Overview

About the Program

The proficiency-driven, field-based Teacher Education program at University of Houston Downtown focuses on providing candidates with diverse experience in city and suburban Title I schools. Through engaging, hands-on, in-class interactions and field-based experiences, teacher candidates finish our program prepared to enter today’s EC-12 classrooms and appropriately meet students’ needs

Candidates engage in field-based coursework and complete a yearlong student teaching experience in preparation for a successful career in education. Our diverse communities require highly qualified teachers who represent our student population to provide dynamic, equitable educational experiences for all school children.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American History
Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy and Culture
Oral Communication
Creative Arts
Government and Political Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

minimum 2.5 overall GPA (including grades from all colleges/universities attended)
Successful completion (with a grade of "C" or higher) in all of the following within the last 12 hours before the PDs: College Algebra or higher Math, Composition I and II, Life and Physical Science component, American History Component.
Formal application to the program and interview

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

17074 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17074 USD / year

≈ 17074 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7354 USD / year

≈ 7354 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.

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Overview

About the Program

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

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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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