Alternative teacher certification (also called alternative teaching certification) is a path to becoming a certified Texas teacher for people who already have a bachelor’s degree. MCC’s program helps you turn that degree into a teaching career, with mentoring and coaching from experienced staff.
Alternative Teacher Certification
Start Your Teaching Career with MCC
McLennan Community College’s alternative teacher certification program in Waco, Texas, helps people who already have a bachelor’s degree become certified Texas teachers, with both in-person and online support. Alternative teaching certification is a path for career changers and others who want to enter the classroom without starting over.
Ready to make a difference in the classroom? Our Alternative Teacher Certification Program will help you turn your bachelor's degree into a rewarding teaching career.
Whether you're changing careers or pursuing your passion for education, we're here to support you every step of the way. Unlike many online teacher prep programs, MCC offers both in-person and online support through real mentoring and coaching by experienced staff who are invested in your success.
Take the first step toward becoming a Texas teacher— apply to the MCC Alternative Teacher Certification Program today!
Why Choose MCC?
At MCC, you're more than a number. 
When you choose our teacher certification program, you'll benefit from:
- Personalized instruction and coaching from experienced teachers
- Strong relationships with school districts throughout McLennan County
- A supportive team committed to helping you succeed from day one through your first year of teaching
Our goal is simple: prepare confident, highly qualified teachers who are ready to make an impact in Texas classrooms.
State-Approved Teacher Certification
McLennan Community College's Alternative Teacher Certification Program is fully accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is alternative teacher certification in Texas?
- Is MCC’s alternative teacher certification program accredited?
Yes. McLennan Community College’s Alternative Teacher Certification Program is fully accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).
- Can I get teacher certification online through MCC?
MCC offers both in-person and online support through mentoring and coaching by experienced staff. Candidates also benefit from MCC’s relationships with school districts throughout McLennan County.
- How do I apply for the alternative teacher certification program at MCC?
Complete the Alternative Teacher Certification Program application. The MCC team supports you from day one through your first year of teaching.
Contact
Christine Holecek
Program Director, Alternative Teacher Certification
254-299-8067 cholecek@mclennan.edu
Forms & Misc.
- ATC Application
- MCC Alternative Teacher Certification Program Interest Form
- Reference Form
- Calendar of Program Activities
- Student Handbook
- MCC's Alternative Teacher Certification Complaint Policy
- 30 Hour Field Observation Report
- Non-Interactive Field-Based Experiences
- Student-Interaction Field-Based Experience