BS, Major in Education, EC-6 Core

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Bachelor of Science, Major in Education, EC-6 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) 13
Component Area VI (U.S. History)6
Component Area VII (Political Science/Government)6
Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 13
Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 14
Degree Specific Requirements
BIOL 1408Contemporary Biology 24
PHYS 1305
PHYS 1105
Classical Physics & Thermdynmc
and Class Phy & Thermodynamics Lab
4
BIOL 1436Foundations Of Science 24
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
Major Core
BESL 3301Second Language Acquisition 53
CIEE 2333Becoming A Teacher3
CIEE 3374Human Growth & Learning3
ECHE 3325Creative Arts for Educators3
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 3315Teaching Multiple Literacies 63
READ 3380Emergent & Beginning Literacy 73
SPED 2301Introduction to Exceptionality 83
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 Childhood3
READ 3383Read Methods/Assessment - Elem3
READ 3384Lang Arts/Assessment - Elem3
SPED 4314Literacy-Students with Exceptionalities3
TESL 3313ESL Methodology I 93
YLR Semester I
CIEE 3335Sci Instruction In Elem Grades3
CIEE 3336Soc Stdy Instrctn In Elem Grds3
CIEE 4391Std Tch Elementary School3
or CIEE 4392 Std Tch Elementary School
TESL 4314ESL Methodology II3
YLR Semester II OR 4+1 MED Pre-Internship 109-13
YLR Semester II
Early Adolescent Learners
Std Tch Elementary School
Student Teaching in the Middle Grades
Curriculum for Early Childhood
Teacher Education Capstone
4+1 MED Pre-Internship 10
Adv Techniques & Mthds Instr
Adv Mths Classroom Mgt & Disc
Assessment Of Learning
Elective (4 SCH)
Total Hours125-129


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 1, Field Experience 2, 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.