Pathways to Teaching Program - Post-Baccalaureate Certification
Pathways to Teaching Program
(Teacher Certification as a Post-Baccalaureate student and not seeking a master’s degree)
The Pathways to Teaching Program is a specifically designed program that allows an individual who has already obtained at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university to earn Texas teacher certification. Once certification is complete, the individual may add an ESL Supplemental or Special Education Supplemental teacher certification. An individual may choose to pursue only teacher certification or certification and a master's degree.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Complete Advanced Certificate Application
Non-refundable $25 application fee
Conferred bachelor’s or master’s degree
Official transcripts from all institutions attended
Letter of intent (typewritten) stating:
Which certificate you would like to earn and why you selected that program
What you personally hope to accomplish during this program
Why you have chosen to attend Dallas Baptist University
Minimum 3.0 GPA in previous coursework. In some instances it is possible for an individual to take requisite courses to raise a low GPA.
Current professional resume
Two recommendations
Evidence of sound moral character and compatibility with DBU’s mission
Score acceptably on an entrance exam. Students must take the following exam:
The Pre-Admission Content (PACT) exam (see explanation below)
International students must also take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum acceptable scores for the TOEFL are Speaking 24, Listening 22, Reading 22, Writing 21. (These are required by Texas State legislation and enforced by the Texas Education Agency).
CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABLE:
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An ESL or Special Education Supplement may be added to any of these initial certifications with additional coursework after obtaining an initial standard teaching certificate.
PRE-ADMISSION CONTENT TEST (PACT) INFORMATION
Post-baccalaureate individuals seeking Texas teaching certification who have not yet enrolled in DBU’s Pathways to Teaching Certification Program have the opportunity to take the state Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) to demonstrate subject area content proficiency. Successful test results on the PACT may be substituted for the required 18-24 hours of subject-related content courses in the Pathways to Teaching Certification plans, except for EC-6 Core Subjects.
Please contact the College of Education at 214-333-5515 for additional information regarding the PACT procedure, acceptance into the Pathways to Teaching Certification program, and specific course requirements.
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood - Grade 6 Teacher CertificationRequired Courses (24 credit hours required) EDUC 4315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4323 – Classroom Discipline for the 21st Century EDUC 4301 - Internship in Teaching I and EDUC 4302 - Internship in Teaching II or EDUC 4608 - Clinical Teaching MATH 3304 - Math Content II (AGP-eligible) READ 4302 - Scaffolding Literacy Instruction (AGP-eligible) READ 4313 - Science of Teaching Reading (AGP-eligible) Pedagogy Courses (18 credit hours required) EDUC 4318 - Pedagogy of Math (AGP-eligible) GSCI 4320 - Pedagogy of Science (AGP-eligible) READ 4335 - Pedagogy of Reading I (Phonics) (AGP-eligible) READ 4336 - Pedagogy of Reading II (Comprehension) (AGP-eligible) READ 4338 - Pedagogy of Language Arts (AGP-eligible) SOST 4340 - Pedagogy of Social Studies (AGP-eligible) Seminar Courses EDUC 4010 - Elementary Core Subjects EC-6 Seminar EDUC 4021 - EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Seminar EDUC 4030 - Defense of Teacher Certification READ 4013 - Science of Teaching of Reading Seminar Total Credit Hours Required: 42 Refer to course descriptions for course requisites. (S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component. |
English, Language Arts, and Reading with Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8 Teacher CertificationRequisites: 24 hours of English with 12 hours of upper-level English courses. Successful test results on the PACT may be substituted for required hours. Required Courses (24 credit hours required) EDUC 4315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4323 – Classroom Discipline for the 21st Century EDUC 4301 - Internship in Teaching I and EDUC 4302 - Internship in Teaching II or EDUC 4608 - Clinical Teaching READ 4302 - Scaffolding Literacy Instruction (AGP-eligible) READ 4313 - Science of Teaching Reading (AGP-eligible) READ 4334 - Studies in Diagnosing and Clinical Correction of Reading Difficulties (S-L) (AGP-eligible) Pedagogy Courses (9 credit hours required) READ 4335 - Pedagogy of Reading I (Phonics) (AGP-eligible) READ 4336 - Pedagogy of Reading II (Comprehension) (AGP-eligible) READ 4338 - Pedagogy of Language Arts (AGP-eligible) Seminar Courses EDUC 4021 - EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Seminar EDUC 4030 - Defense of Teacher Certification READ 4010 - English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 Seminar READ 4013 - Science of Teaching of Reading Seminar Total Credit Hours Required: 33 Refer to course descriptions for course requisites. (S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component. |
