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College of Education
Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Bachelor of Arts in Education with EC-6 Bilingual Teacher Certification
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1st year
Fall Semester
ENGL 1301
HIST 1301
MATH 1302
LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE
EDUC 2302 (satisfies UNIV 1101 if taken at UTA If not, you must take UNIV 1101.)
Spring Semester
ENGL 1302
HIST 1302
MATH 1330
POLS 2311
LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
SPAN 1442/SPAN 2314/SPAN 2315 (for heritage speakers)/ COMPLETE CLEP EXAM (0 HOUR)
Summer (Optional)
Core Courses Not Yet Completed
HOURS 30
2nd year
Fall Semester
ENGL 2309, 2319, OR 2329
MATH 1332 (fall and summer)
SPAN 3305
SCIE 3301,3302, 3303, 3304, or 3305 (fall, spring, or summer of second or in Year 3)
POLS 2311
FOUNDATION COMPONENT AREA (any core option not completed - fall, spring, summer)
Spring Semester
POLS 2312
MATH 1331 (spring only)
SCIE 3301,3302, 3303, 3304, or 3305 (fall, spring, or summer of 2nd or 3rd year)
SPAN 3315
HIST 3345 OR 3346 (Texas History) - (fall, spring, or summer)
CREATIVE OF ARTS (fall, spring, or summer)
Summer (Optional)
Core Courses Not Yet completed
HOURS 42
3rd Year
Fall Semester
This is a two-year program that begins only in the fall. Coursework must be taken in the order presented here.
BEEP 3381 (required for fall)
BEEP 4312 (required for fall)
BEEP 4314 (required for fall)
BEEP 4305 (required for fall)
EDUC 3301 (fall or spring)
LIST 4373 (fall, spring, or summer)
LIST 4376 (fall, spring, or summer)
Spring Semester
EDUC 3301 (fall or spring)
BEEP 4302 (required for spring)
BEEP 4306 (required for fall)
BEEP 4311 (required for fall)
LIST 4373 (fall, spring, or summer)
LIST 4376 (fall, spring, or summer)
Summer (Optional)
LIST 4373 (fall, spring, or summer)
LIST 4376 (fall, spring, or summer)
HOURS 30
4th year
Fall Semester
All core, content, and 3rd year courses must be completed prior to taking courses of the 4th year.
EDUC 4318
EDUC 4319
EDUC 4340
BEEP 4382
BEEP 4384
Spring Semester
BEEP 4319
BEEP 4687 (Clinical Teaching - 6 hours)
HOURS 24
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120
College of Education - Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Arts in Education with EC-6 Bilingual Teacher Certification
Beginning the Journey
EDUCATE
Decide which grade levels/subject you wish to teach so your advisor can determine which college and major you should declare.
Meet with your advisor to make sure you are on path to complete both your degree and teacher certification requirements.
Familiarize yourself with your overall degree plan.
Discuss with your advisor the requirements for admission to the Educator Preparation Program.
Identify textbooks, materials, instructors, and classroom locations each semester.
Focus on completing core/content courses and maintaining grade point average.
ENGAGE
Become familiar with the Maverick Advantage in
EDUC 2302.
Explore Student Life activities and organizations.
Explore fraternities and sororities.
Visit the International Student Center to learn about study abroad opportunities, clubs, on-campus events, and spring break community impact.
EXCEL
Apply to the Honors College.
Apply for scholarships in the College of Education.
Become familiar with qualifications and benefits of joining Kappa Delta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies.
Trailblazing the Path
EDUCATE
Meet with your advisor to make sure you are meeting the requirements for the Educator Preparation Program.
Apply to the Educator Preparation Program.
Familiarize yourself with the required sequence of your pedagogy coursework.
Apply to the Office of Field Experiences to verify your eligibility for field observations, early field experiences, and clinical (student) teaching.
Know dates for certification exams.
Know requirements to be cleared to take teaching certification exams.
ENGAGE
Contact the Center for Service Learning.
Explore the College of Education Student Ambassador Program.
Join Kappa Delta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies.
Explore the support the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center provides students and alumni.
EXCEL
Participate in the Honors College.
Apply for scholarships in the College of Education.
Assume a leadership role in a student organization or governance.
Assume a leadership role in Kappa Delta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies.
Develop resume.
Prepare for teaching position interviews.
Attend Education Career Day (Job Fair).
Destination Graduation
EDUCATE
Complete your clinical (student) teaching.
Apply for graduation.
Apply for teaching certification upon passing certification exams.
ENGAGE
Be familiar with teaching job fairs offered by school districts.
Talk to professors about joining professional organizations at the community, state, and national levels.
EXCEL
Examine Fulbright U.S. Student/English Teaching Assistant programs.
Determine alumni networking opportunities.
Determine ways to maintain involvement in Kappa Delta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies.
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Field Experiences of Courses
Clinical (Student Teaching)
Lockheed Martin Career Development Center
Education Career Day Job Fair
Interviews
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
Global Grounds
Global Mavericks Program
International Week
Language Exchange Program
Study Abroad
Fulbright U.S. Student/English Teaching Assistant Programs
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Student Governance
Student Organizations
College of Education Student Ambassador
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Service-Learning Courses
Service-Learning Showcase
Alternative Break Trips
UTA Volunteers
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Data-Driven Instruction (Inquiry) Project
Honors College Project
Find your career
What career options do I have with this major?
Adjunct Instructor
Family Support Worker
Curriculum Designer
Health Play Specialist
Early Years Teacher
Learning Mentor
Education Coach
Play Therapist
Education Consultant
Primary School Teacher
Education Coordinator
Education Manager
Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Positions (upon passing Texas teacher certification exams)
Tutor
Virtual Early Childhood Educator
Youth Worker
Workforce Skills
Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.
Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.
Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.
Career Readiness
Collaboration
Creativity
Decision-Making
Motivational Skills
Oral and Written Language Communication
Organization and Record-Keeping
Problem-Solving
Program Planning
Research Skills
Teaching Efficacy
Working Under Pressure and Meeting Deadlines
Take Action
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities. Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers.
Meet with a career consultant.
Network with employers.
Discover internships and co-ops.
Apply for on-campus employment.
Join Handshake, our career services platform.
Participate in career development programs.
In addition, students are required to complete the following:
EDUC 2302 -The Professional Educator
Required field experiences in both junior year and fall semester of senior year.
Student teaching the spring semester of senior year
Please Note: Service-learning is a component of courses in the junior year.
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