The University of Houston in partnership with the Houston Independent School District offers a Teacher Residency program for EC-6 initial teaching certification. This innovative program focuses on elementary mathematics teaching and learning, Spanish language development for teachers, and mixed-reality learning simulations for additional methods practice.
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The UH PDEE program does not satisfy requirements for the J-1 Visa.
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The UH PDEE M.Ed. degree plan, Texas teaching licensure requirements, and teaching residency will be completed within an 18-month timeframe. See the table below for details:
| Dates (cohort1 begins 2024) | Session | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May | Program kickoff |
Orientation activities and placement testing for Spanish course |
| June – July | Summer session |
Six (6) hours of M.Ed. coursework; Professional learning workshops to prepare for residency: Tutoring experience in elementary classrooms |
| Aug. – Dec. | Fall semester |
Four (4) days per week in teacher residency placement (co-teaching with mentor teacher); One (1) day per week in M.Ed. coursework; Attend partnering district new staff workshops |
| Jan. – May | Spring semester |
Four (4) days per week in clinical residency placement (co-teaching with mentor teacher); One (1) day per week in M.Ed. coursework; TExES preparation workshops |
| June – Aug. | Summer session |
M.Ed. coursework; Pass certification exams |
| Aug. – Dec. | Fall semester |
Begin employment with a partnering district as a certified teacher. Complete M.Ed. capstone project. Graduate!!! |
Use this estimator tool to help estimate the cost of the program. You will need to estimate the cost per semester, not the total cost for 30 hours.
Applying for UH PDEE includes three processes:
List of application requirements:
Submit transcript and resume.
For more information about where to send your materials please contact Hope Swearingen Director of the HISD Teacher Pathways (hope.swearingen@houstonisd.org).
Begin the UH M.Ed. process via Apply Web. When prompted, choose the EC-6 from the certification dropdown menu. Next, you will receive the application from Katie Dempsey, Director Program Certifications, (kdempsey@central.uh.edu). You will also be provided with a prompt for submitting your Texas Education Agency (TEA) required interview video.
Complete the M.Ed. application process via Apply Web. All information and required documents except for test scores and TEA interview video are submitted via ApplyWeb.
When prompted, choose the UH PDEE specialization area from the drop-down menu and the EC-6 certification area from the second drop down menu.
In addition to completing the application online, you will need to submit the following:
Do you want to start immediately without earning an M.Ed.?
Check out the University of Houston Alternative Certification Program for aspiring teachers at UH ACP.
Are you interested in becoming a teacher, but do not hold a bachelor’s degree yet?
Check out the University of Houston Bachelor of Science in Teaching and Learning.