BS, Major in Interdisciplinary Studies, EC-6 Bilingual Core
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Interdisciplinary Studies, EC-6 Bilingual Core | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| BIOL 1408 | Contemporary Biology 2 | 4 |
| ENGL 2332 | Wrld Lit I: Before 17 Century 3 | 3 |
| or ENGL 2333 | World Lit II: 17th C & After | |
| FAMC 2301 | Creative Arts Seminar 4 | 3 |
| MATH 1384 | Intro To Foundations Of Math I 5 | 3 |
| MATH 1385 | Intro Foundations Of Math II | 3 |
| PHYS 1305 & PHYS 1105 | Classical Physics & Thermdynmc and Class Phy & Thermodynamics Lab | 4 |
| Major Core | ||
| BESL 3301 | Second Language Acquisition 6 | 3 |
| BESL 4301 | Spanish Fluency In Classroom | 3 |
| BESL 4305 | Acad Lang in Dual Lang Prog | 3 |
| BIOL 1436 | Foundations Of Science 2 | 4 |
| CIEE 2333 | Becoming A Teacher | 3 |
| CIEE 3343 | Curriculum and Assessment | 3 |
| CIEE 3374 | Human Growth & Learning | 3 |
| CIEE 3385 | Creatng Env For Learng In Elem | 3 |
| CIEE 4377 | Early Adolescent Learners | 3 |
| ECHE 4350 | Preschool Child Wellness | 3 |
| EDUC 1101 | Educator Preparation | 1 |
| HIST 3398 | Texas And The Southwest | 3 |
| MATH 3381 | Intro - Foundation Of Math III | 3 |
| READ 3380 | Emergent & Beginning Literacy | 3 |
| READ 3315 | Teaching Multiple Literacies | 3 |
| SPAN 3361 | Spanish Grammar & Composition | 3 |
| SPED 2301 | Introduction to Exceptionality | 3 |
| Major | ||
| Field Experience I | ||
| CIEE 3334 | Mth Instruction In Elem Grades | 3 |
| CIEE 3335 | Sci Instruction In Elem Grades | 3 |
| Field Experience II | ||
| CIEE 3336 | Soc Stdy Instrctn In Elem Grds | 3 |
| READ 3383 | Read Methods/Assessment - Elem | 3 |
| READ 3384 | Lang Arts/Assessment - Elem | 3 |
| TESL 4303 | Teaching Eng As A Second Lang | 3 |
| Field Experience III | ||
| BESL 4303 | Cur In Bilgl & Sec Lang Progs | 3 |
| BESL 4304 | Lang Lrn Lit Dev In Mltlngl St | 3 |
| ECHE 4343 | Curriculum for Early Childhood | 3 |
| Student Teaching OR 4+1 MED Pre-Internship 8 | 9-13 | |
| Student Teaching | ||
| Stu Tchg In Bilngl/Esl Classrm | ||
| Std Tch Elementary School | ||
| Teacher Education Capstone | ||
| 4+1 MED Pre-Internship 8 | ||
| Adv Techniques & Mthds Instr | ||
| Adv Mths Classroom Mgt & Disc | ||
| Assessment Of Learning | ||
| Total Hours | 131-135 | |
| 1 | |
| 2 | BIOL 1408 and BIOL 1436 satisfies the requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and the major. |
| 3 | ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) as well as the major. |
| 4 | FAMC 2301 satisfies the requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts) as well as the major. |
| 5 | MATH 1384 satisfies the requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) as well as the major. |
| 6 | |
| 7 | SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312 are prerequisites for SPAN 3361 |
| 8 | Students admitted into the MED in Curriculum & Instruction as part of the 4+1 program may satisfy their Student Teaching requirement with the MED Internship coursework and 4 additional free elective hours. |
Notes
- Student Teaching Block is considered a FULL LOAD at SHSU. Please check prerequisites for Literacy Methods Block, Content Methods Block and Student Teaching.
- Field Experience in public schools is required for many CIEE, ECHE, CIME, READ, and SPED classes.
- Full admission to the Educator Preparation program is required prior to enrollment in Literacy or Content Methods and Student Teaching.
