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 all program courses
Have a degree plan completed or in process
Core complete and completed two of the required math courses and two of the 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 1313D - Computer Assisted College Writing I
ENGL 1323D - Computer Assisted College Writing II
*Mathematics (MATH 1352 or 1354)
*Life & Physical Science (See Certification Requirements)
*Life & Physical Science (See Certification Requirements)
Creative Arts (ART 1300)
Language, Philosophy & Culture (LING 2050 or 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 2313)
*Component Area Option (SPAN 1010 or 2313)
Certification Requirements
MATH 1100 - College Algebra
MATH 1354 - Numbers and Operations for Teachers
MATH 1355 - Probability and Statistics for Teachers Add MATH 1353 - Geometry and Measurement for Teachers
EDSP 2310 - Individuals with Disabilities
LING 3060 - Principles of Language Study
SPAN 1010 - Elementary Spanish or SPAN 2313 Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Add DFST 1013 Human Development; EDBE 3470 Foundations of Bilingual & ESL Education; and EDBE 3480 Bilingualism/Multiculturalism
Academic Major: Science Requirements
BIOL 1132 - Environmental Science
BIOL 1710/1730 - Principles of Biology I / Lab
BIOL 1720/1740 - Principles of Biology II / Lab
CHEM 1410/1430 - General Chemistry for Science Majors / Lab
CHEM 1420/1440 - General Chemistry for Science Majors / Lab
GEOG 1710 - Earth Science
PHYS 1052 - Solar System or PHYS 1062 Stars and the Universe
PHYS 1410/1430 - General Physics I / Lab
PHYS 1420/1440 - General Physics II / Lab
Approved Advanced Elective
Approved Advanced Elective
Approved Advanced Electives
Electives of choice as needed for a total of 120 hours (labs count)
Academic Major: Teacher Education Requirements
The following courses require admission to the Teacher Education Program.
EDUC 3320 - Foundations of Education
EDSE 4060 - Content Area Reading in Secondary Schools
EDRE 4840 - Linguistically Diverse Learners
EDBE 4490 - Teaching ESL EC-12: Instructional Strategies and Resources
Pedagogy - Professional Development (Clinical - Methods Course Sequence)
Clinical I Course(s):
EDEE 4330 - Science in Grades EC-6 (Attend Orientation; Portfolio Checkpoint II; requires 20hours field
EDSP 4340 - Classroom and Behavioral Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners (Attend Orientation; Portfolio Checkpoint II; requires 20hours field experience)
Clinical II Courses:
EDUC 4200 - Student Teaching
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