The minor in teaching provides Rice undergraduate students the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the education profession, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to make a meaningful impact in the classroom or on policy. Students will engage in hands-on experiences, including classroom observations and internships, that foster experiential learning and direct application of academic theory. Collaborative projects with local school districts will encourage teamwork and practical problem-solving, while research components will allow students to contribute to education policy discussions.

Graduate with a Career<br/><br/>Rice University's Teacher Certification programs seeks to engage, prepare and support teacher leaders for student-centered classrooms in a diverse society. The Teacher Certification Program for Undergraduate Students is a 21-hour program that fulfills all requirements for a Texas Standard Teaching Certificate. Coursework includes professional education courses and extensive field experiences. The program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing teacher certification at the secondary level.

<strong>Advance Your Career with Confidence</strong><br/><br/>
One of the most important decisions a new teacher can make is to learn from seasoned educators who can guide them through their early days. The Rice MAT program matches those new to the field of teaching with mentorship and instruction when they need it the most. Through rigorous study, hands-on teaching experience and a challenging internship, each student will gain knowledge that will prepare them for certification as secondary teachers.

Make the Most of Your Time at Rice<br/><br/>
Our 5-Year Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program affords the opportunity for motivated undergraduate students to earn graduate credit toward their MAT while concurrently completing their Bachelor’s degree.
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Students earn their Bachelor’s degree while majoring in the subject(s) they plan to teach while also taking graduate-level professional education courses. The Rice University Bachelor’s degree is conferred upon completion of undergraduate studies and the MAT and Texas Teacher Certification is awarded one year later after completion of the teaching internship. Students must complete the requirements for their bachelor's degree (at least 120 hours) and the MAT degree (30 hours) independently of each other (i.e., no course can be used simultaneously to satisfy both an undergraduate and a graduate degree requirement.)

Become a K-12 teacher in 12 months<br/><br/>The program (non-credit, non-transcribable) at Rice’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies prepares new graduates and career changers for the rigors of the classroom. Students will meet Texas Education Agency requirements and complete a paid teaching internship, supervised by Rice faculty.