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 About the program
The Houston Community College System Teacher Preparation program is designed to introduce students to the teaching profession and provides them with a running start toward requirements of four-year university education programs.  Students will be shown essential strategies for effective teaching that include problem-based and student-centered learning as well as mentoring.

Students may enroll in one of several tracks within the program: Early Childhood / Elementary Education PreK-4th and Mid-Grade 4-8 Education with specializations in Math and Science or  Language Arts and Social Studies.

Once students receive their associate degree from HCCS, they can enroll in any number of education programs offered by local colleges and universities, such as Houston Baptist University, Texas A&M University, Texas Southern University, St. Thomas University, Prairie View A&M University, and the University of Houston campuses (Central, Downtown, Clear Lake, and Victoria).

The first step to enrolling in the HCCS program is to fill out an application with the college. For admissions information, call 281-COLLEGE or apply online at http://www.hccs.cc.tx.us/.
Special features:
  • Small student-teacher ratios
  • Effective integration of instructional technology
  • Contextual teaching and learning
  • Field-based courses
  • Active research
  • Mentoring Support Teams
  • Problem-based teacher learning
  • Student-centered learning
  • Collaboration with partnership institutions
  • Incentive programs with Texas A & M University, University of St. Thomas and University of Houston-Clear Lake

For more information

Northeast College                                                                  Southwest College

Kay Lynn Moran                                                                     Judy Hayman 
E-mail: Moran_K@hccs.cc.tx.us                                                                              E-mail:  Hayman_J@hccs.cc.tx.us
Phone:  713-718-8051                                                                                            Phone:  713-718-6365

Central College

Dr. Joan Wyde
E-mail:  Wyde_J@hccs.cc.tx.us
Phone:  713-718-6234

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