The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall
have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise.
(1) Accredited institution of higher education--An
institution of higher education that, at the time it conferred the
degree, was accredited or otherwise approved by an accrediting organization
recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
(2) Alternative certification program--An approved
educator preparation program, delivered by entities described in §228.25
of this title (relating to Governance of Educator Preparation Programs),
specifically designed as an alternative to a traditional undergraduate
certification program, for individuals already holding at least a
bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
(3) Applicant--An individual seeking admission to an
educator preparation program for any class of certificate.
(4) Candidate--An individual who has been formally
or contingently admitted to an educator preparation program; also
referred to as an enrollee or participant.
(5) Certification category--A certificate type within
a certification class, as described in Chapter 233 of this title (relating
to Categories of Classroom Teaching Certificates).
(6) Certification class--A certificate, as described
in §230.33 of this title (relating to Classes of Certificates),
that has defined characteristics; may contain one or more certification
categories.
(7) Clinical teaching--An assignment, as described
in §228.67 of this title (relating to Clinical Teaching).
(8) Content certification examination--A standardized
test or assessment required by statute or State Board for Educator
Certification rule that governs an individual's admission to an educator
preparation program.
(9) Content pedagogy examination--A standardized test
or assessment required by statute or State Board for Educator Certification
rule that governs an individual's certification as an educator.
(10) Contingency admission--Conditional admission to
an educator preparation program when an applicant meets all admission
requirements specified in §227.10 of this title (relating to
Admission Criteria) except graduation and degree conferred from an
accredited institution of higher education.
(11) Educator preparation program--An entity that must
be approved by the State Board for Educator Certification to recommend
candidates in one or more classes of certificates.
(12) Formal admission--Admission to an educator preparation
program when an applicant meets all admission requirements specified
in §227.10 of this title (relating to Admission Criteria).
(13) Incoming class--Individuals contingently or formally
admitted between September 1 and August 31 of each year by an educator
preparation program.
(14) Post-baccalaureate program--An educator preparation
program, delivered by an accredited institution of higher education
and approved by the State Board for Educator Certification to recommend
candidates for certification, that is designed for individuals who
already hold at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
of higher education and are seeking an additional degree.
(15) Semester credit hour--One semester credit hour
is equal to 15 clock-hours at an accredited institution of higher
education.
(16) Undergraduate degree--A bachelor's degree earned
from and conferred by an accredited institution of higher education.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §227.5 adopted to be effective December 14, 2008, 33 TexReg 10011; amended to be effective February 28, 2016, 41 TexReg 1238; amended to be effective October 18, 2016, 41 TexReg 8198; amended to be effective June 3, 2018, 43 TexReg 3355; amended to be effective December 22, 2019, 44 TexReg 7683; amended to be effective August 4, 2024, 49 TexReg 5533 |
