Gain Breadth and Depth for Your Teaching Career
You’re ready to pursue your vocation. Draw on knowledge from multiple fields and build expertise in the craft of teaching with a Bachelor of Science in education from The University of Texas at Tyler.
Choose from multiple levels of certification preparation (early childhood through grade 6, grades 4–8 or 7-12 in mathematics, science, social studies or English language arts) in our flexible program, and focus your studies to match your career goals. Learn from expert educators with extensive professional experience, honing your skills through multiple field opportunities. Fulfill requirements for the TExES teacher certification examinations, and look ahead to enriching the classrooms of East Texas as a confident professional educator.
Why Earn a Bachelor’s in Education at UT Tyler?
Few places are as challenging and rewarding as a K–12 classroom. Today’s teachers not only educate and shape the next generation but also create an education system that effectively meets the needs of all students.
That’s why your preparation is so important. UT Tyler’s BS in education equips you for what’s next through:
- Expert Faculty: Learn the craft from recognized authorities and active scholars in the field of education. Our faculty contribute to the field’s growing body of work through publications including “Promoting Successful Transitions: What We Learn from RTI to Enhance Outcomes for All Students,” “Reading Grade Levels and Mathematics Assessment: An Analysis of Texas Mathematics Assessment Items and Their Reading Difficulty,” and “Pre-Service ELL Science Teacher Preparation in the Southwest United States.”
- Certification Preparation: Complete coursework and training that fulfill State Board for Educator Certification in Texas standards, and get thorough, hands-on preparation for your exams and the classroom.
- In-Depth Field Experience: Progress from classroom observation to a full semester of student teaching, and build your confidence as an educator with supervision and input from experienced mentors.
- Flexibility: With the education major, you can select early childhood through grade 6 (EC-6), mathematics, science, social studies or language arts in grades 4 through 8 or grades 7-12 as your certification area. Each track further equips you for the English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplement and Special Education (K-12) certification exams.
- Successful Placement: More than 90% of education program graduates find teaching positions in the East Texas area and statewide.
- Affordability: Prepare for the classroom without building a burden of debt. UT Tyler’s competitive tuition rates help you earn your degree for less.
Curriculum
The bachelor’s in education is a four-year program that prepares you for a career as a licensed teacher in Texas. The curriculum combines in-depth instruction in the theories and methodologies of effective pedagogy with a broad base of subject-area courses. Structure varies based on the certification area and subject selected.
Whichever focus you choose, in-depth field experiences allow you to practice what you learn and develop your own classroom style under the guidance of both program faculty and seasoned teachers.
Graduate ready to launch your teaching career with:
- An understanding of developmental psychology and theories of learning.
- In-depth subject knowledge related to your certification area.
- Effective strategies for classroom management, lesson preparation and instruction.
- Broad knowledge in many disciplines that enhances your creativity and perspective.
- Confidence developed through robust classroom experience.
Review the Curriculum for the BS in Education
What Can You Do With a Bachelor’s in Education?
Step into the classroom confidently with broad-based subject knowledge and mentored, hands-on experience. Join program alumni as a teacher in local school districts, including Tyler, Whitehouse, Chapel Hill and many others. Or, use your skills in private school settings, tutoring and other education-related jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts steady demand for both kindergarten and elementary school and middle school teachers through 2031.
Outside the classroom, leverage your people skills and creativity for a position in the business world, including jobs like:
