WELCOME

The Education & Training program offers a 69-Hour Associate of Applied Science degree and a 49-Hour Certificate of Completion which enable graduates to be placed in various educational  positions within public and private schools.  Five educational areas of emphasis are available, including studies in bilingual education, computer technology, general education, early childhood, and special needs education.

Department Purpose Statement

The ET program supports the mission of TSTC Harlingen by educating students in the technical educational courses necessary to complete an Associate of Applied Science Degree and/or a Certificate of Completion.  The TSTC Harlingen Education & Training program fulfills the State Board for Educator Certification standards for the "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001" by preparing students in a wide range of technical educational competencies and by providing a basic foundation in teaching methodologies for effective roles as educators and assistants within public or non-public schools.

Mission Statement

The Education and Training Program at Texas State Technical College in Harlingen is dedicated to training the most "Highly Qualified" educational personnel in the State of Texas. 

For further information contact:

Dr. Tony Desjardins, Department Chair 
Office:    C Building,  C123A
Phone:  (956) 364-4747
email:     tony.desjardins@harlingen.tstc.edu

Zoey Lincoln-Dizol, Department Administrative Assistant
Office:    C Building, C-140
Phone:  (956) 364-4848
email:    zoey.lincoln-dizol@harlingen.tstc.edu

Gaston Gomez, Technical Program Coordinator
Office:  Building C, C-106
Phone:  (956) 364-4890
email:    gaston.gomez@harlingen.tstc.edu

Charline Lareau
Office:    Building C, C-124
Phone:   (956) 364-4887
email:    charline.lareau@harlingen.tstc.edu

Clara Colunga
Office:    Building C, C124
Phone:   (956) 364-4886
email:    clara.colunga@harlingen.tstc.edu

Last Revised: 02/12/2004