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College of Education Programs

Bilingual Studies Minor

Dr. Yolanda Salgado, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education
Area Coordinator for Bilingual/ESL Education
Bilingual Education concerns are part of Dr. Salgado's agenda in her teaching, research, and service activities. Her focus of study seeks to identify the different perceptions that communities of immigrant parents take into consideration when making decisions for their child's placement in a public school classroom.

Child and Family Studies

Administered by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction within the College of Education. The Child and Family Studies major is designed to provide a sound academic foundation for persons planning to work with and/or study children and their families in various contexts. Students will take coursework focusing on typical and atypical development of children, roles children play in our overall society, diverse relationships within families, multicultural perspectives of the family, and methods used to research issues related to children and their families. After graduating, students may pursue careers in early childhood program management, social agencies, non-profit foundations, teaching or other service/organization related to children and families. In addition, they may wish to continue their education in graduate programs or professional schools.

In the Child and Family Studies major, students must choose a focus of study from one of three tracks: Learning and Development; Social Agencies; or Applied Research. The Learning and Development track focuses on the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of children; issues that involve relationships among families with children; and atypical development of children. Some students in this track also seek teacher certification. The Social Agencies track takes a multicultural perspective on issues related to children and families in society. It includes courses dealing with social work, health, and other topics related to the child and the modern family. Designed to appeal to students interested in scientifically investigating issues in child and family development, the Applied Research track includes: the study of life-span development; examination of social, cognitive, health and atypical development; and applications of research to developmental issues.

This major is designed to facilitate a seamless transition to UT Permian Basin for the community college student who has completed Texas Early Childhood Articulated (TECA) courses. The TECA courses that are incorporated into the program include: TECA 1303 Families, School, and Community; TECA 1311 Educating Young Children; TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child; and TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development.

Education

Administered by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction within the College of Education.
The Education major is designed to provide future early childhood, elementary, and middle school teachers with a sound academic foundation in the Humanities, Science, Mathematics, and Social Sciences, joined with preparation in Reading and Pedagogy. Drawing on a rich tradition of interdisciplinary study, the primary objective of the program is to provide future teachers with the academic knowledge and pedagogical competency to become effective classroom educators.

The Education degree features tracks for Early Childhood (grades PreK-3), Elementary, Grades EC-6, and Middle Grades 4-8 teacher certification, and a General Studies track for students who are not seeking certification.

Reading Minor

Administered by the Department of Literacy, Language, and Special Populations within the College of Education.
The Reading Minor allows the student to develop his or her knowledge of the complex processes involved in learning to read and write. The Reading minor is appropriate for prospective teachers seeking to strengthen their background preparation in this critical area. The courses offer students opportunities to work in a variety of contexts with readers at different developmental levels, from diverse linguistic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. To consult with a faculty advisor, call (432) 552-2145.

Special Populations Minor

Administered by the Department of Literacy, Language, and Special Populations within the College of Education, the Special Populations Minor provides insight and understanding into the world of the exceptional children, especially primary and secondary school students

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