The Professional Development Sequence For Future Teachers
- Coursework
- Pre-student teaching field experiences and observations
- Student teaching
- Seminars and career tools
The PDS length and requirements vary by teacher certification, and the PDS is an additional requirement to your major. Upon successful completion of the PDS, you will be recommended for certification to teach in Texas.
The PDS application runs from February 1 to March 1 for fall entry and September 1 to October 1 for spring entry.
You must apply during the long semester prior to entering the program. Admission to the PDS is dependent upon meeting the required GPA and successful completion of prerequisite coursework. All students entering the PDS must also have access to a laptop.
College of Education Teacher Preparation Programs
PDS Timeline Example – EC-6 Generalist
Teacher Preparation Programs in Other Colleges
The length, starting semesters, and application periods below refer to the part that is tracked by the College of Education in order to recommend students for teacher certification. If you are interested in teacher certification in one of these areas, you should contact the appropriate advising office:
You may be required to submit a separate application for the college of your choice prior to submitting a PDS application to the College of Education.