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Where did you obtain your degree? I mean, in what state? If you obtained it outside of Texas, I don't think you have much choice but to either go through alternative certification or through a graduate degree. If you did get it at a university in Texas, then contact your university. I'm not really sure about your degree, but it seems that if "education" is part of the degree, then you took education courses. Just call your university and see if they will give you the barcode to register for the certification exams. By the way, here's the link to the website to register for certification exams. But like I said, you won't be able to get very far into the registration process without either a barcode from either your university or an alternative certification program or by already being certified and having an ID # through SBEC:
http://www.texes.ets.org/
Do you have certification in another state? It may just be a matter of getting your credentials reviewed by the state board of educator certification. Here's the website for SBEC:
http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/sbeconline/d...
Sadly, there is no "short cut." You can't just take a test - Texas, as well as the rest of the country, is very strict about this thanks to No Child Left Behind.
I would, however, recommend you look into either an alternative certification program that can put you on a faster track - the one I went through had three different cohort programs; I chose the one that would allow me to begin my teaching at the beginning of a school year, but there are faster programs. The good thing is that they require you to have a teaching job to complete the program. You have to teach (and yes, you'll be paid) for a year under their supervision.
I don't know what area you live in, but the education service center that serves your area will likely have the best alternative certification program. Here's the link to find out which center serves your area:
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/esc/?82343981...
"Programs for those who already have a college degree (alternative certification and post-baccalaureate programs). include accelerated routes into teaching, offer training on how to be an effective teacher, as well as additional courses you might need in the subject area you wish to teach. Many of these programs can be completed in a year, during which time you may have a paid teaching position in a public school classroom."
For a list of these programs check here:
http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/sbeconline/e...
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