The UTeach Courses
UTeach, a program through which students earn a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teaching minor, includes exploratory, core education and specialized content courses.
Courses for STEM Teaching Minor
The STEM Teaching minor consists of 2 credits of exploratory courses and 24 credits of coursework and practicum.
| Exploratory Courses (2 credits) |
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| Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching |
Credits: 1, Semester: Fall, Spring |
| Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design |
Credits: 1, Semester: Fall, Spring |
| STEM Teaching Minor (24 credits) |
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| *Knowing & Learning in Math & Science |
Credits: 3, Semester: Fall |
| Classroom Interactions and Equity |
Credits: 3, Semester: Spring |
| *Perspectives on Mathematics & Science |
Credits: 3, Semester: Spring |
| Project-Based Instruction |
Credits: 3, Semester: Fall |
| Research Methods |
Credits: 3, Semester: Spring |
| Teaching English Language Learners |
Credits: 3, Semester: Fall (senior year) |
| Practicum |
Credits: 6, Semester: Spring (senior year) |
| *These courses are Gen Ed approved |
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Computer Science and Math majors must also take,
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in addition to the 24 credits of coursework:
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| Functions & Modeling |
Credits: 3, Semester: Fall |
| (this elective course is required for math certification) |
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