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Your degree can open the door to a Texas classroom.

You’ve earned your bachelor’s degree. Now discover how to use it to make a difference as a teacher—with a clear plan and experienced educators beside you.

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Start with what you have

You don’t need an education degree to begin.

A bachelor’s degree in business, science, English, or another field may be the starting point for Texas teacher certification. ECAP reviews your transcripts, academic record, and goals to help identify a suitable certification area.

Just graduated? You can explore your options now, even if you have not decided which grade or subject you want to teach.

What ECAP will review

  • Your completed bachelor’s degree and transcripts
  • Your GPA and relevant coursework
  • The subjects and grade levels that interest you
  • The training and exams your path requires

A clear route forward

From graduation to your own classroom

Requirements vary by certification area. These are the main stages ECAP helps you navigate.

01 / APPLY

Tell us about you

Apply for free and send your transcripts so ECAP can review your background and options.

02 / CHOOSE

Find your field

Explore the subject and grade level that fit your education, interests, and goals.

03 / PREPARE

Train and test

Complete the required preparation and pass the exams for your certification area.

04 / TEACH

Step into teaching

Pursue an eligible teaching position and complete your internship with advisor support.

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Support beyond admission

Learn the craft. Grow in the classroom.

ECAP’s training helps you prepare for the real work of teaching, from planning lessons to supporting students. Once you’re hired as a teacher of record, an experienced advisor provides classroom guidance through your internship.

  • Training designed for the classroom
  • Guidance through testing and certification steps
  • Personal support during your teaching internship
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Know before you commit

Applying costs you nothing.

Start with a free application and let ECAP review your background. Program fees and payment timing depend on the stage of your journey; see the current pricing page for the full breakdown before you enroll.

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$0 application fee

Your first step is a review of where you stand and what comes next.

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Straight answers

Questions graduates ask

Your degree is a beginning. ECAP can help you understand the details that apply to you.

Does my degree need to be in education?

No. A bachelor’s degree in another major can be a starting point for alternative certification. ECAP reviews your record and intended certification area.

What if I’m unsure what I want to teach?

ECAP can review your coursework and interests with you to help you compare appropriate certification areas.

Can I apply before I have a teaching job?

Yes. Applying and preparing come before the internship. You’ll pursue an eligible teaching position after meeting the relevant requirements.

How much will the program cost?

The application is free. Visit the pricing page for current program fees and payment timing.

Your next chapter

You’ve earned your degree. See where it can take you.

Apply to ECAP for free. We’ll review your background and help you understand your path to becoming a Texas teacher.

Apply to ECAP — It’s free