Prairie View A&M University Teacher Licensure – Houston TX

Prairie View A&M University

About

Prairie View A&M University is deeply rooted in culture and tradition, offering an exceptional educational experience to more than 9,000 students on one of the most beautiful campuses in Texas. The award-winning faculty works diligently to create challenging and rewarding experiences that inspire you to dream big and soar to new heights.

The Whitlowe R. Green College of Education has a legacy of producing some of the nation’s most distinguished educators. All of its teacher education programs are fully accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification. The College offers multiple pathways to initial Texas teacher certification, including a traditional undergraduate program and an Alternative Teacher Certification Program designed for individuals whose undergraduate degrees are in fields other than teacher education.

You can choose from a variety of subject areas and grade levels, including:

Early Childhood–grade 6
Grades 4–8
Grades 7–12
All-level (Early Childhood–grade 12)

College or University
Prairie View

Institution Links

Certification-only

Alternative Teacher Certification Program

12 months
Program Duration
In-person, Online
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
No

Relevant Links

Program

Program Info

You can earn your initial Texas teacher certification through the Alternative Teacher Certification Program at Prairie View A&M University. This program is ideal for individuals with undergraduate degrees in fields other than education who thrive in a supportive, relaxed and motivating environment alongside people from all different backgrounds.

The program's mission is to prepare highly qualified, curriculum-focused, and technology-savvy teachers through a research-based curriculum, a supported internship and meaningful professional development opportunities. Committed to excellence, the Prairie View A&M University Alternative Teacher Certification Program is dedicated to equipping schools with skilled educators in high-demand subject areas.

Upcoming Deadlines

Deadlines
Program Start

Nov. 01, 2026
Spring
Apr. 01, 2027
Summer
May 01, 2027
Fall

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

$7,836
In State Tuition
$17,038
Out of State Tuition
$50
Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

No cost offsets reported by Prairie View A&M University at this time.Check outExplore Financial Aidto find other scholarships and other financial support in Houston.

Certifications

Biology 7-12
Computer Science 7-12
English Language Arts 4-8
English Language Arts 7-12
Health Occupations 7-12
Health Pre-K-12
Mathematics 4-8
Mathematics 7-12
Music Pre-K-12
Physical Education Pre-K-12
Physics 7-12
Physics, Mathematics & Engineering Technology 6-12
Social Studies 4-8
Special Education Pre-K-12
Technology Applications 8-12
Technology Applications Pre-K-12
Technology Education 6-12
Visual Arts Pre-K-12

Program Costs Overview

	In-state	Out-of-state
Guaranteed rate (5-year)	$7,992	$17,379
Variable rate (1-year)	$7,836	$17,038

Stats

Gender

Male
Female

46%

54%

Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races

86%

11%

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