Experiential Major Maps (Text-only)
College of Education
Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Bachelor of Arts in Education with 4-8 Middle-Level English Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher Certification
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1st year
Fall Semester
ENGL 1301
HIST 1301
MATH 1302
LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
FOREIGN LANGUAGE-BEGINNER 1 (Spanish preferred)
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
CREATIVE ARTS
LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE
FOREIGN LANGUAGE-BEGINNER 2 (Spanish preferred)
Summer (Optional)
Core Courses Not Yet Completed
Foundational Component Area
Elective
HOURS 36
2nd year
Fall Semester
POLS 2312
HIST 2321
ECON 2337
ENG 2309, 2319, or 2329
ENGL 3333
SPAN 2313 (Intermediate Foreign Language 1)
Spring Semester
ENGL 3384
ENGL 3371
HIST 2322
GEOG 2302
HIST/GEOG Elective
SPAN 2314 (Intermediate Foreign Language 2)
Summer (Optional)
Core Courses Not Yet Completed
HOURS 36
3rd year
FaII Semester
This is a two-year program that begins only in the fall. Coursework must be taken in the order presented here.
EDUC 4340 (fall only)
SPED 3301
EDUC 3301 (fall or spring)
EDUC 4318 (fall or spring)
LIST 4343 (fall, spring, summer)
HIST 3345
ENGL 4370
Spring Semester
HIST 3346
ENGL 4365 or 4366
LIST 4378 (spring only)
EDUC 3301 (fall or spring)
EDUC 4318 (fall or spring)
LIST 4343 (fall, spring, summer)
Summer (Optional)
LIST 4343 (fall, spring, 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 4319
ELED 4314
LIST 4373
LIST 4376
Spring Semester
EDUC 4647 (Clinical Teaching)
HOURS 18
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120
College of Education - Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Arts in Education with 4-8 Middle-Level English Language Arts/Social Studies 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
Work with advisor to become familiar with the Maverick Advantage.
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' field experiences.
*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.