UTEP’s College of Education
Dean
Dr. Josie Tinajero
SECONDARY (HIGH SCHOOL)
Business
EC-4 Generalist
Communication
English
EC-4 BED Generalist
English/Language Arts
4-8 Generalist
Theatre Arts
French
4-8 BED Generalist
German
4-8 Math/Science
Spanish
History
4-8 Mathematics
Political Science
4-8 Social Studies
Psychology
Social Studies (Composite)
4-8 Engl/LA/Red
Sociology
4-8 Engl/LA/Red/SS
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
ALL LEVELS
Earth Science
Life/Earth Science
EC-12 SPED
Physical Science
EC-12 Art or Music
Physics
Natural Sciences (Composite)
ED-12 Physical Education
Health
ELEMENTARY &MIDDLE SCHOOL
 8-12
Math and Science
 4-8 Math and Science
 Special Education
 4-8 Bilingual Education
Communications
ENGL 1311
9 hours
Humanities
HIST 2301 or 2302
3
3 hours from:
3
PHIL 1301 or 2306
ENGL 1312
COMM 1301 OR COMM 1302
3
ENGL 2311, 2312, 2313, 2314,
2318
3
U.S. History
6 hours
HIST 1301
3
HIST 1302
3
Social/Behavioral Sciences
ANTH 1301 or 1302
3 hours from:
3
LING/ANTH/ENGL 2320
Political Science
6 hours
POLS 2310
3
POLS 2311
3
SOCI 1301, ECON 1301,
GEOG 1310, PSYC 1301
Visual and Performing Arts
Mathematics
3 hours
MUSL 1321, 1324, 1327
MATH 1319 OR 1320 OR 1508
3 hours from:
3
3
ART 1300, ARTH 1305, ARTH 1306
Natural Sciences
6 hours
GEOL 1311, ASTR 1307,
BIOL1303 or 1305, CHEM
1407, PHYS 1403
3
GEOL 1312, ASTR 1308,
BIOL1304 or 1306
CHEM 1408, PHYS 1404
3
(Some courses require a lab)
THEA 1313, THEA 1390
Institution Designated Option
UNIV 1301 or 2350
3 hours
3
Projected (Sample) Pre-Education Degree Plan
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
ENG 1311
POLS 2310
CHIC 3339
Internship I
UNIV 1301
GEOL 1311
PSCI 2303
ANTH 1302
COMM 1301
EDT 3371
HIST 1301
+ 1 HUMANITIES +1
additional (IS)
+2 additional (IS)
*+ 1 Math 1319/1320 or
SPRING 2010
remedial Recommended*
*Register for THEA*
SPRING 2007
SPRING 2008
ENG 1312
POLS 2311
HIST 1302
GEOL 1312
+1 ARTS
EDPC 2300
+1 additional (IS) STAT 1380
+ 1 Math Recommended
+1 additional (IS)
SUMMER 2007
SUMMER 2008
+2 additional (IS)
+2 additional (IS)
*(IS): Interdisciplinary Studies courses
*Admission to Teacher Ed
Internship
II
SPRING 2009
RED 4341
SPED 3310
BED 4340/4343
ENGL 3305/3306
+1 additional(IS)
SUMMER 2009
+2 additional (IS)
*Note: flexibility exists for more or less courses depending on
students’ situations (i.e. high school credit, minimesters,
testing out of certain classes, remedial courses, etc.)
a. Follow requirements of your degree plan
b. Apply for Teacher Education Program (TED)
i. Eng 1311, 1312 and Comm 1301 with a “C” or better
ii. Math 1319/1320 or higher with a “C” or better
iii. THEA (or TASP): passing scores on all
three sections
a. Writing – 220 (you may be exempt)
b. Math – 230 (you may be exempt)
c. Reading – 250
iv. Complete 60 hours with UTEP GPA of 2.5 or better
v. File your official degree plan (see your Education advisor)
c. **Complete required Education Courses – SPED, BED, ECED, RED, MSED, TED
d. Complete your field work (internship semesters) in schools
e. Fulfill certification requirements
**NOTE: You must be admitted to Teacher Ed to take these courses.
After you are Admitted to TED, you will enroll in Internship Semesters. The field
work will help you to develop an understanding of the knowledge, values, and
experiential bases necessary to become an effective teacher
Internship Semester I – EC-4 and 4-8 Students are assigned to schools for 3
half-days. Students are also taking courses.
