Earn your Early Childhood: PK-3 Teaching Certificate and a Master's Degree in Only 37 Credit Hours
Are you looking to pursue a career in early childhood education? The Master of Arts in Teaching with Early Childhood: PK - 3 Certification program may be just what you need to achieve your career goals. This program is designed for individuals who hold a baccalaureate degree and have a passion for teaching young children and making a positive impact in their lives, families, and communities.
With a rigorous curriculum that meets all standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), our program will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes you need to succeed as an early childhood educator. You will learn best practices for working with children from birth to eight years of age, and you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through a practicum.
Upon program completion, you will be eligible for Texas initial teacher certification in grades PK-3. You will also meet the requirements to become a "highly qualified" educator. The program requires 28 credits for certification and 9 more to complete the M.A.T. degree, making 36 credits. Enroll in our Master of Arts in Teaching with Early Childhood: PK - 3 Certification program today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in early childhood education.
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Admission Requirements
UHCL’s College of Education would love to have you join us. Find out today what it takes to apply.
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Admission Deadline
Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
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Application
A standard university application is required.
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Requirements
- GPA of 3.000 or better either over last 60 hours or overall.
- If GPA is above 2.750 but below 3.000, applicant must take the GRE or MAT and meet the following minimum scores:
GRE: combined 294 on the verbal and quantitative sections and 3.5 on the analytical writing.
MAT: 390 - A passing score on the content state assessment (TExES) associated with the target teacher certification. Must take content state assessment as a Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT)
Degree Requirements
Ready to learn about the classes you need to take to earn your degree from the College of Education at University of Houston-Clear Lake? Find out all you need to know about the required course work, complete with options for electives.
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Deadlines for Applying
Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student.The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.
Applying After the Priority Deadline
New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.
Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
About UHCL
Accreditations and Distinctions
The College of Education is accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).
We've earned national recognition for accomplishment and innovation, including the Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education.
Teaching M.A.T. with Early Childhood: PK-3 Certification Faculty
Suzanne Brown
Suzanne Brown
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction,
Education
Contact number:281-283-3536
Email:browns@uhcl.edu
Office:Bayou Suite 1119
Suzanne Brown Faculty Bio
Takisha Bolden-Gastile
Takisha Bolden-Gastile
Lecturer in Secondary Science and Math Education, UHCLTeach Master Teacher,
Education
Contact number:281-283-3549
Email:gastile@uhcl.edu
Office:Bayou Building, Suite 1125
Takisha Bolden-Gastile Faculty Bio
Kent Divoll
Kent Divoll
Doctoral Program Director and Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction,
Education
Contact number:281-283-3634
Email:divoll@uhcl.edu
Office:Bayou Suite 1119
Kent Divoll Faculty Bio
Debra Shulsky
Debra Shulsky
Program Director and Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction,
Education
Contact number:281-283-3607
Email:shulsky@uhcl.edu
Office:Bayou Suite 1119
Debra Shulsky Faculty Bio
Carol Waters
Carol Waters
Assistant Professor, STEM,
Education
Contact number:281-283-3503
Email:WatersC@uhcl.edu
Office:Bayou 1119
Carol Waters Faculty Bio
Omah Williams-Duncan
Omah M. Williams-Duncan
Associate Professor of Teacher Education - STEM Emphasis,
Education
Contact number:281-283-3547
Email:duncano@uhcl.edu
Office:B1119-4
Omah M. Williams-Duncan Faculty Bio
