Post-Baccalaureate Information
The UTeach-Liberal Arts Post-Baccalaureate Program continues the philosophy of a heavy emphasis on early and consistent field experience in public school classrooms in conjunction with a focus on students' content area expertise. The Post-Baccalaureate Program is designed for students that already hold a bachelor's degree in the field they want to teach and who wish to become certified secondary or middle schools teachers. The program consists of three long semesters (one and a half years) of rigorous UT coursework and fieldwork placements within local area schools.
Certification Areas
| Certification Field | Grade Level |
| English | 7-12 |
| Social Studies | 7-12 |
| Arabic | EC-12 |
| Chinese | EC-12 |
| French | EC-12 |
| German | EC-12 |
| Japanese | EC-12 |
| Latin | EC-12 |
| Spanish | EC-12 |
Admission Requirements
Degree: bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university (UTeach-Liberal Arts recommends post-baccalaureate candidates have a bachelor’s degree with a major in the area in which they are seeking certification).
GPA: cumulative GPA of 3.0 (all courses from all institutions), GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of coursework, and GPA of 3.0 in major. Please Note: UT-Austin Office of Admissions requirements may be higher.
TOEFL iBT Score: for post-baccalaureates with a bachelor's degree from an accredited international college or university, TOEFL iBT scores are required as follows:
- Minimum Overall score of 79
- Minimum score of 27 on Writing Section
- Minimum score of 27 on Speaking Section
- For more information on taking the TOEFL iBT visit: http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/about/
Application Process
The application process for post-bacs is a two-step process. Separate applications are turned in for each admission process. Please Note: Admission to UT-Austin does not guarantee acceptance into the UTeach-Liberal Arts Post-Baccalaureate Program.
Step I: Apply to UT-Austin
All post-baccalaureate students must first apply to the University of Texas at Austin. Your Post-Baccalaureate Application will not be reviewed until you have been accepted to UT-Austin. All applicants much choose the "4 year" option. UT Austin is a four-year institution. You will then have the option to select degree seeking or non-degree seeking along with the major.
- FORMER UT-Austin Undergraduates: Application information is available on the Readmission website. We recommend printing a paper application and submitting it directly to the Office of Admissions. http://admissions.utexas.edu/apply/readmission
- FORMER UT-Austin Graduate Students: Application information is available on the Admissions website http://admissions.utexas.edu/apply/transfer-admission
- NON-UT-Austin Undergraduates and/or Graduate Students: Application information is available on the Admissions website http://admissions.utexas.edu/apply/transfer-admission
- CURRENT UT-Austin Graduate Students without a UT-Austin Undergraduate Degree: Application information is available on the Admissions website http://admissions.utexas.edu/apply/transfer-admission
Step II: Apply to UTeach-Liberal Arts
Required Application Materials
In addition to completing the Post-Baccalaureate Application, which is found at the bottom of this webpage, you will be required to attach certain documents. It is best to have all the following documents ready to attach as a single pdf prior to opening the application. Transcripts are NOT required with this application.
- Current Resume
- Statement of Purpose (100-word maximum)
- Response to two essays. The first one is required by all applicants. The second will be determined by the certification area you are seeking.
- Why do you want to teach and, in particular, why do you want to teach the subject you have chosen? (Required for all applicants)
- In this rapidly changing world from printed to digital material, how do you envision English teachers continuing to engage students in the reading and study of novels, poetry, and short stories? (Required for English applicants)
- How does the study of languages increase your understanding of other cultures, including your own? (Required for LOTE applicants)
- Describe an experience in which you have demonstrated a high level of success and professionalism. (Required for Social Studies applicants)
- Additional Relevant Information: indicate any other information, qualifications, or achievements such as special projects, honors, scholarships, or teaching experience.
Application Deadlines and Submission
The UTeach-Liberal Arts Post-Baccalaureate Application must be submitted to the program by the following application deadlines:
Fall Admission
NON-UT-Austin Undergraduates and/or Graduate Students: MARCH 1ST
Former UT Graduate Students: MARCH 1ST
Former UT Undergraduate Students: JUNE 1ST
Spring Admission
NON-UT-Austin Undergraduates and/or Graduate Students: OCTOBER 1ST
Former UT Graduate Students: OCTOBER 1ST
Former UT Undergraduate Students: OCTOBER 1ST
Application Step-by-Step Instructions
The Post-Baccalaureate Application will be completed through DocuSign. DocuSign has been approved by The University of Texas at Austin for use in obtaining information for our official documents. In order to be prepared for the application process, please first read through these instructions completely.
- Select the appropriate application below.
- Enter your name and email address. (Note: A DocuSign email is automatically generated at this point and sent to the email you entered. DO NOT delete this email until you have submitted your application.)
- Click on BEGIN SIGNING.
- A box may pop up asking you to allow your current location. You may select whatever option you choose. It doesn’t affect the completion of the form.
- Check the I AGREE box. You will have two options at this point.
- Click CONTINUE or
- If for any reason during completing the application you are not able to continue and need to resume at a later time, please go back to the top of the document and click OTHER ACTIONS. By clicking OTHER ACTIONS, you will have the option to select FINISH LATER. (You’ll need to refer back to the email originally sent to you and then click on the Yellow REVIEW DOCUMENT button to resume where you left off. Clicking on the application link again, you begin a new application.)
Post-Baccalaureate Application Previews
English (7-12) | Social Studies (7-12) | Chinese (EC-12) | French (EC-12) | German (EC-12) |
Japanese (EC-12) | Latin (EC-12) | Spanish (EC-12)
Post-Baccalaureate Applications
Note: When a deadline occurs on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the effective deadline is 11:59 p.m. (CDT) the following business day.
Post-Baccalaureate Application for English Certification (7-12)
Post-Baccalaureate Application for Social Studies Certification (7-12)
Post-Baccalaureate Application for LOTE Certification (EC-12)
Chinese | French | German | Japanese | Latin | Spanish
After You Apply
You must be accepted to UT-Austin before your Post-Baccalaureate Application will be reviewed. The Post-Baccalaureate Application review process takes 6-8 weeks. Each candidate is notified via email of the admission decision.
Post-Baccalaureate Application Questions
Program/Application Review Questions
Amy Siever
amy.siever@austin.utexas.edu
