Grades 6-12: Physical Science
This certification requires students to complete their degree plan as prescribed by their major as well as the course work listed below. The certification sought must match the student’s academic major.
- 12 hours English
- 3 hours science
- 6 hours history
- 6 hours government
- 3 hours mathematics
- 3 hours public speaking
- 3 hours of fine arts
- ED 3314: American Public School
- ED/PSY 3339: Educational Psychology
- ED 4353: Reading in the Content Area
- ED 3371: C&I (Curriculum & Instruction) Science
- ED 4372: Educational Technology
- ED 4361: Classroom Management
- ED 4694: Clinical Teaching
- Science Courses Required for Certification
- CHEM 1311/1111: General Chemistry I with Lab
- CHEM 1312/1112: General Chemistry II with Lab
- CHEM 2323/2123: Organic Chemistry I with Lab
- CHEM: Elective
- PHYS 2303: Contemporary Physics
- PHYS 2325/2125: Mechanics & Lab
- PHYS 2326: Electromagnetism & Lab
- PHYS 3411: Theoretical Physics
- PHYS 3352: Modern Physics I
- PHYS 3312: Classical Mechanics OR
- PHYS 4301: Quantum Mechanics I
All education courses are RESTRICTED. You must be admitted into the TDC before registering for education courses. Students submit a registration form to the TDC and we will register the student. Students desiring to take an education course as an elective are welcome to do so. Please reach out to the Certification Advisor in an email: amy.crowell@utdallas.edu
The following courses are highly recommended electives:
- ED 4351: ESL (English as a Second Language) for EC-12 Teachers
- BIS 4306: Strategies for Diversity in Education (online)
- ED 4301: Exceptional Populations (online)