FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective Undergraduates
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Average class size in the School of Education (SOE) is fewer than 15 students!
Any incoming credit will count as college credit earned, however the manner in which it counts for a specific SOE major will vary. Please discuss this with an SOE academic advisor. General Baylor guidelines for AP tests are located here: AP TESTS
Your very first semester! When you take “Introduction to Education” (TED 1312), you will learn to plan lessons and will teach students through one-on-one or one-on-two lessons twice a week in a local public school.
You will have at least four semesters of field experience.
School of Education students majoring in middle/secondary education and pursuing a middle grades (grades 4-8) or secondary (grades 7-12) certification choose a teaching content area.
Baylor offers:
- English, Language Arts, and Reading (ELAR)
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
Students may also pursue a degree in all-level (K-12) Special Education.
The School of Education does not offer double majors. Some students may be able to add a minor. All SOE students are advised every semester by a professional advisor within the School who can provide all the guidance you need.
Baylor SOE programs are inclusive, meaning certification and content coursework will be imbedded in your chosen program. Therefore minors are not required for SOE majors. The clinical nature of our programs can create a scheduling challenge for adding an additional minor. Please discuss this with an SOE academic advisor.
Yes, you will be well prepared for the certification tests, which you will take prior to graduation! Baylor faculty and staff will prepare you through practice tests, and Baylor students have a very high pass rate on state certification tests.
Baylor SOE’s undergraduate degrees will fully prepare you for teacher certification.
If you are majoring in something outside of the School of Education, the Department of Curriculum & Instruction offers the MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) for individuals who already have an undergraduate degree and are seeking a master's program leading to initial certification.
Baylor also offers a 15-month master’s programs in Curriculum & Instruction for education graduates already certified, and education students may also pursue this through an accelerated 4+1 BSEd-MSEd program in elementary education that allows you to finish a semester early.
No. The concentration allows a candidate to pursue a supplemental certification and to work with an additional group of students. When applying for jobs, you could apply for either general Elementary classroom positions and/or Gifted & Talented classroom positions.
There is no certification or set of coursework required to coach. To coach in a public school, you must have a valid Texas teaching certificate. Therefore, we recommend you choose a teaching field that you would enjoy regardless of your coaching duties.