Secondary (online)

Begin your rewarding career as a secondary teacher in Texas! The application for the upcoming cohort will open September 15, 2025.

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Become A Certified Teacher

In the Secondary (online) Program, we aim to help educators integrate their passion and knowledge into the secondary classroom using evidence-based teaching practices. Teachers within our program will receive a blended model of self-paced and live, online teacher-directed classes as well as continuous support in and out of the classroom.

The Secondary (online) Program is designed to provide a pathway to teacher certification for professionals across the state of Texas.

Secondary Certification Options

Middle Level

  • Mathematics 4-8
  • Mathematics/Science 4-8
  • Science 4-8
  • Social Studies 4-8

Secondary Level

  • Chemistry 7-12
  • English Language Arts & Reading 7-12
  • Life Science 7-12
  • Mathematics 7-12
  • Math/Physics 7-12
  • Physical Science 6-12
  • Science 7-12
  • Social Studies 7-12
  • Dance 6-12
  • Journalism 7-12
  • Speech 7-12

All Level

  • American Sign Language (ASL) EC-12
  • Art EC-12
  • Health EC-12
  • Languages Other Than English (LOTE) French EC-12
  • Languages Other Than English (LOTE) German EC-12
  • Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Latin EC-12
  • Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Spanish EC-12
  • Music EC-12
  • Physical Education EC-12
  • Theatre Arts EC-12

Certification Options

View all the certification options available through ECP

Secondary (Online) Learning Formats

Balanced Hybrid

  • Learning Style: Blends in-person learning with the flexibility of online coursework. Offers structure with added independence.
  • Best For: Candidates near Region 13 who are self-motivated but value occasional in-person community and hands-on activities.
  • Format: Combination of self-paced online coursework and live in-person classes at Region 13 ESC. Coursework evenly split before and during internship with “just-in-time” sessions.

Live Online

  • Learning Style: Fully remote with the convenience of online coursework plus live virtual instruction for interaction and collaboration.
  • Best For: Candidates across Texas who want flexibility, prefer learning from home, and still value live online interaction.
  • Format: Self-paced online coursework combined with live Zoom sessions. Coursework evenly split before and during internship with “just-in-time” sessions.

Program Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Candidates must have a degree earned from and conferred by an accredited institution of higher education.

Min 2.5 Grade Point Average

Minimum 2.5 GPA on all coursework or 2.75 in the last 60 semester hours of completed coursework.

Official College Transcripts

Request your official transcripts be sent to the ECP office.

Content Specific Coursework

Candidate’s college transcript must reflect the minimum semester hours required for the certification area and a minimum coursework GPA of 2.5.

Pre-Admission Content Test

Applicants who do not meet the content specific coursework requirement may submit evidence of a passing score on the Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT).

Requirements

View your content area's specific certification requirements

Curriculum

Our certification program curriculum is aligned with Texas Education Agency standards and educational best practices.  All curriculum is taught by certified staff and content area experts.

Training

Program participants will receive training specific to their certification program which includes:
  • delivering engaging instruction
  • integrating content specific strategies into lesson design
  • developing and using student assessments
  • understanding student diversity and instructional differentiation
  • preparing for formal classroom observations
  • preparing for TExES PPR exam
  • preparing for TExES content exams
  • implementing Marzano’s high-yield strategies
  • developing and using a variety of questioning strategies
  • integrating the core principles from The Fundamental Five

Technology

In the Secondary certification program, technology is an integral part of curriculum and instruction. Our program emphasizes:
  • incorporating the effective use of current technology in instruction
  • evaluating students’ technologically produced products and projects
  • utilizing technology applications in problem-solving situations and project-based learning activities
  • managing technology platforms to increase communication with student families on academic and behavior progress

What’s Next?

Info Sessions

Find out more about our programs by attending one of our info sessions.

Apply

Complete our online application and take the first step in becoming a fully certified teacher.