Grades 7 through 12 Certification - English, Language Arts, and Reading (BSED)

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UG Bachelor of Science in Education(BSEd)

Program Description

English Language Arts and Reading: Students planning to be certified to teach Grades 7-12 will secure a major in either biology, English, history, mathematics, or natural science. To be eligible for Texas certification, students will also follow the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) standards for Grades 7-12.

Students seeking an education degree without TX teacher certification, who desire to teach 7-12 English, Language Arts, and Reading will secure an interdisciplinary academic major and meet the appropriate general studies requirements. Students follow a course of study which includes the following components: (1) General Studies, (2) Professional Responsibility, and (3) an Interdisciplinary Academic Major which includes 36 upper-level credit hours. Students must be admitted into the Educator Preparation Program according to the policies set by the College of Education.