Navarro College
3200 W. 7th Avenue
Corsicana, TX 75110

Overview
In Fall 1999 semester, Texas A&M University-Commerce and Navarro College began a partnership to offer graduate and undergraduate courses and degrees on the Navarro College campus located in Corsicana, Texas. A majority of the courses are offered during the evening hours to accommodate work schedules. This program increases the availability and economy of educational opportunities throughout the central Texas region.

Programs
Currently students may earn a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (B.S.I.S) degree in elementary education without leaving the Navarro campus in Corsicana. This program, in collaboration with the area's public school districts, offers students an opportunity to learn the art and science of teaching through field-based experiences. After students complete their junior year of courses, they spend two semesters in concentrated public school interactions. The first semester, the intern semester, places students in public schools two days per week; a third day is spent in seminars that deal with academic content in teaching. The second semester, the resident semester, places students in public schools daily with seminars approximately every other week. During both semesters, students work with a team of public school teachers and with university faculty.

Also available in Texas A&M University's Post Baccalaureate Certification Program (TCP) for elementary education. This is designed for individuals who are currently teaching, or considering a position, and would like to pursue teacher certification on emergency permit. It is available for highly motivated individuals who desire to begin a new career in a profession where they are needed, valued, and able to have a positive impact on lives of many. The Post Bac TCP is uniquely designed to prepare students with an undergraduate degree to become certified a s a teacher. Aspiring teachers will engage in focused, practical training through graduate-level course work leading to certification and, if desired, a graduate degree.

Students can also take undergraduate courses leading to a Bachelor of Science in Criminal justice. Efforts are currently underway to bring the entire degree program to the Partnership.

Also available are graduate level courses leading towards Master and Doctoral Level degrees in special education and secondary/higher education. At the graduate level, it is advisable to obtain a degree plan from the desired department in Commerce.

Future plans include additional bachelor degrees and master degrees offered in Corsicana.

Contact Information
Information regarding courses, admissions and registration can be directed to the A&M-Commerce Partnership Offices (903 -875-7617) located in the A.L.Bain Center on the Navarro College Campus.

Dr. Bill Humbert
Director of Navarro Partnership
Phone: (903)875-7615
Bill_Humbert@tamu-commerce.edu

Dr. Vanessa Huse
Assistant Professor, Mathemeatics
Phone: (903)875-7652
Vanessa_Huse@tamu-commerce.edu

Kay Jones
Site Coordinator of B.A.A.S. Program
Phone: (903)875-7646
Kay_Jones@tamu-commerce.edu

Sue Sanders
Administrative Secretary
Phone: (903)875-7617
Sue_Sanders@tamu-commerce.edu

Dr. Carol Smith
Cllinical Supervisor
Phone: (903)875-7651
Carol_Smith@tamu-commerce.edu

Dr. Pat Smith
Clinical Instructor, Navarro Campus
Phone: (903)875-7653
Pat_Smith@TAMU-Commerce.edu

Dr. Thomas Turnage
SPED Clinical Instructor, Navarro Campus
Phone: (903)875-7617
Thomas_Turnage@TAMU-Commerce.edu

Tommy Wardell
Interim Site Coord-Field Based Program, Navarro Campus
Phone: (903)875-7616
Tommy_Wardell@TAMU-Commerce.edu

Euradella Yarbough, M.E.D.
Academic Advisor
Phone (903)875-7647
Euradella_Yarbough@tamu-commerce.edu