Bachelor's Programs
Teacher Education Program
Teacher Education is a valued program of study at the University of the Incarnate Word because it so directly addresses the mission to which the University is committed. The emphasis of the program incorporates a broad liberal arts education as a foundation for the more in-depth focus on academic teaching specializations and the body of knowledge associated with the teaching and learning process. The program prepares individuals for a profession in which they can affect society and mankind in significant, positive ways.
The Teacher Education Program at UIW is a field-based program that provides intensive, realistic, and high-quality experiences in settings where preservice teachers can match theory and practice, observe effective teaching practices, encounter diversity, and explore and develop their teaching in close interaction with university faculty.
Programs of Study
Programs leading to baccalaureate degrees with certification are approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Texas Education Agency State Board for Educator Certification. The programs are designed to prepare students for initial certification and teaching in elementary and/or secondary schools. Students seeking certification from the University of the Incarnate Word's Teacher Education Program will be subject to any additional or new requirements, which may be set forth by legislative mandates or by the State Board for Educator Certification.
Students prepare for initial certification at the elementary level (early childhood-sixth grade) by completing the Bachelor of Arts, Education-Elementary Major with a Literacy Minor and required special education coursework. Students seeking a degree grounded in elementary education but without the teaching certification preparation complete the Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies Major which also includes the Literacy Minor and special education coursework. Both majors offer the optional Special Education Minor.
Students interested in secondary certification (grades 7 through 12) and all-level certification (early childhood through grade 12) are able to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major, in their teaching discipline and in Education. For disciplines which offer a degree other than the B.A. (e.g., Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Music), students may pursue the Education Minor to complete certification requirements. The Literacy Minor and Special Education Minor are options for secondary and all-level certification candidates.
At present, the University of the Incarnate Word offers certification in the following areas and levels. Secondary and All Level candidates benefit from advising in both disciplines as they prepare for initial teacher certification.
Education—Elementary Major
Education—Secondary Major
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Biology / Life Science (7-12)
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Chemistry / Physical Science (6-12)
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English Language Arts and Reading (7-12)
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History (7-12)
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Mathematics (7-12)
Education—All Level Major