Bachelor of Science, Major in Education, EC-6 Special Education Core
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Education, EC-6 Special Education 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) 6 | 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 |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| BESL 3301 | Second Language Acquisition 7 | 3 |
| BIOL 1436 | Foundations Of Science 2 | 4 |
| CIEE 2333 | Becoming A Teacher | 3 |
| CIEE 3374 | Human Growth & Learning | 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 |
| SPED 2301 | Introduction to Exceptionality | 3 |
| SPED 3302 | Emotional/Behavioral Disorders | 3 |
| SPED 3303 | Supporting Social Success | 3 |
| SPED 3312 | Family and Diversity Issues in Special Education | 3 |
| Major | ||
| MATH 1385 | Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHYS 1305 & PHYS 1105 | Classical Physics and Thermodynamics and Classical Physics and Thermodynamics Lab | 4 |
| 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 7, 10 | 3 |
| YRL 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 |
| SPED 4311 | Content Learning in Special Education | 3 |
| TESL 4314 | English Second Language Methodology II 10 | 3 |
| YLR Semester II | ||
| CIEE 4392 | Student Teaching Elementary School | 3 |
| EDUC 4301 | Teacher Education Capstone | 3 |
| SPED 4304 | Transition Planning in Special Education | 3 |
| ECHE 3325 | Creative Arts for Educators | 3 |
| Minor: Not Required 11,12 | ||
| Total Hours | 131 | |
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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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BIOL 1408 and BIOL 1436 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) as well as the major.
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ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333 satisfies 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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GEOG 1300 or BESL 2301 is suggested to satisfy Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
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COMS 2382 is suggested to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
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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 though it can be taken during other semesters to obtain full time enrollment. ECHE 4343 requires active field experience in a kindergarten or pre-kindergarten classroom during the semester 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 may 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 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.
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.
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 IX7 | 1 |
| MATH 1385 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IX7 | 3 | Component Area VII5 | 3 |
| CIEE 2333 | 3 | CIEE 3374 | 3 |
| EDUC 1101 | 1 | MATH 3381 | 3 |
| ENGL 2332 or 23338 | 3 | READ 3380 | 3 |
| PHYS 1305 & PHYS 1105 | 4 | SPED 3303 | 3 |
| SPED 2301 | 3 | SPED 3312 | 3 |
| 17 | 18 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BIOL 14363 | 4 | ECHE 434311 | 3 |
| BESL 33019 | 3 | READ 3383 | 3 |
| CIEE 3334 | 3 | READ 3384 | 3 |
| CIEE 3343 | 3 | SPED 4314 | 3 |
| CIEE 338510 | 3 | TESL 33139,12 | 3 |
| HIST 3398 | 3 | ||
| 19 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CIEE 3335 | 3 | CIEE 4392 | 3 |
| CIEE 3336 | 3 | ECHE 3325 | 3 |
| CIEE 4391 | 3 | EDUC 4301 | 3 |
| SPED 3302 | 3 | SPED 4304 | 3 |
| SPED 4311 | 3 | ||
| TESL 431412 | 3 | ||
| 18 | 12 | ||
| Total Hours: 131 | |||
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CAMX 2301 is recommended to satisfy 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 1300 or BESL 2301 is suggested to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) and COMS 2382 is suggested to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
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COMS 2382 is suggested for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
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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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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 though it can be taken during other semesters to obtain full time enrollment. ECHE 4343 requires active field experience in a kindergarten or pre-kindergarten classroom during the semester taken
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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 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.
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 staff.
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:
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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 special education, grades K-12.
