Academics
Education is at the core of the curriculum at Texas College— not only in providing a well-rounded education for enrolled students, but in preparing many to be educators themselves. In addition to an associate degree option in Early Childhood Education, the college also offers an interdisciplinary Educator Preparation Program that provides numerous learning opportunities outside the classroom with the goal to create the most qualified teachers upon graduation. Students in this program have the chance to interact in two organizations on campus, the Association of Childhood Education International (ACEI) and the Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society. In addition, EPP participants have numerous chances to meet with principals, local school district superintendents, and accredited teachers to learn one-on-one from those that excel in the field. Finally, Texas College offers an Alternative Certification Teacher Education for those who have a bachelor’s degree but are looking to be certified educators. Another option for busy adults already well into their careers is the SUCCESS program, which offers the chance to earn a special degree in business administration. In total, the college provides 12 baccalaureate degree programs, including Criminal Justice, Mathematics, Social Work, and Computer Science, among others.
Career
Student life at Texas College offers a variety of options for undergrads to get involved in outside of classes, including eight Greek fraternities and sororities and a range of activities and clubs. One of the most popular is the Texas College Band that, in addition to routine performances, includes a well-rounded music education. Students are invited to join the Texas College Marching Band, the Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Drum Line, Brass and Woodwind Ensemble, or the Flag Line. Performance opportunities include sports halftime shows, parades, and community events. Vocalists are also invited to join the Texas College Concert Choir with programming that honors devout Christian Methodist Episcopal Church traditions. Participants perform a variety of music styles while also learning proper breathing techniques and vocal conditioning exercises. The Texas College Steers athletic program has roots in the historic Southwestern Athletic Conference, which was founded at the turn of the 20th century by representatives of several Historically Black Colleges and Universities with Texas College being one of the original Super Six. Today, the winning program offers a variety of athletics for students, including football, cross country, soccer, basketball, and baseball.
Culture
According to Payscale.com, Texas College graduates earn on average $55,000 annually in a variety of fields, with many in education roles. The school’s Career Services department is proactive in helping graduates find gainful employment and assists with résumé writing, job fairs, and seminars focused on life skills and interview preparation. The staff also helps place students in relevant internships as well as assisting students with the graduate school application process. Texas College’s alumni include an actress and poet turned cofounder of the Dallas Minority Repertory Theatre, Irma P. Hall and Dr. Mildred Fay Jefferson, who would go on to be the first Black woman to graduate from Harvard Medical School.
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