Become a Certified Teacher While Earning Your Master's Degree
The Master's and Certification (MAC) Program allows you to work toward two goals simultaneously: educator certification and a master's degree in education. 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 with a paid internship, build confidence through personalized support from our award-winning faculty, 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.
Key Features
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Dual credentialing: Students earn both a graduate degree and full teacher certification in one integrated pathway.
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Flexible delivery: Courses are offered in online, evening, and hybrid formats to support working professionals and other busy learners.
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Field-based experience: All students complete either a paid internship or a traditional clinical teaching semester, ensuring real classroom practice before program completion.
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Graduate coursework: The curriculum emphasizes instructional design, assessment strategies, culturally responsive teaching, and professional practice grounded in research and classroom application.
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Career-ready preparation: Graduates leave the program prepared to enter the workforce as confident, reflective, and effective educators, ready to serve in public and charter schools.
Structure & Requirements
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Credit hours: Between 36 and 42 semester credit hours, depending on track and field experience option.
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Experience pathways: Students choose between an internship path (often district-paid, extended classroom practice) or clinical teaching (traditional student teaching) to fulfill state certification requirements.
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Admission: A bachelor’s degree in any field and meeting the College of Education and Human Development’s graduate admission criteria are prerequisites for enrollment.
The MAC program is designed to be both practical and rigorous, preparing aspiring educators for the everyday realities of teaching while fostering the reflective, research-informed practice that supports long-term success in the profession.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Become a confident, certified teacher without putting your life on hold.
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Have questions? We're here to help. Whether you're exploring the program or ready to apply, our faculty is happy to guide you every step of the way.
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