Texas Woman's University - Online

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The teacher education program at Texas Woman’s University (TWU) prepares outstanding professional educators who make a difference in their communities. TWU see educators as not only teachers but as leaders and advocates in service to others as well. TWU students gain not only the professional knowledge they’ll need in the classroom but also the skills needed to help their students reach their full potential. In doing so, they open doors of opportunity for future generations — the true calling of every teacher.

Teacher candidates have the opportunity to complete their coursework fully online. Additionally, TWU works with school districts throughout the state, allowing you to complete your student teaching and observations anywhere in the state of Texas. Stay in your own backyard and make a difference for Texas public schools.

TWU is a co-ed, public institution that has been recognized as having one of the most ethnically diverse student bodies in Texas and nationally. In addition to being designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, TWU has been named a "Military Friendly" institution and a "Best College for Students with Children".

College or University
Houston, TX

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Programs

Bachelor’s & certification

Undergraduate Transfer Program

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

Relevant Links

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Upcoming Deadlines

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Program Start

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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$9,630
In State Tuition
$22,290
Out of State Tuition
$50
Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Texas Woman's University - Online have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Texas Woman's University - Online to see if you can, too!

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Description

Project HELP Scholarship

Project HELP (Hispanic Educators Leading the Profession) assists Hispanic students academically, socially, and financially who transfer to TWU from community colleges in search of a degree in education.

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Project PIONERAS Scholarship

PIONERAS provides funding for bilingual educators that will pay for their final semester of student teaching. Awards are available for:

Pre-service Pioneras— TWU undergraduate students in the EC-6 Bilingual Program

In-service Pioneras— Teachers of record in dual language classrooms in participating schools

Learn more.

Scholarships, grants, and other awards

TWU offers grants for students who identify as Latinx, transfer scholarships, waivers for foster youth, plus general scholarships, and teacher education scholarships. See more financial aid opportunities on TWU's financial aid page.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Core Subjects (Pre-K-6)
Core Subjects / Bilingual Education (4-8)
Core Subjects / English as a Second Language (4-8)
Special Education (Pre-K-12)

For more information, visit: Admissions

Stats

Gender

Male
Female

96%

Ethnicity

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

26%

55%

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Program Info

The teacher education program at Texas Woman’s University (TWU) prepares outstanding professional educators who make a difference in their communities. TWU sees educators as not only teachers, but as leaders and advocates in service to others as well. TWU students gain the professional knowledge they'll need in the classroom, along with the skills needed to help their students reach their full potential. In doing so, they open doors of opportunity for future generations — the true calling of every teacher. TWU’s support of students does not end with their graduation. Their New Teacher Academy provides mentoring and professional development for recent TWU graduates who are in the first three years of their teaching careers.

TWU does these things and more because their faculty is passionate about teaching. TWU gives future teachers the skills and tools they’ll need to help their students succeed, because they believe teaching changes lives.

Applicant Info

Texas Woman’s University believes a call to teach is a call to serve. The Teacher Education Program seeks future teachers who want to serve diverse populations and communities. TWU welcomes future educators who not only are driven to help their students succeed, but also want to support teachers who are new to the field. The Teacher Education Program at Texas Woman’s University produces approximately 525 new teachers each year, and TWU’s students typically achieve an overall pass rate of 96% on the state teacher exam.

TWU is a public university that offers the student support and small class sizes traditionally expected at a private university. TWU believes in a quality education that is affordable and accessible, which is why they offer more than $15 million in scholarships annually, including many just for first-year students. Most students are able to maintain their scholarships for up to four years. The average cost of attending TWU is $17,700, which includes books, in-state tuition and fees and room and board for a student taking 15 credit hours in the fall and spring. Approximately 85% of Texas Woman’s students receive financial aid, which can include scholarships, grants, loans and part-time campus jobs.