Alternative Teacher, I.C.

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The Alternative Teacher Certification Program (ATCP) at Houston Community College is a state‐ approved comprehensive educator preparation program that trains individuals for Texas standard certification in elementary and secondary education. All candidates for the ATCP Program must have previously obtained a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Institutional Certificate

ACP 2000 - Teacher Certification II Contact Hours: 56
ACP 3000 - Teacher Certification III Contact Hours: 56
ACP 4000 - Teacher Certification IV Contact Hours: 56

Pre‐Internship & Testing Requirements

Field Based Experience Contact Hours: 30
Test Preparation (Content) (if applicable) Contact Hours: 4 weeks
Test Preparation (Pedagogy) Contact Hours: 4 weeks