HOURS
Fall Semester
ENGL 2309, 2303, 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)
Core Courses Not Yet Completed
Spring Semester
EDUC 3301 (fall or spring) MATH 1331 (spring) SPED 4307 (spring) Creative Arts (fall, spring, or summer) SCIE 3301, 3302, 3303, OR 3304 (fall, spring, summer, or during Year 3) HIST 3345 or 3346
SPED 4687
ENGL 1301 HIST 1301 MATH 1302 OR 1402 Life & Physical Science EDUC 2302 (satisfies UNIV 1101 if taken at UTA. If not, you must take UNIV 1101.)
Summer (Optional)
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)
SPED 4304 SPED 4301 SPED 4302 LIST 4373 (fall, spring, or summer) LIST 4376 (fall, spring, or summer)
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ENGL 1302 HIST 1302 MATH 1330 Life & Physical Science POLS 2311
1st Year
30
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)
3rd Year
plan for success
21
33
LIST 4373 (fall, spring, or summer) LIST 4376 (fall, spring, or summer)
36
4th Year
120
2nd Year
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
global engagement
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.
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.
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Global Grounds Global Mavericks Program International Week Language Exchange Program Study Abroad Fulbright U.S. Student/English Teaching Assistant Programs
Destination Graduation
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.
leadership development
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
Fraternity & Sorority Life Student Governance Student Organizations College of Education Student Ambassador
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.
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 Career Development Center provides students and alumni.
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).
Career Development
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
undergraduate research
Service-Learning Courses Service-Learning Showcase Alternative Break Trips UTA Volunteers
Field Experiences of Courses Clinical (Student Teaching) Career Development Center Education Career Day Job Fair Interviews
Data-Driven Instruction (Inquiry) Project Honors College Project
EDUCATE
Complete your clinical (student) teaching. Apply for graduation. Apply for teaching certification upon passing certification exams.
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.
Career Readiness
Workforce Skills
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities. Engage with the UTA 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.
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
Find your career
Take Action
Adjunct Instructor Curriculum Designer Early Years Teacher Education Coach Education Consultant Education Coordinator Education Manager Family Support Worker Health Play Specialist Learning Mentor Play Therapist Primary School Teacher Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) Teaching Assistant Teaching Positions (upon passing Texas teacher certification exams) Tutor Virtual Early Childhood Educator Youth Worker
What career options do I have with this major?
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.
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