Special Education Supplement

The special education supplement can be added to a valid Texas teacher certificate upon successful completion of the specified course sequence and a passing score on the state examination.

The course sequence for an EC-6 special education supplement is 15 semester hours, and the sequence for supplements for grades 4-8 or 8-12 are 12 semester hours. The supplement for EC-12 special education is 15 semester hours. Contact the Director of Educator Certification in the School of Education for details.

A minimum grade point average of 2.5 in all courses leading to the special education supplement is required. Prospective teachers must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in all courses leading to the special education supplement.

Successful completion of the required TExES examination is necessary for a recommendation for teacher certification.