School of Education
At TWU, we offer programs in elementary and middle grades education and early childhood education with further certifications in bilingual, English as a Second Language (ESL), special education, deaf and hard of hearing and more.
At the graduate level, enhance your learning with degrees and professional certifications in education leadership, special education, literacy, multicultural and multilingual studies, and even a Master of Arts in Teaching that leads to initial certification for those with an undergraduate degree looking to become a first-time teacher.
Find the program that is right for YOU!
Find the right program for you at TWU:
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Initial Teacher Certification
Professional Certifications
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Meet our excellent faculty with varied experience in teaching different age groups, wide-ranging literacy practices, educational leadership and multiple languages.
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The Educator Preparation Program supports TWU students seeking either initial teacher certification or professional certification at either undergraduate or graduate levels.
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Learn everything you need to know to complete clinical practice.
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The TExES PREP Center assists educator candidates in successfully passing the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards.
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At TWU’s School of Education, our students, faculty and staff are among the best prepared educators in the state of Texas and across the country. We are honored to know that our graduates make a difference in public and private sectors for our children, communities and stakeholders. I look forward to getting to know you as you embark or continue to build your trajectory as an educator.
Learn from leaders in the field: Our faculty are leaders in early childhood education, educational leadership, literacy and language, special education, and teacher education.