It's not too late to start teaching this year! Apply today to get started!

How 240 Works

Become a certified teacher in Texas today!

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!

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Learn more about 240 Certification and what sets us apart from other programs, PLUS our general admissions requirements, certification areas we offer, cost and payment options.

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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