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Approved Minor Requirements

College of Education approved minors require:

1. At least fifteen semester hours, of which nine must be advanced.
2. Six of the nine advanced semester hours must be taken in residence.
3. A 2.00 minimum cumulative grade point average on courses attempted in the minor (2.50 for Education minor).

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Minors

Approved minors within the College of Education are:

List of Minors

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Asian American Studies

A minor in Asian American Studies requires a minimum of 18 semester hours. Twelve of the 18 hours must be in residence of which 9 hours must be advanced. No more than 6 semester hours can be taken from one field of study. Minimum 2.0 grade point average for all courses applied to the minor is required. All students are required to take the following courses in this minor.

CUST 2300 and 4300

Students are also required to take 3 semester hours from the following: ANTH 2302, ANTH 2304 ECON 2304, ECON 2305, ENGL 2323, PSYC 2380, SOC 2325

In addition, students must successfully complete nine (9) semester hours to be taken from the Human and Social Sciences, from which at least 6 semesters hours must be taken at the upper level 3000-4000, including at least 3 semester hours at the 4000-level. Students may choose from the following courses: AMER 3300, ANTH 3363, ARCH 3358, CHNS 2301/2302, 3350, 3352, COMM 3375, 3379, CUST 3310 (3397), 3315, 4320, ECON 3355, JPNS 2501/2502, POLS 4320, 4321, 4322, SOC 3327, 3390, RELS 3396

 Note: On occasion, new courses including selected topics will be added to this list as they are developed. Other appropriate courses may be approved for this minor by petition. These courses or special topics must contain or deal with issues relevant to Asian American Studies in order to be approved for the Minor.

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Education

EDUC 3205 and 3206 or 3301, EPSY 3300, education methods courses (6 semester hours), and CUIN 3347 or equivalent.

 Note:  This minor is only for teacher education students who have been formally admitted and have completed or are completing the Professional Development Sequence (QUEST 2)

This minor does not lead to a recommendation for Texas State Certification.  Students who wish to be certified must:

• meet all benchmarks outlined on the Education Minor Degree Plan;
• meet benchmarks for Student Teaching (QUEST 3);
• successfully complete Student Teaching (QUEST 3) requirements; and
• major in the area of certification.

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Health

Required Courses: HLT 1353, 2320, 3301, 3381, and three hours selected from junior or senior level Health courses.

A total of 15 semester hours are required, 9 of which must be advanced, at least six of the nine advanced semester hours must be taken in residence. Students must earn a 2.00 minimum cumulative grade point average on courses attempted in the minor.

The 15 hour minor in Health, reflecting renewed interest in wellness, health promotion and allied health careers, blends with majors in the natural and social sciences.  The minor, open to all students, would be especially appropriate for the following majors:  Allied Health, Biology, Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences, Chemistry, Education, Human Development and Consumer Sciences, Kinesiology, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.

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Human Development and Family Studies

HDFS 1300, 2317

Nine semester hours to be selected from the following:HDFS 3317, 3318, 3350, 4316, 4317, 4318, 4319, 4320, 4397 (Topics in Family Studies only)

A total of 15 semester hours are required, 9 of which must be advanced, at least six of the nine advanced semester hours must be taken in residence. Students must earn a 2.00 minimum cumulative grade point average on courses attempted in the minor.

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Human Nutrition and Food Studies

Required Courses: HDCS 1332 or 2332, 2333, 4334

Electives: Six additional advanced hours in Human Nutrition and Foods (Suggestions: HDCS 3333, 3335, 4332, or4337 unless all prerequisites have been met for 3334, 4333, and 4335.)

 Note:  This minor requires a total of 15 semester hours.

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Kinesiology

KIN 3305, 3306, 3309, 4315, DAN 2307, PEB 1101, and a one hour KIN activity course.

 Note:  This minor requires a total of 17 semester hours.

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Teacher Certification Program (QUEST)

The University of Houston’s teacher education program, QUEST (Quality Urban Education for Students and Teachers), prepares undergraduate students to be certified as teachers in a variety of fields. 

The university and the College of Education offer bachelor's degree programs that meet the State Board for Educator Certification and the Higher Education Coordinating Board requirements for the standard teaching certificate. Individuals are required to have a Texas teaching certificate to teach in Texas public schools.

Postbaccalaureate students may seek teacher certification as a nondegree objective student or as a graduate student.  See the Education section of the Graduate and Professional Studies Catalog for further information or contact the Office of Student Services at 713-743-5002.

