Alternative Teacher Certification Program

Pathway To Texas Teacher Certification
Ready to become a certified Texas teacher? Apply to HTU’s Online ATCP, complete your internship, and achieve certification!
- Apply to Huston-Tillotson University Online Alternative Teacher Certification Program.
- Get accepted-sign your ATCP acceptance letter.
- Complete the Alternative Teacher Certification Program that includes a one-year paid internship.
- Pass state certification exams in both content and pedagogy.
- Apply to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for your initial Certification.
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Why Huston-Tillotson University ATCP?
Choose HTU’s ATCP for flexible, supportive online instruction with expert educators, helping you excel in your teaching career.
- Become eligible to teach your class after your first semester.
- Synchronous and asynchronous online instruction.
- Receive support from the course instructors and ATCP Student Advisors.
- ATCP instructors are experienced educators, who possess advanced degrees, and Texas Educator Certification(s).
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