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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

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application
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Certification-only

Alternative Teacher Certification Program

  • In-person, Online

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

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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

  • May 01, 2025

    Fall

  • Nov. 01, 2025

    Spring

  • Apr. 01, 2026

    Summer

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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

Art Pre-K-12
Biology 7-12
Computer Science 7-12
English 4-8
English 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

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

    0%

    0%

    86%

    4%

    0%

    11%

    0%

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