Grades 4-8 Mathematics Teacher CertificationRequisites: 19 hours of Math. Successful test results on the PACT may be substituted for required hours. Required Courses (21 credit hours required) EDUC 4315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4317 - Designing and Implementing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4323 – Classroom Discipline for the 21st Century EDUC 4301 - Internship in Teaching I and EDUC 4302 - Internship in Teaching II or EDUC 4608 - Clinical Teaching READ 4331 - Reading in the Content Area (AGP-eligible) Pedagogy Courses EDUC 4318 - Pedagogy of Math (AGP-eligible) Seminar Courses EDUC 4021 - EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Seminar EDUC 4030 - Defense of Teacher Certification MATH 4010 - Math 4-8 Seminar Content Courses (19 credit hours required) MATH 1303 - College Algebra MATH 2309 - Introduction to Linear Algebra MATH 1405 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I MATH 3304 - Math Content II (AGP-eligible) MATH 3309 - Essential Knowledge of Geometry MATH 3310 - Problem Solving in Mathematics Total Credit Hours Required: 43 Refer to course descriptions for course requisites. (S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component. |
Grades 4-8 Science Teacher CertificationRequisites: 23 hours of Science. Successful test results on the PACT may be substituted for required hours. Required Courses (24 credit hours required) EDUC 4315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4317 - Designing and Implementing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4323 – Classroom Discipline for the 21st Century EDUC 4301 - Internship in Teaching I and EDUC 4302 - Internship in Teaching II or EDUC 4608 - Clinical Teaching GSCI 4320 - Pedagogy of Science (AGP-eligible) READ 4331 - Reading in the Content Area (AGP-eligible) Seminar Courses GSCI 4010 - Science 4-8 Seminar EDUC 4021 - EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Seminar EDUC 4030 - Defense of Teacher Certification Content Courses (23 credit hours required) BIOL 1401 - Principles of Biology BIOL 3402 - Ecology (S-L) BIOL 3407 - General Botany CHEM 1401 - General Chemistry I GEOL 1301 - Physical Geology GEOL 1401 - Meteorology and Space Science Total Credit Hours Required: 47 Refer to course descriptions for course requisites. (S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component. |
Grades 7-12 English Language Arts and Reading Teacher CertificationRequisites: 21 hours of English. Successful test results on the PACT may be substituted for required hours. Required Courses (25 credit hours required) EDUC 4315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4317 - Designing and Implementing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4323 – Classroom Discipline for the 21st Century EDUC 4301 - Internship in Teaching I and EDUC 4302 - Internship in Teaching II or EDUC 4608 - Clinical Teaching READ 4334 - Studies in Diagnosing and Clinical Correction of Reading Difficulties (S-L) (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4436 - Secondary Pedagogy of English Language Arts and Reading with Lab (AGP-eligible) Seminar Courses EDUC 4021 - EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Seminar EDUC 4030 - Defense of Teacher Certification ENGL 4011 - English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 Seminar Content Courses (21 credit hours required) ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I ENGL 1302 - Composition and Rhetoric II ENGL 2301 - World Literature I or ENGL 2302 - World Literature II ENGL 3301 - American Literature I ENGL 3302 - American Literature II ENGL 3313 - British Literature I ENGL 3314 - British Literature II Total Credit Hours Required: 46 Refer to course descriptions for course requisites. (S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component. |
