University of North Texas 
Teacher Residency Program
Earn your degree. Teach with purpose. Build your future.
About the Program
The UNT Teacher Residency Program is an innovative, year-long, paid, 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.
Residents are paired with experienced host teachers in partner school districts, gaining valuable real-world experience while receiving guidance and support from UNT faculty, site coordinators, and field supervisors.
Residents are paired with experienced host teachers in partner school districts, gaining valuable real-world experience while receiving guidance and support from UNT faculty, site coordinators, 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 faculty, site coordinators, and field
supervisors.
Earn while you learn
Be employed by a partner district for the full academic year, earning a $20,000
salary and one year of TRS credit.
Stay on track to graduate
Earn degree credit and complete requirements toward teacher certification.
Partner School Districts
UNT partners with North Texas school districts to prepare, support, and retain high-quality
teachers who make a lasting impact in their communities.
- Denton ISD
- Dallas ISD
- Fort Worth ISD
Eligibility
The UNT Teacher Residency Program is open to undergraduate teacher candidates pursuing:
- EC–6 ESL Certification
- EC–6 Bilingual Certification
- EC-6 + EC–12 SPED Specialist Certification
Eligibility Requirements
- Admitted to the UNT Teacher Education Program
- Minimum 2.75 GPA across all GPA categories
- TSI Complete
- On track to begin Block B in Fall 2026
- Complete all required certification exam testing and coursework prerequisites before entering Teacher Residency Program.
Selection is competitive and based on academic performance, professionalism, and commitment to the teaching profession.
Program Completion & Certification
Upon successful completion of the UNT Teacher Residency Program and all university and state requirements, residents will be recommended for the Enhanced Texas Teacher Certification through the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
As part of this pathway, residents are not required to complete the PPR (Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities) certification exam for initial certification.
Contact Us
Ahveance Jones
Director of Clinical Experience
Educator Preparation Office
Contact Information
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