Alternative Teacher Certification Program

The MISSION of South Texas College Alternative Teacher Certification Program is to empower teacher candidates with knowledge, skills, ethics and a caring spirit for achieving student success and certification.

VISION: To be the preferred provider of caring and effective teachers for school districts in Hidalgo and Starr Counties.

• Free transcript evaluations.
• Free eligibility review.
• Financial aid for those who qualify.
• Low internship fees.
• More tutoring to help you pass your TExES content and PPR exams.
• Dynamic classroom management training to get you ready for your students.
• Top-notch instructors certified and experienced in the area of certification.
• Experienced administrators assigned as field supervisors.
• Small class size by area of certification.
• Consistent monitoring of quality of instruction and services.
• Personalized and friendly one-on-one attention.
• Open-door policy to provide individualized assistance.
• After-work appointments available to accommodate your personal needs.