4+1 Program: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Admission Documentation and Criteria
Applicants seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction 4+1 Program must submit the following to School of Teaching and Learning.
- 4+1 Program Application through TK20
- Current undergraduate transcript demonstrating a minimum 3.15 SHSU GPA.
- Three Reference Forms (at least two from SHSU professors)
- Writing Sample
Admission to the 4+1 program is competitive and the number of available positions is limited. Applicants will be scored using a formula. The top candidates from the initial application review will progress to a group interview and must also submit:
- a video recording of themselves conducting a 20-30 minute lesson in a K-12 classroom
- an in-person writing sample
Before a formal offer of admission will be issued, the applicant must supply evidence that he or she has passed both the appropriate content TExES and PPR TExES certification exams.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area I | 3 | Component Area I | 3 |
| Component Area VI | 3 | Component Area VI | 3 |
| BIOL 14081 | 4 | Component Area VII | 3 |
| FAMC 23012 | 3 | Component Area VIII2 | 3 |
| MATH 13843 | 3 | Component Area IX | 3 |
| MATH 1385 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 18 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VII | 3 | BESL 33016 | 3 |
| Component Area IX | 1 | CIEE 3374 | 3 |
| CIEE 2333 | 3 | MATH 3381 | 3 |
| ENGL 2332 or 23335 | 3 | READ 3315 | 3 |
| EDUC 1101 | 1 | READ 3380 | 3 |
| PHYS 1305 & PHYS 1105 | 4 | SPAN 3361 | 3 |
| SPED 2301 | 3 | ||
| 18 | 18 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BIOL 14361 | 4 | BESL 4301 | 3 |
| CIEE 3334 | 3 | CIEE 3336 | 3 |
| CIEE 3335 | 3 | HIST 3398 | 3 |
| CIEE 3343 | 3 | READ 3383 | 3 |
| CIEE 3385 | 3 | READ 3384 | 3 |
| TESL 4303 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BESL 4303 | 3 | Student Teaching OR 4+1 MED Pre-Internship8 | 9-13 |
| BESL 4304 | 3 | Student Teaching | |
| BESL 4305 | 3 | ||
| ECHE 4343 | 3 | ||
| ECHE 4350 | 3 | ||
| SPED 4314 | 3 | 4+1 Pre-Internship8 | |
Elective (4 SCH) | |||
| 18 | 9-13 | ||
| Total Hours: 131-135 | |||
| 1 | BIOL 1408 satisfies the requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and the major. |
| 2 | FAMC 2301 satisfies the requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts) as well as the major. |
| 3 | MATH 1384 satisfies the requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) as well as the major |
| 4 | |
| 5 | ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333 satisfies the requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) and the major. |
| 6 | |
| 7 | SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312 are prerequisites for SPAN 3361 |
| 8 | Students admitted into the MED in Curriculum & Instruction as part of the 4+1 program may satisfy their Student Teaching requirement with the MED Internship coursework and 4 additional free elective hours. |
Notes:
- Student Teaching Block is considered a FULL LOAD at SHSU. Please check prerequisites for Literacy Methods Block, Content Methods Block and Student Teaching.
- Field Experience in public schools is required for many CIED, ECHE, CIME, READ, and SPED classes.
- Full admission to the Educator Preparation program is required prior to enrollment in Literacy or Content Methods and Student Teaching.
4+1 Program: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Admission Documentation and Criteria
Applicants seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction 4+1 Program must submit the following to School of Teaching and Learning.
- 4+1 Program Application through TK20
- Current undergraduate transcript demonstrating a minimum 3.15 SHSU GPA.
- Three Reference Forms (at least two from SHSU professors)
- Writing Sample
Admission to the 4+1 program is competitive and the number of available positions is limited. Applicants will be scored using a formula. The top candidates from the initial application review will progress to a group interview and must also submit:
- a video recording of themselves conducting a 20-30 minute lesson in a K-12 classroom
- an in-person writing sample
Before a formal offer of admission will be issued, the applicant must supply evidence that he or she has passed both the appropriate content TExES and PPR TExES certification exams.
