Professional Development Sequence for Teacher Certification
The Urban Education Teacher Preparation program is organized into four phases/professional
development (PD) semesters: PD1, PD2, PD3 and PD4. Participation in the professional development sequence requires admission to the
Teacher Preparation Program in the Department of Urban Education. The PD sequence
requires concurrent enrollment in a set of four courses, and in order to successfully
complete each PD semester, students must demonstrate mastery of the content. The PD
sequence also includes three semesters of field work.
Please see your Academic Success Coordinator (ASC) for the required courses for:
PD I
Spring 2026 -Professional Development I
PD II
Spring 2026 -Professional Development II
PD III
Spring 2026 -Professional Development III
Already A School Employee?
If you are a teacher candidate in a work assignment that aligns with your certification
area, you may apply for permission to satify field experience requirements at the
campus where you are employed. Application and additional documentation for approval are required for each semester.
Eligibility Criteria for Field-based Placement in PD2, PD3, and PD4
- Teacher candidates must be currently employed as full-time employees in a TEA accredited school in an instructional capacity.
- Teacher candidates must remain in this work assignment for the duration of the proposed semester. The work assignmentmust be in the same certification subject area and grade level as their degree plan at UHD.
- Teacher candidates must be able to teach a minimum of two lessons per semester while being observed by a UHD field experience instructor/clinical coach. Additional work with children in collaboration with the classroom teacher and UHD faculty may be required.
Time commitment:
- PD2 and PD3: Teacher candidates in PD2 or PD3 semesters are required to complete a minimum of 60 clock-hours (Averageof 6 hrs. per week) of field-based work within certification area, for the proposed semester.
- PD4: Teacher candidates in PD4 are required to complete a minimum of 75 full days of student teaching within certificationarea, as mandated by TEA.
Please contact the Director of Field Experience Dr. Patricia Siller if you have any additional questions comments or concerns.