Requirements

Before you interview:

• Math or Science related degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Interest in teaching at a secondary (middle or high school) level
• Completed TTT Application with official transcripts

After your initial interview:

• Passing score (240+) on Content Exam
• Completed and approved Certification Plan
• Passing THEA score
• Acceptable GRE scores (for those seeking a Graduate credit)
• Passing criminal history check

Formal Acceptance Steps:

• Step 1: Attend partner interview
• Step 2: Program acceptance
• Step 3: Formal University application
• Step 4: Register for classes

Training

Teacher candidates will complete:

• 2 Semesters of graduate-level coursework
• 450 hours of observation and student teaching with a highly-trained mentor teacher (8-10 hours/week over a 12-month period)

Estimated Fees

State of Texas Certification Fees

• Official TExES Content Test
• State PPR Test
• Finger Print Fee
• Finger Print Processing Fee

University Fees

• Standard University Fees – $1800 (estimate)
• Graduate Application/Petition – $45 Reimbursement
• GRE - $60 Fee (Optional)

Fees Covered by Transition to Teaching

• Representative PPR and Content Tests – TTT covers the cost of 1 test per student
• Textbooks – majority provided by TTT library, others may be required
• Course Work (24 hours) – $5000 Reimbursement

*All fees aside from University fees are not covered by any other ACP program