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Students can choose specialization areas outside the TE&A department for multiple reasons. One potential benefit is that if students take 12 hours in a specific discipline (e.g., U.S. History, Chemistry) which leaves them 6 hours away being qualified to teach at either at community colleges or dual enrollment with high school. Examples of such specializations include:

*Instructional Technology: For those who would like a better understanding of effective integration of education and technology. Some of these courses may lead to supplemental certification as a Master Technology Teacher.

Possible Courses:

  • CECS 5010: Computer Education Tools CECS 5020: Computers in Education CECS 5030: Foundations of Learning Technologies
  • CECS 5110: Multimedia in Technology Applications
  • CECS 5111: Introduction to Video Technology
  • CECS 5500: Computer Applications for Curriculum and Instruction

Required elective courses:

  • TBD
  • TBD

Lauren Eutsler

Lauren Eutsler, Ph.D.
Lauren.Eutsler@unt.edu

 

Social Studies: This specialization allows students to increase their content knowledge in a social science discipline(s) (e.g., history, geography, economics, political science, anthropology), which can lead to meeting qualifications to teaching courses at the community college level. Students may also enroll in an array of courses across disciplines. Two social studies elective classes and offer students opportunities to learn about the field and turn content classes into curriculum.

Possible specializations:

  • U.S. History
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Anthropology

Required elective courses:

  • EDCI 5900: Social Studies Curriculum and Pedagogy (Must be enrolled in final specialization courses to enroll)facili
  • EDCI 5900: Social Studies Foundations (Fall semester)

 

Elective Courses Note: For specializations within the department, students can enroll in additional courses in their specialization or other graduate-level courses as approved by their advisor.

Other Specialization Areas: In addition, the Department of Teacher Education and Administration can assist students in developing an individualized specialization area that addresses their needs. For example, students have specialized in the following areas:

  • Anthropology
  • Content Areas in Middle or Secondary Education (similar to social studies specialization above)
  • Counseling
  • Gifted and Talented Education
  • Special Education

Finding Courses: Students should work with their advisor to identify appropriate courses. Students can search for online courses (https://online.unt.edu/online-courses) or classes in general (https://registrar.unt.edu/registration/schedule-of-classes). Students may need to e-mail the department or instructor to verify that non-education courses are open to non-majors and also identify the semesters in which courses are offered.

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