Certifications Offered through the Teacher Education Program

The Department of Curriculum & Instruction offers secondary degree programs in mathematics, science, social studies, English and also collaborates with other disciplines to provide the necessary coursework and training to obtain Texas Teacher certification at the Secondary Level in All-Level Agriculture Education, Music, Spanish and Physical Education. Students will also take professional education courses to meet certification requirements.

Students obtain academic advisement for secondary and all-level certification programs in the department. Application for admission to the Tarleton Teacher Education Program must be made during the junior year while enrolled in EDCU 3321. Requirements for admission, retention, and admission to student teaching are described in the College of Education section of this catalog. Prior to enrolling in any teacher education course work, students must complete a minimum of 60 hours of coursework excluding developmental courses.

4-8 SEED -BS: Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Teacher Education through the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

  • 4-8 English Language Arts and Reading & Social Studies
  • 4-8 Mathematics
  • 4-8 Science

7-12 SEED -BS: Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Teacher Education through the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

  • 7-12 English Language Arts and Reading
  • 7-12 History
  • 7-12 Life Science
  • 7-12 Mathematics
  • 7-12 Science
  • 7-12 Social Studies

Contact Info.

Dr. Elizabeth Garcia, Interim Department Head & Associate Professor

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

E.J. Howell Building, Room 320

Box T- 0290

Stephenville, Texas 76402

254-968-9097

[email protected]

Faculty

Professors

Dr. Melissa Becker

Dr. Lisa Colvin

Dr. Jim Gentry

Dr. Ricardo Lumbreras

Associate Professors

Dr. Anna Fox

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Assistant Professors

Dr, Donna Baumgardner

Dr. Marisa Hellawell

Dr. Jonathan Hill

Dr. Eliel Hinojosa

Ms. Jennifer McGregor

Dr. Gwinn North

Dr. Ida Smith

Dr. Crystal Rose

Dr. Elizabeth Vanderburg

Dr. Ladye Welpman

Dr. Melissa Wicker

Instructor

Ms. Katherine Jones