College of Education Q&A

 

The college doesn't just prepare educators
TCU has received six national awards for educator preparation programs over the past decade and most undergraduate students in the college focus on teaching in K-12 schools. Two new programs provide opportunities for students to make an impact outside of the classroom, including the Youth Advocacy & Educational Studies (YAES) program and the Interdisciplinary Inquiry program. The college also houses two laboratory schools and five research and outreach programs that make a huge impact on education, college access and college success in our surrounding communities.

College of Education graduates are highly desired
TCU prepares students to with experience in real classrooms from their first semester and education majors can observe, teach and conduct research in our two on-campus laboratory schools, Starpoint and KinderFrogs. Students also receive guidance and take practice tests to prepare for Texas certification exams (TCU students have a 98% average pass rate). Our teachers have a 100% placement rate and many receive job offers before they graduate or continue their studies at distinguished graduate schools.
 
This fall, TCU will launch the new TCU Teacher Residency Program. Seniors will have the option to teach for a full year with Fort Worth Independent School District mentor teachers, while earning a stipend and contributing toward their retirement. Students can also earn their bachelor's and master's degree in five years through the accelerated master's option.

YAES majors complete internships with organizations that advocate for the well-being of children and young adults. Students have worked with the Dallas Cowboys, Global Ventures International and Catholic Charities. You might recognize one notable graduate of the program – NBA player Desmond Bane.

Educators have higher salaries than you might think
Our College of Education hosts an interview day each spring, inviting schools and districts around the state to campus. Though the event is designed to prepare students for future interviews, many receive job offers on the spot. Schools need excellent teachers and many D/FW districts offer starting salaries around $60,000. Many districts also offer incentive pay for high-need areas like secondary math and science and bilingual teachers. Dean Hernandez advises education students to research which schools and areas they would like to teach in and compare salaries and benefits.