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Become a Teacher

There are so many different pathways to become a teacher. Here at SHSU, we are proud and honored to have a huge legacy in preparing the best teachers in Texas.

Thinking about becoming a teacher? At SHSU, we offer multiple pathways to help you reach the classroom.

Undergraduate students can major in Education, with a degree tailored to the grade level and subject area you want to teach.

For those pursuing certification at the graduate level, SHSU also offers a Master of Education in Teaching and Learning and an Alternative Teacher Certification program, flexible options designed to help you inspire the next generation.

Watch as the College of Education Dean talks about becoming a teacher at SHSU and hear from the students who are making it happen

Become a Teacher

What do you want to teach?

PreK - 3rd Grade

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EC - 6

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4th - 6th

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7th - 12th

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Student teaching/Yearlong Residency

We use a yearlong student teaching model, called Yearlong Residency, for all PK-3, EC-6, 4-8 and secondary teacher candidates. The Yearlong Residency program provides opportunities for our students to apply for a paid residency position. Many of our partner school districts pay approximately $20,000 for residency.

Students will also want to check out our accelerated advanced degree program, 4+1 TEACH.

Teacher candidates currently working in a partner ISD as a paraprofessional will want to explore our ParaPath program.

Contact the Educator Preparation Program office for additional information.

The SHSU College of Education educator preparation programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Parapath

The ParaPath program is designed to assist those already working in the classroom as instructional paraprofessionals to earn their degree and teacher certification. While the curriculum is the same as our traditional teacher preparation coursework, the courses are offered in the evenings, on weekends and online to allow paras to continue to work while attending classes. Additionally, during the program students are able to use their hours in the classroom as a para toward the student teaching requirement, which means they do not have to quit work to complete student teaching.

Interested in Graduate School?

SHSU offers more than 60 high-quality graduate programs that empower you to advance your career, deepen your expertise, and achieve your personal and professional goals.

Visit shsu.edu/start  CALL 936.339.0148