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 clinical 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: SPCH 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)
Perspectives:
CHEM 3370 | Perspectives on Science and Mathematics | |
| or | |
HIST 3360 | Perspectives on Science and Mathematics | |
| or | |
PHIL 3360 | Perspectives on Science and Mathematics | |
Research Methods:
Content Courses (48 SCH)
MATH 1314 | College Algebra [TCCN: MATH 1314] | |
MATH 1342 | Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] | |
MATH 2113 | Calculus I Computer Lab | |
MATH 2312 | Precalculus [TCCN: MATH 2312] | |
MATH 2325 | Functions and Modeling | |
MATH 2330 | Discrete Structures | |
MATH 2413 | Calculus I [TCCN: MATH 2413] | |
MATH 3203 | Matrix Methods in Science and Engineering | |
MATH 3452 | Advanced Concepts of Mathematics | |
GEOL 3310 | Physical Geology and Astronomy | |
GEOL 3314 | Oceanography and Meteorology | |
ENGR 1201 | Introduction to Engineering [TCCN: ENGR 1201] | |
| Upper-division Elective (3 hrs.) | |
| Electives (9 hrs., advisor approval) | |
| Science Labs (2 hrs.) | |
Recommended Curriculum: UTeach Science (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] | |
BIOL 1306 | General Biology I [TCCN: BIOL 1306] | |
CHEM 1311 | General Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 1311] | |
SPCM 1315 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication [TCCN: SPCH 1315] | |
HIST 1301 | United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301] | |
HIST 1301 | United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301] | |
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:
Language, Philosophy & Culture (ENGL) |
Creative Arts |
Social & Behavioral Sciences |
UTeach Courses (30 SCH)
Perspectives:
CHEM 3370 | Perspectives on Science and Mathematics | |
| or | |
HIST 3360 | Perspectives on Science and Mathematics | |
| or | |
PHIL 3360 | Perspectives on Science and Mathematics | |
Research Methods:
Content Courses (48 SCH)