Bachelor of Science, Major in Education, EC-6 Bilingual Core
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Education, EC-6 Bilingual Core | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 2 | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) 3 | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) 4 | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 5 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| BIOL 1408 | Contemporary Biology 2 | 4 |
| ENGL 2332 | World Literature I: Before the 17th Century 3 | 3 |
| or ENGL 2333 | World Literature II: From the 17th Century and After | |
| MATH 1384 | Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1385 | Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHYS 1305 & PHYS 1105 | Classical Physics and Thermodynamics and Classical Physics and Thermodynamics Lab | 4 |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| BESL 3301 | Second Language Acquisition 6 | 3 |
| BESL 4301 | Spanish Fluency In Classroom | 3 |
| BIOL 1436 | Foundations Of Science 2 | 4 |
| CIEE 2333 | Becoming A Teacher | 3 |
| CIEE 3374 | Human Growth & Learning | 3 |
| ECHE 3302 | Early Childhood Education Theories | 3 |
| EDUC 1101 | Educator Preparation | 1 |
| HIST 3398 | Texas & the Southwest | 3 |
| MATH 3381 | Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics III | 3 |
| READ 3380 | Emergent & Beginning Literacy | 3 |
| READ 3315 | Teaching Multiple Literacies | 3 |
| SPAN 3361 | Spanish Grammar & Composition 7 | 3 |
| SPED 2301 | Introduction to Exceptionality | 3 |
| Major: Required | ||
| Field Experience I | ||
| CIEE 3334 | Mathematics Instruction In Elementary Grades | 3 |
| CIEE 3343 | Curriculum and Assessment | 3 |
| CIEE 3385 | Creating Positive Classroom Communication 8 | 3 |
| Field Experience II | ||
| ECHE 4343 | Curriculum for Early Childhood 9 | 3 |
| READ 3383 | Reading Methods and Assessment - Elementary | 3 |
| READ 3384 | Language Arts Methods and Assessment - Elementary | 3 |
| SPED 4314 | Literacy-Students with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| TESL 3313 | English Second Language Methodology I 6 | 3 |
| YLR Semester I | ||
| BESL 4303 | Curriculum In Bilingual and Second Language Programs | 3 |
| BESL 4304 | Language Learning & Literacy Dev in Multilingual Students | 3 |
| CIEE 3335 | Science Instruction In Elementary Grades | 3 |
| CIEE 3336 | Social Studies Instruction In Elementary Grades | 3 |
| CIEE 4391 | Student Teaching Elementary School | 3 |
| YLR Semester II | ||
| BESL 4305 | Academic Language in Dual Language Programs | 3 |
| BESL 4320 | Student Teaching in the Bilingual/ESL Classroom | 3 |
| or CIEE 4392 | Student Teaching Elementary School | |
| EDUC 4301 | Teacher Education Capstone | 3 |
| Minor: Not Required 10,11 | ||
| Total Hours | 131 | |
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MATH 1384 satisfies the requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) as well as the major.
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BIOL 1408 and BIOL 1436 satisfies the requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and the major.
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ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) as well as the major.
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CAMX 2301 is recommended to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts).
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To satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavorial Sciences) GEOG 1321 or BESL 2301 is suggested.
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SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312 are prerequisites for SPAN 3361.
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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.
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ECHE 4343 is best taken with Field Block 1 or Field Block 2. The course can be taken in other semesters to obtain full time status. Active Field Experience in Kindergarten or Pre-Kindergarten is required during the semester the coruse is taken.
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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.
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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 1, Field Experience 2, YLR Semester I and YLR Semester II.
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, YLR Semester I, and YLR Semester II.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area I | 3 | Component Area I | 3 |
| Component Area V1 | 3 | Component Area VI2 | 3 |
| Component Area VI2 | 3 | Component Area VII5 | 3 |
| BIOL 14083 | 4 | Component Area VIII6 | 3 |
| MATH 13844 | 3 | Component Area IX | 3 |
| MATH 1385 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 18 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VII5 | 3 | BIOL 14363 | 4 |
| Component Area IX | 1 | CIEE 3374 | 3 |
| CIEE 2333 | 3 | MATH 3381 | 3 |
| EDUC 1101 | 1 | READ 3315 | 3 |
| ENGL 2332 or 23337 | 3 | READ 3380 | 3 |
| PHYS 1305 & PHYS 1105 | 4 | SPAN 33618 | 3 |
| SPED 2301 | 3 | ||
| 18 | 19 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BESL 33019 | 3 | BESL 4301 | 3 |
| CIEE 3334 | 3 | ECHE 434311 | 3 |
| CIEE 3343 | 3 | READ 3383 | 3 |
| CIEE 338510 | 3 | READ 3384 | 3 |
| HIST 3398 | 3 | SPED 4314 | 3 |
| TESL 33139 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BESL 4303 | 3 | BESL 4305 | 3 |
| BESL 4304 | 3 | BESL 4320 or CIEE 4392 | 3 |
| CIEE 3335 | 3 | ECHE 3302 | 3 |
| CIEE 3336 | 3 | EDUC 4301 | 3 |
| CIEE 4391 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total Hours: 131 | |||
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CAMX 2301 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts).
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HIST 1301 and HIST 1302 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
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BIOL 1408 and BIOL 1436 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and the major.
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MATH 1384 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) as well as the major.
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POLS 2305 and POLS 2306 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
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GEOG 1321 or BESL 2301 is recommended to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavorial Sciences).
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ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) and the major.
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SPAN 1411 SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312 are prerequisites for SPAN 3361.
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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.
- 11
ECHE 4343 is best taken with Field Block 1 or Field Block 2 but can be taken during other semesters to obtain full time status. Student are required to complete active field involvement in a kindergarten or prekindergarten during the semester the 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.
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, 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, 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.
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 is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
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Prepared to teach all content areas necessary for EC-6 certification.
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Prepared to implement evidence-based methods of teaching and learning.
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Fully qualified to teach in Texas public schools.
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Prepared to teach in high-need field of bilingual education.
