Teacher Certification in Life Science Secondary Level
Students pursuing teacher certification in the sciences must meet all guidelines for the Educator Preparation Program and the state of Texas (see College of Education section of this catalog) including assessment, field hours, and grade point requirements.
The following is the recommended sequence for educator preparation courses. Failure to take EDUC 3315 in the sophomore year may result in a delay of student teaching.
Sophomore Spring Semester
EDUC 3315 Students and Learning 3
Junior Year (either semester)
EDUC 4324 Classroom Management 3
EDUC 4328 Curriculum Design I 3
READ 4326 Disciplinary Literacy 3
Senior Fall Semester
EDUC 4385 Educational Internship 3
Senior Spring Semester
EDUC 4250 Student Teaching Seminar 2
EDUC 4501 Student Teaching I 5
EDUC 4502 Student Teaching II 5
120 MINIMUM HOURS
36 UPPER LEVEL HOURS
30 HOURS AT UMHB
Degree Requirements
Academic UMHB Core - 40 hours
See Academic UMHB Core
CHEM 1410 fulfills the Lab Science requirement
MATH 2303 fulfills the Mathematics requirement
PSYC 1301 or EDUC 2399 fulfill the Social Science requirement
Students may also select the Bachelor of Science with Global Emphasis in Foreign Language by taking an additional eight hours in Foreign Language or a Bachelor of Science with Global Emphasis in Study Abroad by taking an additional three hours in a Study Abroad component.
Science Foundation - 9 hours
Lab Science - 4 hours
Research Methods or Internship - 2 hours
Technology - 3 hours
Associate Foundation
* Complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours, including the Academic UMHB Core and Science Foundation, as directed by your Baccalaureate degree.
B.S. Teacher Certification in Life Science Secondary Level Required Courses –38 hours
12 hours (6 upper level ) at UMHB
12 hours minimum upper level
This option is available for certification only.
Biology Electives
| Upper-level Elective with Lab | 4 |
BIOL
| Any BIOL with Lab | 4 |
| Biology Electives | 5-6 |
No grade lower than a "C" will count toward fulfillment of Biology major requirements.
Required Support Courses for the Major: