Education, (Grades 4-8, English, Language Arts, and Reading), BS

Students can receive a Bachelor of Science in Education with Texas teacher certification in 4-8 grades in English, language, and reading, and English as a second language (ESL) certification. Obtaining the ESL certification increases employability and success in the classroom.

Program Coordinator: Dr. Cynthia Rodriguez, Phone: 972-338-1323, Email: Cynthia.Rodriguez@untdallas.edu

Click here for the Recommended Course Sequence degree plan.

 

 

Building Blocks for the Degree

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1. Texas Core Curriculum: All students are required to complete 42 hours of the Texas Core Curriculum to earn a degree.
2. Content Requirements: 24 hours of coursework
3. Application to the Teacher Education Program:  All students are required to complete the application process to be accepted into the Teacher Education Program prior to enrolling in coursework meeting the Teacher Education Requirements.
4. Teacher Education Requirements: 12 hours of coursework for teacher certification.
5. English as Second Language (ESL) Pathway Certification: 18 hours of coursework that applied to ESL certification.
6. Clinical Requirements: 15 hours of clinical and student teaching coursework.

 

Core Curriculum Recommendations

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UNTD adheres to the Texas Core Curriculum established in Texas Education Code Chapter 61, Subchapter S.  Courses designated on the transcript as a Core Foundation Area will be applied to the Texas Core Curriculum.  For Freshman students starting at UNTD (or transfer student looking ahead to attend UNTD), taking the recommended UNTD courses (or equivalent) can reduce hours to degree and provide more opportunities for elective courses.

 

Texas Core Curriculum, 42 hours

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Courses with an asterisk (*) also count for the major.

• Communication I: 
  ENGL 1313 - Computer Assisted College Writing I (grade of C or better required)
     
• Communication II: 
  ENGL 1323 - Computer Assisted College Writing II (grade of C or better required)
    
• Mathematics: Varies  
• Life & Physical Sciences I: Varies  
• Life & Physical Sciences II: Varies  
• Language, Philosophy, and Culture: Varies  
• Creative Arts: Varies  
• American History I: 
  HIST 2610 - United States History to 1865
     
• American History II: 
  HIST 2620 - United States History Since 1865
    
• Government & Political Science I: 
  PSCI 1040 - American Government: Laws and Institutions
     
• Government & Political Science II: 
  PSCI 1050 - American Government: Process and Policies
    
• Social & Behavioral Science: 
  DFST 1013 - Human Development
   *
• Component Area I: 
  EDSP 2310 - Introduction to Individuals with Disabilities
   *
• Component Area II: Varies  

  

Content Requirements, 24 hours

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Courses are three semester credit hours unless otherwise noted. Must maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher with “C” or better in each course.

Courses with an asterisk (*) also count for the core. 

• DFST 1013 - Human Development
   *  
• COMM 1010 - Introduction to Communication
     
• ENGL 2321 - British Literature
      
• ENGL 2326 - American Literature
    
• ENGL 2210 - Survey of World Literatures from Antiquity to 1700
   , or
• ENGL 2220 - Survey of World Literatures from 1700 to the Present
    
• ENGL 4900 - Special Problems
    
• THEA 3400 - Theatre for Young Audiences
      
• One approved any level Literature or Education elective.

 

Teacher Education Requirements, 12 hours

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• EDSP 2310 - Introduction to Individuals with Disabilities
   *
• EDRE 4360 - Content Area Reading in Secondary Schools
       
• EDRE 4450 - Reading and Writing, Birth through Grade 6
    
• EDUC 3320 - Foundations of Education
    

 

ESL Certification Pathway, 18 hours

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• LING 4030 - Acquisition of English as a Second Language
    
• EDBE 3470 - Foundations of Bilingual and English as Second Language Education
      
• EDBE 3480 - Bilingualism and Multiculturism for English Language Learning : Issues and Perspectives
    
• EDRE 4840 - Linguistically Diverse Learners
    
• EDRE 4850 - Assessment and Evaluation of Reading
     
• EDBE 4490 - Teaching ESL EC-12: Instructional Strategies and Resources
    

    

Clinical Requirements, 15 hours

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Clinical I: Methods 

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• EDRE 4861 - Integrated Language Arts & Social Studies Instruction K-8
    
• EDRE 4820 - Reading and Writing in Grades 4-8
    
• EDUC 4340 - Classroom Management and Instructional Assessment
    

 

Clincial II: Clinical Teaching

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• EDUC 4200 - Student Teaching
    

 

Additional UNTD Degree Requirements

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• All students must meet the General University Requirements  as well as the major requirements.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Grade of C or better in all core and major courses.

 

Total hours to complete degree: 120 semester credit hours