West Texas A&M University offers a traditional undergraduate program with teacher certification, a graduate program with teacher certification, or an alternative teacher certification program for those who already have a bachelor's degree. All programs are accredited by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and include course work and training, field-based experiences, certification testing, and supervised teaching experience.
Amarillo College partners with Texas Tech University to prepare educators for teaching certification through the Tech Teach 2+1 Amarillo program. Students spend two years at Amarillo College, followed by one year of online classes and student teaching completed in Amarillo. Upon successful completion of the program, participants are guaranteed a job in Amarillo ISD with a $5,000 sign-on incentive.
The College of Education at Texas Tech University has created an innovative teacher preparation program that meets the unique needs of all our students. In collaboration with school districts and community college partners across Texas, TechTeach, our clinically intensive, competency-based program, is preparing educators who are ready to impact students on their first day in the classroom.
For over 70 years, GCU has proudly maintained its rich heritage as a teachers’ college, both on campus and online. Our College of Education continues to prepare educators, school administrators and policymakers who strive to deliver quality education and help enrich lives across a variety of academic and community settings.
Lubbock Christian University offers approved programs as follows:
- Early Childhood Education (EC_6) Certification to teach all subject areas in pre-kindergarten through grade 6
- Middle School Education - Specialist (Grades 4-8) – Certification to teach grades 4-8 in a particular teaching field. Teaching field options include math, science, reading/language arts, and social studies.
- Secondary Education (Grades 7-12) – Certification to teach grades 8-12 in one teaching field. Teaching field options include business education, technology applications, English language arts, history, life science, mathematics, chemistry, composite science, composite social studies and speech communication.
- All-level Education (Grades EC-12) – Certification for EC-12 grade art, music, physical education, Spanish or theatre arts.
The School of Education seeks students who aspire to a career in elementary and secondary education, and who share a common commitment to teaching, Christian values, and scholarship. The School emphasizes field-based learning and features state-of-the-art learning facilities.
The teacher education program at Texas Woman’s University prepares outstanding professional educators who make a difference in their communities. We see educators as teachers, leaders and advocates in service. Our 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.
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WGU is a non-profit online university offering attainable, affordable, and supportive online degree programs. Average completion times for WGU programs is 2 years for Bachelor degrees and 9 months for Master’s. The WGU School of Education tuition is $8,050 per year for Bachelor degrees, and Master’s degrees start at $8,650 per year. The WGU School of Education offers licensure programs, at both levels, that include Observance Hours and Student Teaching Placement as well as Praxis preparation. Whether you are a paraprofessional, a district staff member, or a graduating senior, WGU has a program for you! Visit the School of Education site or call 866-225-5948 for more information.