Military & Non-Military Candidates - Prior Coursework Policy

In accordance with the Texas Education Agency and 19 TAC 228.35(1)&(2), it is important to The University of Texas at Austin, College of Education Educator Preparation Services, to recognize prior coursework of military and non-military certification candidates.  Please contact fieldexp@austin.utexas.edu for the specific criteria and procedures in place that allow:

(1) military service member or military veteran candidates to credit verified military service, training, clinical and professional experience, or education toward the training, education, work experience, or related requirements (other than certification examinations) for educator certification requirements, provided that the military service, training, or education is directly related to the certificate being sought;

(2) candidates who are not military service members or military veterans to substitute prior or ongoing service, training, or education, provided that the experience, education, or training is not also counted as a part of the internship, clinical teaching, or practicum requirements, was provided by an approved EPP or an accredited institution of higher education within the past five years, and is directly related to the certificate being sought;