All teacher certification transactions for the university, including those for postbaccalaureate students, are made through the Office of Student Services in the College of Education. Inquiries should be directed to:

University of Houston
College of Education
Office of Student Services
112 Farish Hall
Houston, Texas 77204-5033

713-743-5002

 Note: Rules and regulations are set forth by the state of Texas and are subject to change at any time. The College of Education reserves the right to make changes to accommodate the State Board for Educator Certification, the Coordinating Board, and university decisions.

Teacher Education Degree Plan Sequence

Professional preparation is conducted in three phases, QUEST 1, QUEST 2, and QUEST 3.

QUEST 1 coursework and experiences are specifically designed to give candidates experience interacting with children in public schools. Through interactions with children, teachers, faculty, and peers, candidates confirm their decision to become a teacher and prepare for the prospect of a career in education.

QUEST 2 is content-focused, allowing candidates to learn the most current methodology for teaching all content areas for which they will be certified. Field experiences are required of all candidates but vary by program.

QUEST 3, typically known as student teaching, is performance-focused, immersing candidates in the real work of teachers in school settings. Candidates are supported in the schools by quality Site-Based Teacher Educators and trained university supervisors; on campus through regular Student Teaching professional development, and online from faculty and peers.

Admission to QUEST

Students apply for QUEST at multiple points in the program. Applications involve

• coursework completion;
• 2.50 GPA overall;
• 2.50 in academic fields/specializations;
• passing scores on the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA). (College of Education passing scores on THEA are higher than the minimum passing scores required by the University of Houston.);
• speech proficiency; and
• computer Proficiency.

For more information regarding deadlines and requirements, go to www.coe.uh.edu/quest or contact an advisor in room 256 of Farish Hall.

Applications are available online at www.coe.uh.edu/quest.

Transfer Courses

Transfer of pre-professional and specialization courses requires approval by petition to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Certification, and Accreditation. The 18-24 semester hours of professional development courses must be completed in residence.

Certification

Students must apply for their teaching certificate online at www.sbec.state.tx.uh/SBECOnline/default.asp when they have completed all course work for their degree and have taken and passed the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExESs) required for certification.

Note: All potential teacher certification candidates will be subject to a formal FBI fingerprint check before being issued a Texas teaching certificate.

Time Limitation

Courses completed at the University of Houston and/or transfer credits may not apply toward a degree or teacher certification if more than five years have elapsed upon application for certification. Current standards will be enforced.

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Interdisciplinary Studies

Students seeking early childhood-6 and 4-8 certification must complete the requirements for the interdisciplinary studies major. Students should apply for an official degree plan as soon as possible but before 60 semester hours of completed coursework..

The interdisciplinary studies major is composed of five components: academic foundations, pre-professional development courses, specific B.S. and Coordinating Board requirements for mathematics and science, and the Professional Development Sequence (QUEST). This degree requires 120-139 semester hours. Degree outlines are available online at www.coe.uh.edu .

Certificates Available Through Interdisciplinary Studies:

EC-6 Generalist
EC-6 Bilingual Generalist

4-8 Mathematics
4-8 Science
4-8 Social Studies
4-8 English, Language Arts

EC-6/EC-12 Special Education

See also: List of Department-Specific Certification Areas and Undergraduate Degrees

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Supplementals

8-12 Grade Certification Programs

Certification as an 8-12 grade teacher is provided through Professional Development Sequences (QUEST) in the College of Education in conjunction with degree programs in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Technology. 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 256 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.

Academic Teaching Fields: Grades 8-12

English, Language Arts and Reading
Dance
History
French
German
Journalism
Latin
Life Sciences
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Science
Social Studies
Spanish
Speech

 

All Level (EC-12) Certification Programs

Students who wish to pursue certification which allows them to teach children at all levels in public schools may do so in several ways.

In order to pursue certification in Music or Art at all levels, students must major in Music or Art in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and should seek advising from advisors for one of these majors. Professional Development Sequences (QUEST) in the College of Education are offered in conjunction with degree programs in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Courses are jointly approved by these colleges and the College of Education. For certification within a degree program in either of these fields, see the specific college section of this catalog. Students must carefully follow the degree plan prepared by their college.

In order to pursue certification in Kinesiology at all levels, students must major in Kinesiology in the department of Health and Human Performance in the College of Education.  Interested students should seek advising from an advisor in this major. 
Preparation for certification for Special Education at all levels is available through the Interdisciplinary Studies major in the College of Education.

Academic Teaching Fields: EC-12

Art
Kinesiology
Music
Special Education

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Bachelor of Science and All-Level (EC-12) Certification Programs

Academic Teaching Fields: EC-12

Art
Kinesiology
Music
Health
Dance
Special Education
Reading

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