Workforce/Continuing Education - Alternative Teacher Certification
The Alternative Teacher Certification program is designed to offer
professionals in the workforce an alternative to teaching in public
schools versus the traditional university certification programs.
This program will meet the needs of individuals who currently hold
a bachelor’s degree and are interested in a non-traditional
route to obtain teacher certification. This certification helps
address the teacher shortage in specific content areas in our state.
Our program is approved by the  State
Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and meets the “No
Child Left Behind” (NCLB) requirements. The entire program
consists of 180 hours of content course work, 122 hours of Pedagogy
and Professional Responsibility course work and a one-year internship.
Non-traditional Financial Aid does not qualify for this certification
program.
Areas of Concentration
- EC-4 Generalist
- English Language Arts & Reading (grades 4-8)
- English Language Arts & Reading (grades 8-12)
- Science (grades 8-12)
- Career and Technology Education (grades 6-12)
Program Cost and Structure
The cost of the program is approximately $5000. The program is divided into three required strands:
- Content course requirement (180 hours)
- PPR (Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities) 122 hours
- A one year internship as teacher of record in an accredited school
Entry Requirements
The following admissions and administrative procedures must be completed to be considered as a candidate for the program:
- A bachelor’s degree
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 or special permission
- Passing score on the THEA Exam (Texas Higher Education Assessment).
- Reading: 260 or above
- Math: 240 or above
- Written Language: 220 or above
- An interview with the Coordinator of Educator Preparation
- An official score from one of the following English Proficiency exams, if your native language is not English: Michigan test of English Language Proficiency, score of level 6
- An application for admission into the Continuing Education Alternative Teacher Certification Program
- OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS FROM ALL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED
- 20 hours of documented field-based experience (tutoring students, substitute teaching, classroom observations, practice teaching, service learning projects)
Remember to apply
early for financial aid, if applicable. It takes up to 3
months to successfully complete and process a financial aid application!
AFTER THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS COMPLETED, THE CANDIDATE WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL ON THE DECISION FOR ADMISSION INTO THE PROGRAM.
*Payment Plan Available* - please contact the Coordinator for more details!
Lisa Martinez-Sanchez
Coordination - Alternative Teacher Certification
Corporate & Community Education
Phone (210) 486-3409
Fax (210) 486-3926 |
