Build a brighter future for your community by helping young adults prepare for life beyond the classroom.

Communities rely on secondary educators to help students develop the academic skills and curiosity they’ll need to thrive. Rice University’s expert faculty, cutting-edge research, and integrative community partnerships help current and prospective teachers advance their careers and create inspiring educational opportunities.

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School districts increasingly recognize the importance of highly qualified secondary educators:

There’s so much that middle and high school learners need to know to launch successfully into adulthood, and young adults need teachers fluent both in subject matter knowledge and modern pedagogical practices. Rice University’s secondary education programs develop skillful school leaders with the commitment to transform education in the Houston metropolitan area and beyond.

Learning experiences designed for working adults give you the ability to build academic and professional relationships within a flexible framework

Choose from a wide variety of programs designed to help you advance your career as an educator, whether you’re a seasoned teacher or are just starting your journey

Experienced instructors help you translate educational theory into high-impact practices in your school

Rice’s deep community connections and partnerships offer students a wide range of professional opportunities in the Houston metropolitan area

Program Specific Details

A nationally recognized and respected degree or certification from Rice University prepares you to be a change-maker in your educational community.

Alternative Teacher Certification

Designed for aspiring teachers who may be unable to participate in a traditional teacher certification program, Rice University’s Alternative Teacher Certification program provides an affordable, flexible path to licensure. Expert faculty, a paid teaching internship, and rigorous test preparation ensure you’ll be ready to begin a successful teaching career.

Starting Spring, Summer

Length 15 or 18 months
Format Hybrid

Principal Certification

Advance your career as an educator and increase your impact and earning potential by enrolling in Rice University’s respected Principal Certification Program. Learn how to develop a unique strategic vision for your school, establish a culture of excellence, and cultivate a reflective practice that ensures an equitable environment for students, teachers, and staff.

Starting Spring, Summer

Length 15 or 18 months
Format Hybrid

Master of Arts in Teaching

Whether you’re a current or aspiring educator, Rice University’s Master of Arts in Teaching can help you take the next step in your career: 100% of graduates receive job offers from both public and private schools. This non-thesis graduate program is designed to help students increase their pedagogical knowledge, learn new strategies for student engagement, and enhance their leadership skills.

Starting Fall, Spring, Summer

Length 2-3 Years
Format Hybrid

Master of Liberal Studies

Though an educator’s work is grounded in sound pedagogical theory, the field of education brings together dozens of disciplines. Advance your career with Rice University’s Master of Liberal Studies degree, which demonstrates your ability to create connections others might miss–all in the service of responding to complex educational challenges facing schools today.

Starting Fall, Spring, Summer

Length Flexible
Format On-campus

Dual Credit Certificate

Help students jumpstart their college career and expand your teaching opportunities by enrolling in Rice’s dual credit credentialing program. Earn the graduate credit hours you need to teach college-level courses in high schools and universities across Texas.

Starting Fall, Spring, Summer

Length 2 Years
Format On-campus

College Access Counseling Certificate

Perfect for current or aspiring college access counselors–or any adult helping a student navigate the path to college–this certificate helps you understand the basics of the college advising and admissions process. This program offers students an inside look at college essay writing tips, financial aid options, the first-gen college experience, and more.

Starting Fall, Spring, Summer

Length Up to 3 years
Format Online

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Do you want to help young adults find their place in the world?

Good teachers leave a lasting impression. Make an indelible mark on students’ lives by enrolling in a secondary education program at Rice University. Gain in-demand credentials that expand your employment opportunities and earning potential at public, private, and charter schools across Texas.

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