Teacher Certification - Grade 4-8 Science

General Requirements

Students seeking Grade 4-8 certification must complete at least 9 semester credit hours of mathematics at or above college-level algebra and at least 12 semester credit hours of science, including both life and physical sciences. They should plan accordingly when completing general education and elective course requirements.

Core Subjects

Approved major for this certification: Biology. (The minor must be Chemistry or Geology.)

UTeach Teacher Education

(12 sch + 6 sch Clinical Teaching)

UTeach Teacher Education Core

EDUC 3305Preparing for Inquiry-Based Math and Science Teaching

3

 

Or

 

EDUC 2101Introduction to Math and Science Teaching

1

And

EDUC 2202Lesson Design in Math and Science Teaching

2

 

EDUC 4341Knowing and Learning

3

EDUC 4342Classroom Interactions

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Content Area Methods

EDUC 4343Multiple Teaching Practices in Math and Science Teaching

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Clinical Teaching

EDUC 4099Seminar: Professional Practice

0

EDUC 4681Clinical Teaching

6

 

Or

 

EDUC 4382Clinical Teaching Residency I

3

And

EDUC 4383Clinical Teaching Residency II

3

 

Or

 

EDUC 4683Teacher Residency I

6

And

EDUC 4684Teacher Residency II

6

Total Credit Hours:6