Know what to look for in an educator preparation program and explore undergraduate and graduate options.
So you can observe and practice with a teacher in the classroom, who is effective and experienced. Many principals prefer teachers with experience under their belts.
Because Houston's students are the most ethnically diverse in the country, there is a huge opportunity for teachers of all backgrounds to make an impact in multicultural classrooms.
So you can receive meaningful feedback during your training.
By analyzing data and forming strategic partnerships, program features can be improved for the benefit of its students.
• How much does the program cost? What financial aid and scholarship opportunities exist?
• How long is the program? Is there a part-time option?
• Where do program alumni end up teaching? Which cities and districts?
• Will I receive support, coaching, feedback or contact after I finish the program?
Talk to one of our advisors. They’ll give you 1-on-1 support for choosing a program, and answer any questions you have about how to become a teacher.
Designed for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing teacher certification at the secondary level, this rigorous academic program offers new teachers an exceptional amount of coaching and support from dedicated faculty. Rice University is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report, with an undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 6-to-1.
At Sam Houston State's highly rated College of Education, a bachelor's degree can lead to teaching in the elementary, middle or secondary grades, or in bilingual or special education. SHSU continually strives to honor it's historical roots through academic excellence that includes exceptional teaching from faculty members who care as much about their students' success as they do about furthering the knowledge of their fields.
teachHOUSTON is committed to producing outstanding secondary STEM teachers by providing on-going field-based teaching experiences. The program offers traditional and an alternative certification pathways, both of which focus on program quality and individual support for students.
The teacher is the single most important school factor affecting student learning, and Texas Tech University is focused on preparing the demonstrably best teachers in Texas. This innovative online program is driven by a new vision for teacher preparation in the College of Education at Texas Tech University. TechTeach’s award-winning program is clinically intensive, competency based, and district imbedded. It is unlike any other program in Texas, with a clear focus on ensuring you are ready on day one for successful teaching and equipped for a lifetime in the profession. Qualified and motivated teacher candidates complete their degree, earn their certification, and start teaching in one calendar year (12 months) after earning an AAT from a community college.
Texas Southern University's College of Education has provided innovative approaches to education since 1947. It's mission is “to provide competent career professionals for effective service in urban schools, utilizing research, collaboration, and application in seeking solutions to teaching, learning, social, physical and behavioral issues facing urban populations.”
The University of Houston is ranked among the nation’s best colleges according to The Princeton Review. We’re a Tier One public research institution in one of the nation’s most ethnically diverse cities. We offer top-notch academics and athletics. We believe education is a public good and are committed to making college affordable for students through tuition waivers, financial aid, scholarships and more.
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s College of Education prepares students as educators and leaders to become a powerful force for change in and out of the classroom. The program offers nine teacher certification options with plenty of hands-on learning and field experiences. UHCL students join a diverse community of more than 9,000 students, faculty and staff. 40 percent of our students are Hispanic, and many come from countries around the world.
The UH-Downtown Department of Urban Education develops teachers who will lay the foundation for the Houston of tomorrow. The program partners with Houston-area school districts to prepare future teachers who will enhance the academic success for at-risk children and adolescents in urban schools. UH-Downtown is located right in the heart of Downtown Houston, one of the nation’s most culturally diverse metropolitan areas.
INSPIRE TEXAS is one of the largest public alternative certification programs in the state of Texas. Based out of the Region 4 Education Service Center in Houston, INSPIRE TEXAS provides online and face-to-face certification for teachers, principals, counselors and superintendents throughout every region in Texas.
The KIPP Graduate Teaching Fellowship is offered in Houston and is a part of KIPP Texas Public Schools. KIPP Texas is part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public charter schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life.
Relay is an accredited national nonprofit institution of higher education serving 2,000 teachers and 400 school leaders across the United States. Our offerings include master’s degrees and certification programs for teachers and teaching residents, fellowships for principals and school leaders, and unique opportunities for college students and the public.
Rice University offers a Master of Arts in Teaching program and an accelerated,13-month Urban Teacher Fellows Program, both providing hands-on training for candidates interested in teaching at the secondary level. Rice is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report and is highly ranked for best quality of life by the Princeton Review and for best value among private universities by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.
teachHOUSTON is committed to producing outstanding secondary STEM teachers by providing on-going field-based teaching experiences. The program offers traditional and an alternative certification pathways, both of which focus on program quality and individual support for students.
The Teaching Excellence program provides transformational support through proven coaching strategies, impactful professional learning and a streamlined Alternative Certification Pathway (ACP) for all teachers new to YES Prep, as well as select teachers from other districts.
Teach For America’s (TFA) mission is to enlist, develop, and mobilize as many as possible of the nation's most promising future leaders to grow and strengthen the movement for educational equity and excellence. For more than two decades, Teach For America has been a pacesetter for education reform in the city of Houston.
The University of Houston is ranked among the nation’s best colleges according to The Princeton Review. We’re a Tier One public research institution in one of the nation’s most ethnically diverse cities. We offer top-notch academics and athletics. We believe education is a public good and are committed to making college affordable for students through tuition waivers, financial aid, scholarships and more.
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s College of Education prepares students as educators and leaders to become a powerful force for change in and out of the classroom. The graduate program offers hands-on learning, field experiences and personal guidance from expert faculty. UHCL students join a diverse community of more than 9,000 students, faculty and staff. 40 percent of our students are Hispanic, and many come from countries around the world.
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