Longhorns in Residence: EC-6 Teacher Certification Program

Graduate Certificate Program

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Longhorns in Residence is a one-year graduate certificate and teacher preparation program designed for individuals who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and are now interested in teaching.

This transformative teacher residency program provides integration between fieldwork and coursework through summer online classes followed by a paid teacher residency program in partnership with Austin-area school districts. Future teachers get to experience the richness of UT Austin’s College of Education teacher preparation coursework while working full-time in the classroom over the course of an academic school year. Students in the Longhorns in Residence program will be uniquely supported by UT and district staff to ensure a successful start to their career as an EC-6 teacher in Texas.

Eligibility

Application Process

Coursework

Residency

Faculty

At a Glance

Program Starts: Summer 2025

Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2025

Time to Complete: 12 Months

Program Location: In-person and online

Contact

Questions? Contact Sarah Johnson, Project Manager-Teacher Education Residency Programs

Project Manager
Sarah Johnson

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