuing mission of the Department of Education is to prepare students to be

  • Successful educational leaders;
  • Practicing scholars; and
  • Lifelong learners.

Students interested in becoming a certified teacher in Texas public schools should contact the Department of Education early in their SRSU career. While most coursework is taken in various departments of the University, it is crucial that the appropriate courses be chosen, sequenced, and completed so students may transition to the Teacher Education Program with minimal disruption. Each teaching area has requirements for certification that must be met.

Students apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program in the middle of the junior year when you have 75 or more semester credit hours of approved college coursework.

Specific information regarding Teacher Education requirements may be found in the current University catalog.

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OFFICES

Alpine: Morelock Academic Building Suite 305

Del Rio: Building N, Office 214

Eagle Pass: Building D, Office 209

Careers in Education

  • School Counselor
  • Kindergarten Teacher
  • Tutor
  • Librarian
  • Instructional Coordinators
  • Substitute Teacher
  • Principal
  • Superintendent
  • Teacher

TEA Notice to Constituents of Complaint Rights


Notice to Constituents of Complaint Rights

Per Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §§ 228.70, students and constituents have the right to submit formal, written complaints about the Educator Preparation Program for investigation and resolution. The TEA staff and the SBEC do not have jurisdiction over complaints related to contractual arrangements with an EPP, commercial issues, obtaining a higher grade or credit for training, or seeking reinstatement to an EPP.

All complaints filed with the TEA must be in writing – hard copy or electronically. The TEA does not accept complaints by phone or complaints that are submitted anonymously. A person or entity may file a written complaint with TEA by filling out the complaint form online or by mailing or faxing a hard copy to the address on the form.

Complaint form URL and QR Code

https://www.complaints.tea.texas.gov/en-US/

Hard copy complaints may be sent to:

Texas Education Agency – Complaints Management
1701 N. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701-1494

To adequately review and address a complaint, TEA needs specific details and must be able to identify a clear violation of Texas Administrative Code §§ 227, 228, 229, ethics (TAC 247), fingerprinting (TAC §§227, 232), or certification (TAC §§230, 231, 232, 239, 241, 242) to determine whether the agency has authority to act upon the allegation.

Complaints submissions should include the following:

The reasons you believe the issues raised in your complaint are valid. You should also indicate how you believe that TEA can assist you with this matter.

Documentation to support your claim when possible. For example, if you refer in your complaint to an educator preparation program policy, include a copy of the policy with your complaint. Helpful documentation might include letters or e-mails exchanged between the parties.

More information is available here: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/contact-us/complaints/general-education-complaints

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