BSIS Degree with 4-8 Certification

Total Semester Credit Hours =120

The BSIS degree with 4-8 certification offers two options: UTeach Mathematics and UTeach Science.

UTEACH Mathematics and Science 4-8 Certification

The School of Education at UT Tyler participates in UTeach, an innovative teacher preparation program offered by the College of Arts and Sciences and The College of Education and Psychology that enables students to prepare for certification to teach mathematics or science in middle grades or high school.

The UTeach program invites students to explore their interest in teaching as early as the freshman year under the mentorship of secondary school mathematics and science teachers. Early involvement in the UTeach program is a quick and efficient way for students to learn whether they are suited for the teaching profession. However, students may apply at any time during their undergraduate careers. Applicants must meet minimum grade point average requirements.

UTeach prepares the student for certification in mathematics or science for grades 4-8 as the primary teaching field. More information is available from individual departments, or from the School of Education advising office. In order to be eligible for a recommendation of 4-8 teacher certification, candidates must pass required TExES examinations in addition to successfully completing the requirements for the BSIS degree and student teaching.

Recommended Curriculum: UTeach Mathematics (120 SCH)

Core Curriculum (42 SCH)

ENGL 1301	College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301]
ENGL 1302	College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302]
MATH 1350	Concepts of Modern Mathematics I [TCCN: MATH 1350]
MATH 1351	Concepts of Modern Mathematics II [TCCN: MATH 1351]
SPCM 1315	Fundamentals of Speech Communication [TCCN: SPCM 1315]
HIST 1301	United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301]
HIST 1302	United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302]
POLS 2305	Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305]
POLS 2306	Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306]

Select one course from each of the Core Curriculum component areas below:

Life Sciences (BIOL)

Physical Science (CHEM or PHYS)

Language, Philosophy & Culture (ENGL)

Creative Arts

Social & Behavioral Sciences

UTeach Courses (30 SCH)

EDUT 1170	Step 1: Inquiry Approach
EDUT 2170	Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lessons
EDUT 3370	Knowing & Learning Mathematics and Science
EDUC 4378	Methodology of Teaching English as a Second Language
EDUT 3371	Classroom Interactions
EDFB 4338	Literacy in the Content Areas (Grade 5-12)
EDUT 4370	Project-Based Instruction
EDUC 4640	Student Teaching EC-12
EDUT 4170	Apprentice Teaching

Perspectives:

HIST 3360	Perspectives on Science and Mathematics
	or
PHIL 3360	Perspectives on Science and Mathematics

Research Methods:

BIOL 3360	Research Methods
CHEM 3360	Research Methods
	or
PHYS 3360	Research Methods

Content Courses (48 SCH)

MATH 1314	College Algebra [TCCN: MATH 1314]
MATH 1316	Trigonometry [TCCN: MATH 1316]
MATH 3203	Matrix Methods in Science and Engineering
MATH 3452	Advanced Concepts of Mathematics
MATH 1342	Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342]
MATH 2330	Discrete Structures
MATH 2325	Functions and Modeling
MATH 2413	Calculus I [TCCN: MATH 2413]
MATH 2113	Calculus I Computer Lab
GEOL 3310	Physical Geology and Astronomy
GEOL 3314	Oceanography and Meteorology
	Upper-division Elective (3 hrs.)
	Electives (advisor approval)	9
	Science Labs (2 hrs)

Recommended Curriculum: UTeach Science (120 SCH)