TU Texas’s Program is centered around diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social emotional learning and aims to keep candidates engaged through relevant research-based practices and advanced learning technologies. A high-level overview of the program dives into our four blocks. Block 1 focuses on the completion of the courses listed below. Block 2 focuses on Literacy Across the Curriculum. Block 3 focuses on Instructional Strategies to Support Student Growth and Development. Block 4 is the Capstone Experience. Due to individual and unique situations, please email us to get a personalized plan for your certification path. Teach Us values student-centered approaches and we want to support you in your next steps to becoming a teacher, as well as being a lifelong learner!
Teach Us Texas (formerly EIT: Excellence in Teaching) is a State Approved Alternative Certification Program
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading, Grades EC-6 - This certification pathway includes preparation and testing requirements for grades K-6th in English Language Arts and Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Health, Physical Education, and Science of Teaching Reading, for grades EC - 6th.
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading, Grades 4-8 - This certification pathway includes preparation and testing requirements for grades 4-8 in English Language Arts and Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Science of Teaching Reading.
English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 - This certification pathway includes preparation and testing requirements for ELAR for grades 7-12.
Mathematics 7-12 - This certification pathway includes preparation and testing requirements for mathematics for grades 7-12.
Science 7-12 - This certification pathway includes preparation and testing requirements for the composite of science's specialty areas (e.g., physics, chemistry, life science.) for grades 7-12.
Supplemental Certificates
Bilingual Education: Spanish
English as a Second Language