BSIS Degree with 4-8 Certification

Total Semester Credit Hours =120

The BSIS degree with 4-8 certification offers two options: UTeach Mathematics and UTeach Science.

UTeach Mathematics and Science 4-8 Certification

The School of Education at UT Tyler participates in UTeach, an innovative teacher preparation program offered by the College of Arts and Sciences and The College of Education and Psychology that enables students to prepare for certification to teach mathematics or science in middle grades or high school.

The UTeach program invites students to explore their interest in teaching as early as the freshman year under the mentorship of secondary school mathematics and science teachers. Early involvement in the UTeach program is a quick and efficient way for students to learn whether they are suited for the teaching profession. However, students may apply at any time during their undergraduate careers. Applicants must meet minimum grade point average requirements.

UTeach prepares the student for certification in mathematics or science for grades 4-8 as the primary teaching field. More information is available from individual departments, or from the School of Education advising office. In order to be eligible for a recommendation of 4-8 teacher certification, candidates must pass required TExES examinations in addition to successfully completing the requirements for the BSIS degree and clinical teaching.

Recommended Curriculum: UTeach Mathematics (120 SCH)

Core Curriculum (42 SCH)

ENGL 1301College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301]

ENGL 1302College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302]

MATH 1350Concepts of Modern Mathematics I [TCCN: MATH 1350]

MATH 1351Concepts of Modern Mathematics II [TCCN: MATH 1351]

SPCM 1315Fundamentals of Speech Communication [TCCN: SPCH 1315]

HIST 1301United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301]

HIST 1302United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302]

POLS 2305Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305]

POLS 2306Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306]

Select one course from each of the Core Curriculum component areas below:

 Life Sciences (BIOL)  
 Physical Science (CHEM or PHYS)
 Language, Philosophy & Culture (ENGL)
 Creative Arts
 Social & Behavioral Sciences

UTeach Courses (30 SCH)

EDUT 1170Step 1: Inquiry Approach

EDUT 2170Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lessons

EDUT 3370Knowing & Learning Mathematics and Science

EDUC 4378Methodology of Teaching English as a Second Language

EDUT 3371Classroom Interactions

EDFB 4338Literacy in the Content Areas (Grade 5-12)

EDUT 4370Project-Based Instruction

EDUC 4640Clinical Teaching

EDUT 4170Apprentice Teaching

Perspectives:

CHEM 3370Perspectives on Science and Mathematics

or

HIST 3360Perspectives on Science and Mathematics

or

PHIL 3360Perspectives on Science and Mathematics

Research Methods:

BIOL 3360Research Methods

or

CHEM 3360Research Methods

or

PHYS 3360Research Methods

Content Courses (48 SCH)

MATH 1314College Algebra [TCCN: MATH 1314]

MATH 1342Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342]

MATH 2113Calculus I Computer Lab

MATH 2312Precalculus [TCCN: MATH 2312]

MATH 2325Functions and Modeling

MATH 2330Discrete Structures

MATH 2413Calculus I [TCCN: MATH 2413]

MATH 3203Matrix Methods in Science and Engineering

MATH 3452Advanced Concepts of Mathematics

GEOL 3310Physical Geology and Astronomy

GEOL 3314Oceanography and Meteorology

ENGR 1201Introduction to Engineering [TCCN: ENGR 1201]

Upper-division Elective (3 hrs.)

Electives (9 hrs., advisor approval)

Science Labs (2 hrs.)

Recommended Curriculum: UTeach Science (120 SCH)

Core Curriculum (42 SCH)

ENGL 1301College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301]

ENGL 1302College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302]

MATH 1350Concepts of Modern Mathematics I [TCCN: MATH 1350]

MATH 1351Concepts of Modern Mathematics II [TCCN: MATH 1351]

BIOL 1306General Biology I [TCCN: BIOL 1306]

CHEM 1311General Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 1311]

SPCM 1315Fundamentals of Speech Communication [TCCN: SPCH 1315]

HIST 1301United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301]

HIST 1301United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301]

POLS 2305Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305]

POLS 2306Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306]

Select one course from each of the Core Curriculum component areas below:

 Language, Philosophy & Culture (ENGL)
 Creative Arts
 Social & Behavioral Sciences

UTeach Courses (30 SCH)

EDUT 1170Step 1: Inquiry Approach

EDUT 2170Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lessons

EDUT 3370Knowing & Learning Mathematics and Science

EDUC 4378Methodology of Teaching English as a Second Language

EDUT 3371Classroom Interactions

EDFB 4338Literacy in the Content Areas (Grade 5-12)

EDUT 4370Project-Based Instruction

EDUC 4640Clinical Teaching

EDUT 4170Apprentice Teaching

Perspectives:

CHEM 3370Perspectives on Science and Mathematics

or

HIST 3360Perspectives on Science and Mathematics

or

PHIL 3360Perspectives on Science and Mathematics

Research Methods:

BIOL 3360Research Methods

or

CHEM 3360Research Methods

or

PHYS 3360Research Methods

Content Courses (48 SCH)

MATH 1314College Algebra [TCCN: MATH 1314]

MATH 1342Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342]

BIOL 1307General Biology II [TCCN: BIOL 1307]

BIOL 1107General Biology II Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 1107]

BIOL 1106General Biology I Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 1106]

BIOL 3336Ecology

BIOL 3137Ecology Laboratory

BIOL 3345Plant Morphology

BIOL 3146Plant Morphology Laboratory

or

BIOL 3348Plant Taxonomy

BIOL 3147Plant Taxonomy Laboratory

CHEM 1111General Chemistry I Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1111]

PHYS 1301College Physics I [TCCN: PHYS 1301]

PHYS 1101College Physics I Laboratory [TCCN: PHYS 1101]

GEOL 3310Physical Geology and Astronomy

GEOL 3314Oceanography and Meteorology

ENGR 1201Introduction to Engineering [TCCN: ENGR 1201]

Electives (13 hrs., advisor approval)