Selecting a teacher preparation program that is a good fit and prepares you well is an important decision. While there is no magic formula, there are steps you can take to find the best fit for you.
You can search for and find over 30 educator preparation programs that serve the Dallas-Fort Worth area. These programs vary in many ways, including program size, cost, duration, student demographics, requirements, certification type (traditional vs. alternative) and more.
As you compare options, consider if the program:
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Paul Quinn College is dedicated to creating servant leaders and agents of change in their communities. Children in urban school districts face a number of challenges, such as: poverty, violence, and under-resourced schools. Preparing teachers to enter urban school districts as certified teachers, and curriculum and administrative leaders addresses the documented need to improve the caliber of teaching in such school environments and is directly connected to the specific mission of Paul Quinn.
Prairie View A&M University is deeply rooted in culture and tradition, offering an exceptional educational experience to more than 9,000 students on one of the most beautiful campuses in Texas. The award-winning faculty works diligently to create challenging and rewarding experiences that inspire you to dream big and soar to new heights.
The Whitlowe R. Green College of Education has a legacy of producing some of the nation’s most distinguished educators. All of its teacher education programs are fully accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification. The College offers multiple pathways to initial Texas teacher certification, including a traditional undergraduate program and an Alternative Teacher Certification Program designed for individuals whose undergraduate degrees are in fields other than teacher education.
You can choose from a variety of subject areas and grade levels, including:
Committed to teaching and the advancement of knowledge, Texas Tech University, a comprehensive public research university, provides the highest standards of excellence in higher education, fosters intellectual and personal development and stimulates meaningful research and service to humankind.