Accelerated Teacher Certification Program

The Accelerated Teacher Preparation Program (ACTP) is designed for individuals who have at least a bachelor's degree in a field other than education and have a desire to enter the teaching field. The program offers the possibility of becoming a certified secondary school teacher within one year or less.

Persons entering this program will be part of an experience that provides the following:

  • four preparatory courses, all offered during the same semester, and with flexible time schedules;
  • few, if any, subject-matter courses, depending on the student's current degree and abilities;
  • a semester-long, tailored student teaching experience; and
  • assistance with job placement.

Interested individuals should contact the Department of Teacher Education at 903-923-2277 or teachereducation@etbu.edu.

Click here for online applicant information form.





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