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Early Childhood - Grade 6 Bilingual Generalist
Certification Only

Prior to Fall 2009, EC-6 used to be EC-4 certification. Students who started as EC-4 will complete the program as EC-4. Candidates
beginning the program Fall 2009 or later will be EC-6.

 

Early Childhood - Grade 6 Bilingual Generalist Certification (30 credit hours)
EDTC 5301	Current Applications of Technology in Education
LIST 5373	Foundations of Literacy Learning in EC-6 Classrooms
BEEP 5318	Foundations in Bilingual Education
BEEP 5321	ESL Methods for EC-6 Learners
BEEP 5363	Literacy Development in English and Spanish
BEEP 5364	Literacy Instruction in Spanish in the Content Areas
ECED 5317	Theories of Development and Learning in EC-6
ECED 5318	Programs and Practices in EC-6
ECED 5321	Language and Literacy Development
BEEP 5315	Practicum (last course) "Student Teaching"

PROGRAM OF WORK: Upon admission to the program, you will meet with your program director to create a program of work. This
will plot out what courses you will take each semester until you complete the program.

TRANSITION TO MASTER'S: Students enrolled in the EC-6 Bilingual Generalist certification-only program wishing to change to the
Master of Education in Teaching degree must do so prior to enrolling in their fourth certification course or some courses may not be
counted towards the degree. You must reapply to the graduate school and meet appropriate admission requirements to change to
the M.Ed.T. program.

Student Teaching: The last course required for certification is titled "Practicum". This is the semester when students do their Student Teaching.
 Partnerships with specific school districts and schools have been established to host UT Arlington Residents. We work closely with
 specific schools to build strong mentoring relationships between teachers and students, and therefore place all students in partner
 school settings. Students are not able to select the district or school for their placement.

FIELD APPLICATION DEADLINE: Students must apply for Student Teaching with the Office of Professional Development. Fall applications
are accepted between January 2 - March 1 and spring applications are accepted between September 1 - October 1.

CERTIFICATION:  Candidates must pass all appropriate state exams and apply for appropriate state certifications with the State Board
 for Educator Certification / Texas Education Agency within six months of the completion of their student teaching, internship, or practicum program. If a
 candidate allows the six month period to go by without passing all state exams and applying for certification, additional coursework
 and/or state exams will be required for recommendation for certification. Additional coursework will be determined by the appropriate
 Program Director in consultation with the faculty.

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