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This innovative program is designed to significantly reduce time and costs for high school students who want to become certified teachers.

The Fast Track

While in high school, students will be purposefully and intentionally advised on core courses that they can take via dual credit. These courses will transfer to any college or university on all degree plans since they are core curriculum courses.

High School students will complete 30 semester credit hours during high school. Next, students will apply to and enter Amarillo College for one year (another 30 semester credit hours), and then transfer to WTAMU’s educator preparation program for two years of educator preparation and training.

3 years post high school graduation = Bachelor’s degree and standard Texas Teaching certification!

Benefits

Reduction in time to Bachelor’s degree and Texas Teacher certification by 25%
First year of college credit for $1,500 compared to $3,960--$10,000 standard tuition.
Total cost of college degree reduced by 30-36%
Begin a paid career with benefits 3 years post high school graduation
Priority field placements while in the program with the student’s home school district
Priority interviews with the student’s home school district upon degree and certification completion

Partners

One2Teach is a collaboration between Amarillo College and West Texas A&M University partnering with local school districts. Currently, Amarillo ISD, Canyon ISD, Dumas ISD, and Hereford ISD are piloting this innovative approach to teacher certification. High School students in these districts may apply to enter the One2Teach program at any point; however, we encourage students to apply their Sophomore year for the most intentional advising of dual credit courses.

Contacts

Dual Credit
Sandra De La Rosa
s0053236@actx.edu

One2Teach Program
Dr. Beth Garcia
Elizabeth.garcia@wtamu.edu
806-651-2609

Amarillo College
Dennis Sarine
d0454162@actx.edu

Amarillo High School (30 SCH)

BIOL-1408-DC021	Biology for Non-Science Majors I
CHEM-1411-DC001	Chemistry I w/ Lab Principles of Chem I
ENGL-1301-DC003	Composition I
ENGL-1301-DC027	Composition I
GOVT-2305-DC005	United States Government
HIST-1301-DC007	United States History I
HIST-1301-DC008	United States History I
MATH-1414-DC001	College Algebra/STEM
SPCH-1315-DC004	Public Speaking

Palo Duro High School

BIOL-1408	Biology for Non-Majors
ENGL-1301	Composition I
GOVT-2305	United States Government
HIST-1301	United States History I
HUMA-1301	Introduction to Humanities I
MATH-1414	College Algebra/STEM
PSYC-2301	General Psychology

Tascosa High School

BIOL-1408	Biology for Non-Majors
ENGL-1301	Composition I
GOVT-2305	United States Government
HIST-1301	United States History I
HUMA-1301	Introduction to Humanities I
MATH-1414	College Algebra/STEM
PSYC-2301	General Psychology

Canyon High School (30 SCH)

BIOL-1408-DC021	Biology for Non-Science Majors I
CHEM-1411-DC001	Chemistry I w/ Lab Principles of Chem I
ENGL-1301-DC003	Composition I
ENGL-1301-DC027	Composition I
GOVT-2305-DC005	United States Government
HIST-1301-DC007	United States History I
HIST-1301-DC008	United States History I
MATH-1414-DC001	College Algebra/STEM
SPCH-1315-DC004	Public Speaking

Randall High School

BIOL-1408	Biology for Non-Majors
ENGL-1301	Composition I
GOVT-2305	United States Government
HIST-1301	United States History I
HUMA-1301	Introduction to Humanities I
MATH-1414	College Algebra/STEM
PSYC-2301	General Psychology

West Plains High School

BIOL-1408	Biology for Non-Science Majors I
EDUC-1100	Learning Frameworks. First-Year Seminar
ENGL-1301	Composition I
GOVT-2305	United States Government
HIST-1301-	United States History I
MATH-1314	College Algebra
MATH-1414	College Algebra/STEM
PSYC-2301	Intro to Psychology
SGNL-1301	Beginning ASL I
SPCH-1315	Public Speaking

Dumas High School (21 SCH)

BIOL-1408	Biology for Non-Majors
ENGL-1301	Composition I
GOVT-2305	United States Government
HIST-1301	United States History I
HUMA-1301	Introduction to Humanities I
MATH-1414	College Algebra/STEM
PSYC-2301	General Psychology

Hereford High School (21 SCH)

BIOL-1408	Biology for Non-Majors
ENGL-1301	Composition I
GOVT-2305	United States Government
HIST-1301	United States History I
HUMA-1301	Introduction to Humanities I
MATH-1414	College Algebra/STEM
PSYC-2301	General Psychology