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Become a Hospitality Instructor

Do you want to use your extensive training in the hospitality industry to prepare the next generation of hospitality, nutrition and food sciences professionals? Then, become an educator in just two years by building on your work experience and qualifications through our Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Sciences Educator program at East Texas A&M. Incorporate your skills and instructional knowledge as you use the most modern technology to educate high school students in grades eight to twelve. By using your own experience in food sanitation, financial management, and facilities planning you will be well on your way to training our future professionals in hospitality, nutrition and food sciences.

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Admissions Requirements

To qualify, you just need a bachelor’s degree related to Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Sciences. Eligible military experience may be used in lieu of civilian licensure and wage-earning experience.

Apply to Graduate School

  • Complete the online application to the Graduate School and select Educator Certification.
  • Pay $50.00 non-refundable admission fee
  • Submit all official undergraduate transcripts

Apply to the Career and Technical Education Alternative Certificate Program

Complete the Statement of Qualifications form

  • Complete the Statement of Qualifications and return to the Teacher Certification Program.

Interview and Essay

  • Complete an admission interview with an educator preparation program coordinator that will use a rubric for evaluations.
  • Complete a one-page double spaced essay titled “What Inspired me to Become a Teacher”, which will be used as part of your interview and be placed in your file.

Note: If unable to attend the interview in person, the essay must be e-mailed to the coordinator before the scheduled interview time.

Decision Letter

  • The coordinator will e-mail the candidate with their decision.
  • A letter of invitation will need to be signed and returned within seven days to complete the admission process.

Pass the TExES Pre-Admission Content Test

  • Candidates must pass the TExES for Family and Consumer Sciences Composite before beginning the program. The test number is 721 with a charge of $118.00.
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Featured Courses

Evidence-Based Learning EDCI 515

This capstone course requires students to apply and expand their knowledge through a number of project-based and research initiatives. Students will synthesize or integrate the knowledge they have developed throughout the prerequisite courses in a clinical/internship experience. The course focuses on understanding diagnostic teaching practices and aligning the needs of a diverse population of students.

Foundations of Reading RDG 516

This course is designed for graduate students in the emergency permit or alternative certification program seeking initial teacher certification. The focus is on the reading process and the factors that condition its development. The importance of reading in school and in life serves as a background for critical evaluation of the methods and materials of reading instruction. Special consideration is given to the essential components of research-based programs and the features of classrooms that support effective beginning reading instruction.

Intro to Educational Computing ETEC 524

This course will introduce the student to educational technology and current research on critical issues, trends, diffusion and adoption of technology and history and theoretical foundations of the field. Students will identify, develop and apply a variety of technological skills congruent to their educational technology philosophy.

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To Complete the Alternative Certificate Program

Observation

  • Once admitted you can begin your 30-hours of required field experience in the content area or grade level you are pursuing.  You cannot begin your teaching assignment until this is complete. You will submit the completed log sheet and reflection questions to the Teacher Certification Office.

Complete Pre-Internship Training Courses

  • Complete 150 hours of training (four certification courses) prior to a paid internship or clinical teaching.

Note: See curriculum for required courses

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities

  • Receive approval from the alternative certificate program staff after successfully completing EDCI 514 and three other certification courses. 
  • You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on all course work.

Note: If you are planning on pursuing a paid internship, you need to pass or be registered to take the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities test.

Pay all Required Fees

Complete Teaching Assignment Requirement

  • Candidates must complete either:
    • Two-semester paid internship as a teacher of record.
      • Candidates will apply for positions through the district or region service center.
    • OR One-semester of clinical student teaching assignment.
      • You must complete an application.
      • The alternative certificate program representative will assist with your placement. 
  • You will be supervised by a university field supervisor and campus mentor.
  • A teaching fee of $1000 per semester is required during your teaching assignment.
  • You must enroll in EDCI 515 during the first semester of your teaching assignment.

Note: All requirements must be completed by the established due date

Apply for Teacher Certification

  • During your final semester, you must contact the Educator Certification Office to verify that all requirements are complete and to receive information about applying for certification via the Texas Education Agency.

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Curriculum

Required courses (18 hours)

  • EDCI 514 Management & Curriculum Development for Diverse Learners (to be taken first)
  • EDCI 517 Reading & Learning K-12
  • EDCI 519 Response to Intervention Applied to Exceptional Learners
  • RDG 516 Foundations of Reading
  • EDCI 515 Evidence-Based Learning (to be taken during internship)
  • ETEC 524 Introduction to Educational Computing
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