High Quality Preparation
UTEP’s preparation program provides high-impact curricula and clinical experiences rooted in close school and community partnerships – all toward the goal of positively impacting educational outcomes for children and families in the Paso del Norte region.
Our top-notch faculty are ready to teach, mentor, and guide you as you learn your craft. You will go through practice-based coursework where you will rehearse teaching before entering the classroom. You will also have a cohort of peers who will be your community not only while you’re learning to teach but after you’ve become a teacher. And UTEP offers multi-layered support in academic advising and certification exam preparation.
If you already have a bachelor’s degree and are seeking certification, please visit our Miner Teacher Residency Alternative Certification Program.
UTEP’s Undergraduate Certification Pathways
| Undergraduate Education Pathways | ||
| Early Childhood Education (non-certification) | ||
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Early Childhood (Birth-Age8) |
Education Concentration: Early Childhood Care & Education |
Education |
| Elementary School (Early Childhood through Grade 6 Certification) | ||
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Elementary (includes ESL Certification) |
Education Concentration: Elementary with ESL Certification |
Education |
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Elementary Bilingual* |
Education Concentration: Elementary with Bilingual Certification |
Education |
| Middle School (Grade 4-8 Certification) | ||
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Middle School: All Subjects* (Includes ESL Certification) |
Education Concentration: Middle Grades with ESL Certification |
Education |
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Middle School: All Subjects Bilingual* |
Education Concentration: Middle Grades with Bilingual Certification |
Education |
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Middle School English (Includes ESL Certification) |
Education Concentration: Middle Grades English Lang Arts with ESL Certification |
Education |
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Middle School English/Social Studies (Includes ESL Certification) |
Education Concentration: Middle Grades English Lang Arts/Social Studies with ESL Certification |
Education |
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Middle School Math* (Includes ESL Certification) |
Education Concentration: Middle Grades Mathematics with ESL Certification |
Education |
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Middle School Math/Science* (Includes ESL Certification) |
Education Concentration: Middle Grades Math/Science with ESL Certification |
Education |
| Special Education (Early Childhood-Grade 12) | ||
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Special Education* |
Education Concentration: Special Education |
Education |
| Secondary Education (Middle & High School: Grades 7-12 Certification) | ||
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Dance |
Major in Content Area Minor in Secondary Education |
Liberal Arts |
| English |
Major in Content Area Minor in Secondary Education |
Liberal Arts |
| Journalism |
Major in Content Area Minor in Secondary Education |
Liberal Arts |
| Math* |
Major in Content Area Minor in Secondary Education |
Science |
| Physics/Math* |
Major in Content Area Minor in Secondary Education |
Science |
| Science (Life Science, Physical Science)* |
Major in Content Area Minor in Secondary Education |
Science |
| Social Studies or History |
Major in Content Area Minor in Secondary Education |
Liberal Arts |
| Speech |
Major in Content Area Minor in Secondary Education |
Liberal Arts |
| All-Levels Education (Early Childhood to Grade 12 Certification) | ||
| Art |
Major in Content Area Minor in Secondary Education |
Liberal Arts |
| Health |
Major in Content Area Minor in Secondary Education |
Health Sciences |
| French |
Major in Content Area Minor in Secondary Education |
Liberal Arts |
| Spanish |
Major in Content Area Minor in Secondary Education |
Liberal Arts |
| Music |
Major in Content Area Minor in Secondary Education |
Liberal Arts |
| Physical Education |
Major in Content Area Minor in Secondary Education |
Health Sciences |
| Theatre |
Major in Content Area Minor in Secondary Education |
Liberal Arts |
| Youth & Adult Education (non- certification) | ||
| Community-Based and Adult Education |
Education Concentration: Education & Community Studies |
Education |
* This is a considered a high-needs certification area in the state of Texas
