Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for Teaching in Catholic Schools

Earn a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for Teaching in Catholic Schools at St. Mary’s

The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department (TCCB ED) requires teachers in Texas Catholic schools to have at least 12 hours of undergraduate or graduate education courses by the end of their second year of teaching.

This certificate will enable students to gain knowledge and virtual experience in teaching at the elementary, middle or high school level without having to do student-teaching, one of the requirements to acquire a Texas teaching certificate for public schools. This certificate will qualify students to teach in primary through secondary Catholic schools, but not public schools.

• Courses

  The 12-hour undergraduate certificate includes four required courses. All courses are offered online and during the summer. The courses include:

  The American Catholic School
  Human Development and Learning in the Catholic School Setting
  Teaching Diverse Populations for Post-Baccalaureate Students
  Instructional Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation for Post-Baccalaureate Students

• Career Opportunities

  The Certificate for Teaching in Catholic Schools at St. Mary’s prepares students for numerous career opportunities. Our graduates can find success in the following roles:

  Catholic Elementary School Teacher
  Catholic Middle School Teacher
  Catholic High School Teacher
  Private/Charter School Teacher

Faculty

• 
  Angeli Willson, Ph.D. Chair of the Department of Education
• 
  Mona Lopez, M.Ed. Certification Officer
• 
  Joann Gawlik, M.Ed. Adjunct Professor of Education