Alternative Teacher Certification Program Overview

Alternative Teacher Certification Program

Center For Adult And Continuing Education
Office Phone: 512.505.3070
Location: Evans Hall
1st Floor, #104
caceprograms@htu.edu

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday;
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Dr. Debra Delley,
Director, CACE
ADP, HT Online, ATCP, & Continuing Education
(512) 505-3071
ddelley@htu.edu

Ms. Miata Hudson,
Program Coordinator, Faculty Services ADP, HT Online, & Continuing Education,
512.505.3072
mhudson@htu.edu

Ms. Shakitha L. Stinson,
Director of Student Services, ADP, HT Online, & ATCP
512.505.3073
slstinson@htu.edu

Ms. George M. Marmell,
Academic Advisor, ADP & HT Online
512.505.3074
gmmarmell@htu.edu

Alternative Teacher Certification Program Overview

This program is designed to prepare candidates to obtain their certification in three academic semesters. All coursework is online, which includes three courses; one per semester. Our instructors are experienced teachers and administrators with advanced degrees and Texas educator’s certifications. Candidates meet face-to-face with our instructors in a virtual classroom once a week. Courses scheduled during the week meet from 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. and Saturday classes and workshops are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Candidates successfully completing the first semesters are eligible for a one-year paid internship. Our program cost is competitive and priced per semester. Applicants may qualify for a TEACH Grant to help cover program costs. Candidates have three years to complete the program.

Pathway To Teacher Certification in Texas

To become a certified teacher in Texas through our Alternative Teacher Certification Program:

Step One: Apply

Step Two: Complete Phase I:

ATCP 456 Curriculum and Methodology – In this course you will complete the preparation coursework in (a minimum of 150 clock hours)

Conduct your Field Based Experience Observations (a total of 30 clock hours )

Pass your content exam(s).

Step Three: Complete a paid 1-year internship in content area (consecutive semesters-without interruption).

Phase II & III: ATCP: 476A and 476B Teaching Intern Seminar I

In each course you will complete the coursework in (a minimum of 90 clock hours for each phase).
During Phase Receive a proficiency rating in all observations and principal’s evaluations.
Phase III: ATCP476B Teaching Internship Seminar II
Phase III: Mid-semester, pass your PPR (Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities) exam.

Step Four: Apply to Texas Education Agency (TEA) for your initial standard teacher (educator certification) in your content area.

ATCP Completion Timeline

ATCP Application, Admission, Registration, Advisory, Customer Service, and Certification services are managed through the Center for Adult and Continuing Education.

Fall 2024 CohorYYt	Status	Start Date	Pass Content Exam	End Date
Phase I: Fall 2024	Candidate	Late August	Mid-November	December
Phase II: Spring 2025	Paid Internship I	January	Mid-April	May
Phase III: Fall 2025	Paid Internship II	August	Mid-November	December
Spring 2025 Cohort	Status	Start Date	End Date	End Date
Phase I: Spring 2025	Candidate	January	Mid-April	May
Phase II: Fall 2025	Paid Internship I	August	Mid-November	December
Phase III: Spring 2026	Paid Internship II	January	Mid-April	May

ATCP Cost And Students Financial Obligations And Responsibilities

Phases	Courses	Credits	Cost Per Semester
Phase I	ATCP456 Curriculum and Methodology	6	$2,000.00
Phase II	ATCP476A Teaching Internship 1st Semester	6	$2,000.00
Phase III:	TCP476A Teaching Internship 2nd Semester	6	$2,000.00
Extended Semester	ATCP490 Extended Teaching Internship Semester each Semester	0	$1,000.00
Other University’s Fees
HT Application Fee (When applicable)			$ 25.00
ATCP Application Fee			$ 100.00
Course Resources: Textbooks/Testing Material: Testing Subscription $50.00 per testing area Testing area: All Content Areas EC-12, STR Content, and PPR			$ 50.00
Internships 30 Miles Outside of the Austin Area			$ 200.00