Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 4:30 PMCentral Standard Time UTC -06:00
Shape the Future of Classrooms: Graduate Education Programs at Rice University
Join the Rice University Center for Education for an in-depth information session exploring our graduate degree pathways, stackable teaching certificates, clinical fieldwork, and Texas educator certification options through the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT).
Rice Education prepares impactful, reflective, and equity-minded educators through rigorous pedagogy, culturally responsive teaching methods, and close mentorship in diverse school settings. Whether you are stepping into teaching for the first time, expanding your qualifications to teach college-level dual credit courses, advancing into campus administration, or stacking credentials toward a master's degree, this session outlines how Rice's small cohorts and school district partnerships support your journey.
Fifth-Year Option for Current Rice Undergraduates: A coordinated pathway enabling current Rice undergraduates to begin graduate coursework during their senior year and earn both their bachelor’s degree and an MAT—along with Texas teacher certification—in five years.
MAT for New Teachers with Teacher Certification: Tailored for career changers and recent graduates from any undergraduate discipline. This pathway pairs rigorous master's coursework with clinical teaching residencies to grant full Texas Education Agency (TEA) Teacher Certification.
MAT for Experienced Teachers: Built for practicing, certified educators looking to sharpen their pedagogical expertise, instructional leadership, and curriculum design. (Note: This program focuses exclusively on advanced educator development and does not include initial TEA teacher certification).
MAT for Experienced Teachers with Principal Certification (PRN): Geared toward experienced classroom teachers aiming for campus- and district-level administrative roles, integrating graduate study with the state-aligned leadership practicum required for standard Texas Principal Certification(PRN).
Dual Credit Teacher Credentialing in English (DCE): Designed for secondary educators seeking the graduate-level English content hours required by regional accreditors (SACSCOC) to teach college-level dual credit English in high school settings.
Dual Credit Teacher Credentialing in History (DCH): Prepares secondary history educators with graduate coursework in historical analysis and historiography necessary to instruct dual credit and early-college history courses.
Stackable Credential Model: These standalone certificate programs are open to both current Rice graduate students and non-degree graduate certificate seekers. Credits earned in DCE and DCH are stackable, meaning certificate holders can apply them toward qualifying master’s degrees (such as the MIS or MLS) upon acceptance.
Pathway Navigation: Clear breakdowns of prerequisite coursework, state testing requirements, and which program aligns with your career stage and certification status.
Clinical Residencies & Practicums: Detailed overviews of student teaching placements for initial licensure and administrative internships for prospective principals.
Admissions & Funding: Practical guidance on application deadlines, transcript reviews, district partnership discounts, and available financial support.
Live Faculty & Alumni Q&A: An open forum with program advisors, faculty mentors, and current students to answer questions regarding evening course formats and balancing study with teaching.
Location: Online via Zoom (Access link provided upon registration)
