Bachelor of Science, Major in Education: PK-3

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Bachelor of Science, Major in Education: PK-3
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) 64
Degree Specific Requirements
BIOL 1408Contemporary Biology 24
BIOL 1436Foundations Of Science 24
ENGL 2332World Literature I: Before the 17th Century 33
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 13
Major: Foundation
BESL 3301Second Language Acquisition3
CIEE 2333Becoming A Teacher3
CIEE 3374Human Growth & Learning3
ECHE 3302Early Childhood Education Theories3
ECHE 3313Early Childhood Cognition3
ECHE 3325Creative Arts for Educators3
ECHE 4333Developmentally Appropriate Programs for Young Children3
ECHE 4343Curriculum for Early Childhood 73
ECHE 4349Language and Literacy Development3
ECHE 3363Working With Families in Diverse Communities3
EDUC 1101Educator Preparation1
MATH 1384Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I3
MATH 1385Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics II3
READ 3380Emergent & Beginning Literacy3
SPED 2301Introduction to Exceptionality3
Field Experience I
CIEE 3334Mathematics Instruction In Elementary Grades3
ECHE 3301Social Guidance - Young Child3
ECHE 3316Assessment in Early Childhood3
Field Experience II
READ 3383Reading Methods and Assessment - Elementary3
READ 3384Language Arts Methods and Assessment - Elementary3
SPED 4314Literacy-Students with Exceptionalities3
TESL 3313English Second Language Methodology I3
Field Experience III
CIEE 3335Science Instruction In Elementary Grades3
CIEE 3336Social Studies Instruction In Elementary Grades3
TESL 4314English Second Language Methodology II3
Student Teaching
CIEE 4391Student Teaching Elementary School3
ECHE 4399Student Teaching in the Kindergarten Classroom3
or CIEE 4392 Student Teaching Elementary School
EDUC 4301Teacher Education Capstone3
Total Hours124
1

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 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.

5

PSYC 1301 is recommended to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavorial Sciences). 

6

COMS 1361 and KINE 2115 are suggested to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option). 

7

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
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area VIII13Component Area V63
BIOL 140824BIOL 143624
ENGL 130133ENGL 130233
HIST 130143HIST 130243
MATH 138453MATH 138553
 16 16
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area IX73Component Area IX71
CIEE 23333BESL 33013
EDUC 11011CIEE 33743
ENGL 2332 or 233383ECHE 33133
MATH53POLS 230693
POLS 230593READ 33803
SPED 23013 
 19 16
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
CIEE 33343ECHE 43333
ECHE 33013READ 33833
ECHE 33163READ 33843
ECHE 4343103SPED 43143
ECHE 43493TESL 33133
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
CIEE 33353ECHE 33023
CIEE 33363ECHE 33633
CIEE 43913ECHE 4399 or CIEE 43923
ECHE 33253EDUC 43013
TESL 43143 
 15 12
Total Hours: 124
1

PSYC 1301 is recommended to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavorial Sciences). 

2

BIOL 1408 and BIOL 1436 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and the major.

3

ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).

4

HIST 1301 and HIST 1302 satisfy the 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

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.

9

POLS 2305 and POLS 2306 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).

10

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.  ​