Department of Teaching and Learning
Welcome
Welcome to the Department of Teaching and Learning! Bienvenido al Departamento de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje!
Our collaborative and innovative faculty are dedicated to excellence and equity in education at all levels. We are a key producers of Latinx teachers, bilingual educators, and special educators in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, the Southwest, and beyond. We provide a full range of face-to-face and online undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral-level programs and certificates. Learn more about the Department of Teaching and Learning.
The Department of Teaching & Learning Educator Preparation Program is CAEP accredited and offers a variety of undergraduate, master's, and doctoral level programs and certificates. Choose the one that's right for you.
Degrees and Programs
Elementary Education (EC-6), Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS)
The Elementary Teacher Preparation program prepares pre-service teachers to become certified to teach in grade levels kindergarten to sixth grade. The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) has three specializations from which potential students can select: Bilingual Education, English as a second language (ESL), and special education.
Choose the specialization area that's right for you.
- Bilingual Education
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - English as a Second Language (ESL)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - Special Education
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details
The Secondary/All Level Program consists of 21 semester credit hours of professional education courses that make up the Education component of their degree plans. Formal admission to the program is required through the Office of Educator Preparation and Accountability. The program culminates with a full time clinical teaching experience in an accredited school and state teacher certification. Learn more about the All-Level/Secondary Education Teacher Certification Program.
All Level EC-12 Certification
- Art (Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - Spanish Hertiage (Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - Spanish Second Language (Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - Theatre (Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - Music (Guitar, Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Music (BM)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - Music (Mariachi, Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Music (BM)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - Music (Piano, Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Music (BM)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - Music (String, Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Music (BM)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - Music (Voice, Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Music (BM)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - Music (Woodwind/Brass/Percussion, Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Music (BM)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - Kinesiology (Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Science (BS)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details
Grades 4-8 Certification
- English (Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - Mathematics (Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - Life Science (Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - Mathematics (Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Science (BS)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details
Grades 6-12 Certification
- Dance (Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details
Grades 7-12 Certification
- English (Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - History (Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - Social Studies Composite (Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - Biology (Teacher Certification with Focus in Life Sciences) Bachelor of Science (BS)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - Chemistry (Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Science (BS)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - Mathematics (Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Science (BS)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details - Physics (Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Science (BS)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Roadmap | Program Details
Undergraduate Minors
- All-Level/Secondary Education
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details - Educational Technology
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details - Leadership Studies
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details - Technology Education and Corporate Training
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details
Curriculum & Instruction (MEd) with Content Specializations -Accelerated Online Program
Earn a Master of Education in Curriculum Instruction with Specializations in Elementary Math and Science Education, English, or Mathematics Education.
Choose the specialization area that's right for you.
- Elementary Math and Science Education
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details - English
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details - Mathematics Education
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details - Mathematics (Currently Not Offered)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details
Educational Technology (MEd) - Accelerated Online Program
Earn a Master of Education in Educational Technology a 30-hour accelerated program designed to prepare persons in K-12, higher education, corporate, and military settings to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for the classrooms and boardrooms of tomorrow. Graduates of this program will have a much better understanding of the uses of technology and how they can be applied in instructional/training setting. Learn more about the Educational Technology and offered graduate certificate and degree programs.
Curriculum and Instruction (EdD) with Specializations
Earn a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction which prepares educators to assume leadership positions in institutions of higher education and in local, regional and independent school districts at multiple levels. The Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction at UTRGV provides school districts throughout Texas and nationwide individuals with sufficient and specific expertise to formulate and lead P-16 programs. In addition, the degree enables successful candidates to teach in colleges and universities, many of which are faced with a shortage of qualified faculty. To this end, the degree provides a qualified pool of teacher educators for institutions of higher education throughout Texas and the nation. Learn more about Curriculum and Instruction specialization offerings.
- Bilingual Studies
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details - Curriculum and Pedagogical Generalist
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details - Educational Technology
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details - Literacy
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details - Mathematics Education
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details - Science Education
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details - Special Education
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details
Earn a certificate in the following areas with offered Accelerated Online Programs (AOP).
- E-Learning Certificate (AOP)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details - Higher Education Teaching Certificate (AOP)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details - Online Instructional Designer Certificate (AOP)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details - Technology Leadership Certificate in Education (AOP)
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details - TxVSN Digital Literacies (AOP) - Internal Certificate
Degree Requirements (Catalog) | Program Details