Overview
The minor in education is designed for students preparing to enter the field of education through teaching, policy, or postgraduate studies.Ìý
Fast Facts
Pathway to Teaching Profession
Get certified to work as a teacher
Fully Accredited
Accredited by the Texas Education Agency
Experiential LearningÌý
Provides experiential learning opportunities for students who may be thinking of teaching abroad or pursuing service opportunities such as the Peace Corps or City Year.
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Master of Arts in Teaching
Students completing the minor fulfill the prerequisites for entry into ÐÔ°®ÌìÌÃ’s Master of Arts in Teaching program, where they will spend a fifth year earning their teaching certification.
What You'll Study
Explore the science of teaching
Faculty
Experienced, innovative faculty bring a personal touch
Education department faculty bring experience, cutting-edge research, and tried-and-true practices to their classrooms. Students enjoy close ties to their professors due to small class sizes and accessible office hours.
Student Opportunities
Raising Texas Teachers
The Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers is a $10,000 scholarship and professional development support, to...
Saturday Morning Experience
Saturday Morning Experience is an enrichment program for creative young people in grades one to eight, that meets from...
Faculty connect ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà students to a network of professional development schools and community-based learning opportunities.
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TEACH
TEACH provides leadership and professional development opportunities for undergraduate students at ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà interested in education and their...
ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà encourages students to study abroad to enrich their knowledge of the education system and cultural competency.
When You Graduate
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Graduates continue on to ÐÔ°®ÌìÌÃ’s premiere MAT Program with strong qualifications to pursue a future in education, possessing an experiential, innovative skill set that prepares them for leadership roles.
Careers
Students graduate with the knowledge, skills and experience to be constructive advocates for education across multiple career opportunities.
Common Career Areas:
- Classroom Teaching
- Teaching ESL
- Teaching English Abroad
- Instructional Design
- Learning and Development
Locations where ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà graduates teach:
- Greater San Antonio Area
- Houston
- Dallas
- South America
- Europe
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