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Texas Tech Teacher Education Program - Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies
Program Overview
Program Requirements-ESL or Bilingual Education Specializations
Application Process
Financial Assistance
Program Overview
Texas Tech Teacher Education Program consists of 123-126 credit hours of undergraduate courses with a specialization in English as a Second Language (ESL), Bilingual Education or Special Education. Graduates are prepared to become certified as elementary teachers who can seve the needs of ESL, bilingual, or special education students, in accordance with the graduate's area of specialization.

Students enroll in a community college, successfully complete the lower division coursework required for an Associate of Arts in Teaching(66 credit hours) and then transfer to Texas Tech University. Upper division coursework(57-60 credit hours) will be offered through Texas Tech University at Highland Lakes, Texas Tech University at Fredericksburg, or Texas Tech University Center at Junction.
Students enrolled in Texas Tech Teacher Education Program may be eligible for a stipend each semester. Visit the Texas Tech Teacher Education Program financial assistance page for more information.

English as a Second Language (ESL) or Bilingual Education Specailizations
This program is a partnership between community colleges and Texas Tech University's College of Education and the Bilingual Education and Diversity Studies Program.
Upon succesful completion of all degree requirements abd passing scores on state certification exams, graduates will be certified as wlementary teachers with a supplemental certificate in ESL. Student shave the option of taking the bilingualcoursework for the supplemental certificate in bilingual education.

Special Education Specializations
Thie program is a partnership between community colleges and Texas Tech University's College of Educatiob abd the Special Education Program.
Upon successful completion of all degree requirements abd passing scores on state certification exams, graduates will be certified as wlementary teacheers with a supplemental certificate in all-level Special Education.
Program Delivery
Classes are delivered using one or a combination of formats, including web-based, interactive video conferencing (IVC) and face-to-face instruction. Weekend intensive classes, some travel, and field-based experiences are required.
Contact Information
Kelly R. Fox, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor & Coordinator for the College of Education at the Division of Off-campus Sites
806 Steve Hawkins Parkway
Marble Falls, TX 78654
Phone: 830.798.9548 | Fax: 830.798.8598 | Email: k.fox@ttu.edu
Texas Tech University Off-campus Site Advisors
TTU at Fredericksburg
102 E. San Antonio St., Ste. D
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
Phone: 830.990.2717 | E-mail: info.fredericksburg@ttu.edu

TTU at Highland Lakes
806 Steve Hawkins Parkway
Marble Falls, Texas 78654
Phone: 830.798.9548 | E-mail: info.highlandlakes@ttu.edu

TTU Center at Junction
254 Red Raider Lane
Junction, Texas 76849
Phone: 325.446.2301 | E-mail: info.junction@ttu.edu