University of Houston College of Education

Turn Your Talent for Teaching Into a Career

The impact you make as a teacher lasts a lifetime. Get your start at the University of Houston. 

The B.S. in Teaching & Learning combines a respected UH degree with teacher certification preparation, real-world classroom experience, and multiple certification pathways. You’ll graduate prepared to build a career doing work that matters, right here in one of the country’s largest and most diverse education communities.

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Ready to Start Your Teaching Journey?

Whether you’re finishing high school, transferring from community college, or exploring whether teaching is right for you, we’ll help you understand your path to UH.

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Build Your Future in a Real Classroom

You don’t learn to become a great teacher from a textbook alone. At UH, Teaching & Learning students gain continued field experience in real schools while learning research-based teaching strategies and modern technologies from experienced faculty.

Firsthand Teaching Experience

Put what you learn into practice through a residency that lets you do the real work of teachers in real schools. Paid opportunities available!

Award-Winning Program

Learn in an accredited program nationally recognized for excellence, where experienced UH professors provide personalized coaching and support.

Career Connections

Gain experience in Houston’s diverse schools and build professional connections through UH’s partnerships with local districts. Plus, meet employers at exclusive UH job fairs!

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Start your teaching career with a salary around $65,000 in Greater Houston, plus benefits and opportunities to grow into coaching and school leadership roles.

Find the Teaching Path That Fits You

A B.S. in Teaching & Learning can prepare you for Texas teacher certification in:

Early Childhood–6th grade Generalist
Early Childhood–6th grade Bilingual Generalist
Early Childhood–6th grade Generalist + Special Education
Early Childhood–6th grade Generalist + ESL
English Language Arts–4th–8th grade
Math–4th–8th grade
Social Studies–4th–8th grade
Science–4th–8th grade

Want to teach a different subject or grade level? You can minor in Education.

Explore Your Path

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Already Started College?

Keep Going at UH.

Transfer students are already an important part of the Teaching & Learning community at UH. In fact, approximately 60% of current students come from community colleges.

Bring the progress you’ve already made with you and explore how your college experience can put you closer to earning your B.S. and preparing for a teaching career.

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From Here you can go anywhere

Learn in an urban environment designed to train future educators to meet the needs of increasingly diverse classrooms.

You’ll be prepared to pass state certification exams and be ready to teach in schools across Texas with a respected Tier 1 degree. School districts are eager to hire graduates from the UH Teacher Education program.

What Our Graduates Say

“As a lifelong Houstonian, the University of Houston always felt like home. I was drawn to the College of Education because of its strong reputation for preparing future teachers through meaningful classroom experiences and hands-on learning. I wanted a program that would challenge me while also giving me the confidence and practical skills to succeed from my very first year in the classroom.”

Carolina Olvera

“What drew me to education is making an impact in my community. I always had education in mind, but I brushed it off because of people’s opinions. I’m glad I made the right choice in choosing education. This is one of the most rewarding fields ever. I want to be that teacher that really gets to know their students and build relationships with them.”

Jesus Esparza

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