The program includes a year-long sequence of the core mathematics and science courses appropriate to the student's degree program or career choice. Extensive mentoring and a group approach to study-skills development are used to promote students' success. Each department in the College of Natural Sciences supports undergraduate research programs in which students may earn University credit. Students may also earn special departmental honors for exceptional research. The college holds an annual Undergraduate Poster Session to recognize and reward students who participate in research.
Additional opportunities vary from department to department.
Information is available in the Academic Advising Center for the student's major. While learning the subject matter of their majors, students also learn how to teach. Upon completing the program, students graduate with a bachelor's degree and are recommended for a secondary school teaching certificate. The UTeach program invites students to explore their interest in teaching as early as the freshman year. Students learn quickly whether teaching is the profession for them through courses taught by some of Texas' most respected secondary school math and science teachers.