UT Dallas 2016 Undergraduate Catalog

School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

UTeach Dallas Options

Those interested in obtaining both a baccalaureate degree and a Teacher Certification in the state of Texas should consult the UTeach Dallas office for specific requirements as soon as possible after formal admission to the University. See the Teacher Education Certification Programs section of the catalog for additional information.

The UTeach Dallas option may be added to either the BA or BS degree in specific disciplines within the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. UTeach Dallas Option degree plans are streamlined to allow students to complete both a rigorous Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree and all coursework for middle or high school teacher certification in four years, however, certain options may exceed minimum requirements for the degree.

Teaching Option degrees require deep content knowledge combined with courses grounded in the latest research on math and science education. While most graduates go on to classroom teaching, UTeach Dallas alums are also prepared to enter graduate school and to work in discipline related industry.

All UT Teach Dallas students will follow the degree requirements set forth in the primary degree and take the following UTeach Dallas courses to meet the teacher certification criteria.

The UTeach Dallas option must also include sufficient upper-division courses to total 51 upper-division semester credit hours. Please consult the UTeach Dallas department for additional information and advising; see www.utdallas.edu/uteach

UTeach Dallas Requirements: 24 semester credit hours

NATS 1141 UTeach STEP 1

NATS 1143 UTeach STEP 2

NATS 3341 Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science

NATS 3343 Classroom Interactions

NATS 3327 Perspectives on Science and Mathematics for Educators

NATS 4390 Research Methods

NATS 4341 Project-Based Instruction

NATS 4694 UTeach Apprentice Teaching, 7-12 Science and Mathematics

or NATS 4696 UTeach Apprentice Teaching, 4-8 Science and Mathematics

NATS 4141 UTeach Apprentice Teaching Seminar

Students seeking mathematics certification must also complete MATH 3303, Introduction to Mathematical Modeling.

Please consult with the UTeach Dallas Advisor to determine how the UTeach Dallas courses will fit into your degree plan.

Phone: 972-883-6485

Email: uteach@utdallas.edu

Web: www.utdallas.edu/uteach

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