Grades 7-12 History Teacher CertificationRequisites: 18 hours of History. Successful test results on the PACT may be substituted for required hours. Required Courses (25 credit hours required) EDUC 4315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4317 - Designing and Implementing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4323 – Classroom Discipline for the 21st Century EDUC 4301 - Internship in Teaching I and EDUC 4302 - Internship in Teaching II or EDUC 4608 - Clinical Teaching EDUC 4438 - Secondary Pedagogy of History with Lab (AGP-eligible) READ 4331 - Reading in the Content Area (AGP-eligible) Seminar Courses EDUC 4021 - EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Seminar EDUC 4030 - Defense of Teacher Certification HIST 4011 - History 7-12 Seminar Content Courses (18 credit hours required) HIST 1301 - U.S. History to 1865 HIST 1302 - U.S. History Since 1865 HIST 2301 - World Civilization I HIST 2302 - World Civilization II HIST 3312 - History of Modern Europe to 1815 HIST 4309 - History of Texas Total Credit Hours Required: 43 Refer to course descriptions for course requisites. (S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component. |
Grades 7-12 Life Sciences Teacher CertificationRequisites: 24 hours of Science. Successful test results on the PACT may be substituted for required hours. Required Courses (25 credit hours required) EDUC 4315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4317 - Designing and Implementing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4323 – Classroom Discipline for the 21st Century EDUC 4301 - Internship in Teaching I and EDUC 4302 - Internship in Teaching II or EDUC 4608 - Clinical Teaching EDUC 4439 - Secondary Pedagogy for Biology with Lab (AGP-eligible) READ 4331 - Reading in the Content Area (AGP-eligible) Seminar Courses EDUC 4021 - EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Seminar EDUC 4030 - Defense of Teacher Certification BIOL 4011 - Biology 7-12 Seminar Content Courses (24 credit hours required) BIOL 1401 - Principles of Biology BIOL 2405 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL 3402 - Ecology (S-L) BIOL 3404 - Genetics (S-L) BIOL 3407 - General Botany BIOL 3408 - General Zoology Total Credit Hours Required: 49 Refer to course descriptions for course requisites. (S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component. |
Grades 7-12 Mathematics Teacher CertificationRequisites: 21 hours of Math. Successful test results on the PACT may be substituted for required hours. Required Courses (25 credit hours required) EDUC 4315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4317 - Designing and Implementing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4323 – Classroom Discipline for the 21st Century EDUC 4301 - Internship in Teaching I and EDUC 4302 - Internship in Teaching II or EDUC 4608 - Clinical Teaching EDUC 4435 - Secondary Pedagogy for Mathematics with Lab (AGP-eligible) READ 4331 - Reading in the Content Area (AGP-eligible) Seminar Courses EDUC 4021 - EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Seminar EDUC 4030 - Defense of Teacher Certification MATH 4011 - Math 7-12 Seminar Content Courses (21 credit hours required) MATH 1405 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I MATH 1406 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II MATH 2309 - Introduction to Linear Algebra or MATH 3302 - Discrete Mathematics MATH 2407 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry III MATH 3309 - Essential Knowledge of Geometry MATH 3310 - Problem Solving in Mathematics Total Credit Hours Required: 46 Refer to course descriptions for course requisites. (S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component. |
Grades 7-12 Natural Science Teacher CertificationRequisites: 23 hours of Science. Successful test results on the PACT may be substituted for required hours. Required Courses (25 credit hours required) EDUC 4315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4317 - Designing and Implementing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4323 – Classroom Discipline for the 21st Century EDUC 4301 - Internship in Teaching I and EDUC 4302 - Internship in Teaching II or EDUC 4608 - Clinical Teaching EDUC 4437 - Secondary Pedagogy for Natural Sciences with Lab (AGP-eligible) READ 4331 - Reading in the Content Area (AGP-eligible) Seminar Courses EDUC 4021 - EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Seminar EDUC 4030 - Defense of Teacher Certification GSCI 4011 - Natural Science 7-12 Seminar Content Courses (23 credit hours required) BIOL 1401 - Principles of Biology BIOL 3402 - Ecology (S-L) CHEM 1401 - General Chemistry I GEOL 1301 - Physical Geology GEOL 1401 - Meteorology and Space Science PHYS 1401 - General Physics I Total Credit Hours Required: 48 Refer to course descriptions for course requisites. (S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component. |
