Educator Preparation Program

Welcome to UT Tyler's Educator Preparation Program. Our program has prepared hundreds of teachers in East Texas and around the state who consistently get rave reviews from their students, parents, and administrators. Our teachers also have one of the highest retention rates in the profession of any program in the state. We're understandably proud of all the wonderful teachers our program produces.

We're delighted that you're interested in becoming a successful teacher by attending UT Tyler to study for a bachelor of science in interdisciplinary studies (BSIS) degree leading to certification to teach in prekindergarten through fourth grade (EC-4) or in grades four through eight (4-8).

To view one of our BSIS degree plans, please select "sample degree plans" under "Advising Center" in the box on the left. This link will take you to a page listing ten sample BSIS degree plans. The first six are for individuals seeking to teach at the elementary-school level, the next three are for students interested in teaching at the middle-school level, and the final degree plan is for those wishing to become certified as special education teachers. You can view or print the degree plans that interest you.

Each of our degree plans lists all the courses required for that particular degree. This will allow you to see what courses you will need in order to complete the program. These are, of course, the courses you should select from when preparing your class schedule each semester. Most of the courses listed under "Core Curriculum and Academic Foundations" and many of the courses listed under "Combination of Subjects" can also be taken at a junior or community college.

If, after having had a chance to look at these sample plans, you would like to schedule an appointment to speak with an advisor, just call Gayle Ferrell at (903) 566-7284 in order to do so. We would be happy to assist you in any way possible.

Please follow these links if you are interested in high school or all-level teaching certification. For advising in these areas, contact the appropriate university department that teaches the subject you plan to major in.

The following links will provide you with scholarship information, including details about our Junior College Transfer Presidential Scholarship for qualified applicants. We encourage you to take full advantage of these opportunities.

Thank you for your interest in our programs. We look forward to seeing you in the near future.