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How to Become a Teacher in Texas
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Choose a pathway.
You can earn your bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate at the same time, or you can add on a certificate to your current degree. You may even be able to start teaching right away and earn your certificate on the job. Learn about certification for undergrads, graduate students, school staff, working professionals and more. In short, you have options.
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Choose a teaching program.
Once you know what pathway to follow, you can search for teaching programs based on your location, the subject you want to teach and other preferences. You’ll find in-person, online, part time and full time options. There’s a certification program that will work for you!
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Apply to your program with confidence.
Once you’ve found the right teaching program, it’s time to apply. You might need to write an essay, submit a resume, take a test or get letters of recommendation. We’ve got guides for all of that! You can also get $100 back after you apply!
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Fund your teacher prep.
Thinking about finances? You’ve got options when it comes to funding your training, from work study to scholarships to loan forgiveness. Some programs even let you start teaching and earning a salary right away.
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