UT Tyler School of Education

Initial Certification Programs

The School of Education offers multiple solutions for candidates interested in becoming an educator (initial teacher certification). Being an educator is a fantastic profession! It is the profession that shapes all other professions, touches the future, and one can only imagine the amazing potential of the students in your classroom. Teaching is not just a job – it is a profession with a mission!!

We are pleased to offer the following options:

Undergraduate Options:

• Early Childhood through Sixth Grade/ESL/Special Education Certification
• Grades 4 – 8 Math and Grades 4-8 Science Certification (UTeach)
• Grades 7-12 Certification with Education Minor
• All Level Certification
• Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with Early Childhood-Grade 6/ESL/Special Education Certification
• Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 Certification 
• Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 Certification 
• Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with Social Studies 4-8 Certification
• Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with Social Studies 7-12 Certification 
• Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with Mathematics 4-8 Certification UTeach 
• Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with Mathematics 7-12 Certification UTeach 
• Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with Science 4-8 Certification UTeach
• Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with Life Science 7-12 Certification  UTeach 
• Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with Physical Science 6-12 Certification UTeach

 

Post-Baccalaureate Option:

• Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with Initial Teacher Certification - Grad Teach

For issues or complaints about this educator preparation program, email by going to http://www.tea.texas.gov (the complaints link is located in the red banner at the bottom of the home page) or mail to Correspondence Management, Texas Education Agency, 1701 N. Congress, Austin, TX 78701.