Bachelor of Science, Major in Education, PK-3: 4+1 Master of Education in Teaching & 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 Apply Texas
- Current undergraduate transcript demonstrating a minimum 3.00 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.
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.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Education, PK-3: 4+1 Master of Education in Teaching & Learning | ||
| 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 3363 | Working With Families in Diverse Communities | 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 |
| 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 |
| 4+1 MED Pre-Internship 8 | ||
| CIED 5383 | Integrating Current Technologies in Education | 3 |
| CIED 5393 | Assessment and Accountability | 3 |
| SPED 5301 | Education of Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| 4+1 MED Teaching & Learning | ||
| ECHE 5000-6000 Level | 3 | |
| ECHE 6088 | Special Topics in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CIED 5370 | Foundations of Education Research | 3 |
| CIED 5371 | Applied Research in Education | 3 |
| CIED 5382 | Instructional Coaching | 3 |
| CIED 5390 | Advanced Methods for Classroom Management and Discipline | 3 |
| CIED 5398 | Practicum in Classroom Instruction I (Title of course should be changed to Practicum in Classroom Instruction I) | 3 |
| CIED 5399 | Practicum in Classroom Instruction II (Title of course should be changed to Practicum in Classroom Instruction II) | 3 |
| General Electives | 3 | |
| Minor: Not Required 9,10 | ||
| Total Hours | 151 | |
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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.
- 2
BIOL 1408 and BIOL 1436 satisfy 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
CAMX 2301 is suggested to fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts).
- 5
PSYC 1301 is recommended to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
- 6
COMS 1361 and KINE 2115 are suggested to fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
- 7
ECHE 4343 can be taken with Field Experience I, Field Experience II, or with Student Teaching to be considered full-time.
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Students must apply for graduation with their bachelor's degree during their M.Ed. Pre-Internship semester to be eligible for their internship placement.
- 9
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours may be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
- 10
All minors can be paired with this degree program.
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 to earn teacher certification. This includes transfer and SHSU courses.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| 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 | ||
| MATH: Any 3 hours of Math in addition to MATH 1384 and MATH 13855 | 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 3302 | 3 | READ 3384 | 3 | ||
| ECHE 3316 | 3 | SPED 4314 | 3 | ||
| ECHE 3325 | 3 | TESL 3313 | 3 | ||
| ECHE 4349 | 3 | ECHE 5000-6000 Level | 3 | ||
| 18 | 18 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| CIEE 3335 | 3 | CIED 538311 | 3 | ||
| CIEE 3336 | 3 | CIED 539311 | 3 | ||
| ECHE 3363 | 3 | SPED 5301 | 3 | ||
| ECHE 434310 | 3 | ECHE Elective (5000-6000 level) | 3 | ||
| TESL 4314 | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 12 | ||||
| Fifth Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer | Hours |
| BESL 5318 | 3 | CIED 5370 | 3 | CIED 5371 | 3 |
| CIED 5398 | 3 | CIED 5399 | 3 | CIED 5382 | 3 |
| CIED 5390 | 3 | ||||
| 6 | 6 | 9 | |||
| Total Hours: 151 | |||||
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PSYC 1301 is recommended to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
- 2
BIOL 1408 and BIOL 1436 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and the major.
- 3
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications).
- 4
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
- 5
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
CAMX 2301 is suggested to fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts).
- 7
COMS 1361 and KINE 2115 are suggested to fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
- 8
ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) and the major.
- 9
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
- 10
ECHE 4343 can be taken with Field Experience I, Field Experience II, or with Student Teaching to be considered full-time.
- 11
Students must apply for graduation with their bachelor's degree during their M.Ed. Pre-Internship semester to be eligible for their internship placement.
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.
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours may be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
All minors can be paired with this degree program.
Students must apply for graduation with their bachelor's degree during their M.Ed. Pre-Internship semester to be eligible for their internship placement.
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: 4+1 MED in Teaching and Learning 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.
