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Education

Program Highlights

Accumulate almost 100 hours of classroom experience before you even apply for the ATP graduate program. You will be in real classrooms starting with your first education class . . .

Students presenting for their Masters in Teaching at Austin College.

Intentional Leadership Development

Paving the Way for Teacher Leaders

State employment data shows that many of our graduates serve in leadership positions early on in their careers. To support your career success . . .

Finish in Four*

with the skills to launch your career

Being a great teacher

requires you to strengthen and refine your skills in communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. At graduation with a degree in education you will be prepared to:

clearly communicate the results of research into the complex, ethical, political, or economic forces that influence educational policy in oral, written and electronic formats;

utilize technology to plan, present, and reflect/receive feedback on instruction; and

design and carry out effective and coherent instruction and assessment based on appropriate learning goals and objective.

Explore our Graduate Outcomes to learn more about what our graduates are doing today.

3 Education Degree Options

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Pre-K through 6th grade teaching certification

Gain the skills and hands‑on experience you need to become a confident, innovative 21st‑century elementary school teacher.

In this four‑year degree, you’ll build a strong foundation in teaching essentials while gaining real classroom experience. Together, these prepare you to step into your first classroom ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact from day one.

Core Courses:

Statistics
American Education: A Changing Landscape
Education and Society
How Humans Learn
Teaching Reading and Writing Grades 4-8
Teaching by Design
Teaching Reading and Writing Grades EC-3
Mathematics in the Elementary School
Science and Social Studies in the Elementary School
Teaching for Diversity and Inclusion

Certification Requirements:

Teacher Certification in Texas is governed by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Students pursuing Teacher Certification in Texas must meet additional content requirements:

History of the U.S. to 1876
History of the U.S. from 1876 to Present
Explorations in Physics for Teachers
Clinical Teaching
Clinical Teaching Seminar

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education

Middle or high school teaching certification (7th - 12th)

Be ready to lead your classroom with the power of dual degrees.

Earn a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education to build a strong foundation in effective, impactful teaching. Pair it with a second major in your certification area—such as history, PE, Spanish, math, and more—to graduate fully prepared to teach your subject with confidence and expertise.

Core Courses:

Statistics
American Education: A Changing Landscape
Education and Society
How Humans Learn
Teaching by Design
Teaching and Learning in the Disciplines
Literacy Across the Curriculum
Advanced Instructional Design for Secondary
Teaching for Diversity and Inclusion

Certification Requirements:

Teacher Certification in Texas is governed by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Students pursuing Teacher Certification in Texas must meet additional content requirements:

History of the U.S. to 1876 or History of the U.S. from 1876 to Present
Clinical Teaching
Clinical Teaching Seminar

Education Studies Minor

Explore education from classroom to culture

Interested in how students learn, how schools operate, or how education shapes communities—even if you don’t plan to become a classroom teacher?

The Education Studies minor lets you explore the ideas and practices behind modern education while gaining insights into learning, development, and the role of schools in society.

Required Courses:

Statistics
American Education: A Changing Landscape
Education and Society
How Humans Learn
Teaching by Design

Master of Arts in Teaching

With an Elementary or Secondary Teacher Certificate

This five-year master of arts program, with a four and half year* option, allows you to receive your bachelor’s degree in any of the liberal arts majors or minors offered by Austin College and continue your studies with graduate education courses, resulting in both a master’s degree and a teaching certification. Our program gives you hands-on experience in local classrooms as early as your first year and continues through your final semester.

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