Bachelor of Science, Major in Education, EC-6 Bilingual Core: 4+1 MED in Teaching & Learning

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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.

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: Foundation
BESL 3301Second Language Acquisition 63
BESL 4301Spanish Fluency In Classroom3
BIOL 1436Foundations Of Science 24
CIEE 2333Becoming A Teacher3
CIEE 3374Human Growth & Learning3
ECHE 3302Early Childhood Education Theories3
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 73
SPED 2301Introduction to Exceptionality3
Major: Required
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 83
READ 3383Read Methods/Assessment - Elem3
READ 3384Lang Arts/Assessment - Elem3
SPED 4314Literacy-Students with Exceptionalities3
TESL 3313ESL Methodology I 63
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
4+1 MED Pre-Internship 9,10
BESL 4305Acad Lang in Dual Lang Prog3
CIED 5360Adv Techniques & Mthds Instr3
CIED 5390Adv Mths Classroom Mgt & Disc3
CIED 5393Assessment Of Learning3
4+1 MED Teaching & Learning
BESL 5318Sheltered Instruction in PK-123
CIED 5370Research In Teaching3
CIED 5382Instructional Coaching3
CIED 5085Advanced Research in Teaching3
CIED 5390Adv Mths Classroom Mgt & Disc3
CIED 5398Practicum in Classrm Instrc II3
CIED 5399Internship In Classroom Instrc3
Minor: Not Required 11,12
Total Hours155
1

MATH 1384 satisfies the requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) as well as  the major. 

2

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

3

ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) as well as the major.

4

CAMX 2301 satisfies the requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts) as well as the major.

5

GEOG 1300 or BESL 2301 are suggested to satisfy Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences). 

6

BESL 3301 is the prerequisite for TESL 3313. 

7

SPAN 1411,  SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312 are prerequisites for SPAN 3361.

8

ECHE 4343 can be taken only once; however, students may choose to wait and take the course as part of Year Long Semester II, if needing full-time (12 SCH) status.

9

Students admitted into the MED in Teaching and Learning as part of the 4+1 program may satisfy their YLR requirement with the MED Internship coursework and 4 additional free elective hours.

10

Students must apply for graduation with their bachelor's degree during their M.Ed. Pre-Internship semester to be eligible for their Internship placement.

11

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 will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours. 

12

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. This includes transfer and SHSU courses.

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 V13Component Area VIII63 
BIOL 140824CIEE 23333 
ENGL 130133ENGL 130233 
HIST 130143HIST 130143 
MATH 138453MATH 13853 
 POLS 230573 
 16 18 
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours 
Component Area IX3BIOL 143624 
EDUC 11011MATH 33813 
ENGL 2332 or 233383READ 33153 
PHYS 1305
& PHYS 1105		4READ 33803 
POLS 230673SPAN 336193 
SPED 23013  
 17 16 
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours 
BESL 3301103BESL 43013 
CIEE 33343ECHE 4343113 
CIEE 33433READ 33833 
CIEE 33853READ 33843 
HIST 33953SPED 43143 
 TESL 3313103 
 15 18 
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours 
BESL 43033BESL 4305123 
BESL 43043CIED 53833 
CIEE 33353CIED 5393123 
CIEE 33363SPED 53013 
CIEE 43913  
ECHE 43503  
 18 12 
Fifth Year
FallHoursSpringHoursSummerHours
BESL 53183CIED 53703CIED 50853
CIED 53983CIED 53993CIED 53823
  CIED 5390123
 6 6 9
Total Hours: 151
1

CAMX 2301 satisfies the requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts) as well as the major.

2

BIOL 1408 and BIOL 1436 satisfy the 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

MATH 1384 satisfies the requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) as well as  the major. 

6

GEOG 1300 or BESL 2301 are suggested to satisfy Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences). 

7

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).

8

ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) as well as the major.

9

SPAN 1411,  SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312 are prerequisites for SPAN 3361.

10

BESL 3301 is the prerequisite for TESL 3313. 

11

ECHE 4343 can be taken only once; however, students may choose to wait and take the course as part of Year Long Semester II, if needing full-time (12 SCH) status.

12

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.

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.

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 will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours. 

All minors can be paired with this degree program.

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.

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: 4+1 MED in Teaching and Learning 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.