UTeach-Liberal Arts Minor
by admission only
The University recommends students for teacher certification to TEA. To be recommended for a certificate to teach in secondary school, an undergraduate student must earn a degree as well as complete an approved teacher certification program, of which the coursework below is only a part.
State of Texas teacher certification requirements are governed by the Texas Education Agency and are subject to change. Students must adhere to current teacher certification requirements, even if they differ from those listed in the University catalogs.
Admissions Requirements
- The UTeach-Liberal Arts undergraduate program requires at least a four long-semester commitment.
- The program is open to current undergraduates at The University of Texas at Austin and incoming transfer students.
- Students are eligible to enter the program second semester freshman year through senior year.
- Admission to UTeach-Liberal Arts requires a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 at the University.
Application Process
- Complete the UTeach-Liberal Arts Undergraduate Program Application. Our Program Advisor will notify you about your admissions status via email within 5-10 business days of your application submission.
- Once Admitted, you will receive instructions on how to reserve a spot for UTL X01 Introduction to the Teaching Profession, the first UTeach course.
Once you have reserved a spot, you may register for the course during your normal registration access period. Failure to register for your spot will result in losing your reservation in UTL 101.
Total Hours Required: 15
Requirements
Requirements are listed in the table below. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum. Students should also review the University's Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| UTL 101 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 1 |
| UTL 202 | Introduction to Teaching in the Middle School | 2 |
| EDP 350G | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: | 6 | |
| Teaching in Secondary Schools (LOTE) | ||
| Teaching in Secondary Schools (English) | ||
| Teaching in Secondary Schools (Social Studies) | ||
| SED 322C | Individual Differences | 3 |
| College Requirements - Liberal Arts | ||
| Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Additional Requirements and Policy
Coursework for the UTeach-Liberal Arts program is dictated by the State Coordinating Board for Higher Education and the State Board for Educator Certification, not by University catalogs. Therefore, changes in requirements may be independent of major and university requirements and may take place at any time.