University of North Texas - Denton

University of North Texas - Denton

About

The University of North Texas is a public Tier One Research University serving over 40,000 students. Providing a top-quality education in one of the nation's largest, most dynamic regions, UNT is celebrated for its academics, arts and student-centered resources. UNT’s College of Education is the fourth largest producer of teachers in the state of Texas. U.S News and World Report has ranked the University of North Texas College of Education online graduate education program number 16 in the United States. We offer online, in-person and hybrid courses leading to educator certification in over 30 areas for undergraduate and graduate students.

College or University
Denton, TX

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As a non-traditional student, I juggled school with a full time workload and a family. My experience at UNT gave me the support and encouragement I needed to handle such a full load.

Nellie Brooke

Programs

Master’s & certification

Post Baccalaureate Certification for Secondary Education

From 13 to 23 months
Program Duration
Online
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
No

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Program

Program Info

The Online Teacher Certification Program was designed for students who have a bachelor's degree and want to earn initial secondary teacher certification at the graduate level.

Each course has set time constraints to complete various segments. This promotes cohesiveness and peer-tutoring arrangements among individuals in the cohort.
Course objectives are highly detailed and tightly linked to evaluation practices.
Every course is specifically aligned with TExES requirements.
Multicultural concepts are interwoven into each course to address the increasingly diverse student population.
Technology applications and projects are interwoven into each course to equip teachers with technological skills that are prerequisite to effective teaching practices in a contemporary society.
Formative, summative, and authentic assessment is included throughout the curriculum. A professional portfolio will be created and maintained to demonstrate professional growth and accomplishments.
Instructors are accessible to students via email, telephone and during face-to-face visits.

Upcoming Deadlines

Deadlines
Program Start

Jun. 15, 2025
Fall
Jul. 01, 2025
Fall

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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$8,016
In State Tuition
$15,486
Out of State Tuition
$75
Application Fee

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Amount

Description

$500-$34,000

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Graduate students are eligible for fellowships and scholarships ranging from $500 a semester to $34,000 a year, including health benefits.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Art (Pre-K-12)
Bilingual Education / Spanish Supplemental
Business & Finance (6-12)
Chemistry (7-12)
Computer Science (8-12)
Core Subjects (4-8)
Core Subjects (Pre-K-6)
Dance (6-12)
English Language Arts and Reading (4-8)
English Language Arts and Reading (7-12)
English as a Second Language Supplemental
Family & Consumer Sciences (6-12)
French (Pre-K-12)
German (Pre-K-12)
Gifted & Talented Supplemental
Health (Pre-K-12)
Health / Science (6-12)
History (7-12)
Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Sciences (8-12)
Human Development and Family Studies (8-12)

Program Semesters/Steps Overview

Stats

Gender

Male
Female

32%

68%

Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races

15%

75%

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