College of Education

How to Maintain Good Standing with the College of Education?

• In order to graduate from the College of Education, all teacher candidates must complete all coursework in the degree plan with a grade of “C” or better. To remain in good standing and to graduate a GPA of 2.75 must be maintained each semester.COED does not accept “D”s. If a D is earned then the course must be retaken in order for it to count towards your degree.

Types of Holds and How to Clear them?

• COED can only remove COED holds. For other holds please contact the appropriate department to have it removed. Please refer to the Link https://www.tamiu.edu/reghub/ug/holds.shtml.

What is my classification ?

• Freshmen have 0 – 29 completed semester credit hours. Sophomores have 30 – 59 completed semester credit hours. Juniors have 60 – 89 completed semester credit hours. Seniors have 90+ completed semester credit hours.

Where is the College of Education Located?

• Pellegrino Hall 302

Does a College of Education require a certain GPA?

• Yes, to be considered for admission students are required to have at least an institutional, transfer, overall and major GPA of 2.75. A GPA of 2.75 must be maintained each semester once admitted into the program. If GPA’s are under 2.75 requirement, students in the program run the risk of being placed on Probation or Suspension with the program. For more information on admissions into The College of Education please contact coedacceptance@tamiu.edu

Do I need to make an appointment with an advisor?

• In order to ensure you are following your degree as planned, you may be requested to meet with your assigned College of Education advisor.

What is the registration process?

• After you have received your pre-advising email listing education courses that you are eligible for, you may proceed to register yourself using Scheduler on UConnect.

What are Pre-Education?

• Pre-Education courses are courses needed to be eligible to apply into the College of Education Program.
• Pre-Ed Courses: EDCI 1102. 2224, 3200- must be completed before admissions to the program.

What are Blocks?

• Blocks are specified education courses for students admitted and in good standing with the College of Education. Blocks are designed in sequential order to help guide you towards graduation. Students will be notified when they are eligible to register for these courses.
• Blocks are taken as follows:
  • BLK 1: EDCI: 3301 & 3302 (VARIES BETWEEN MAJORS) Content area: All EDRD courses and additional course requirements must be completed on Degreeworks.
  • BLK 2: EDCI 3315, 4310
  • BLK 3: EDCI 4693, EDSE 4350 (VARIES BETWEEN MAJORS)

What is a “rep” exam?

• Our representative exam is a practice test which will qualify you for your TExEs state exam. It is a mandatory practice test that you need to complete with a score of 240 and 80% on each domain to receive permission to be eligible for your specific TExES state exam.

When are representative exams offered?

• Offered every last Friday of every month. For more information please contact texesprep@tamiu.edu or contact our Testing Coordinator at 956-326-2688. Dates subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances

What happens if I fail a “rep” exam?

• Students who fail the rep. exams are required to complete an intervention plan assigned by the testing department to reattempts.

When can I start working towards my certification exams?

• Students admitted into the program may start Rep Exams during BLK 1. Certifications will vary by major:
  • Elementary:
    • Core Subjects EC-6 (BLK 1)
    • STR (BLK2)
    • PPR (BLK3)
  • Secondary and All Level:
    • Content Exams (BLK 1& 2)
    • PPR (BLK 3)

Where can I find my university catalog?

• Academic Catalog

What happens if I don’t follow my Catalog plan?

• Failure to do so may result in delay of graduation and completion of program.

Who is my Advisor?

• When entering into the COED Program you will have an Academic Success Coach and a Career Advisor.
• Academic Success Coach : Virginia Lopez, virginia.lopez@tamiu.edu. and Ms. Lopez's role involves assisting students to stay on track with the program by providing them with a designed degree plans and availability of courses. Ms. Lopez's can assist with course sequence questions, provide career advisor contact information, degree plans, and general information about graduate programs with the College of Education.
• Career Advisor : The career advisor role involves assisting students in making decisions about their future and reaching their full potential.Your career advisor varies based on your major, or if you would like more information on types of opportunities your degree may offer

When am I able to register for courses?

• Once you have been accepted into the university by graduate school and all holds have been removed from your account you are able to start registering for courses.
• All questions regarding program acceptance, transcripts, transfer credits, course/catalog extensions will need to be reviewed by the Graduate admissions office: Graduate School

How do I know where to pay for my courses or have questions regarding costs and payments?

For Financial responsibilities:

• For Financial AID: https://www.tamiu.edu/finaid/contact.shtml
• For out of pocket costs: https://www.tamiu.edu/comptroller/bursar.shtml

What are important dates I should know ?

• For important dates and deadlines refer to academic calendar provided : https://www.tamiu.edu/academiccalendar/documents/academic-calendar-2021-2022.pdf

Will I get an admissions letter from the College of Education?

• You will only receive an admissions letter from the College of Education if you are certificate seeking student, Please reach out to coedacceptance@tamiu.edu for questions regarding admissions letters.

How do I start working on certification?

• Please contact texesprep@tamiu.edu

Where can I find my degree plan ?

For more forms, please visit the TAMIU Registrar's dedicated site on Forms.

Appointments will continue as scheduled, You can choose from the following options:

• Webex
• Via Phone
• Email

Appointment Reminders: One day prior to your appointment, you will receive an appointment reminder via text. You will be provided with the meeting link for your scheduled appointment time, You must connect with your COED advisor using the meeting link provided. If you have any issues with the software, you must email your advisor in order to ensure you do not miss out on your appointment. If you do not log in or contact your advisor within the first 10 minutes of your scheduled appointment time, you will forfeit your appointment and will need to reschedule accordingly.

How do virtual advising appointments work?

• A virtual advising appointment typically lasts 30 minutes, the last 10 minutes of your advising time will be used to document the key points discussed as well as send you a follow up email concerning the advice provided during the appointment. Please be mindful of 30 minutes of your appointment.
• All registration recommendations are based on your degree plan, stage/ status within the EPP/COED Program and the published schedule made available by Texas A&M International University.
• Advisor and student will utilize time together to discuss any questions or concerns that student may have. Advisor will assist students with any information students may need in order to be successful within the College of Education program.
• Students and advisors will not utilize the time to discuss requests for specific instructors and or alternative class times. All class sections and times are determined by the College of Education chair, dean and university.