College of Education

Department of Curriculum & Instruction

Bachelor of Science in Education with EC-12 Special Education and EC-6 Core Subjects Teacher Certification

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1st year

Fall Semester

ENGL 1301

HIST1301

MATH 1302

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE

EDUC 2302 (satisfies UNIV 1101 if taken at UTA If not, you must take UNIV 1101.)

Spring Semester

SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

ENGL 1302

HIST 1302

MATH 1330

POLS 2311

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Summer (Optional)

Core Courses Not Yet Completed

HOURS 33

2nd year

Fall Semester

ENGL 2309, 2319, OR 2329

MATH 1332 (fall or summer)

POLS 2312

SPED 3301 (fall)

FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA

(any core option not completed -fall, spring, summer)

SCIE 3301, 3302, 3303, 3304, OR 3305

(fall, spring, summer, or during Year 3)

Spring Semester

EDUC 3301 (fall or spring)

MATH 1331 (spring)

SPED 4307 (spring)

CREATIVE OF ARTS (fall, spring, or summer)

SCIE 3301, 3302, 3303, 3304, OR 3305

(fall, spring, summer, or during Year 3)

Summer (Optional)

Core Courses Not Yet Completed

HOURS 36

3rd year

Fall Semester

This is a two-year program that begins only in the fall. Coursework must be taken in the order presented here.

EDUC 4318 (fall only)

EDUC 4340 (fall only)

ELED 4314 (fall only)

ELED 4311 (fall only)

SPED 3302 (fall only)

Spring Semester

SPED 4304

SPED 4301

SPED 4302

LIST 4373 (fall, spring, or summer)

LIST 4376 (fall, spring, or summer)

Summer (Optional)

LIST 4373 (fall, spring, or summer)

LIST 4376 (fall, spring, or summer)

HOURS 30

4th year

Fall Semester

All core/content/3rd year courses must be completed prior to taking courses of the 4th year.

EDUC 4319

SPED 4303

ELED 4312

SPED 4601 (Practicum in Special Education-6 hours)

Spring Semester

SPED 4687

HOURS 21

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120

DESIGN YOUR JOURNEY

College of Education - Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Bachelor of Science in Education with EC-12 Special Education and EC-6 Core Subjects Teacher Certification

Beginning the Journey

EDUCATE

Decide which grade levels/subject you wish to teach so your advisor can determine which college and major you should declare.

Meet with your advisor to make sure you are on path to complete both your degree and teacher certification requirements.

Familiarize yourself with your overall degree plan.

Discuss with your advisor the requirements for admission to the Educator Preparation Program.

Identify textbooks, materials, instructors, and classroom locations each semester.

Focus on completing core/content courses and maintaining grade point average.

ENGAGE

Become familiar with the Maverick Advantage in EDUC 2302.

Explore Student Life activities and organizations.

Explore fraternities and sororities.

Visit the International Student Center to learn about study abroad opportunities, clubs, on-campus events, and spring break community impact.

EXCEL

Apply to the Honors College.

Apply for scholarships in the College of Education.

Become familiar with qualifications and benefits of joining Kappa Delta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi

honor societies.

Trailblazing the Path

EDUCATE

Meet with your advisor to make sure you are meeting the requirements for the Educator Preparation Program.

Apply to the Educator Preparation Program.

Familiarize yourself with the required sequence of your pedagogy coursework.

Apply to the Office of Field Experiences to verify your eligibility for field observations, early field experiences, and clinical (student) teaching.

Know dates for certification exams.

Know requirements to be cleared to take teaching certification exams.

ENGAGE

Contact the Center for Service Learning.

Explore the College of Education Student Ambassador Program.

Join Kappa Delta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies.

Explore the support the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center provides students and alumni.

EXCEL

Participate in the Honors College.

Apply for scholarships in the College of Education.

Assume a leadership role in a student organization or governance.

Assume a leadership role in Kappa Delta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies.

Develop resume.

Prepare for teaching position interviews.

Attend Education Career Day (Job Fair).

Destination Graduation

EDUCATE

Complete your clinical (student) teaching.

Apply for graduation.

Apply for teaching certification upon passing certification exams.

ENGAGE

Be familiar with teaching job fairs offered by school districts.

Talk to professors about joining professional organizations at the community, state, and national levels.

EXCEL

Examine Fulbright U.S. Student/English Teaching Assistant programs.

Determine alumni networking opportunities.

Determine ways to maintain involvement in Kappa Delta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies.

*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Field Experiences of Courses

Clinical (Student Teaching)

Lockheed Martin Career Development Center

Education Career Day Job Fair

Interviews

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Global Grounds

Global Mavericks Program

International Week

Language Exchange Program

Study Abroad

Fulbright U.S. Student/English Teaching Assistant Programs

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Fraternity & Sorority Life

Student Governance

Student Organizations

College of Education Student Ambassador

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Service-Learning Courses

Service-Learning Showcase

Alternative Break Trips

UTA Volunteers

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Data-Driven Instruction (Inquiry) Project

Honors College Project

Find your career

What career options do I have with this major?

Adjunct Instructor

Family Support Worker

Curriculum Designer

Health Play Specialist

Early Years Teacher

Learning Mentor

Education Coach

Play Therapist

Education Consultant

Primary School Teacher

Education Coordinator

Education Manager

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Positions (upon passing Texas teacher certification exams)

Tutor

Virtual Early Childhood Educator

Youth Worker

Workforce Skills

Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.

Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.

Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.

Career Readiness

Collaboration

Creativity

Decision-Making

Motivational Skills

Oral and Written Language Communication

Organization and Record-Keeping

Problem-Solving

Program Planning

Research Skills

Teaching Efficacy

Working Under Pressure and Meeting Deadlines

Take Action

Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities. Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers.

Meet with a career consultant.

Network with employers.

Discover internships and co-ops.

Apply for on-campus employment.

Join Handshake, our career services platform.

Participate in career development programs.

In addition, students are required to complete the following:

EDUC 2302 -The Professional Educator

Required field experiences in both junior year and fall semester of senior year.

Student teaching the spring semester of senior year

Please Note: Service-learning is a component of courses in the junior year.

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