Panhandle Alternative Certification for Educators/Masters of Arts in Teaching
(PACE/MAT) Program The Panhandle Alternative Certification for Educators/ Master of Arts in Teaching (PACE/MAT) program is a university-based teacher certification program for individuals who have previously earned a bachelor's degree and want to make a career transition into the teaching profession. The program, which ultimately culminates in Texas educator certification and an advanced degree, begins with an intensive summer of online, graduate course work after which an eligible candidate can be employed as a teacher in a Texas school district. - Add value to your college degree with a teaching certificate
- Make a difference in the lives of young people by helping them succeed.
- Earn credit that may be applied to a master’s degree through graduate course work delivered online by full-time WTAMU faculty.
Program information, including steps for application and related documents, is included in the PACE application and information packet. The priority application period for the 2012-2013 PACE cohort is January 1 - March 1, 2012. However, applications will be accepted through April 1 or after that date at the request of a district. Applications to the Post-Baccalaureate certification program (PB CERT) are available year round. PACE Application/Admission Flow Chart How to Apply to WTAMU Graduate School for the PACE/MAT program Contact Tracy McNutt, 806.651.2599 or tmcnutt@wtamu.edu, to request a packet by mail. | 