Internship II – EC-4 and 4-8 Students are normally assigned to the same school where
they take responsibility for whole class instruction. Students are assigned for 3 full
days while taking courses.
Secondary and All-Levels students
participate in an Internship Semester where
they are assigned to a school for 4.5 days and
take an additional education course.
NOTE:
To answer questions you may have.
To keep track of progress in your degree plan and make sure you are
taking your required courses.
To make sure you’ve met your requirements for Teacher Education.
For career advising.
To apply for Admission to Teacher Education and Internship Semesters
To make sure you graduate on time.
***NOTE: Students with 0 – 45 hours, Mandatory Advising with
Academic Advising Center.**
Webpage: http://academics.utep.edu/education
Academic Advising Center (AAC)
Academic Advising Center (Hawthorne St.)
Students from 0 – 45 hours
Arroyo, Christina – Program Advisor (@Academic Advising Center)
You will be assigned to an AAC Advisor
College of Education
Education Building Room 412
Students from 46+ hours
Anaya, Ana – Advisor
Carrasco, Terry – Certification Specialist
Esposito, Ellen – Secondary Advisor (@College of Science) 747-7497
Jaquez, Cecilia – Teacher Certification Evaluator
Nations, Sylvia – Internship Placement Coordinator
Parker, Stacey; Vereen, Meg; Rucker, Jay-Ann; Corral, Nuvia - Mentors
Rodriguez, Lizabeth – Administrative Clerk
Segura, Patsy – Internship Experience Specialist
Smith, Angelia – Program Advisor, College of Education 747-5408
Vasquez, David – Secondary Advisor (@College of Liberal Arts) 747-5290
Kappa Delta Pi: An International Society in Education that is
dedicated to scholarship and excellence in education.
The society is a community of scholars dedicated to worthy
ideals for outstanding students. Contact mesilva@utep.edu
BESO (Bilingual Education Student Organization) is organized for
charitable, educational purposes and is open to all persons
interested in advancing the cause of bilingual-bicultural education.
GPA requirements 2.5 Dues. $20 yearly
Contact mesilva@utep.edu
Texas State Teachers Association, UTEP Student Chapter, is a new student
organization in our college. Membership is open to any UTEP undergraduate
student who is interested in education. The Goal is to promote interest in education
and to cooperate in improving the profession and the community. Monthly meetings
focus on educational issues such as PPR standards and tips for teaching. For
more information contact Dr. Hampton at ehampton@utep.edu.
FINANCIAL AID -Grants/Loans/Work Study
Will pay for 170 hours total and you cannot continue to receive funds after that
unless you appeal
Perkins Loan is need-based (forgiven if you teach at a low-income school)
Stafford Loans
Subsidized (no interest) – if you teach Math, Science or SPED for 5 years the
loan will be forgiven up to $17, 500
Unsubsidized (interest) – same as above
STEP-UP Scholarship
For more information and deadlines, go to:
www.utep.edu/education/stepup
MAST Scholarship
For Math and Science Secondary (8 – 12) students
Contact: Jeannine Kennedy 747-5305
jkennedy@utep.edu
Look to the Future…
Graduate Programs
Master of Education –
Instructional Specialist:
Bilingual Education
Career & Technology Education
Early Childhood Education
Education Technology
Interdisciplinary Studies
Math Education
Reading Education
Science Education
M.Ed. in Educational Administration
Higher Education Program of Study
M.Ed. in Educational Diagnostician
M.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling
M.Ed. in Special Education
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Education-Reading Education
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration
Contact: Luz Rolon 747-5515
Email: lrolon@utep.edu