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University of Houston

The award-winning teacher education program at the University of Houston College of Education prepares students to succeed in diverse classrooms. All students participate in a yearlong student-teaching residency, providing real-world experience to set them apart from their peers. Student teachers receive coaching and support from UH faculty coordinators as well as a mentor teacher, setting them up for success in their own classrooms. Our students also have high passing rates on state certification exams. In addition, an annual job fair helps graduating students network with dozens of school districts, and school leaders regularly reach out to recruit our graduates. Of note: First-year teachers in the Houston area can earn $60,000 a year in most large districts. We welcome aspiring teachers to apply to the University of Houston!

Undergraduate Initial Certification Programs

  • EC-6 Generalist
  • EC-6 Bilingual Generalist
  • EC-6 Generalist + SPED and ESL Supplemental
  • EC-12 Special Education
  • 4-8 Math
  • 4-8 Science
  • 4-8 Social Studies
  • 4-8 English
  • 7-12 English
  • 7-12 History
  • 7-12 Social Studies

University Program Contacts:

Department Chair & Clinical Full Professor and M.Ed. Social Studies/Social Education Specialization Lead

Clinical Full Professor & Director of Teacher Education

Clinical Professor & Associate Chair, Teacher Education Program & Charles Butt Scholarship Program Lead

Scholarship information

8

Years as a partner program

84

Scholarships awarded

13

Current Scholars

71

Scholar Alumni

Are you a current Scholar or Scholar Alumni?

We invite you to join two online communities created just for you: CBF Connect – our new networking platform – and our private Charles Butt Scholars Instagram account.

Charles Butt Foundation Contact:

Headshot of Christina Dunigan, Program Director for Charles Butt Scholarship

Christina Dunigan

Program Director – Charles Butt Scholarship