Teacher Preparation Programs for Graduate Students - College of Education

The University of Texas at Austin offers several options for you to earn a master’s degree and prepare for Texas Education Agency teacher certification at the same time. These programs are for students who hold a bachelor’s degree but do not have a teaching certificate.

You will take courses that lead to a master’s degree while also completing a Professional Development Sequence (PDS). The PDS is a teacher preparation program that includes fieldwork, observations, and student teaching. You will also have to pass teacher certification exams administered by Pearson. Typically, more than 95% of our graduates pass the exam.

If you earned your bachelor’s degree from a college or university in a country other than the United States, you will need to have your transcripts evaluated and should speak to a program advisor before applying. Additional coursework may be required. International students must meet TEA-required TOEFL exam cut-off scores prior to admission to the PDS.

Urban Teachers Master of Education Plus English Secondary Certification

Learn to teach English in culturally and linguistically diverse urban settings. You will earn an M.Ed. in Language and Literacy Studies as well as certification to teach 7th-12th grade.

Urban Teacher Master of Education Plus Social Studies Secondary Certification

Learn to teach Social Studies in culturally and linguistically diverse urban settings. You will earn an M.Ed. in Social Studies Education, as well as certification to teach 7th-12th grade.