Physical Science teacher certification (Physics)

The College of Science encourages students to explore teaching at the secondary level as a career option. The student’s academic advisor in the Dean’s Office for Undergraduates and Student Advising in Hickory Hall, Room 283, can assist students with specific requirements for teacher certification.

Teacher certification in physical science is also available in conjunction with majors in biochemistry and chemistry .

Requirements utilizing the BA with a major in physics

Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to sit for the certification examinations in Physical Science.

Requirements utilizing the BS in physics, option II

Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to sit for the certification examinations in Physical Science.

Additional information

See Physics, BA or Physics, BSPHY for additional course work and GPA requirements.

Students must also complete the required 22 hours for the mathematics and science secondary teaching and meet all GPA requirements to apply for state certification. Students should contact the Teach North Texas program office for more information on enrolling in the certification courses.

All state certification requirements and information on required examinations is available on the web site of the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), www.tea.state.tx.us.