Program Overview

Introduction to the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies

The Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice University offers a wide range of programs for various audiences, including degree programs, professional development, and lifelong learning opportunities.

Degree Programs

• Master of Arts in Teaching
  • About the Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Admissions
  • Plans of Study
  • Tuition & Fees
• Master of Interdisciplinary Studies
  • About the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Admissions
  • Curriculum
  • Program Costs
  • People
  • Texas Graduate Liberal Studies Symposium
• Diploma in Liberal Studies
  • About Diploma in Liberal Studies
  • Admissions
  • Tuition & Fees

Professionals

• Corporate Programs
  • Corporate Programs Overview
  • Custom Programming
  • Cohort-Based Programming
• Professionals at a Glance
• Communications & Marketing
• Computer & Data Science
• Financial Services
• Healthcare
• Human Resources
• Leadership
• Legal Studies
• Management
• Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership

PreK-12 Educators

• Educators at a Glance
• Education Degrees & Certificates
  • Education Degrees & Certificates At A Glance
  • Alternative Teacher Certification
  • Classroom Storytelling
  • College Access Counseling Certificate
  • Early Literacy Leadership Academy
  • Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Principal Certification
  • Teacher Certification for Undergraduates
• Advanced Placement
  • Advanced Placement Overview
  • AP Summer Institute
  • Fall AP Seminar
  • Spring AP Exam Prep Workshops
• College Access Counseling
• Early Childhood & Elementary
• International Baccalaureate
  • International Baccalaureate Overview
  • Fall IB Workshops
  • Spring IB Workshops

K-12 Students

• K-12 Student Programs Overview
• Aerospace Academy
• Creative Writing Camp
• National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine & Health Care
• Precollege Online Program

Lifelong Learners

• Lifelong Learners at a Glance
• Arts
• Humanities
• Science, Technology & Health
• Social Sciences

Language Learners

• English as a Second Language
• Foreign Languages

Alternative Teacher Certification

Overview

The Alternative Teacher Certification program offers aspiring teachers an affordable and flexible path to becoming a future Texas teacher. Earn your teacher certification in Early Childhood-3rd Grade (EC-3) or Secondary education with a comprehensive preparation program designed to give you the classroom and leadership skills needed to inspire generations to come.

Format and Length

• Format: Face-to-Face
• Length: 15 or 18 months
• Includes paid internship as a first-year teacher

Tuition

• $5,694
• Plus fees

Program Details

• One-on-one support with faculty and staff
• Effective test preparation: 100% of teacher candidates succeed in passing both the TExES and edTPA test
• Paid teaching internship in a Houston-area classroom

Note

This program is a non-credit, non-transcribable educator preparation program (EPP).

Student Experience

With preparation focused on classroom, campus, and community leadership, students graduate with all the skills needed to change lives. Our graduates go on to have long-lasting and rewarding careers, positively impacting their schools and districts at every step.

Accreditation

Our program is fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). You can be confident you are receiving the preparation needed to excel in your new career.

Designed for All Experience Levels

Whether you're just getting out of college or looking for your next challenge, small class sizes and personal mentorship help capitalize on strengths while building confidence in new areas.

Practical Experience

Practice makes perfect. Complete a paid internship as a first-year teacher in a Houston area public or TEA-accredited private school. Benefit from the shared experiences of your peers and guidance from faculty throughout the experience.

Why Rice

Rice University has a rich history of bringing great minds together in service to society, with a 55-year history in the education field. School districts all over Texas trust and hire Rice graduates as valued members of their campuses.

Benefits

• Deep connections in Houston education
• 30-year dedication to educators
• Expansive Rice Alumni Network
• Exceptional hiring potential
• Recognized Rice faculty
• Elite, not elitist
• Access to field-based residency
• Guided in-school experiences
• Join peers with large ambitions