First Steps

  • Sign up for Introduction to STEM Teaching (CUIN 2300).
  • In this course you will learn about teaching math or science and gain valuable teaching experience in public school classrooms. Registration does not require prior approval.
  • Courses may be completed along a variety of pathways found here

Who is Eligible to Join teachHOUSTON?

  • Students in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Cullen College of Engineering who have at least three semesters left at the university are eligible to join the program.
  • Students who are interested in participating in the teachHOUSTON Program should complete the interest form.

Mandatory Criminal Background Check

According to TAC 227.1, it is a mandatory requirement for teacher preparation candidates/students to complete a comprehensive criminal background check. This is a prerequisite for completing field-based experiences. District partners will most likely perform the background check on behalf of potential candidates. Failure to pass the criminal background check will result in immediate ineligibility for field-based components of teachHOUSTON. Applicants/students who are found to be ineligible will be withdrawn from consideration for the program.