University of the Incarnate Word
About
The University of the Incarnate Word, or UIW for short, is the largest Catholic university in Texas and the fourth largest private university in Texas. At the core of the university’s mission is a commitment to social justice and community service. At UIW, you can choose from over 100 undergraduate majors, minors, and concentrations and over 25 graduate, doctoral and professional doctoral programs.
As a Hispanic-serving institution and Yellow Ribbon School, UIW proudly welcomes and supports students of all backgrounds. UIW is also the only Catholic NCAA Division 1 athletics program in the South, offering 14 sports and 23 men’s and women’s teams.
The UIW Teacher Education Program prepares you to be a teacher guided by compassion, social justice, human dignity and innovation. The Dreeben School of Education’s B.A. in Education offers the opportunity to earn a degree while completing Texas teacher certification requirements. Throughout the rigorous program, you will develop your content and teaching skills on the UIW campus and local schools.
- College or University
- San Antonio, TX
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The University of the Incarnate Word has earned the following distinctions:
- State accredited by the Texas Education Agency since 1973
- Nationally accredited by Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation since 2022
- Charles Butt Foundation partner program, allowing students to apply for scholarships
- Texas Clinical Teachers of the Year: 2023, 2022, 2021
- National Clinical Teacher of the Year: 2023
- 2023-2024 Certification Exam Pass Rates: 100 percent for content exams, 100 percent for the Science of Teaching Reading exam, and 100 percent for the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities exam
Bachelor’s & certification
Undergraduate Teacher Education Program
From 48 to 48 months
Program Duration
In-person
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
Yes
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Program Info
Upcoming Deadlines
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition
Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship
$35,050
In State Tuition
$35,050
Out of State Tuition
$0
Application Fee
Ways to Lower Your Costs
Students at University of the Incarnate Word have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with University of the Incarnate Word to see if you can, too!
Up to $8,000 per year
Scholarship
The Charles Butt Scholarship is available to future elementary teachers who apply and meet the criteria. The award is for $8,000 per year for up to four years.
Varies
Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled
Work study and student employment opportunities are available or you can choose to find employment while enrolled.
For more information visit:Financial Aid Office
Certifications
Chemistry (7-12)
Core Subjects / Science of Teaching Reading (Pre-K-6)
English Language Arts and Reading (7-12)
History (7-12)
Life Science (7-12)
Mathematics (7-12)
Music (Pre-K-12)
Physical Education (Pre-K-12)
Spanish (Pre-K-12)
Theatre (Pre-K-12)