BS, Major in Interdisciplinary Studies, EC-6 Core
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Interdisciplinary Studies, EC-6 Core | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 1 | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) 1 | 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 | |
| Major | ||
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| BIOL 1408 | Contemporary Biology 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 1305 & PHYS 1105 | Classical Physics & Thermdynmc and Class Phy & Thermodynamics Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 1436 | Foundations Of Science 2 | 4 |
| ENGL 2332 | Wrld Lit I: Before 17 Century 3 | 3 |
| or ENGL 2333 | World Lit II: 17th C & After | |
| MATH 1384 | Intro To Foundations Of Math I 4 | 3 |
| MATH 1385 | Intro Foundations Of Math II | 3 |
| Major Core | ||
| BESL 3301 | Second Language Acquisition 5 | 3 |
| 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 3325 | Creative Arts for Educators | 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 3315 | Teaching Multiple Literacies 6 | 3 |
| READ 3380 | Emergent & Beginning Literacy 7 | 3 |
| SPED 2301 | Introduction to Exceptionality 8 | 3 |
| 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 3313 | ESL Methodology I | 3 |
| Field Experience III | ||
| ECHE 4343 | Curriculum for Early Childhood | 3 |
| SPED 4314 | Literacy-Students with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| TESL 4314 | ESL Methodology II | 3 |
| Student Teaching OR 4+1 MED Pre-Internship 9 | 9-13 | |
| Student Teaching | ||
| Std Tch Elementary School | ||
| Std Tch Elementary School | ||
| Teacher Education Capstone | ||
| 4+1 MED Pre-Internship 9 | ||
| Adv Techniques & Mthds Instr | ||
| Adv Mths Classroom Mgt & Disc | ||
| Assessment Of Learning | ||
Elective (4 SCH) | ||
| Total Hours | 125-129 | |
| 1 | Component Area IX COMS 2382 suggested; Component Area V: FAMC 2301 suggested; Component Area VIII:GEOG 1300 or BESL 2301 suggested |
| 2 | BIOL 1408 and BIOL 1436 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and the major. |
| 3 | ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) and the major. |
| 4 | MATH 1384 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) and the major |
| 5 | |
| 6 | READ 3315 prerequisite for READ blocks. |
| 7 | READ 3380 prerequisite for READ blocks. |
| 8 | |
| 9 | 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 |
| Compnenet Area V1 | 3 | Component Area VIII1 | 3 |
| BIOL 14082 | 4 | ENGL 13023 | 3 |
| ENGL 13013 | 3 | HIST 13024 | 3 |
| HIST 13014 | 3 | MATH 1385 | 3 |
| MATH 13845 | 3 | POLS 23056 | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IX1 | 4 | BIOL 14368 | 4 |
| CIEE 2333 | 3 | CIEE 3374 | 3 |
| EDUC 1101 | 1 | MATH 3381 | 3 |
| ENGL 2332 or 23337 | 3 | READ 33159 | 3 |
| PHYS 1305 & PHYS 1105 | 4 | READ 338010 | 3 |
| POLS 23066 | 3 | SPED 230111 | 3 |
| 18 | 19 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BESL 330112 | 3 | CIEE 3336 | 3 |
| CIEE 3334 | 3 | HIST 3398 | 3 |
| CIEE 3335 | 3 | READ 3383 | 3 |
| CIEE 3343 | 3 | READ 3384 | 3 |
| CIEE 3385 | 3 | TESL 3313 | 3 |
| ECHE 3325 | 3 | ||
| 18 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CIEE 4377 | 3 | Student Teaching OR 4+1 MED Pre-Internship13 | 9-13 |
| ECHE 4343 | 3 | Student Teaching | |
| ECHE 4350 | 3 | ||
| SPED 4314 | 3 | ||
| TESL 4314 | 3 | ||
| 4+1 MED Pre-Internship13 | |||
Elective (4 SCH) | |||
| 15 | 9-13 | ||
| Total Hours: 125-129 | |||
| 1 | Component Area IX: COMS 2382 suggested; Component Area V: FAMC 2301 suggested; Component Area VIII: GEOG 1300 or BESL 2301 suggested. |
| 2 | BIOL 1408atisfies the requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and the major |
| 3 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication). |
| 4 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History) |
| 5 | MATH 1384 satisfies the requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) and the major. |
| 6 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government). |
| 7 | ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333 satisfies the requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) and the major. |
| 8 | BIOL 1436atisfies the requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and the major. |
| 9 | READ 3315 prerequisite for READ blocks. |
| 10 | READ 3380 prerequisite for READ blocks. |
| 11 | |
| 12 | |
| 13 | 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.
