WELCOME TO THE GRADUATE TEACHER
EDUCATION CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
(GTEC)


GTEC is a graduate Teacher Preparation Program for degreed individuals who are considering a transition to a career in teaching. It is an intensive program that allows individuals holding a degree to seek initial teacher certification (grades 4th-8th, 8th-12th, and K-12th) and to continue working towards a Master degree in one of the following graduate programs :

• Master of Education Degree in Secondary Education (M.Ed.)
• Master of Science Degree in Kinesiology (M.S.)

The program will start Summer 2009 with four graduate courses, and a full year internship during Fall 2009 and Spring 2010. Please return to this website for updated information regarding information sessions.

• Students interested in the program need to apply first to the UTPA Graduate School.

• Once you apply at the UTPA Graduate School, you can then complete the GTEC Application Form.

• For information about the content of this program, contact: jbcurts@utpa.edu


Updated April 1, 2009