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Become a certified teacher in Texas today!
How can I start teaching in Texas?
1. Apply
Apply for FREE. Submit your official transcripts. Receive your invite into the program! Must haves: Bachelor's degree or higher with a 2.5 GPA
2. Prepare
Begin preparing for the classroom and taking your content exams by starting your fully online, self-paced coursework!
3. Teach
Once you have completed the first section of your coursework and passed your content exam, you are eligible to be hired! Teach for one academic year while earning full-time pay and benefits!
4. Certify
Earn your standard teaching certificate once you complete a successful teaching internship year, pass all exams, and finish your coursework!
Basic Admissions Requirements
Completed bachelor's degree or in your final semester of completing your bachelor's degree
Overall GPA or last 60 hours GPA of 2.5
Graduates from outside the US must submit course-by-course transcript evaluation and meet TEA's English language proficiency requirements