UTEP’s College of Education

Dean

Dr. Josie Tinajero

EC-4 Generalist

EC-4 BED Generalist

4-8 Generalist

4-8 BED Generalist

4-8 Math/Science

4-8 Mathematics

4-8 Social Studies

4-8 Engl/LA/Red

4-8 Engl/LA/Red/SS

ALL LEVELS

EC-12 SPED

EC-12 Art or Music

ED-12 Physical Education

SECONDARY (HIGH SCHOOL) Business Communication English English/Language Arts Theatre Arts French German Spanish History Political Science Psychology Social Studies (Composite) Sociology Mathematics Biology Chemistry Earth Science Life/Earth Science Physical Science Physics Natural Sciences (Composite) Health

ELEMENTARY &MIDDLE SCHOOL

8-12 Math and Science 4-8 Math and Science Special Education 4-8 Bilingual Education

Communications 9 hours

ENGL 1311 3

ENGL 1312 3

COMM 1301 OR COMM 1302 3

U.S. History 6 hours

HIST 1301 3

HIST 1302 3

Political Science 6 hours

POLS 2310 3

POLS 2311 3

Mathematics 3 hours

MATH 1319 OR 1320 OR 1508 3

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

Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 hours from:

ANTH 1301 or 1302 3

LING/ANTH/ENGL 2320

SOCI 1301, ECON 1301, GEOG 1310, PSYC 1301

Visual and Performing Arts 3 hours from:

MUSL 1321, 1324, 1327 3

ART 1300, ARTH 1305, ARTH 1306

THEA 1313, THEA 1390

Institution Designated Option 3 hours

UNIV 1301 or 2350 3

Humanities 3 hours from:

HIST 2301 or 2302 3

PHIL 1301 or 2306

ENGL 2311, 2312, 2313, 2314, 2318

(Some courses require a lab)

Projected (Sample) Pre-Education Degree Plan

Fall 2006

ENG 1311

UNIV 1301

ANTH 1302

HIST 1301*+ 1 Math 1319/1320 or

remedial Recommended*

SPRING 2007

ENG 1312

HIST 1302

+1 ARTS

+1 additional (IS)+ 1 Math Recommended

SUMMER 2007

+2 additional (IS)

Fall 2009

Internship I

SPRING 2010

Internship II

*(IS): Interdisciplinary Studies courses*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.)

SPRING 2009

RED 4341

SPED 3310BED 4340/4343

ENGL 3305/3306

+1 additional(IS)

Fall 2008

CHIC 3339

PSCI 2303

EDT 3371

+2 additional (IS)

SUMMER 2009

+2 additional (IS)

*Admission to Teacher Ed

Fall 2007

POLS 2310

GEOL 1311

COMM 1301

+ 1 HUMANITIES +1 additional (IS)

SPRING 2008

POLS 2311

GEOL 1312

EDPC 2300

STAT 1380

+1 additional (IS)

SUMMER 2008

+2 additional (IS)

*Register for THEA*

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 betterii. 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 – 250iv. Complete 60 hours with UTEP GPA of 2.5 or betterv. 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.

NOTE: 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.

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.**

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+ hoursAnaya, Ana – AdvisorCarrasco, Terry – Certification SpecialistEsposito, Ellen – Secondary Advisor (@College of Science) 747-7497Jaquez, Cecilia – Teacher Certification EvaluatorNations, Sylvia – Internship Placement CoordinatorParker, Stacey; Vereen, Meg; Rucker, Jay-Ann; Corral, Nuvia - MentorsRodriguez, Lizabeth – Administrative ClerkSegura, Patsy – Internship Experience SpecialistSmith, Angelia – Program Advisor, College of Education 747-5408Vasquez, David – Secondary Advisor (@College of Liberal Arts) 747-5290

Webpage: http://academics.utep.edu/education

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 ScholarshipFor more information and deadlines, go to:www.utep.edu/education/stepup

MAST ScholarshipFor Math and Science Secondary (8 – 12) studentsContact: Jeannine Kennedy 747-5305

jkennedy@utep.edu

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 

Master of Education – Instructional Specialist:

Bilingual EducationCareer & Technology Education

Early Childhood EducationEducation Technology

Interdisciplinary StudiesMath Education

Reading EducationScience Education

 Graduate Programs

Look to the Future…

Contact: Luz Rolon 747-5515

Email: lrolon@utep.edu