The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies include the following teacher certification options: Early Childhood (EC) - 6 Generalist and Bilingual Certification; EC-6 Generalist and English as a Second Language Certification (ESL); EC-6 Generalist and Special Education (EC-12); 4-8 English, Language Arts and Reading and English as a Second Language (ESL); 4-8 Mathematics and English as a Second Language Certification (ESL); and 4-8 Science and English as a Second Language Certification (ESL) and 4-8 Social Studies and English as a Second Language (ESL). The following requirements are applicable to all students pursuing a teaching certificate:
Hours Required and General/College Requirements: A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of all degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree.
Other Requirements:
Admission to the Teacher Education Program: Prior to enrolling in designated Teacher Education courses, students must meet these requirements for admission to the Program:
Have junior level status
Pass the Accuplacer or THEA OR qualify for ACT/SAT/TAKS exemption
Accuplacer: 80(Reading), 63(Math) or 90(Arithmetic), 80/5 or 6 or higher on essay(Writing) THEA: 240(Reading), 230(Math), 220(Writing)
Have a 2.75 overall GPA AND a 2.75 GPA in the completed core
A grade of “C” or better in the required on all program courses
Have a degree plan completed or in process
Completed two required mathematics classes and two required science courses with a grade of “C” or better
Provide two professional reference forms, including one from college faculty (must be from two separate individuals and excluding family members) Successfully pass the Bilingual Language Assessment (where applicable) Completed Entrance Interview
The methods course sequence and student teaching are completed in the two final semesters of the degree. The Teacher Education Program offers methods courses (Clinical I) during the day and evening. Students are encouraged to consider their needs and goals when choosing a path for completing their coursework. Regardless of whether a student chooses to attend the methods courses during the day or during the evening, they will be required to complete classroom observations required for each course. Students must apply for the methods courses the semester prior to enrolling in the courses and attend a mandatory orientation session. All students applying for the methods courses must have a 2.75 or better GPA in the Core, Academic Major, and Pedagogy.
All courses and their transfer equivalents or substitutions must be completed with a grade of C or better in order to advance to the professional methods courses and student teaching.
See the UNT Dallas Teacher Certification Officer (Dallas 1, Room 201Q) for more information on the application process.
Eligibility for Teacher Certification and Endorsements: In order to receive recommendation for teacher certification through UNT Dallas, students must:
Complete an approved teacher education program for the preparation of early childhood, middle grades, secondary or all level
Successfully complete student teaching
Pass appropriate content and Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) sections of the Texas Examinations of Education Standards (TExES). For Bilingual certification, candidates must also pass the TExES Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT). See the UNT Dallas Teacher Certification Officer (Dallas 1, Room 201Q) for more information on the application process.
Apply for the appropriate teaching certificate with the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
See the UNT Dallas Teacher Certification Officer (Dallas 1, Room 201Q) for more information on the test approval and application processes.
Criminal background check.
Suggested Academic Plan
This is a suggested academic plan for full-time students. Part-time students may make adjustments and should consult with their advisor for course prerequisites. Courses transferred from another institution may satisfy curriculum requirements. Students should consult with their advisor to ensure courses are taken in the appropriate sequence and to determine substitution of transfer courses if necessary.
*Denotes core classes that may be satisfied with a matching academic major course
General (Core) Requirements
ENGL 1313 - Computer Assisted College Writing I
ENGL 1323 - Computer Assisted College Writing II
*Life & Physical Science (See Certification Requirements)
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*Life & Physical Science (See Certification Requirements)
Creative Arts (ART 1300)
Language, Philosophy & Culture (LING 2050; ENGL 2220)
HIST 2610 - United States History to 1865
HIST 2620 - United States History Since 1865
PSCI 1040 - American Government: Laws and Institutions
PSCI 1050 - American Government: Process and Policies
*Social and Behavioral Sciences (DFST 1013)
*Component Area Option (EDSP 2310)
*Component Area Option (SPAN 1010 or SPAN 2313)
Academic Major: PRE-Teacher Education Requirements
MATH 1352 - Algebra for Teachers
MATH 1354 - Numbers and Operations for Teachers
MATH 1355 - Probability and statistics for Teachers
BIOL 1082 - Biology for Educators
PHYS 1210 - Conceptual Physics
GEOG 1710 - Earth Science
BIOL 1132 - Environmental Science
DFST 1013 - Human Development
EDEE 2210 - Social Studies and Science Curriculum Grades EC-6
AEAH 1750 - Visual Art Integration
MUED 1130 - Foundations in Music
THEA 1130 - Creative Drama
KINE 3551 - Physical and Health Literacy
HLTH 1100 - School and Community Health Problems and Services
EDSP 2310 - Educational Aspects of Exceptional Learners
LING 3060 - Principles of Language Study
LING 4030 - Acquisition of English as a Second Language
SPAN 1010 - Elementary Spanish
EDEC 3613 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
EDEC 4243 - Environmental Processes and Assessment Add below: EDEC 4633 Nurturing Children’s Social Competence; EDBE 3470 Foundations of Bilingual & ESL; EDBE 3480 Bilingualism/Multiculturalism
EDRE 4450 - Reading and Writing (Birth through Grade 6)
Academic Major: Teacher Education Requirements
The following courses require Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
EDRE 4840 - Linguistically Diverse Learners
EDRE 4850 - Assessment and Evaluation of Reading for BL/ESL
EDUC 3320 - Foundations of Education
EDSP 4340 - Classroom and Behavioral Management Strategies for EC-12 (Attend Orientation; Portfolio Checkpoint II; requires 20 hours field experience)Clinical I
Pedagogy - Professional Development (Clinical - Methods Course Sequence)
Clinical I Courses:
EDBE 4490 - Teaching ESL EC-12: Instructional Strategies and Resources
EDRE 4861 - Integrated Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies in Grades EC-8(Attend Orientation; Portfolio Checkpoint II; requires 20 hours field experience)
EDEE 4330 - Science in Grades EC-8(Attend Orientation; Portfolio Checkpoint II; requires 25 hours field experience)
EDEE 4350 - Mathematics in Grades EC-8 (Attend Orientation; Portfolio Checkpoint II; requires 20 hours field experience)
Clinical II Courses:
EDUC 4200 - Student Teaching
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