Grades 8-12 Certification
The School of Education offers courses to prepare students for certification to teach in grades 8-12. To complete the 8-12 teaching certificate, the undergraduate candidate must complete the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree that is appropriate for the designated teaching field. These requirements are located in the appropriate academic department. Admission requirements for candidates seeking 8-12 certification are provided in School of Education section Admission Requirements.
Designated Teaching Fields:
Life Sciences (8-12)
Chemistry (8-12)
Mathematics (8-12)
Computer Science (8-12)
Physical Sciences (8-12)
English Language Arts and Reading (8-12)
Social Studies (8-12)
History (8-12)
Journalism (8-12)
Speech (7-12)
Curriculum:
Candidates for 8-12 UTeach Math, Life Science, Chemistry, or Physical Science certification must complete the following professional education courses:
Year 1
Year 2
| EDUT 3370 | Know & Learn Math and Science | |
| HIST 3360 | Perspectives on Science and Mathematics | |
| or | |
| PHIL 3360 | Perspectives on Science and Mathematics | |
Year 3
Year 4
| EDUT 4370 | Project-Based Instruction | |
| EDUC 4640 | Student Teaching EC-12 | |
EDUT 4171
| Apprentice Teaching Seminar | |
Candidates for all other 8-12 certification must complete the following professional education courses.
(See the School of Education Advising Center for details) Candidates majoring in computer science, English, history, political science, journalism, or speech who wish to become certified teachers should see their major advisor and the advisor in the School of Education for assistance with degree plans.
EDUC 3310
| School in the Social Setting | |
| EPSY 3340 | Educational Psychology: Adolescent Development and Learning | |
| EDUC 4320 | Teaching Skills for the Intermediate and Secondary Teacher | |
| EDSP 3351 | Managing and Instructing Diverse Learners | |
| EDUC 4312 | Teaching Social Studies in the Middle and High School | |
| or | |
EDUC 4313
| Math | |
| or | |
EDUC 4314
| Science | |
| or | |
| EDUC 4315 | Teaching Language Arts in the Middle and High School | |
| EDFB 4338 | Literacy in the Content Areas (Grade 5-12) | |
| EDUC 4640 | Student Teaching EC-12 | |
| EDUC 4057 | Student Teaching Seminar | |
Take the appropriate pedagogy course, if required
Professional education courses require related field experiences. These experiences occur in TEA-accredited schools. The School of Education in cooperation with participating school districts assigns students to school placements.
Total Credit Hours: 24