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EC-6 Distance Education Completion Program
Welcome to the EC-6 Distance Education Completion Program!
The Elementary Education Department at Stephen F. Austin State University is pleased to be offering a program for a special group of students who seek the early childhood through sixth-grade certification for teaching and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.
We know that there are many dedicated students who are unable to pursue traditional campus-based, college careers. Texas needs more excellent teachers. Therefore, even though we highly recommend face-to-face courses and think these courses best serve most students, we are pleased to offer an online program in order to meet the needs of this special population.
This special group of students includes the following:
- people who are paraprofessionals (aides) in public schools
- heads of household with dependents
- people who have full time jobs and cannot attend regular daytime classes
- primary care providers for family or other dependents
- distance from a university
- others with extenuating circumstances
After completing at least 45 hours that transfer towards the EC-6 Degree Plan at a community college or university, you may apply for admission to this program. Candidates in this program may transfer as many as 68 hours from a community college. Hours from a university may also be accepted. Once admitted to this program, the remaining courses will be offered online from SFASU. The number of spaces in this program is limited.
A lab component requiring one trip to SFA campus per semester for a minimum of one to a maximum of three days is necessary in order to complete the program. If you are a paraprofessional, you will need to make arrangements with your school so that you can make this trip.
Candidates may take as many as twelve hours per semester or as few as three hours per semester. Online courses are currently offered during the fall and spring semesters only. During the summer you may take needed courses from your community college or university.
The application for admission further explains the requirements. The program is open only to current Texas Residents.
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For additional information, please contact:
Mrs. Susan Barber
Stephen F. Austin State University
Department of Elementary Education
P.O. Box 13017 - SFA Station
Nacogdoches, Texas 75962
ec4online@sfasu.edu
Financial Assistance
- College for Texans Educational Aide Exemption
- College for Texans
- Community College Transfer Scholarship Program
- Alumni Scholarships
- SFASU Financial Aid Office
Any questions you have about Financial Aid can be answered by contacting Beckie Shepherd in the
Financial Aid Office.
Beckie Shepherd
Coordinator of Scholarships
Financial Aid Office
Box 13052-SFA Station
Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-3052
Office (936) 468-2403
Fax (936) 468-1048
rshepherd@sfasu.edu