Dual Credit Teacher Credentialing

The Glasscock School of Continuing Studies offers a Certificate in Dual Credit Teacher Credentialing through coordinated coursework from the Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies Program. Certified K12 teachers can provide students with first-hand exposure to college-level instruction, make a 2- or 4- year degree more affordable for their students, increase their own earning potential, and fill their district’s need for credentialed, dual credit teachers.

Texas high school students are able to participate in dual credit coursework, helping them earn college credit, or even an associate’s degree, before they step foot on a post-secondary campus. High school dual credit courses are designed to challenge students with rigorous, college-level curriculum, and provide them with a jumpstart on their futures—all public colleges and universities in Texas are required by the state legislature to accept dual credit. Teachers that possess the appropriate credentials to teach dual credit courses in their content areas are in high demand and have the potential to maximize their earning power while providing college access and increasing college affordability for their students.

This graduate certificate opportunity is designed for the practicing secondary teacher in English or in History. Classes are offered every semester – fall, spring, and summer – and all courses are offered in the evenings to accommodate working professionals.

There are two paths available for certified teachers:

1. Created for teachers who hold a master’s degree (in any subject) but lack the required 18 graduate content hours, this (standalone) Graduate Certificate option helps teachers with a master’s degree efficiently meet the requirements to teach high school dual credit courses in English or in History.
2. Teachers who need a master's degree can complete their credentialing requirements to teach dual credit and earn this Graduate Certificate concurrently with the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (MIS) degree. The MIS plan of study will allow you to earn the master's degree while specializing in the English or History content you wish to teach. Visit the MIS website for admission and degree requirements. 

This Certificate in Dual Credit Teacher Credentialing is available (upon admission) to both Rice degree-seeking graduate students and to Rice graduate certificate students (non-degree-seeking post-baccalaureate students).

Dual Credit Teacher Credentialing does not currently offer an academic program at the undergraduate level.

Certificates

• Certificate in Dual Credit Teacher Credentialing: English*
• Certificate in Dual Credit Teacher Credentialing: History*

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Dean

Robert G. Bruce

Director

Rebecca Sharp

For Rice University degree-granting programs:
To view the list of official course offerings, please see Rice’s Course Catalog.
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Liberal Studies Core/Capstone (MLSC)

Description and Code Legend 

Note: Internally, the university uses the following descriptions, codes, and abbreviations for this academic program. The following is a quick reference: 

Course Catalog/Schedule 

• Course offerings/subject code: MLSC

Home School Description and Code

• Continuing Studies: CS

Home Department (or Program) Description and Code

• School of Continuing Studies: SOCS

Graduate Certificate Descriptions and Codes

• Certificate in Dual Credit Teacher Credentialing - English: DCE
• Certificate in Dual Credit Teacher Credentialing - History: DCH 

Graduate Certificate Program Descriptions and Codes*

CIP Code and Description¹

• DCE Certificate: CIP Code/Title: 13.1305 - English/Language Arts Teacher Education
• DCH Certificate: CIP Code/Title: 13.1328 - History Arts Teacher Education