Education (Bilingual Biliteracy)

Visit the Pre-Teachers Living and Learning Community website to learn more about an opportunity to live and learn with your peers.

Visit the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) to understand requirements and meet important deadlines.

Take advantage of the Student Learning Assistance Center (Tutoring).

Meet with a First Year Advisor to develop your academic plan.

Review your degree plan for course options that include the Service-Learning Excellence program.

Find additional events and organizations through the Bobcat Organization HUB.

Join the Bilingual Education Student Organization (BESO).

Attend Education Abroad and Study in America information sessions to learn about future opportunities to participate in global and intercultural experiences.

Explore the TXST One Stop for more information about the scholarships provided to new and continuing students.

Attend an IDEA Center workshop to learn more about undergraduate research.

Visit BOSS for scholarship opportunities.

Complete your Career Assessments, such as Focus2.

Create your Handshake profile.

Create and review your LinkedIn profile to establish your professional network.

Develop and review your resume with Career Services.

Meet with the College of Education Advising office to ask questions about your major and to plan the remainder of your degree plan.

Apply for admittance into the Educator Preparation Program through the Office of Educator Preparation.

Explore external scholarship opportunities such as the Fulbright Scholarship to take your expertise to unique locations abroad.

Learn about the Field Experience (Blocks) purpose, structure, and how it fulfills TEA requirements through immersive, observatory and hands-on classroom experiences. Obtain information about requirements and how to apply to participate in the field experience blocks.

Consider study abroad options including faculty-led, exchange, virtual, and short-term affiliated programs which are available through Education Abroad.

Discover Global Online Learning Experiences for courses with culturally dynamic perspectives.

Participate in The Big Event to give back to the regional community.

Expand your leadership skills through Student Involvement’s Leadership & Service programming and workshops.

Share your knowledge as a Peer Mentor or Tutor at SLAC, or as a Writing Center Consultant. 

Learn about the five TEA required certification exams, including the TExES and PPR exams, including their purpose, timelines, and how they impact eligibility for the student teaching experience.

Explore careers in education by joining TAFE, where you can develop leadership skills and participate in activities like tutoring, fundraising, and community service through the TRAFLES framework.

Review micro internship opportunities for professional development in which you learn and earn.

Participate in a Leadership activity or hold a leadership role in a student organization through Student Involvement.

Develop and review your resume with Career Services.

Attend Career & Graduate School Fairs to learn about career and graduate school opportunities that are available to you after you graduate with your current degree.

Join Employer Information Sessions at Career Services or your department.

Prepare to ace your job interviews with Career Services.

Check your Degree Audit and meet with your College of Education academic advisor.

Explore next steps including potential Graduate Programs.

Complement your degree with a Micro credential.

Complete the Clinical Teaching assignment.

Select a service activity through Student Involvement to give back to your area community.

Seek out a leadership role with the Leadership & Service office.

Attend a Student Government Senate meeting to contribute to your fellow students and your own student experience.

Deliver a presentation in a student conference, workshop, seminar or community organization. 

Learn more about the Standard Teaching Certificate, including the application process, requirements for eligibility, and how it ensures high educator preparation. This certificate is valid for five years and must be renewed, and candidates must apply for issuance after completing the Educator Preparation Program.

Complete the First Destination Survey to share your post-graduation plans.

Identify and establish faculty and professional references.