About UTeach Dallas
Housed in the Department of Science and Mathematics Education within the School of Natural Science and Mathematics, the UTeach Dallas program has begun educating the next generation of highly-qualified secondary science, mathematics and computer science teachers at UT Dallas. UTeach started in 2008 at UT Dallas and is proud to have had its first class of graduating teachers head into schools for fall 2011. Celebrating 15 years in 2023!
Find us in Founders North 3.410.
UTeach started at The University of Texas at Austin in 1997 as a new way to prepare secondary science and math teachers. It is now being replicated across the country. UTeach has now been replicated at 49 universities in 23 states across the country as of spring 2021.
Did you know?
According to the Texas Education Agency, TEA, math, science, technology education, and computer science are areas of high need in Texas. Since shortages in these topics continue across the US, the national STEM teacher jobs outlook is bright for graduate seeking STEM education jobs as well! TEC, §21.044(e)(3).
UTeach Dallas is making a difference! UTeach Dallas earned a commendation from the Texas Education Agency in 2020-2021 for producing teachers in high needs teaching areas (Secondary Mathematics) and for 21-22 in multiple categories ( Rigorous and Robust Preparation, First Test Pass Rate in teacher shortage areas, Preparing the Educators Texas Needs, Percentage of prepared teachers in teacher shortage areas).
See more about our accomplishments at the Program Data page. And see data on job outlooks from the Workforce Commission on the Performance page.
We invite everyone to explore these pages. Find more information about UTeach Dallas, our program, and how you can help.
Try Out Teaching!
Sign up for the one-hour course, Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching to try out teaching*!
- Observe science or math classes at a local school.
- Learn about excellent inquiry-based science, mathematics, and engineering instruction.
- Design and teach lessons at the school during the semester.
For more information, set up an appointment with our UTeach Dallas Advisor.
*due to the majority of students full time and receiving fixed rate for any courses over 12 credit hours, plus financial constraints of the program Step 1 and 2 are no longer partially reimbursed.
One Degree = Two Career Options
In Step 1, you have the opportunity to explore the profession of teaching in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) with only a little time and minimal financial commitment.
If you like it, you can continue in the UTeach Dallas program, where you can complete a degree in a STEM field and earn a secondary teaching certification.
You’ll be prepared to teach, and you’ll also be prepared to enter graduate school or work in STEM fields.
It’s two career options for the price of one.
UTeach Elements of Success
- Create an Organization Devoted to Preparing Teachers
- Develop Institutional Support
- Attract and Retain Students
- Create an Instructional Program
- Provide First-rate Instruction
- Strive for Continuous Program Improvement
