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The University of Texas at Arlington

About

Founded in 1895, The University of Texas at Arlington is a Carnegie Research 1 institution with more than 100 years of academic excellence and tradition. At UTA, we’re committed to challenging our students to engage with the world around them in ways that make a measurable impact. The university is the largest in North Texas and second largest in The University of Texas System, offering more than 180 bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral degree programs. More than 41,000 students call UTA home.

UTA’s  Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) is fully accredited from the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation. We are one of the top teacher-producing universities in Texas with teacher graduates who consistently maintain some of the highest certification-exam pass rates and 5-year retention rates in the state.

  • College or University
  • Arlington, TX

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application
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Programs

Certification-only

Alternative Certification Program for Teachers

  • Online

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    Yes

Relevant Links

Program Info

The College of Education’s Alternative Certification Program (ACP) is 100 percent online and designed for candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree in any area and would like to pursue a career in teaching.

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

  • $5,000

    In State Tuition

  • $5,000

    Out of State Tuition

  • $0

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at The University of Texas at Arlington have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with The University of Texas at Arlington to see if you can, too!

Amount
Description

$5,000

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

UTA has partnered with Arlington ISD to offer you an alternative pathway to certification through the AISD District Select program. You will serve as a long-term substitute while earning your certification. If you meet all the requirements, the Arlington ISD will sponsor your fees for your Alternative Certification Program for Teachers at UTA ($5,000). After completing your teaching certificate, you must serve at least three years with Arlington ISD.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Core Subjects, Science of Teaching Reading & Bilingual Education (Pre-K-6)
Core Subjects, Science of Teaching Reading & English as a Second Language (Pre-K-6)
Core Subjects, Science of Teaching Reading & Special Education (Pre-K-6)
English Language Arts and Reading (4-8)
English Language Arts and Reading (7-12)
Mathematics (4-8)
Mathematics (7-12)
Science (4-8)
Science (7-12)
Social Studies (4-8)
Social Studies (7-12)
Special Education (Pre-K-12)

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