Bachelor of Science, Major in Education: 4-8 Mathematics

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Bachelor of Science, Major in Education: 4-8 Mathematics
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
ENGL 2332Wrld Lit I: Before 17 Century 33
or ENGL 2333 World Lit II: 17th C & After
MATH 1384Intro Foundations of Math I 13
Major: Foundation
BESL 3301Second Language Acquisition 73
CIME 2313Teaching as a Profession3
CIME 3327Integ Tech in Middle Grades3
CIME 3374Human Growth & Learning3
CIME 3375The Middle Level Child3
CIME 3385The Middle Grades Classroom3
EDUC 1101Educator Preparation1
MATH 1385Intro Foundations of Math II3
MATH 2384Functions and Graphs3
MATH 2385Fundamentals of Calculus3
MATH 3380Historical Perspec of Math3
MATH 3383Geometric Meas./Transformation3
MATH 3384Foundations of Mathematics3
MATH 3386Fundmtls of Probability/Stats3
MATH 3387Problem Solving-Middle Sch Mth3
SPED 2301Introduction to Exceptionality 83
Major: Required
Field Experience I
SPED 3301Learn and Instruc Child W/Disa3
TESL 3313ESL Methodology I3
Field Experience II
READ 3373Content Area Rdg In Mid Grades3
READ 3374Voc & Word Stdy In Mid Grades3
YLR Semester I
CIME 3376Curriculum & Assmt For Mid Grd3
CIME 4334Teaching Math in Middle Grades3
CIME 4335Teaching Science in the Middle Grades3
CIME 4391Student Teaching in the Middle Grades3
or CIEE 4391 Std Tch Elementary School
YLR Semester II
CIME 4392Student Teaching in the Middle Grades3
or CIEE 4392 Std Tch Elementary School
EDUC 4301Teacher Education Capstone3
TESL 4314ESL Methodology II (Evening ) 93
Minor: Not Required 10,11
Total Hours121
1

MATH 1384 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) and the major.

2

To satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science), BIOL 1408, BIOL 1436, CHEM 1406 are suggested. 

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

To satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences), BESL 2301 OR GEOG 1300 are suggested. 

6

To satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option), ECON 1100 and COMS 2382 are suggested. 

7

BESL 3301 is a prerequisite for TESL 3313.

8

SPED 2301 is a prerequisite for SPED 3301.

9

TESL 3313 is a prerequisite for TESL 4314.

10

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. 

11

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 I, Field Experience II, YLR Semester I, and YLR Semester II. Each field experience block must be completed successfully in order to progress through the field experience sequence.

Field Experience in public schools is required for many CIME, READ, TESL, and SPED classes.

Full admission to the Educator Preparation program and CIME 2313, CIME 3374, and SPED 2301 are required prior to enrollment in Field Experience I.

BESL 3301 is required prior to enrollment in Field Experience I.

CIME 3385 is required prior to enrollment in YLR Semester I.

4-8 teaching candidates are now eligible to add a Minor in Special Education. This degree minor provides a pathway for College of Education students majoring in grades 4-8 certification tracks or the grades 7-12 certification tracks to also graduate with a teaching certification in the area of special education. The course requirements are available here.

Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.  

First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area III14Component Area VIII63
Component Area V23Component Area IX71
ENGL 130133ENGL 130233
HIST 130143HIST 130243
MATH 138453MATH 13853
 POLS 230583
 16 16
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area III14CIME 33743
Component Area IX73MATH 23853
CIME 23133MATH 33803
EDUC 11011SPED 2301103
ENGL 2332 or 233393BESL 3301113
MATH 23843 
POLS 230683 
 20 15
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
CIME 33273MATH 33863
CIME 33853MATH 33873
MATH 33833READ 33733
MATH 33843READ 33743
SPED 33013 
TESL 33133 
 18 12
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
CIME 33753CIME 4392 or CIEE 43923
CIME 33763EDUC 43013
CIME 43343TESL 4314123
CIME 43353 
CIME 4391 or CIEE 43913 
 15 9
Total Hours: 121
1

To satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science), BIOL 1408, BIOL 1436 OR CHEM 1305, CHEM 1105 are suggested.

2

To satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts), CAMX 2301 is suggested. 

3

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).

4

 Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).

5

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 VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences), BESL 2301 OR GEOG 1300 is suggested. 

7

To satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option), ECON 1100 and COMS 2382 are suggested. 

8

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

9

ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333 satisfies the requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) and the major.

10

SPED 2301 is a prerequisite for SPED 3301.

11

 BESL 3301 is a prerequisite for TESL 3313.

12

TESL 3313 is a prerequisite for TESL 4314.

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.

Student Teaching Block is considered a FULL LOAD at SHSU.  Please check prerequisites for  Field Experience I, Field Experience II, YLR Semester I, and YLR Semester II. Each field experience block must be completed successfully, in order to progress through the field experience sequence.

Field Experience in public schools is required for many CIME, READ, TESL, and SPED classes.

Full admission to the Educator Preparation program and CIME 2313, CIME 3374, and SPED 2301 are required prior to enrollment in Field Experience I. 

BESL 3301 is required prior to enrollment in Field Experience I.

CIME 3385 is required prior to enrollment in YLR Semester I.

4-8 teaching candidates are now eligible to add a Minor in Special Education. This degree minor provides a pathway for College of Education students majoring in grades 4-8 certification tracks or the grades 7-12 certification tracks to also graduate with a teaching certification in the area of special education. The course requirements are available by clicking here.

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: 4-8 Mathematics is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:

  • Prepared to teach all Mathematics content necessary for 4 - 8 certification.

  • Prepared to implement evidence-based methods of teaching and learning.

  • Fully qualified to teach in Texas public schools.