Health (Teacher Certification), Bachelor of Science
(Focus: EC – 12th Grade Teacher Certification)
This program leads to a profession which requires an occupational license as defined under Texas Occupations Code 58.001 This requires that all applicants seeking to become licensed must undergo a criminal background check prior to licensure. Students in this program should check with the College of Education and P-16 Integration on the requirements for a criminal background check prior to student teaching.
The Department of Health and Human Performance has a focus on preparing Health majors to function professionally in a changing and diverse society, and to improve the quality of life through the understanding, delivering and promotion of health, physical activity, and wellness.
Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website.
Core Curriculum Requirements – 42 Hours
Students must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.
Mathematics – 3 hours
Life and Physical Sciences – 6 hours
Integrative and Experiential Learning – 2 hours
Major Requirements – 39 Hours (27 advanced)
Health Core – 30 hours (18 advanced)
Required
Advanced Health Electives – 9 hours (9 advanced)
Choose 9 hours of advanced Health courses.
Teacher Certification – 27 Hours (24 advanced)
Area of Certification: Health (EC-12)
| EDFR 2301 | Intercultural Context of Schooling | 3 |
| EDUC 3301 | The Teaching Profession and Student Learning in Contemporary Schools | 3 |
| EDUC 3302 | Knowledge of Student Development and Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 3304 | Instructional Planning and Assessment in Culturally Sustaining Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC 3306 | Evidence-Based Teaching in Positive Learning Environments | 3 |
| EDUC 4306 | Implementing and Assessing Effective Secondary Content Pedagogy | 3 |
| READ 4305 | Disciplinary Literacy in Content Area Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC 4611 | Student Teaching Secondary or All-Level | 6 |
Minor – 18 Hours (6 advanced)
Choose and complete an approved minor. Some minors are more than 18 hours.
Total Credit Hours: 57
Total Credit Hours: 126
Admission, Progression, And Graduation Requirements, if applicable:
Admission requirements
For admission, students must complete of 57 hours of course work, have Junior standing, and be admitted to the Teacher Education program.
Progression requirements
A grade of ‘C’ or better must be maintained in all advanced coursework. For teacher certification, students must apply for admission and be accepted to the College of Education and P-16 Integration prior to enrolling in teacher certification courses, except for EDFR 2301 which is open to all students.
Graduation requirements
A GPA of 2.75 or greater in each section is required for graduation.