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UTEP’s College of Education

UTEP’s College of Education. Dean Dr. Josie Tinajero. So you want to teach. SECONDARY (HIGH SCHOOL) Business Communication English English/Language Arts Theatre Arts French German Spanish History Political Science Psychology Social Studies (Composite) Sociology

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UTEP’s College of Education

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  1. UTEP’s College of Education Dean Dr. Josie Tinajero

  2. So you want to teach... • 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 • 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

  3. High Demand Areas • 8-12 Math and Science • 4-8 Math and Science • Special Education • 4-8 Bilingual Education

  4. Communications 9 hours Humanities 3 hours from: Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 hours from: U.S. History 6 hours Political Science 6 hours Core Courses Visual and Performing Arts 3 hours from: Mathematics 3 hours Natural Sciences 6 hours Institution Designated Option 3 hours (Some courses require a lab)

  5. Fall 2006 ENG 1311 UNIV 1301 ANTH 1302 HIST 1301 *+ 1 Math 1319/1320 or remedial Recommended* Fall 2007 POLS 2310 GEOL 1311 COMM 1301 + 1 HUMANITIES+1 additional (IS) Fall 2008 CHIC 3339 PSCI 2303 EDT 3371 +2 additional (IS) Fall 2009 Internship I senior SPRING 2010 Internship II junior freshman sophomore *Register for THEA* *Admission to Teacher Ed SPRING 2007 ENG 1312 HIST 1302 +1 ARTS +1 additional (IS) + 1 Math Recommended SPRING 2008 POLS 2311 GEOL 1312 EDPC 2300 STAT 1380 +1 additional (IS) SPRING 2009 RED 4341 SPED 3310 BED 4340/4343 ENGL 3305/3306 +1 additional(IS) SUMMER 2007 +2 additional (IS) SUMMER 2008 +2 additional (IS) SUMMER 2009 +2 additional (IS) Projected (Sample) Pre-Education Degree Plan *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.) *(IS): Interdisciplinary Studies courses

  6. To become a teacher you must: • 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 • Complete your field work (internship semesters) in schools • Fulfill certification requirements • **NOTE: You must be admitted to Teacher Ed to take these courses.

  7. Field Based Studies 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.

  8. Why see your advisor at least once a semester? 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.**

  9. Education Students - Advising 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 747-5290 747-5571

  10. Education Student Organizations 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.

  11. Paying for School 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

  12. Look to the Future… Master of Education – Instructional Specialist: Bilingual Education Career & Technology Education Early Childhood Education Education Technology Interdisciplinary Studies Math Education Reading Education Science Education Graduate Programs 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

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