BS, Major in Education, EC-6 Bilingual Core

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Bachelor of Science, Major in Education, EC-6 Bilingual Core
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communication)6
Component Area II (Mathematics) 13
Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 28
Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) 33
Component Area V (Creative Arts) 43
Component Area VI (U.S. History)6
Component Area VII (Political Science/Government)6
Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 53
Component Area IX (Component Area Option)4
Degree Specific Requirements
BIOL 1408Contemporary Biology 24
CAMX 2301Creative Arts Seminar 43
ENGL 2332Wrld Lit I: Before 17 Century 33
or ENGL 2333 World Lit II: 17th C & After
MATH 1384Intro Foundations of Math I 13
MATH 1385Intro Foundations of Math II3
PHYS 1305
PHYS 1105
Classical Physics & Thermdynmc
and Class Phy & Thermodynamics Lab
4
Major Core
BESL 3301Second Language Acquisition3
BESL 4301Spanish Fluency In Classroom3
BIOL 1436Foundations Of Science 24
CIEE 2333Becoming A Teacher3
CIEE 3374Human Growth & Learning3
ECHE 4350Preschool Child Wellness3
or ECHE 3302 Early Childhood Education Theories
EDUC 1101Educator Preparation1
HIST 3398Texas & the Southwest3
MATH 3381Intro - Foundation of Math III3
READ 3380Emergent & Beginning Literacy3
READ 3315Teaching Multiple Literacies3
SPAN 3361Spanish Grammar & Composition 63
SPED 2301Introduction to Exceptionality3
Major
Field Experience I
CIEE 3334Mth Instruction In Elem Grades3
CIEE 3343Curriculum and Assessment3
CIEE 3385Creatng Env For Learng In Elem3
Field Experience II
ECHE 4343Curriculum for Early Childhood 73
READ 3383Read Methods/Assessment - Elem3
READ 3384Lang Arts/Assessment - Elem3
SPED 4314Literacy-Students with Exceptionalities3
TESL 3313ESL Methodology I 83
YLR Semester I
BESL 4303Cur In Bilgl & Sec Lang Progs3
BESL 4304Lang Lrn Lit Dev In Mltlngl St3
CIEE 3335Sci Instruction In Elem Grades3
CIEE 3336Soc Stdy Instrctn In Elem Grds3
CIEE 4391Std Tch Elementary School3
YLR Semester II OR 4+1 Pre-MED Internship 99-13
YLR Semester II
Acad Lang in Dual Lang Prog
Stu Tchg In Bilngl/Esl Classrm
Std Tch Elementary School
Curriculum for Early Childhood 7
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 Hours131-135

Notes:

  • Student Teaching Block is considered a FULL LOAD at SHSU.  Please check prerequisites for Field Experience 1, Field Experience 2, YLR Semester I and YLR Semester II.
  • Field Experience in public schools is required for many CIEE, ECHE, CIME, TESL, READ, and SPED classes.
  • Full admission to the Educator Preparation program is required prior to enrollment in Field Experience I, Field Experience II, YLR Semester I, and YLR Semester II.

Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Education in Teaching and Learning 4+1 Program 

Admission Documentation and Criteria

Applicants seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Education in Teaching and Learning 4+1 Program must submit the following:

  • 4+1 Program Application through TK20
  • Current undergraduate transcript demonstrating a minimum 3.15 overall GPA or last 60 SCH.
  • 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. 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
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area I3Component Area I3
Component Area VI3Component Area VI3
BIOL 140814Component Area VII3
CAMX 230123Component Area VIII43
MATH 138433Component Area IX3
 MATH 13853
 16 18
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area VII3BIOL 143614
Component Area IX1CIEE 33743
CIEE 23333MATH 33813
EDUC 11011READ 33153
ENGL 2332 or 233353READ 33803
PHYS 1305
PHYS 1105
4SPAN 336163
SPED 23013 
 18 19
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
BESL 33013BESL 43013
CIEE 33343ECHE 434373
CIEE 33433READ 33833
CIEE 33853READ 33843
HIST 33983SPED 43143
 TESL 331383
 15 18
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
BESL 43033YLR Semester II OR 4+1 MED Pre-Internship99-13
BESL 43043YLR Semester II
CIEE 33353
CIEE 33363
CIEE 43913
ECHE 4350 or 33023
 4+1 MED Pre-Internship9
 
 
 
 
Elective (4 SCH)
 18 9-13
Total Hours: 131-135

Notes:

  • Student Teaching Block is considered a FULL LOAD at SHSU.  Please check prerequisites for Field Experience 1, Field Experience 2, YLR Semester I and YLR Semester II.
  • Field Experience in public schools is required for many CIEE, ECHE, CIME, TESL, READ, and SPED classes.
  • Full admission to the Educator Preparation program is required prior to enrollment in Field Experience I, Field Experience II, YLR Semester I, and YLR Semester II.

4+1 Program: Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Education in Teaching and Learning

Admission Documentation and Criteria

Applicants seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Education in Teaching and Learning 4+1 Program must submit the following:

  • 4+1 Program Application through TK20
  • Current undergraduate transcript demonstrating a minimum 3.15 overall GPA or last 60 SCH.
  • 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. 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.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers.  Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.

The BS, Major in Education, EC-6 Bilingual Core is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:

  • Prepared to teach all content areas necessary for EC-6 certification.

  • Prepared to implement evidence-based methods of teaching and learning.

  • Fully qualified to teach in Texas public schools.

  • Prepared to teach in high-need field of bilingual education.