Become Dual Credit Eligible
Unlock opportunities with flexibility that fits your busy day.
Grow your content expertise through high‑quality online programs tailored for educators seeking dual credit eligibility. Continue making an impact in your classroom while advancing your career on your schedule.
Which online path is right for you?
Master's Degree
Earn a 30‑hour, non‑thesis Master of Arts degree in your subject area and deepen
the expertise you bring to your classroom.
If you don’t yet have a master’s degree and want to strengthen your content knowledge, this program helps you grow as an educator while advancing your career.
If you don’t yet have a master’s degree and want to strengthen your content knowledge, this program helps you grow as an educator while advancing your career.
Graduate Academic Certificate (GAC)
Earn a specialized credential that gives you up to 18 graduate hours in a subject
area without completing a full degree.
If you already have a master’s degree and want to expand your expertise into an additional content area, this option helps you strengthen your qualifications and open new career opportunities.
If you already have a master’s degree and want to expand your expertise into an additional content area, this option helps you strengthen your qualifications and open new career opportunities.
Master's Degrees (30 hours, non-thesis)
Master of History (MA)
Strengthen your subject-matter expertise with 30 hours of online coursework emphasizing
U.S., world, and global historical perspectives.
Master of English (MA)
Strengthen your subject-matter expertise with 30 hours of online coursework in
American and British literature, writing studies, and pedagogy.
MA in Political Science / Government
Coming Fall 2027. Want to be the first to know? Let us know you're interested.
MA in Economics
Coming Soon. Want to be the first to know? Let us know you're interested.
MA in Mathematics
Coming Soon. Want to be the first to know? Let us know you're interested.
Graduate Academic Certificates (18 hours)
Don't see your subject?
We're expanding! What should come next?
Tell us which content area would support your teaching goals and help us shape what
comes next.
What are the benefits of each program?
The MA degree helps you:
- Complete 30 hours of non‑thesis, subject‑focused coursework for a more efficient path than many traditional degree routes
- Align with community college hiring preferences, as colleges often favor degrees that emphasize strong academic content in the discipline
- Prepare for future academic pathways by building a solid foundation should you decide to pursue a doctoral degree later on
The GAC helps you:
- Earn a targeted credential that advances your career without committing to an additional full master’s degree.
- Complete only the graduate hours you need, which may be less than 18, if you already hold a master’s degree and have prior
graduate coursework in the subject (verified by an academic advisor).
- Build toward a full master’s degree, since this stackable certificate can seamlessly count toward completing an MA.
Both programs help you:
- Build deep expertise in your subject area, strengthening the content knowledge you bring to advanced high school and college‑level
courses
- Meet eligibility requirements to teach dual credit by completing the graduate‑level coursework needed to qualify for these opportunities
- Expand your teaching pathways by preparing you for roles that include college‑level instruction, within dual credit programs and beyond
What are the benefits to you as a teacher?
- Increase your earning potential by qualifying for higher pay or stipends when you teach college‑level coursework and bring added value to your district
- Grow professionally and open doors to new opportunities in high school and beyond
- Strengthen your subject expertise and elevate your instructional practice through advanced, discipline‑focused graduate study
- Expand access for your students by offering college‑level courses at your high school that help them earn early credit and reduce future college costs
- Boost students’ college readiness by introducing them to expectations of higher education coursework, building their confidence as they transition beyond high school
- Become a highly sought‑after dual‑credit instructor who helps districts fill urgent teacher shortages and meet a critical statewide need
- Strengthen partnerships with higher education institutions and join a dynamic network committed to creating seamless pathways from high school to college and careers
Why Choose UNT Online?
- Learn on your schedule with fully online courses and flexible pacing designed for working teachers
- Save money with discounted tuition specifically for educators pursuing dual‑credit eligibility
- Choose a streamlined, non‑thesis pathway that helps you progress more efficiently than many traditional degree routes
- Meet the credential requirements for dual credit and gain the graduate‑level qualifications needed for college‑level teaching
- Receive guidance from expert faculty and dedicated academic support, ensuring you feel confident every step of the way
- Earn respected UNT credentials that carry weight with schools, districts, and higher‑education partners
- Connect with a statewide dual credit community, expanding your professional network and opportunities
Explore Funding Options
Self Pay
All teachers seeking dual credit eligibilty can receive discounted tuition (for
the next 3 years) when you go through our program. Complete the interest form to be
eligible for the discount.
Rural Teacher Tuition Support
Rural teachers may qualify for tuition support through, BRIDGE-TX, a grant funded
by the Moody Foundation. The grant will fund 125 rural teachers' tuition should they
meet eligibilty criteria. Are you a rural teacher who wants to learn more?
Are you ready to join us?
We're excited to meet you!
Let us know you're interested and our team will reach out to you.
Help Spread the Word
Feel free to download these flyers and share them with teachers, campus administrators,
or district leadership. Together, we can help more educators learn about these opportunities.
- Dual Credit Network Overview Flyer
(for admin)
- Online Grad Programs Flyer
(for teachers)
- Join the Network
(for teachers)
