Program Overview

UTeach Dallas Program

The UTeach Dallas program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore the profession of teaching in a hands-on way. From their first semester, students develop and teach a lesson in a local classroom, gaining valuable experience.

Program Overview

UTeach Dallas allows students to major in math, science, computer science, or engineering while pursuing teacher certification preparation. Alternatively, students can pursue any major at UT Dallas and complete requirements for teacher certification.

Post-Baccalaureate Students

Post-baccalaureate students are welcome to join the UTeach Dallas program and may consider pursuing their Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Math or Science Education concurrently. Scholarships and financial opportunities are available for UTeach Dallas students.

Certifications Offered

UTeach Dallas offers certifications in various areas, including high school and middle school mathematics, science, and computer science.

Student Scenarios

Entering Freshmen

UTeach Dallas is designed to assist students in becoming certified by the State of Texas to teach mathematics or science without adding extra time to their proposed degree.

Current Undergraduates or Transfer Students

The UTeach Dallas Program provides a flexible entry plan for students, regardless of their progress in their degree plan. Students do not need to be enrolled in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics to pursue teacher certification preparation.

Current Degree Holders

UTeach Dallas offers individuals who have completed a Bachelor's degree the opportunity to complete requirements for teacher certification in high school and/or middle school mathematics, science, or computer science. They can also complete their MAT in math or science education concurrently.

UTeach Dallas Student Handbook

The UTeach Dallas Student Handbook is available for students to reference.

Military and Non-Military Statements

UTeach Dallas welcomes and encourages students with military backgrounds. Former or current military service members may have educational training or backgrounds that qualify them for some type of credit towards certification. The same applies to non-military candidates, who can discuss their relevant training for potential credit.

Criminal Background Check

A criminal background check is required to complete field hours and clinical teaching to receive a certificate. A full background check with fingerprinting is required before clinical teaching. Conviction of an offense can make a student ineligible for the issuance of a certificate.

Prospective Students

• Undergraduates
• Degree Holders
• Certifications Offered
• Scholarships and Financial Opportunities

School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

The School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics includes departments such as:

• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Mathematical Sciences
• Physics
• Science and Mathematics Education
• Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences
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