2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Department of Teacher Education and Administration
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Main Office
Matthews Hall, Room 206
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #310740
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2920
Fax: 940-565-4952
Web site: www.coe.unt.edu/tea
Curriculum and Instruction
Matthews Hall, Room 206
940-565-2920
Early Childhood Education
Matthews Hall, Room 206
940-565-2920
Educational Leadership
Matthews Hall, Room 206
940-565-2920
Post Baccalaureate Certification Programs
Matthews Hall, Room 119
940-369-8411
Language and Literacy Studies
Matthews Hall, Room 206
940-565-2920
Bilingual/ESL Certification Programs
Matthews Hall, Room 206
940-565-2920
Field Experience (PDS, Clinical Teaching)
Matthews Hall, Room 119
940-369-8411
Undergraduate Advising Office
Matthews Hall, Room 105
940-565-2736
Dan Krutka, Chair
Faculty
The Department of Teacher Education and Administration seeks to improve educational practice through the generation of knowledge and to prepare education professionals who serve all students in an effective, inclusive and equitable manner. Its focus is on the preparation of highly competent educators, researchers and administrators who employ current theory and research as they fill these important roles. The department also provides service to educational institutions, governmental agencies and practitioners at all levels.
Programs in Teacher Education are approved by the Texas Education Agency (1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 [www.tea.state.tx.us]) and are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (CAEP) 1140 19th St NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 223-0077 [http://caepnet.org/]
The department offers teacher certification programs for both undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduates seeking teacher certification in early childhood through grade six (EC–6) should enroll in the Bachelor of Science program with a major in education. Undergraduates seeking certification in all-level or secondary education receive a degree though the major department and add the required courses for teacher certification.
Students who have earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited university may have their undergraduate transcript evaluated to develop a post-baccalaureate certification plan. Post-baccalaureate students must apply for admission and be admitted to the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies prior to enrolling in any classes (see the Graduate Catalog for admission requirements).
Degree/certification plan
The degree/certification plan is the official document outlining the student’s course of study. The student is responsible for initiating the degree/certification plan process and should do so as soon as possible after being formally enrolled at the university and prior to the first term/semester in teacher education.
Advising should be sought in the Student Advising Office. The student, with advisement, makes decisions relating to the program of study. The degree/certification plan is subsequently prepared in the College of Education Student Advising Office in Matthews Hall, Room 105. Degree/certification plan processing takes four to six weeks. Students must make an appointment to review completed degree/certification plans in Matthews Hall, Room 105. Any changes in degree/certification plans must be approved by the academic departments and the Department of Teacher Education and Administration office.
Certification options
The department offers several options leading to educator certification, including:
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EC–6 Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading and ESL Supplemental
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EC–6 Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading and Bilingual Education Supplemental – Spanish
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EC-6 Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading and Special Education EC-12
Scholarships
The University of North Texas is committed to excellence in all academic programs. In keeping with this commitment the university offers a variety of scholarships and awards to continuing students and to exceptional entering freshmen and transfer students. The university has two categories of competitive academic scholarships: general and departmental. Information on general scholarships may be obtained from Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Departmental scholarships are listed on the department’s web page.
Admission, Review and Retention (ARR) Committee
The ARR Committee reviews referrals made by faculty and determines a course of action. The ARR Committee also reviews student appeals and determines an appropriate course of action regarding changes in the student’s course of study. Any instructor in the College of Education has the right and responsibility to refer any student to the ARR Committee if that instructor has a concern about a student’s academic progress, behavioral characteristics or communication skills that indicates potential problems in school settings.
Center for Young Children
The Center for Young Children (CYC) is an accredited preschool program for young children ages 3 through 5. In addition, it serves as a model, an observation site for undergraduate and graduate students in fields related to young children. Research related to the care and education of young children is conducted by graduate students and faculty members from across the university.
Secondary Education
Secondary Education, in cooperation with other schools and departments, offers a complete curriculum of teacher preparation.
Undergraduate professional development courses in secondary education constitute a minor for bachelor’s degree programs in College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences , G. Brint Ryan College of Business or College of Health and Public Service . The program of studies offered through Secondary Education meets all current professional development requirements for Texas teacher certification.
Individuals interested in pursuing certification in math or science teaching at the secondary level may wish to pursue a minor through the Teach North Texas program. See Teach North Texas in the College of Science section of this catalog.
ProgramsMajorsMinorsCoursesBilingual and English as a Second Language EducationEarly Childhood EducationEducational Curriculum and InstructionEducational FoundationsEducational LeadershipElementary EducationMiddle School EducationReadingSecondary Education
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