Science Certification
Harris County Department of Education offers 4-8 Science, 8-12 Science and 8-12 Life Science Certifications.
Science 4-8 Pre-Service Curriculum (39 hours):
Elementary Classroom Design, Mgmt, and Org. I
Elementary Classroom Design, Mgmt, and Org. II
Differentiated Behavior Management I
Differentiated Behavior Management II
Designing Lesson Plans II (Science classroom)
Reading Strategies Across the Curriculum
Science 8-12 and Life Science 8-12 Pre-Service Curriculum (39 hours):
Secondary Classroom Design, Mgmt, and Org. I
Secondary Classroom Design, Mgmt, and Org. II
Differentiated Behavior Management I
Differentiated Behavior Management II
Designing Lesson Plans II (Science classroom)
Reading Strategies Across the Curriculum
During the first year of internship, all teachers will be required to take 3 online courses, attend TxBESS and TESA training, and observe practicing classroom teachers for a minimum of 30 hours.
