Bachelor of Science, Major in Education, EC-6 Bilingual Core: 4+1 MED in Teaching & 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 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 Bilingual Core: 4+1 MED 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)4
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
MATH 1385Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics II3
PHYS 1305
PHYS 1105
Classical Physics and Thermodynamics
and Classical Physics and 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
HSTY 3384Texas History3
MATH 3381Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics III3
READ 3380Emergent & Beginning Literacy3
SPED 2301Introduction to Exceptionality3
Major: Prescribed Electives
Education Electives (5000-6000)3
Major: Required
Field Experience I
CIEE 3334Mathematics Instruction In Elementary Grades3
CIEE 3343Curriculum and Assessment3
CIEE 3385Creating Positive Classroom Communication 73
Field Experience II
ECHE 4343Curriculum for Early Childhood 83
READ 3383Reading Methods and Assessment - Elementary3
READ 3384Language Arts Methods and Assessment - Elementary3
SPED 3301Learning and Instruction for Children with Disabilities3
TESL 3313English Second Language Methodology I 63
YCT Semester I
BESL 4303Curriculum In Bilingual and Second Language Programs3
BESL 4304Language Learning & Literacy Dev in Multilingual Students3
CIEE 3335Science Instruction In Elementary Grades3
CIEE 3336Social Studies Instruction In Elementary Grades3
CIEE 4391Student Teaching Elementary School3
4+1 MED Pre-Internship
BESL 4305Academic Language in Dual Language Programs3
CIED 5383Integrating Current Technologies in Education3
CIED 5393Assessment and Accountability3
SPED 5301Education of Individuals with Disabilities3
4+1 MED Teaching & Learning 9
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 10, 11
Total Hours152
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) 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 Core Curriculum 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

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. 

8

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. 

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

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 credit hours will 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 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, YCT Semester I and YCT Semester II.

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

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

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 140814Component Area VIII63 
CAMX 230123CIEE 23333 
ENGL 130133ENGL 130233 
HSTY 130143HSTY 130243 
MATH 138453MATH 13853 
 POLS 230573 
 16 18 
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours 
Component Area IX3Component Area IX1 
EDUC 11011BIOL 143614 
ENGL 2332 or 233383CIEE 33743 
PHYS 1305
PHYS 1105
4MATH 33813 
POLS 230673READ 33803 
SPED 23013  
 17 14 
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours 
BESL 330193BESL 43013 
CIEE 33343ECHE 4343113 
CIEE 33433READ 33833 
CIEE 3385103READ 33843 
HSTY 33843SPED 33013 
 TESL 331393 
 15 18 
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours 
BESL 43033BESL 4305123 
BESL 43043CIED 5383123 
CIEE 33353CIED 5393123 
CIEE 33363Education Electives (5000-6000)3 
CIEE 43913SPED 5301123 
ECHE 33023  
 18 15 
Fifth Year
FallHoursSpringHoursSummerHours
BESL 53183CIED 53703CIED 53713
CIED 53983CIED 53993CIED 53823
  CIED 53903
 6 6 9
Total Hours: 152
1

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

2

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

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) 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

BESL 3301 is the prerequisite for TESL 3313

10

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 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 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. 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 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, YCT Semester I, and YCT 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.

Students admitted into the MED in Teaching and Learning as part of the 4+1 program may satisfy their YCT 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. 

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

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.