Overview

If you would like to pursue teaching certification at the Secondary level (8th -12th grade) or in art or music in the Teaching and Learning program of the University of Houston, you must major in the subject that you wish to teach. Students interested in teaching at the secondary level must declare an education minor. These students should begin their process by seeing the advisor in the department of their specific major to learn more about requirements.

Key Facts

For planning purposes only, we provide sample degree plans for Teaching and Learning majors. To file an official degree plan, please see your academic advisor.

A student may petition the Department of Curriculum and Instruction to declare a major in Teaching and Learning or a minor in education. Students must earn a minimum 2.50 grade point average in all courses attempted at this university.

What will I learn?

Our future teachers learn to teach with the latest research-based strategies and modern technologies from a world-class faculty. Students participate in continued field experiences, doing the real work of teachers in real schools. The urban setting encourages students to value diversity, and meeting the needs of increasingly diverse classrooms is one of the major goals of the program.

What can I do with my degree?

An undergraduate degree in Teaching and Learning offers preparation for the following teacher certifications in Texas:

Early Childhood (EC) - 6th grade generalist

EC – 6 Bilingual Generalist

English, Language Arts, Reading (ELAR) 4-8

Math 4-8

Social Studies/ History 4-8

Science 4-8

EC-12 Special Education

EC-6 Generalist with ESL/Special Education Supplemental

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Development of Educator Dispositions

Child Development

Human Development and Interventions

Mathematics for Teachers

Educational Psychology

Personal Development and College Success

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-04 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You'll apply as an international freshman student if you plan to attend the University of Houston:

with citizenship from a country outside the U.S.

have no college coursework (or have less than 15 credit hours from an accredited university).

have an equivalent GPA 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale).

meet English Language Requirements

Pay the $90 application fee.

Send official test scores directly from the testing agency. SAT/ACT scores are only required for special programs.

Send official secondary school or high school academic records (transcripts, mark sheets, graduation certificate, etc.), preferably submitted electronically through your school counselor via email or the Common Application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27292 USD / year

≈ 27292 USD / year
Out-of-State

27292 USD / year

≈ 27292 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11234 USD / year

≈ 11234 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Key Facts

What will I learn?

What can I do with my degree?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Houston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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