Eighth-Twelfth Grade Teacher Certification

Certification as an 8-12 grade teacher is provided through Professional Development Sequences (Teacher Education) in the College of Education in conjunction with degree programs in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. teachHOUSTON prepares students pursuing certifications through the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Courses are jointly approved by these colleges and the College of Education. For certification within a degree program in any of these three colleges, see the specific college section of this catalog. Advisors for students seeking teaching certificates in addition to their degrees are located in these colleges. Students must carefully follow the degree plan prepared by their college.

Students pursuing 8-12 grade certification should apply for an Education minor in order to be advised regarding teacher certification. See the advisors in room 236 of Farish Hall.

To confer a bachelor's degree and teacher certification in any college the university requires a minimum of 120 semester hours of course work.

For more information regarding Teacher Education, go to http://www.coe.uh.edu/about/teacher-ed/index.php or contact an advisor in room 236 of Farish Hall. For more information about teachHOUSTON, go to http://teachhouston.uh.edu/.

Academic Teaching Fields: Grades 8-12

Chemistry
English, Language Arts and Reading
Dance
History
French
German
Italian
Journalism
Latin
Life Sciences
Mathematics
Math/Physics
Physical Sciences
Science
Social Studies
Spanish
Speech
Theatre

Catalog Publish Date: August 22, 2012
This Page Last Updated: October 4, 2012