Elementary and ESL Education
What Is an Elementary Education with ESL Degree?
An Elementary Education degree from UNT Dallas is the first step in becoming a certified teacher in preschool through sixth grade. Elementary Education majors can choose from three pathways: ESL, bilingual, or special education. Students in the Elementary Education with ESL pathway will be prepared to teach all preschool and elementary students (including those who are learning English) in all core subjects (math, science, social studies, and ELAR). 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 an Elementary Education/ESL major.
- Numbers and Operations for Teachers
- Biology for Educators
- Reading and Writing, Birth Through Grade 6
- Teaching ESL EC-12: Instructional Strategies and Resources
- Visual Arts Integration
- Foundations in Music
- Assessment and Evaluation
What is the process for becoming a teacher in Texas?
- Obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in education from an accredited university such as UNT Dallas
- Pass certification exams for your certification pathway (EC-6, Bilingual, ESL, Special Education, etc.)
- Submit a state application for certification with the Texas Education Agency
- Complete fingerprinting