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About the Pathway

One-semester clinical teaching is an (unpaid) classroom-based experience that allows aspiring educators to learn through hands-on teaching while completing their degree and teacher certification at the University of North Texas.

Teacher candidates are paired with experienced cooperating teacher in partner school districts, gaining valuable real-world experience while receiving guidance and support from UNT faculty and field supervisors.

Program Highlights
Co-teach with an experienced mentor
Work side-by-side with a host teacher throughout the residency year.
Learn by doing
Gain authentic, classroom-based teaching experience in a partner district.
Receive dedicated support
Benefit from continuous mentorship from UNT field supervisors.
Stay on track to graduate
Earn degree credit and complete requirements toward teacher certification.
Partner School Districts
  • Denton ISD
  • Frisco ISD
  • Allen ISD
  • Dallas ISD
  • Plano ISD
  • Prosper ISD
  • Lewisville ISD
  • Coppell ISD
  • Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD
  • Lake Dallas ISD
  • Little Elm ISD
  • Northwest ISD
Eligibility

One semester clinical teaching is open to undergraduate teacher candidates pursuing:

  • Secondary certification
  • All level certification

One semester clinical teaching is open to graduate teacher candidates pursuing:

  • EC–6 ESL Certification
  • EC–6 Bilingual Certification
  • Secondary certification
  • All level certification

Eligibility Requirements

  • Admitted to the UNT Teacher Education Program
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA for undergraduates and 3.0 GPA for graduate students across all GPA categories
  • TSI Complete
  • Complete all required certification exam testing and coursework prerequisites before beginning the clinical teaching semester.
Program Support

Clinical Teachers completing clinical teaching through this pathway receive full support from the UNT Educator Preparation Program, including:

  • Supervision by a university field supervisor
  • Guidance from a cooperating teacher on campus
  • Professional feedback, documentation, and growth support throughout the semester
Program Completion & Certification

Upon successful completion of the program and all state requirements, candidates will be recommended for a standard Texas teacher certification. 

Contact Us
Ahveance Jones
Director of Clinical Experience
Educator Preparation Office
Contact Information
Ahveance Jones

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