TEA
Test Scores
Student Teaching
General Need to Know
100
What does TEA stand for?
Texas Education Agency 
100
What tests do UMHB accept for the college of education?
SAT, ACT, THEA 
100
Prior or during student teaching you will be expected to attempt at least 2 what?
TExES exams 
100
Name one class you should take before being accepted into the Education college?
Students and learning (3315)
200
What is that last step to becoming a teacher according to TEA?
Finger Printer 
200
Do all test scores have to come from the same test?
No, you can mix and match
200
Is it possible for students to student teach in their hometown?
yes but there is a fee involved
200
What is the next step into getting into the education college after you pass your tests?
Interview 
300
What does the TEA offer for teachers?
Information, Tests requirements, grants 
300
What test do you have to pass to obtain a teacher certification?
TExAS- the Texas examinations for education standards 
300
Do students take a normal 15hr semester while student teaching?
no, the student teaching is their class
300
True or false: Is it expensive to become a teacher? 
true
400
Does UMHB have an approved education program?
Yes
400
What is the minimum test score on TExAS?
240
400
What is there difference between the experience of student teaching E-6, 4-8 compared to interdisciplinary?
1 semester regular class, 1 semester special ed.
400
What is the minimum GPA required to get into the college of education?
2.75
500
Does your bachelors degree have to be in education?
no
500
IF you fail one test section on your TExES do you have to retake the whole test?
no
500
About how much will it cost out of pocket to student teach?
400$
500
Why should you be on top of your course plan?
some important classes are only provided during certain times or semesters
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