Texas State’s Certificate Programs consist of combinations of college courses selected by departments and offered to students who may already have a degree but simply want to advance in their careers or to prepare for licensure exams. The number of hours taken varies by program as listed below. The certificate programs offered include: Computer Science, Certified Public Manager, Professional Ethics, Healthcare Administration, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certificate and the Teacher Recruitment Program.
NOTE: The following links will direct you to the program webpage on the Texas State University-San Marcos website.
Certificates: | Credit Hours | Contact: Website:
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| • Computer Science | 39 | |||
| • Early Childhood - 6th/ESL Generalist (Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification) | 18 + student teaching | |||
| • Graduate Certificate in Health Information Management (HIM) | 15 | |||
| • Graduate Certificate in Long Term Care Administration | 15 | |||
| • Healthcare Administration | 15 | |||
| • Professional Ethics | 6 | |||
| • Post-master's Principal Certification | 24 | |||
| • Teacher Recruitment Program (TRP) | 18 + student teaching | |||
Continuing Education: | ||||
| • Certified Public Manager Program | 21 |
Texas State also offers academic preparation for meeting state & national certification & licensure requirements including:
• School Counselor Certificate by Texas State Board for Educator Certification
• Principal Certificate by Texas State Board for Educator Certification
• Licensed Professional Counselor Certificate by Texas State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors
• Elementary Education Certificate by Texas State Board for Educator Certification
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