Middle Grades Science - ESL
What Is an Middle Grades Science Education with ESL Degree?
A Middle Grades (4th-8th) Science Education degree from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» is the first step in becoming a certified science teacher in fourth through eighth grade. Middle Grades Education majors can choose from four pathways: ELAR, math, science, and social studies. Students in the Science Education with ESL pathway will be prepared to teach science in upper elementary and middle school. Many school districts in Texas require teachers to have an ESL supplemental certification.
What kinds of classes will I take?
The following are examples of classes you will take as a Middle Grades Science/ESL major.
- Algebra for STEM majors
- Biology for Science Majors
- General Chemistry for Science Majors
- Earth Science
- Principles of Ecology
- Acquisition of English as a Second Language
- Teaching ESL EC-12: Instructional Strategies and Resources
What is the process for becoming a teacher in Texas?
- Apply to the School of Education at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»
- Obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in education from an accredited university such as Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Dallas
- Pass certification exams for your certification pathway (4th-8th ELAR, Bilingual, ESL, Special Education, etc.)
- Submit a state application for certification with the Texas Education Agency
- Complete fingerprinting
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