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Award-winning Teacher Preparation

Join our proven program to start your teaching career! Earn your bachelor’s degree while gaining real-world classroom experience with coaching from supportive mentors. Get certified to teach in Texas, and stand out to employers with your University of Houston training. Plus, scholarships, financial aid and paid internships are available to help you reach your goals!

Already Have a Bachelor's Degree? Explore UH's Alternative Certification Program

Why Future Teachers Choose UH

UH teaching students are recruited by school districts across the region and get to attend exclusive job fairs to make connections. After graduation, many Coogs go on to win honors like Teacher of the Year at their school. 

  • 97%New UH teachers rated “prepared” by principals
  • 100%Passing rate on ELA certification exams
  • $62K+First-year teaching salary in Houston area
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Frequently Asked Questions

You’ll learn how to plan lessons, manage a classroom and support different learners. You’ll also spend time in real schools, building up to a yearlong student teaching experience with a mentor teacher.
Yes. At least half of UH’s partner districts offer a paid residency to student teachers. The typical stipend is about $20,000 a year (with some variation among districts).
Most classes are in person. Juniors are typically on campus about three days a week, with a mix of morning, afternoon and limited evening classes. Seniors are in class or at their student-teaching school five days a week (Monday – Friday).
Entering freshmen can graduate with a bachelor’s degree in teaching and learning in about four years. Transfer students with an associate degree can graduate with a bachelor’s degree in teaching and learning in about two years.
Yes, applicants should complete the FAFSA to be eligible for federal financial aid and need-based College of Education scholarships.
UH’s Alternative Certification Program is the best route to pursue teacher certification if you already have a bachelor’s degree. The ACP application typically opens in the fall.

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Hear from UH Grads

“The College of Education helped me feel confident by giving me strong, hands-on experiences in real classrooms. I gained practical strategies for supporting diverse learners and learned how to plan meaningful lessons.”

~ Andrea Martinez Lozoya, Teaching & Learning graduate

“I always had education in mind, but I brushed it off because of people’s opinions. I’m glad I made the right choice in choosing education. This is one of the most rewarding fields ever.” 

~ Jesus Esparza, Teaching & Learning graduate

“Choosing UH was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. My major in teaching and learning pushed me to think deeply about who I want to be in the classroom and how I can honor every child’s gifts. More than anything, UH surrounded me with educators who truly love their content and deeply care about the future of education.”

~ Kasia Tran, Teaching & Learning graduate

“I have made so many friends in my teaching courses, and the professors are always so nice. I love the College of Education!” 

~ Sy’nai Sledge, Teaching & Learning major