Education
FACULTY
Chair and Associate Professor Newstreet; Associate Professor Boazman; Assistant Professor Nakazawa; Affiliate Instructor Khirallah
About the Education Department
As an independent liberal arts university, the University of Dallas has a unique contribution to make to the dialogue in teacher education. Teacher education at the university focuses not only on a sound academic preparation, but also on a strong professional preparation with specific emphasis given to moral and ethical issues embedded in what it means to teach. It is important to recognize that learning to teach is a collaborative process with undergraduate students, faculty, the Education Department and practitioners in the field.
The primary objective of the teacher education programs is to lead, encourage and allow prospective teachers to become responsible, articulate teachers with strong academic preparation; with professional attitudes that reflect knowledge of the learning process; and with a deeply felt sense of their role as models for their future students to emulate.
The program is planned within the mission of the university to meet standards for teacher education and certification as established by the Texas Education Agency. The curriculum incorporates a strong historical and philosophic approach. In addition, prospective teachers acquire knowledge and skills necessary to create enriching, rewarding classroom environments while differentiating instruction for their students living in a world of accelerating change.
Admission Requirements and Policies
Associations, Scholarships, and Awards,
Resources for Education Students
Basic Requirements
Within the Interdisciplinary Studies major, seven areas of emphasis are offered. The areas correspond with certification frameworks in the State of Texas. Areas of emphasis include Early Childhood Generalist (EC-6) and middle school areas of English Language Arts and Reading 4-8, Social Studies 4-8, Mathematics 4-8, Science 4-8, English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies 4-8 and Mathematics/Science 4-8. In some areas, Clinical Teaching is completed after graduation.
The Basic Requirements for All Areas (20 hours):
EDU 3305, 3322, 3323 with 3102, 3327, 5351, 5352, and one semester of Reflective Teaching (3147 or 3148).
Additional Required Courses According to Emphasis:
EC-6 (18 hours): 3324, 3325 with 3101, 3326 with 3103, 3330, 4343, and one additional semester of Reflective Teaching (3147 or 3148).
English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 (19 hours): 3324 and one reading elective selected from 5323 or 5354 or 5355, 4343 or 4346 and 3111, and 9 hours upper division English selected and approved by advisor. EDU 5323 may be substituted for EDU 3322.
Social Studies 4-8 (19 hours): 3330, 4343 or 4346 and 3111, one EDU elective approved by advisor, and 9 hours upper division History/Politics/Economics selected and approved by advisor. HIS 3352 Texas History is a recommended History elective. EDU 5323 may be substituted for EDU 3322
Mathematics 4-8 (23 hours): 3325 with 3101, 4343 or 4346 and 3111, 6 hour math elective beyond core, plus 9 hours upper division math selected and approved by advisor. A minimum of 18 hours Math required. EDU 5323 may be substituted for EDU 3322.
Science 4-8 (24 hours + lab hours): 3325 with 3101, 3326 with 3103, 4343 or 4346, and 3111, 3 hours science elective beyond core plus 9 hours upper division science selected and approved by advisor. A minimum of 18-19 hours science required. EDU 5323 may be substituted for EDU 3322.
English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies 4-8 (25 hours): 3324 and one reading elective from 5323 or 5354 or 5355, 3330, 4343 or 4346 and 3111, 6 hours upper division English and 6 hours upper division History/Politics/Economics selected and approved by advisor. EDU 5323 may be substituted for EDU 3322.
Mathematics/Science 4-8 (27 hours + lab hours): 3325 with 3101, 3326 with 3103, 4343 or 4346 and 3111, at least 12 hours each in Math and Science (1 course Math beyond core plus 6 additional upper division hours in Math and 6 additional upper division hours in Science beyond core). Ecology (BIO 3326 & 3126) is a recommended science course. EDU 5323 may be substituted for EDU 3322.
Programs in Education
Bachelor of Arts in Education
EC-6 Core Subjects
English Language Arts and Reading 4-8
Social Studies 4-8
English Language Arts Reading / Social Studies 4-8
Mathematics 4-8
Science 4-8
Mathematics / Science 4-8
Certification Programs
Education Concentration
4+1 in Education
Teaching Theology
Course Information
Courses in Education