WEIGH THE PROS & CONS

Certification: Traditional vs. Alternative

Traditional Teacher Certification Program

Provides pre-service teachers with valuable pedagogy

Rich student teaching experience

Connects pre-service teachers to the teaching community

Opportunity to pair with and receive guidance through a strong veteran teacher mentor

Opportunity to learn from experts in the field

Offers time to observe master teachers and put new skills to use in a safe and collaborative environment.

Most traditional programs offer opportunity for pre-service teachers to engage in the components of planning and preparation, classroom environment, and instruction

Alternative Teacher Certification Program

Swift, intensive route to the classroom

Little to no opportunity to practice new skills before being submerged into the classroom

Little to no classroom experience

Little to no training in pedagogy

No student teaching experience

The University of Texas at Tyler

College of Education and Psychology

Architects of Human Potential

The University of Texas at Tyler’s College of Education and Psychology maximizes human potential by inspiring personal and professional growth. It is the core purpose of the College to prepare competent, caring, and qualified professionals in the fields of education, psychology and counseling and to advance the knowledge base in our respective disciplines.

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Cost for degree averages approximately $10,000 before need-based aid
Located in the piney woods of East Texas
Founded in 1971
Maintains close partnerships with area schools and agencies
Committed to serving the local community
Promotes student success and engagement
Unique education post-baccalaureate programs offered, including master’s degrees, a doctoral degree, and superintendent certification
Provides field experiences in many East Texas school districts, including the UT Tyler K-12 University Academy, a public university charter school that utilizes project-based instruction
Operates a UTeach program to produce more STEM educators
Administers the K-16 Literacy Center which focuses on promoting literacy with a strong emphasis on early literacy

Rankings & Distinctions

22:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

Distance Learning Campuses

$51.9M

In Scholarships and Grants

UTeach Programs

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Interested in completing a degree in ANY field and teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) in middle or high school? Already graduated and want to learn more about becoming certified?

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