1. Teacher Recruitment Program
An Accelerated Program
For Selected Post-Baccalaureates
Available Only At RRC

2. TRP meshes theory with practice
Teacher Preparation
Coursework
Public School
Classrooms

3. Earn salary while teaching
TRP Program Sequence
Earn salary while teaching
Masters
6 courses
Semester 2
Student Teaching
1 RRC course
Semester 1
3 field-based courses
2 RRC courses
Get Certified/Get Job

4. Most Accelerated Path for EC-6 FALL START
SPRING
SUMMER
CI 5326
STUDENT TEACHING
SPED 5326
CI 5387
CI 5337
RDG 5322
CI 5304
CI 5390
RDG 5340
Choose 2 of the following 3:
CI 5313
CI 5303, CI 5328,
CI 5329
CI 5336

5. Most Accelerated Path for EC-6 SPRING START
SUMMER
FALL
CI 5326
SPED 5326
STUDENT TEACHING/ Internship
CI 5387
RDG 5322
CI 5390
CI 5304
 CI 5337
RDG 5340
Choose 2 of the following 3:
CI 5313
CI 5303, CI 5328, CI 5329
CI 5336

6. Most Accelerated Path for 7-12 FALL START
SPRING
SUMMER
CI 5370
STUDENT TEACHING
CI 5390
APPROVED ELECTIVE
CI 5389/ CI Capstone
CI 5363
SPED 5326
EDTC 5310
RDG 5324
 Approved
Elective
CI 5314
CI 5333

7. Most Accelerated Path for 7-12 SPRING START
SUMMER
FALL
CI 5370
EDTC 5310
STUDENT TEACHING
APPROVED ELECTIVE
CI 5306/ CAPSTONE
CI 5363
APPROVED ELECTIVE
SPED 5326
RDG 5324
CI 5314
 APPROVED
ELECTIVE
CI 5333
 CI 5390

8. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university
A cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 or better on the last 60 undergraduate hours
Admission through the Texas State Graduate College as a degree-seeking Master’s level student. Fee is required: $40
A brief (one page) statement of purpose describing your reasons for desiring a career in teaching and a current resume
Official transcripts and 3 professional reference names and contact information submitted to links provided

9. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS continued
Other requirements for certification:
3 hours in college algebra or higher with at least a C
3 hours in critical thinking (humanities courses) with at least a C
3 hours of oral communication with at least a B
6 hours of reading (may use history or political science) with at least a C
6 hours in writing (Composition I, II) with at least a C

10. After Application Deadline Date
A face-to-face group interview , which will be scheduled by the TRP office after the deadline date

11. After TRP Acceptance Attendance at a mandatory Orientation Session
Other forms will need to be completed:
Application to the Educator Preparation Program through the Office of Educator Preparation (fee required);
A certification plan (fee required) developed by the Certification Officer, Office of Educator Preparation
Criminal History Background Release Form for Round Rock ISD will need to be completed before first semester.

12. Apply Texas
Be very sure to click on the correct program when you complete your Apply Texas application.

13. Make the correct selection:

14. Make the correct selection:

15. TRP Information Form

16. Three Paths to Teacher Certification Offered at RRC
Teacher Recruitment Program (TRP)
Accelerated 2 semester certification program with optional Masters Degree
Certification and Masters Students (CMED)
Masters Degree program with certification built-in
Teacher Certification Deficiency Plan
(Not Seeking a Graduate Degree)
Review the information on the TRP website:
Attend an Information Session provided by the Office of Educator Preparation. Stephanie Long,
Attend an Information Session provided by the Office of Educator Preparation. Contact Stephanie Long,
Apply to the Graduate College as a non-degree certification seeking student or as a master’s degree seeking student.
If you think you might want a master’s degree, go ahead and apply as a degree seeking student. It isn’t that many more hours to have both. If you wait to declare “degree seeking, only 6 post grad hours can count towards a master’s degree.” Fees: $10.00 non-degree seeking; $40 degree seeking.
Apply to the Graduate College as a degree seeking student (Fee: 40.00).
The Graduate College will allow 6 hours of post grad coursework to count towards your master’s degree. Once you are accepted into the Graduate College, you will receive a degree outline. This will list the classes required for your master’s degree. It should be very similar to the certification plan, but will not have student teaching on it.
Apply to the Graduate College as a non-degree-seeking certification student.
(If you think you might want a master’s degree, go ahead and apply as a degree seeking student. It isn’t that many more hours to have both. If you wait to declare “degree seeking, only 6 post grad hours can count towards a master’s degree.” Fees: $10.00 non-degree seeking; $40 degree seeking)
Certification Plan: If you are accepted into TRP, a Certification Plan will be prepared for you and a fee will be charged.
Apply for a Certification Plan. This is sometimes called a Deficiency Plan. This is the document that tells you the classes you need to take for teacher certification. ($75.00 fee) Contact:
Apply for a Certification Plan. This is sometimes called a Deficiency Plan. This is the document that tells you the classes you need to take for teacher certification. ($75.00 fee) Contact:
If your application is accepted, you will be contacted for an interview. If you are selected for the TRP, you will attend a TRP Orientation session prior to registration.
Begin taking classes. You must take classes in the sequence specified at TRP orientation. You will be able to complete the certification portion of TRP in 2 long semesters. If you wish to continue on for a master’s degree you will have 5 years to complete from the time you were accepted into the graduate college.
Begin taking classes. If you want to be certified before finishing your degree, take courses listed on the certification plan first, then finish the classes that remain on your degree outline after becoming certified. All certification plan classes must be completed prior to student teaching. Any background classes listed on the plan (i.e., College Algebra, etc.) must be completed before student teaching.
Begin taking classes. Select classes from those listed on your certification plan. All classes must be completed prior to student teaching. Any background classes listed on the plan (i.e., College Algebra, etc.) must also be completed before student teaching.
Complete Field Experience. Field experience is included in your program during the first semester. You will spend 2 days per week in a RRISD school.
Complete Field Experience. This must be completed before student teaching. See website for information and forms to download. CMED students must arrange field experiences in local schools on your own.
Complete Field Experience. This must be completed before student teaching. See website for information and forms to download.

17. For more information:
TRP Coordinator and Elementary Advisor: Dr. Cheryll Dennis,
TRP Secondary Advisor: Dr. Leslie Huling,

18. For more information:
CMED Advisor: Dr. Cheryll Dennis,
MEd Advisor: Dr. Nathan Bond,
Certification Office: