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Rice University

Rice University

About

Located on a 300 acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice’s undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 6-to-1. Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life by the Princeton Review and for best value among private universities by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. 

Students enter our program as undergraduates following a teacher certification path or a five year Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT). Post-baccalaureate students follow both a certification and MAT path. Experienced teachers hone their pedagogical skills and develop a master level research project for implementation in their home school. Students with master’s degrees are pursuing principal certification in the state of Texas.

The teacher preparation program is based on five key pillars: creating environments where students discover and construct meaning from content, understanding and serving needs of diverse learners, incorporating authentic assessments, integrating educational technologies and digital learning into curriculum and developing teachers as instructional leaders. The program’s teacher training encourages the use of culturally relevant content and pedagogy when working with English language and diverse learners.

All students work with a select group of instructional leaders as they participate in a small, cohort-based classroom and field-based experience. Rice is building a network of education leaders who are prepared and committed to work in high-need schools.

  • College or University
  • Houston, TX

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application
Natasha Cruz

As one of the few Latina teachers, Rice taught me to model to students, and especially students of color, what it takes to navigate the world when they leave school—to equip them with the tools necessary to problem solve, inquire about the world around them and ultimately find success, no matter what challenges they face.

Natasha Cruz

Rice University

Programs

Certification-only

Urban Teacher Fellows Program

  • 13 months

    Program Duration

  • Hybrid

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    Yes

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Program Info

The Rice University Teacher Certification Program and Breakthrough Houston are looking for talented candidates who are interested in teaching high-achieving, motivated middle school students from underserved families in the Greater Houston area while completing requirements for State of Texas teacher certification. Candidates work with students over the summer while completing two education courses, then embark on a paid first-year teacher position in the Houston area from August through June, with one evening class in the fall and spring semesters.

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Deadlines

    Program Start

  • Oct. 15, 2024

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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  • $2,850

    In State Tuition

  • $85

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Rice University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Rice University to see if you can, too!

Amount
Description

$1,425-$2,300

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Grade Level

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Elementary School
  • Middle School
  • High School

Subject Area(s)

  • Art
  • English/Language Arts
  • Foreign Language
  • Social Studies/History
  • Math
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Studies

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