Bachelor of Science, Major in Education: PK-3
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Education: PK-3 | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 2 | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) 3 | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) 4 | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 5 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 6 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| BIOL 1408 | Contemporary Biology 2 | 4 |
| BIOL 1436 | Foundations Of Science 2 | 4 |
| ENGL 2332 | World Literature I: Before the 17th Century 3 | 3 |
| or ENGL 2333 | World Literature II: From the 17th Century and After | |
| MATH: Any 3 hours of Math in addition to MATH 1384 & MATH 1385 1 | 3 | |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| BESL 3301 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| CIEE 2333 | Becoming A Teacher | 3 |
| CIEE 3374 | Human Growth & Learning | 3 |
| ECHE 3302 | Early Childhood Education Theories | 3 |
| ECHE 3313 | Early Childhood Cognition | 3 |
| ECHE 3325 | Creative Arts for Educators | 3 |
| ECHE 4333 | Developmentally Appropriate Programs for Young Children | 3 |
| ECHE 4343 | Curriculum for Early Childhood 7 | 3 |
| ECHE 4349 | Language and Literacy Development | 3 |
| ECHE 3363 | Working With Families in Diverse Communities | 3 |
| EDUC 1101 | Educator Preparation | 1 |
| MATH 1384 | Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I | 3 |
| MATH 1385 | Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics II | 3 |
| READ 3380 | Emergent & Beginning Literacy | 3 |
| SPED 2301 | Introduction to Exceptionality | 3 |
| Field Experience I | ||
| CIEE 3334 | Mathematics Instruction In Elementary Grades | 3 |
| ECHE 3301 | Social Guidance - Young Child | 3 |
| ECHE 3316 | Assessment in Early Childhood | 3 |
| Field Experience II | ||
| READ 3383 | Reading Methods and Assessment - Elementary | 3 |
| READ 3384 | Language Arts Methods and Assessment - Elementary | 3 |
| SPED 4314 | Literacy-Students with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| TESL 3313 | English Second Language Methodology I | 3 |
| Field Experience III | ||
| CIEE 3335 | Science Instruction In Elementary Grades | 3 |
| CIEE 3336 | Social Studies Instruction In Elementary Grades | 3 |
| TESL 4314 | English Second Language Methodology II | 3 |
| Student Teaching | ||
| CIEE 4391 | Student Teaching Elementary School | 3 |
| ECHE 4399 | Student Teaching in the Kindergarten Classroom | 3 |
| or CIEE 4392 | Student Teaching Elementary School | |
| EDUC 4301 | Teacher Education Capstone | 3 |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
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Students must take 9 hours of Mathematics which includes MATH 1384 and MATH 1385 as 6 of the 9 required hours. MATH 1384 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) and the major.
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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
To satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts), CAMX 2301 is suggested.
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PSYC 1301 is recommended to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavorial Sciences).
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COMS 1361 and KINE 2115 are suggested to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
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ECHE 4343 is best taken with Field Experience I. But can be taken with Field Experience II, or with YLR/ Student Teaching to be considered full-time. This course requires active field experience in a Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten classroom during the semester taken.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.75 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum overall major GPA or in the last 60 semester hours in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must maintain a 2.75 GPA or greater overall or in the last 60 semester hours. This includes transfer and SHSU courses.
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| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VIII1 | 3 | Component Area V6 | 3 |
| BIOL 14082 | 4 | BIOL 14362 | 4 |
| ENGL 13013 | 3 | ENGL 13023 | 3 |
| HIST 13014 | 3 | HIST 13024 | 3 |
| MATH 13845 | 3 | MATH 13855 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IX7 | 3 | Component Area IX7 | 1 |
| CIEE 2333 | 3 | BESL 3301 | 3 |
| EDUC 1101 | 1 | CIEE 3374 | 3 |
| ENGL 2332 or 23338 | 3 | ECHE 3313 | 3 |
| MATH5 | 3 | POLS 23069 | 3 |
| POLS 23059 | 3 | READ 3380 | 3 |
| SPED 2301 | 3 | ||
| 19 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CIEE 3334 | 3 | ECHE 4333 | 3 |
| ECHE 3301 | 3 | READ 3383 | 3 |
| ECHE 3316 | 3 | READ 3384 | 3 |
| ECHE 434310 | 3 | SPED 4314 | 3 |
| ECHE 4349 | 3 | TESL 3313 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CIEE 3335 | 3 | ECHE 3302 | 3 |
| CIEE 3336 | 3 | ECHE 3363 | 3 |
| CIEE 4391 | 3 | ECHE 4399 or CIEE 4392 | 3 |
| ECHE 3325 | 3 | EDUC 4301 | 3 |
| TESL 4314 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total Hours: 124 | |||
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PSYC 1301 is recommended to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavorial Sciences).
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ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).
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HIST 1301 and HIST 1302 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
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Students must take 9 hours of Mathematics which includes MATH 1384 and MATH 1385 as 6 of the 9 required hours. MATH 1384 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) and the major.
- 6
To satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts), CAMX 2301 is suggested.
- 7
To satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option), COMS 1361 and KINE 2115 are suggested.
- 8
ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) and the major.
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POLS 2305 and POLS 2306 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
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ECHE 4343 Is best ttaken with Field Experience I. but can be taken with Field Experience II, YR, or with Student Teaching to be considered full-time. Active Field Experience in a Kindergarten or PreKindergarten clasroom is required during the semester this course is taken.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.75 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum overall major GPA or in the last 60 semester hours in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must maintain a 2.75 GPA or greater overall or in the last 60 semester hours. This includes transfer and SHSU courses.
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, PK3 is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Prepared for Texas Teacher Certification in Prekindergarten through third grade.
- Prepared to teach all content areas necessary for PK – 3rd Grade.
- Prepared to implement evidence-based methods of teaching and learning.
- Fully qualified to teach in Texas Public schools.
