Flexible Online Program

Step Into Your Teaching Career With Confidence

Career Outcomes

There’s never been a better time to become a certified teacher. Texas faces a critical shortage of qualified educators—especially in bilingual, STEM, and special education classrooms. According to the Texas Workforce Commission, job growth for teachers is expected to outpace the national average over the next decade, with especially high demand across South Texas school districts.

Possible career outcomes include:*

What You’ll Learn

Serving Your Community

Teaching isn’t just a career—it’s a way to give back. The MACs program prepares you to make a meaningful difference in the communities that need it most. With a focus on culturally sustaining teaching practices, real classroom experience, and faculty support, you’ll be equipped to serve diverse learners and support student success from day one.

Whether you plan to return to your hometown or explore new opportunities, your work as a teacher has a ripple effect—impacting students, families, and entire communities across Texas and beyond.

Why Choose TAMU-CC for Your Masters and Certification in Education?

About Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant and diverse doctoral research institution, recognized for its academic programs and renowned faculty. It’s the premier urban doctoral-granting institution in South Texas, supporting an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) test site, three institutes, and more than 40 research centers and labs. TAMU-CC proudly continues its heritage of teaching excellence, innovation, and community engagement through online learning.

BECOME A CERTIFIED TEACHER WHILE EARNING YOUR MASTER’S DEGREE

Earn your master’s degree and teacher certification in one flexible, affordable program. With fully online coursework, you can balance classes with work, parenting, or a career change—no need to put your life on hold. Choose from Elementary or Secondary Education tracks and graduate in about two years, equipped to make an impact from day one.

You’ll gain real-world classroom experience through a paid internship, build confidence through personalized faculty support, and complete an action research project that connects your learning to your future classroom. With scholarships available and a strong demand for certified teachers across Texas, there’s never been a better time to start.

100% Online Program Built for Real Life

Affordable Tuition Scholarships Offered

Paid Internships
Available

The Masters and Certification (MAC) program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will give you the tools, training, and confidence key to inspiring learners. Coursework blends practical strategies with deep reflection—preparing you to teach with purpose, adapt with compassion, and create inclusive, student-centered environments. You’ll graduate with:

• Practical teaching skills grounded in real classroom needs
• Culturally sustaining methods to support diverse learners
• Instructional design and classroom management strategies
• Student-centered planning approaches that adapt to every learner
• An action research capstone project that connects theory to practice
• Internship experience in real classrooms with real students
• The confidence to step into your first teaching role—ready to inspire
  

Elementary School Teacher

Median Annual Salary: $61,690

Secondary School Teacher

Median Annual Salary: $63,680

Median Annual Salary: $62,950

Special Education Teacher

Bilingual/ESL Teacher

Median Annual Salary: $60,800

Instructional Coach or Curriculum Specialist (with experience)

Median Annual Salary: $67,800

*Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Payscale, 2025

Flexible Learning

Learning takes place online with no set class times, allowing students to learn on their schedule while gaining real classroom experience through internships and building strong professional connections with faculty and local educators.

The next class start date is approaching. Don’t wait to take the next step!