Explore Our Enrollment Paths

Available to candidates with a 4-year bachelor’s degree and a 2.5+ GPA.

On the Traditional Path, you can get started right away. After you apply, send us your official transcripts, and enroll – you may begin your journey to becoming a fully certified teacher! First, you’ll complete testing and training at your own pace. Then, when you’re ready, you’ll complete your Internship Year and teach in the classroom before earning your certificate.

Available to candidates with a GPA between 2.3-2.49.

The PACT Path is designed for those who have a 4-year degree with a GPA lower than 2.5. You can apply now but must pass the PACT exam before enrolling in our program. PACT stands for “Pre-Admission Content Test” and is required by the Texas Education Agency. You must send us your passing PACT score report to enroll. Click here to see an example of a score report.

Available to candidates who completed a 4-year bachelor’s degree outside the United States.

Graduates from outside the U.S. are welcome to apply! You can apply now, but you will need to complete a few additional requirements before enrolling in our program.

• Your degree must be equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5. To determine this, your transcripts will need to be evaluated by an approved agency. (We recommend using our approved service provider partner, SpanTran. Click this link to get started.)
• If English is not the primary or official language of the country where you earned your degree, you will need to take and pass a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Available to candidates who have begun their final semester of university and are on track to earn a 4-year bachelor’s degree.

If you are getting ready to enter your last semester of university, you may enroll in the Texas Teachers program and get started while simultaneously completing your bachelor’s degree. Continuing the program is contingent upon earning your 4-year bachelor’s degree.

Available to some candidates who have 2-7 years of full-time, wage-earning occupational experience in a trade and industry field.*

No degree? No problem. If you have at least 2-7 verifiable years of licensed work experience in a Trade and Industry field (depending on which area you wish to pursue), there are a plethora of subject areas under the umbrella of Career & Technical Education (CTE) in which you can earn your teacher certification. To confirm your eligibility, you will need to submit a Statement of Qualifications to be evaluated for consideration.