• Enroll or be enrolled full-time in a partner university program that will lead to a teaching certificate
• Be a Texas resident
• Have a strong academic record and history of achievement
• Have demonstrated peer or group leadership skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a career in education in high-needs Texas public schools upon completion of the program

In addition to scholarship funding, the Raising Texas Teachers initiative will supplement the rigorous education scholars receive through partner programs by providing teacher candidates opportunities to benefit from ongoing professional development, mentoring and feedback from teachers and principals, and connections with fellow Charles Butt scholars across Texas.

This combination of education and supports is designed to ensure teacher candidates practice and develop pedagogical skills in authentic classroom settings, observe masterful teaching in action, reflect on feedback from expert teachers and school leaders, and participate in a community that fosters professional growth.

• Remain a full-time student enrolled in a program that will lead to a teaching certificate at one of the 11 partner programs;
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average;
• Participate in Raise Your Hand professional development activities;
• Receive a letter of recommendation for continuation from the IHE program leader each year; and
• Plan to teach in a high-needs classroom in a Texas public school upon completion of the program.

Complete the Application,  obtain a signature from Dr. Joyce Juntune (704 Harrington) or Christy Porter (115B Heaton Hall). Once signed, submit the application to your academic advisor, who will approve the minor and add it to your student account. Students applying for a minor in Creative Studies must have an overall GPR of 2.0 or better.

The Creative Studies minor is 15 credit hours, consisting of six hours of required coursework and nine hours of additional courses, to be chosen by the student. Students must have a C grade or above in all Creative Studies courses to qualify for graduation with the minor.

Creative Studies Core Classes Schedule 2016-2018

Creative Studies – CRST – Minor Coursework updated 4-2018

Students may work as a counselor with the summer Youth Adventure Program camp for credit hours. Contact Dr. Jay Woodward for more information.

Involves approximately 165 clock hours of practicum in general education classrooms. Your placement is in diverse settings in general education classrooms. You will see and apply methods learned in your courses. Activities including teaching in several subject areas. You learn how to deliver and modify effective instruction. You begin to hone your classroom management.

Consists of approximately 160 clock hours in special education settings. During this time, you are in both high and low incidence placements. You refine your teaching skills by delivering effective instruction to a variety of students. You are accountable for goals, objectives, and modifications.

Focus on adolescents and transition with about 40 clock hours.  Your experience with adolescents, multicultural considerations, and students with limited English proficiency grows. You work with parents and community resources as available.

Student teaching block, a 15-week experience. Our placement coordinator and you determine the best setting.