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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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) 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 |
| CAMX 2301 | Creative Arts Seminar 4 | 3 |
| 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 |
| 4+1 MED Pre-Internship 9 | ||
| BESL 4305 | Academic Language in Dual Language Programs | 3 |
| CIED 5360 | Advanced Techniques and Methods of Instruction | 3 |
| CIED 5390 | Advanced Methods for Classroom Management and Discipline | 3 |
| CIED 5393 | Assessment and Accountability | 3 |
| 4+1 MED Teaching & Learning 10 | ||
| BESL 5318 | Sheltered Instruction in Prekindergarten-12 | 3 |
| CIED 5370 | Foundations of Education Research | 3 |
| CIED 5371 | Applied Research in Education | 3 |
| CIED 5382 | Instructional Coaching | 3 |
| CIED 5390 | Advanced Methods for Classroom Management and Discipline | 3 |
| CIED 5398 | Practicum in Classroom Instruction I | 3 |
| CIED 5399 | Practicum in Classroom Instruction II | 3 |
| Minor: Not Required 11,12 | ||
| Total Hours | 155 | |
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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).
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SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312 are prerequisites for SPAN 3361.
- 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
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.
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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.
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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.
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| BIOL 14081 | 4 | Component Area VIII6 | 3 | ||
| CAMX 23012 | 3 | CIEE 2333 | 3 | ||
| ENGL 13013 | 3 | ENGL 13023 | 3 | ||
| HIST 13014 | 3 | HIST 13014 | 3 | ||
| MATH 13845 | 3 | MATH 1385 | 3 | ||
| POLS 23057 | 3 | ||||
| 16 | 18 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| Component Area IX | 3 | BIOL 14361 | 4 | ||
| EDUC 1101 | 1 | MATH 3381 | 3 | ||
| ENGL 2332 or 23338 | 3 | READ 3315 | 3 | ||
| PHYS 1305 & PHYS 1105 | 4 | READ 3380 | 3 | ||
| POLS 23067 | 3 | SPAN 33619 | 3 | ||
| SPED 2301 | 3 | ||||
| 17 | 16 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| BESL 330110 | 3 | BESL 4301 | 3 | ||
| CIEE 3334 | 3 | ECHE 434312 | 3 | ||
| CIEE 3343 | 3 | READ 3383 | 3 | ||
| CIEE 338511 | 3 | READ 3384 | 3 | ||
| HIST 3395 | 3 | SPED 4314 | 3 | ||
| TESL 331310 | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 18 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| BESL 4303 | 3 | BESL 4305 | 3 | ||
| BESL 4304 | 3 | CIED 5383 | 3 | ||
| CIEE 3335 | 3 | CIED 5393 | 3 | ||
| CIEE 3336 | 3 | SPED 5301 | 3 | ||
| CIEE 4391 | 3 | ||||
| ECHE 3302 | 3 | ||||
| 18 | 12 | ||||
| Fifth Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer | Hours |
| BESL 5318 | 3 | CIED 5370 | 3 | CIED 5371 | 3 |
| CIED 5398 | 3 | CIED 5399 | 3 | CIED 5382 | 3 |
| CIED 5390 | 3 | ||||
| 6 | 6 | 9 | |||
| Total Hours: 151 | |||||
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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.
- 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 (Communications).
- 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
SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312 are prerequisites for SPAN 3361.
- 10
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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.
- 12
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
