Secondary Education, minor

Step into a career where your daily work shapes the future. Teaching the next generation offers unmatched job security and life satisfaction.

Enjoy flexible summer schedules to recharge and pursue other passions. Teachers also qualify for generous student loan forgiveness programs and specialized scholarships. Build a rewarding life while making a lasting impact on your community.

Your path to the profession

Pair your passion with expert preparation. Choose a major in the subject you plan to teach and add the secondary education minor to your degree plan. Experienced instructors will provide the mentorship you need to thrive as a teacher in Texas public schools.

Become eligible to seek a teacher certification

Maintain an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher to enter the Educator Preparation Program.

Get ready for the classroom with targeted test prep and 50 hours of field experience. Finish strong with a semester- or year-long residency or clinical teaching placement.

Fast track for STEM

Plan to teach science or math? The JacksTeach program will prepare you for certification while you earn your four-year degree. Complete both goals without adding extra semesters to your timeline.