Bachelor of Science, Major in Education, EC-6 Core: 4+1 Master of Education 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 Core: 4+1 Master of Education 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) 6 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| BIOL 1408 | Contemporary Biology 2 | 4 |
| BIOL 1436 | Foundations Of Science 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 7 | 3 |
| CIEE 2333 | Becoming A Teacher | 3 |
| CIEE 3374 | Human Growth & Learning | 3 |
| ECHE 3302 | Early Childhood Education Theories | 3 |
| ECHE 3325 | Creative Arts for Educators | 3 |
| EDUC 1101 | Educator Preparation | 1 |
| HIST 3398 | Texas & the Southwest | 3 |
| MATH 3381 | Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics III | 3 |
| READ 3315 | Teaching Multiple Literacies 8 | 3 |
| READ 3380 | Emergent & Beginning Literacy 8 | 3 |
| SPED 2301 | Introduction to Exceptionality 9 | 3 |
| Major: Prescribed Elective | ||
| Education Elective | 4 | |
| Field Experience I | ||
| CIEE 3334 | Mathematics Instruction In Elementary Grades | 3 |
| CIEE 3343 | Curriculum and Assessment | 3 |
| CIEE 3385 | Creating Positive Classroom Communication 10 | 3 |
| Field Experience II | ||
| ECHE 4343 | Curriculum for Early Childhood 11 | 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 7 | 3 |
| YLR Semester I | ||
| CIEE 3335 | Science Instruction In Elementary Grades | 3 |
| CIEE 3336 | Social Studies Instruction In Elementary Grades | 3 |
| CIEE 4391 | Student Teaching Elementary School | 3 |
| TESL 4314 | English Second Language Methodology II 7 | 3 |
| 4+1 MED Teaching and Learning 12 | ||
| 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 5383 | Integrating Current Technologies in Education | 3 |
| CIED 5390 | Advanced Methods for Classroom Management and Discipline | 3 |
| CIED 5393 | Assessment and Accountability | 3 |
| CIED 5398 | Practicum in Classroom Instruction I | 3 |
| CIED 5399 | Practicum in Classroom Instruction II | 3 |
| SPED 5301 | Education of Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| Minor: Not Required 13,14 | ||
| Total Hours | 150 | |
- 1
MATH 1384 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) and 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 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 Behavorial Science), GEOG 1300 OR BESL 2301 is suggested.
- 6
To satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option), COMS 2382 is suggested.
- 7
BESL 3301 is the prerequisite for TESL 3313 and TESL 3313 is the prerequisite for TESL 4314.
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- 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 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.
- 12
Students must apply for graduation with their bachelor's degree during their M.Ed. Pre-Internship semester to be eligible for their Internship placement.
- 13
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
- 14
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 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 1, Field Experience 2, 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 V1 | 3 | Component Area VIII6 | 3 | ||
| BIOL 14082 | 4 | CIEE 2333 | 3 | ||
| ENGL 13013 | 3 | ENGL 13023 | 3 | ||
| HIST 13014 | 3 | HIST 13024 | 3 | ||
| MATH 13845 | 3 | MATH 1385 | 3 | ||
| POLS 23057 | 3 | ||||
| 16 | 18 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| Component Area IX8 | 4 | BIOL 14362 | 4 | ||
| EDUC 1101 | 1 | CIEE 3374 | 3 | ||
| ENGL 2332 or 23339 | 3 | MATH 3384 | 3 | ||
| PHYS 1305 & PHYS 1105 | 4 | READ 331511 | 3 | ||
| POLS 23067 | 3 | READ 338011 | 3 | ||
| SPED 230110 | 3 | ||||
| 18 | 16 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| BESL 330112 | 3 | ECHE 434314 | 3 | ||
| CIEE 3334 | 3 | READ 3383 | 3 | ||
| CIEE 3343 | 3 | READ 3384 | 3 | ||
| CIEE 338513 | 3 | SPED 4314 | 3 | ||
| ECHE 3325 | 3 | TESL 331312 | 3 | ||
| HIST 3398 | 3 | ||||
| 18 | 15 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| CIEE 3335 | 3 | CIED 5383 | 3 | ||
| CIEE 3336 | 3 | CIED 5393 | 3 | ||
| CIEE 4391 | 3 | SPED 5301 | 3 | ||
| ECHE 3302 | 3 | Education Elective (5000-6000) | 4 | ||
| TESL 431412 | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 13 | ||||
| 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: 150 | |||||
- 1
To satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts), CAMX 2301 is suggested.
- 2
BIOL 1408 and BIOL 1436 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and 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) and the major
- 6
To satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Science), GEOG 1300 OR BESL 2301 is suggested.
- 7
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
- 8
To satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option), COMS 2382 is suggested.
- 9
ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) and the major.
- 10
- 11
- 12
BESL 3301 is the prerequisite for TESL 3313, and TESL 3313 is the prerequisite for TESL 4314.
- 13
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.
- 14
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.
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.
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 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 1, Field Experience 2, YLR Semester I, and YLR Semester II.
Students must apply for graduation with their bachelor's degree during their M.Ed. Pre-Internship semester to be eligible for their Internship placement.
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 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.
