Bachelor of Science, Major in Education, EC-6 SPED: 4+1 Master of Education 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.

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

Bachelor of Science, Major in Education, EC-6 SPED: 4+1 Master of Education in Teaching & Learning
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
CAMX 2301Creative Arts Seminar 43
ENGL 2332World Literature I: Before the 17th Century 33
or ENGL 2333 World Literature II: From the 17th Century and After
MATH 1384Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I 13
Major: Foundation
BESL 3301Second Language Acquisition 73
BIOL 1436Foundations Of Science 24
CIEE 2333Becoming A Teacher3
CIEE 3374Human Growth & Learning3
EDUC 1101Educator Preparation1
HIST 3398Texas & the Southwest3
MATH 3381Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics III3
READ 3315Teaching Multiple Literacies3
SPED 2301Introduction to Exceptionality3
SPED 3303Supporting Social Success3
SPED 3305Assessment Practices in Special Education3
SPED 3312Family and Diversity Issues in Special Education3
Major: Prescribed Electives
MATH 1385Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics II3
PHYS 1305
& PHYS 1105		Classical Physics and Thermodynamics
and Classical Physics and Thermodynamics Lab		4
Field Experience I
CIEE 3334Mathematics Instruction In Elementary Grades3
CIEE 3343Curriculum and Assessment3
CIEE 3385Creating Positive Classroom Communication 83
Field Experience II
ECHE 3325Creative Arts for Educators3
ECHE 4343Curriculum for Early Childhood 103
READ 3383Reading Methods and Assessment - Elementary3
READ 3384Language Arts Methods and Assessment - Elementary3
SPED 4314Literacy-Students with Exceptionalities3
TESL 3313English Second Language Methodology I 7,93
YRL Semester I
CIEE 3335Science Instruction In Elementary Grades3
CIEE 3336Social Studies Instruction In Elementary Grades3
CIEE 4391Student Teaching Elementary School3
SPED 4311Content Learning in Special Education3
TESL 4314English Second Language Methodology II 93
4+1 MED Pre-Internship 11
CIED 5383Integrating Current Technologies in Education3
CIED 5393Assessment and Accountability3
SPED 4304Transition Planning in Special Education3
SPED 5301Education of Individuals with Disabilities3
4+1 MED in Teaching and Learning 11
BESL 5318Sheltered Instruction in Prekindergarten-123
CIED 5370Foundations of Education Research3
CIED 5371Applied Research in Education3
CIED 5382Instructional Coaching3
CIED 5390Advanced Methods for Classroom Management and Discipline3
CIED 5398Practicum in Classroom Instruction I3
CIED 5399Practicum in Classroom Instruction II3
Minor: Not Required 12, 13
Total Hours155
1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

COMS 2382 is suggested to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).

7

BESL 3301 is the prerequisite for TESL 3313.

8

CIEE 3385 is best taken with Field Block 1 or Field Block 2. The course can be taken during another semester to obtain full time status. Field experiences required. 

9

TESL 3313 is the prerequisite for TESL 4314.

10

ECHE 4343 requires field experience in Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten during the semester taken. It is highly advised to take this course with Field Block 1 or Field Block 2. If needed for full time enrollment status during Year-Long Residency it can be taken at that time, knowing field component is required in Pre-K or K. 

11

Students admitted into the MED in Teaching and Learning as part of the 4+1 program may satisfy their Student Teaching requirement with the MED Internship coursework and 4 additional free elective hours. Students must apply for graduation with their bachelor's degree during their M.Ed. Pre-Internship semester to be eligible for their Internship placement. 

12

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. 

13

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.

Student Teaching Block is considered a FULL LOAD at SHSU.  Please check prerequisites for Field Experience I, Field Experience II, Field Experience III and Student Teaching.

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

Full admission to the Educator Preparation program is required prior to enrollment in Field Experience I, Field Experience II, Field Experience III, and Student Teaching.

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 
BIOL 140814BIOL 143614 
CAMX 230123CIEE 23333 
ENGL 130133ENGL 130233 
HIST 130143HIST 130243 
MATH 138453MATH 13853 
 POLS 230573 
 16 19 
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours 
Component Area IX83Component Area VIII64 
EDUC 11011Component Area IX81 
ENGL 2332 or 233393CIEE 33743 
PHYS 1305
& PHYS 1105		4MATH 33813 
POLS 230673READ 33153 
SPED 23013SPED 33033 
 SPED 33123 
 17 20 
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours 
BESL 3301103ECHE 4343123 
CIEE 33343READ 33833 
CIEE 33433READ 33843 
CIEE 3385113SPED 43143 
ECHE 33253TESL 331310,133 
HIST 33983  
 18 15 
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours 
CIEE 33353CIED 53833 
CIEE 33363CIED 53933 
CIEE 43913SPED 43043 
SPED 33053SPED 53013 
SPED 43113  
TESL 4314133  
 18 12 
Fifth Year
FallHoursSpringHoursSummerHours
BESL 53183CIED 53703CIED 53713
CIED 53983CIED 53993CIED 53823
  CIED 53903
 6 6 9
Total Hours: 156
1

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

2

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

3

Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications).

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

COMS 2382 is suggested to fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).

9

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

10

BESL 3301 is the prerequisite for TESL 3313.

11

CIEE 3385 is best taken with Field Block 1 or Field Block 2. The course can be taken during another semester to obtain full time status. Field experiences required. 

12

ECHE 4343 requires field experience in Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten during the semester taken. It is highly advised to take this course with Field Block 1 or Field Block 2. If needed for full time enrollment status during Year-Long Residency it can be taken at that time, knowing field component is required in Pre-K or K. 

13

TESL 3313 is the 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 to earn teacher certification. 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, Field Experience III and Student Teaching.

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

Full admission to the Educator Preparation program is required prior to enrollment in Field Experience I, Field Experience II, Field Experience III, and Student Teaching.

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. 

Year-Long Residency Option: 

Candidates have the opportunity to select the Year-Long Residency option in lieu of traditional student teaching.  In this program, teacher candidates are immersed in the culture of one campus for an entire academic year, rather than the one semester of traditional student teaching.  This extended clinical experience provides an in-depth bridge between theory and practice in a supportive environment.  For more information contact the School of Teaching and Learning.

4+1 Program: Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Education in Teaching and 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 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 Special Education Core 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 special education, grades K-12.