The Department of Education and Classical Learning offers an Alternative Teacher Certification program to those who are seeking Texas State Certification but have already earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. This route is great for current teachers who need to get certified or for post-baccalaureate candidates looking to make a career change.
Alternative Certification Program, Certificate
To qualify, a student must have the following:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution that reflects a broad base of coursework
- GPA of 2.75 or higher on baccalaureate degree work
Certification Areas 
Program Timeline
The Alternative Certification program consists of 18 course credit hours and 6 internship
credit hours. The program can be completed in two years with students teaching full-time
in a paid internship during their second year. Upon entrance to the program, students
will meet with a supervisor to determine an individualized course plan. 
Why University of Dallas?
There are hundreds of alternative certification programs in Texas. What are the benefits of choosing the University of Dallas Alternative Teacher Certification program?
High-Quality Programming
The University of Dallas has designed the graduate-level Alternative Teacher Certification curriculum with the goal of fully and efficiently preparing students for the classroom.
Individualized Instruction and Mentorship
Because our professors recognize that each student's circumstances are unique, we are dedicated to working one-on-one with students to guide them each step of the way. Convenient scheduling and small class sizes (7:1 student-professor ratio) provide students with flexibility to complete the program while receiving quality and individualized instruction.
Simple Transition to a Master's Program
Alternative Certification students can add two additional electives to their course plan to obtain their Master of Arts in Teaching.
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