The Next Generation of Teachers Program

About the Next Generation of Teachers Program

St. Mary’s University invites dedicated high school juniors and seniors interested in becoming teachers to apply for the Next Generation of Teachers program. This opportunity offers mentorship, academic support and a clear path to a career in teaching for students majoring in education or pursuing an undergraduate teaching certificate. High school juniors can apply for conditional acceptance* to St. Mary’s, and seniors apply for full admission.

• Apply to the Next Generation of Teachers Program

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  Students interested in applying for the program will need to complete the Next Generation of Teachers program application. Contact Lydia Bartlett, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Education, at lbartlett@stmarytx.edu for the application.

Eligibility Criteria

High School Juniors

Upon successful completion of the steps below, students will be awarded conditional acceptance* to St. Mary’s:

Complete the Next Generation of Teachers program application (available from your high school counselor)
Attend a scheduled interview with St. Mary’s faculty and staff
Maintain a 2.75 GPA and a 92% attendance rate for your junior year
Attend Next Gen program meetings and events
Submit your SAT, ACT or TSI scores

*Conditional acceptance does not guarantee full admission to the University and is dependent on completion of the St. Mary’s Application for Admission during the student’s senior year.

High School Seniors

Upon successful completion of the steps below, students will be considered for full admission to St. Mary’s and acceptance to the Next Generation of Teachers program:

Complete the St. Mary’s application for admission
Attend a scheduled interview with St. Mary’s faculty and staff
Maintain a 2.75 GPA and a 92% attendance rate for your senior year
Attend Next Gen program meetings and events
Submit your SAT, ACT or TSI scores and your Accuplacer score if you have not already
Submit your enrollment confirmation and deposit
Meet with a St. Mary’s adviser to discuss fall class enrollment

• By the Numbers

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  94%

  of faculty hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree.

  

  11-to-1

  Student-to-faculty ratio

  

  100%

  TExES pass rate for St. Mary’s teaching graduates (2021-2025).

Student Benefits and Incentives

Required Test Scores

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  Contact Us

  If you have any questions about the Next Generation of Teachers program, contact Lydia Bartlett, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Education.

  _{Lydia Bartlett, Ed.D.}

  210-436-3121
  lbartlett@stmarytx.edu