Grades 7-12 Speech/Communication Teacher CertificationRequisites: 18 hours of Speech. Successful test results on the PACT may be substituted for required hours. Required Courses (24 credit hours required) COMA 4324 - Pedagogy of Speech Communication EDUC 4315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4317 - Designing and Implementing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4323 – Classroom Discipline for the 21st Century EDUC 4301 - Internship in Teaching I and EDUC 4302 - Internship in Teaching II or EDUC 4608 - Clinical Teaching READ 4331 - Reading in the Content Area (AGP-eligible) Seminar Courses COMA 4010 - Speech 7-12 Seminar EDUC 4021 - EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Seminar EDUC 4030 - Defense of Teacher Certification Content Courses (18 credit hours) COMA 1302 - Speech and Interpersonal Communication COMA 2302 - Voice and Articulation COMA 3301 - Nonverbal Communication COMA 3302 - Public Forum Debate COMA 3303 - Small Group Communication COMA 4301 - Reader's Theater (S-L) Total Credit Hours Required: 42 Refer to course descriptions for course requisites. (S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component. |
Grades EC-12 Physical Education (Kinesiology) Teacher CertificationRequisites: 18 hours of Kinesiology. Successful test results on the PACT may be substituted for required hours. Required Courses (24 credit hours required) EDUC 4315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4317 - Designing and Implementing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4323 – Classroom Discipline for the 21st Century EDUC 4301 - Internship in Teaching I and EDUC 4302 - Internship in Teaching II or EDUC 4608 - Clinical Teaching EDUC 3345 - Pedagogy of Kinesiology READ 4331 - Reading in the Content Area (AGP-eligible) Seminar Courses EDUC 4011 - EC-12 Physical Education Seminar EDUC 4021 - EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Seminar EDUC 4030 - Defense of Teacher Certification Content Courses (18 credit hours required) KNES 2309 - Adapted Kinesiology (S-L) KNES 3302 - Research, Statistics, and Technology in Health and Human Performance KNES 3303 - Anatomical Kinesiology and Orthopedic Injury KNES 3326 - Motor Learning and Skill Development KNES 4301 - Exercise Physiology (AGP-eligible) KNES 4303 - Applied Biomechanics Total Credit Hours Required: 42 Refer to course descriptions for course requisites. (S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component. |
Grades EC-12 Music Teacher CertificationRequisites: 17 hours of Music. Successful test results on the PACT may be substituted for required hours. If the student has a bachelor's degree in any other discipline than music: Required Courses (27 credit hours required) EDUC 4315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4317 - Designing and Implementing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4323 – Classroom Discipline for the 21st Century EDUC 4301 - Internship in Teaching I and EDUC 4302 - Internship in Teaching II or EDUC 4608 - Clinical Teaching MUSI 3311 - Elementary Music Methods MUSI 3312 - Secondary Music Methods READ 4331 - Reading in the Content Area (AGP-eligible) Seminar Courses EDUC 4021 - EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Seminar EDUC 4030 - Defense of Teacher Certification MUSI 4010 - Music All-Level Seminar (required of all students) Content Courses (17 credit hours required) MUSI 2305 - Introduction to Music Literature and Fine Arts MUSI 3201 - Analysis of Musical Structure MUSI 3207 - Basic Conducting MUSI 4205 - Twentieth-Century Analytical Techniques MUSI 4211 - Vocal Pedagogy MUSI 4301 - Instrumental Methods MUSI 4342 - Ethnomusicology in Cross-Cultural Service Total Credit Hours Required: 44 Refer to course descriptions for course requisites. (S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component. If the student has an accredited undergraduate music degree: Required Courses (24 credit hours required) EDUC 4315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4317 - Designing and Implementing Instruction (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4323 – Classroom Discipline for the 21st Century READ 4331 - Reading in the Content Area (AGP-eligible) EDUC 4301 - Internship in Teaching I and EDUC 4302 - Internship in Teaching II or EDUC 4608 - Clinical Teaching Seminar Courses EDUC 4021 - EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Seminar EDUC 4030 - Defense of Teacher Certification MUSI 4010 - Music All-Level Seminar (required of all students) Content Courses (17 credit hours required) MUSI 3311 - Elementary Music Methods MUSI 3312 - Secondary Music Methods MUSI 4201 - Orchestration MUSI 4204 - Choral Arranging MUSI 4205 - Twentieth-Century Analytical Techniques MUSI 4211 - Vocal Pedagogy MUSI 4301 - Instrumental Methods Total Credit Hours Required with previous degree: 41 Refer to course descriptions for course requisites. (S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component. |
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