Curriculum, Instruction and Learning Sciences
Offering top-rated master's programs and undergraduate programs providing the hands-on experience for 21st century educators to succeed and lead in their fields. Our field-based teacher preparation programs are recognized by the National Council on Teacher Quality.
Choose a path to becoming a certified Texas teacher:
Undergraduate degree & certification prep
> Apply if:
You don't yet have a bachelor's degree and want to earn teacher certification.
> How it works:
Take courses in pedagogy and in the content area you plan to teach. The program will prepare you to graduate with a bachelor's degree and take the TExES state certification exams.
Alternative Certification of Educators (ACE)
> Apply if:
You have a bachelor's degree and want to become a teacher as quickly as possible.
> How it works:
Begin taking courses Summer I or Fall, and earn teaching certification in a year or less.
Most courses also count toward a master's degree, should you decide to complete one.
Master's and Certification Program (MAC)
> Apply if:
You have a bachelor's degree and want the advanced skills and salary benefits possible with a master's.
> How it works:
Take courses that count toward a master's degree and educator certification simultaneously.
Student complaints & dismissals:
- College complaint handling procedure
- Educator Preparation Program Continuation and Dismissal Policy (pdf)
- University complaint resolution site for student complaints
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