Bachelor of Science, Major in Education: PK-3 Special Education
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Education: PK-3 Special Education | ||
| 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 |
| 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: Any three hours of Math in addition to MATH 1384 and MATH 1385 1 | 3 | |
| Major: Foundation Courses | ||
| BESL 3301 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| CIEE 2333 | Becoming A Teacher | 3 |
| CIEE 3374 | Human Growth & Learning | 3 |
| ECHE 3302 | Early Childhood Education Theories | 3 |
| ECHE 3313 | Early Childhood Cognition | 3 |
| ECHE 3363 | Working With Families in Diverse Communities | 3 |
| ECHE 4333 | Developmentally Appropriate Programs for Young Children | 3 |
| ECHE 4343 | Curriculum for Early Childhood 6 | 3 |
| ECHE 4349 | Language and Literacy Development | 3 |
| EDUC 1101 | Educator Preparation | 1 |
| MATH 1384 | Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1385 | Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics II 1 | 3 |
| READ 3380 | Emergent & Beginning Literacy | 3 |
| SPED 2301 | Introduction to Exceptionality | 3 |
| SPED 3303 | Supporting Social Success | 3 |
| SPED 3306 | Behavioral Principles | 3 |
| Field Experience I | ||
| CIEE 3334 | Mathematics Instruction In Elementary Grades | 3 |
| ECHE 3301 | Social Guidance - Young Child | 3 |
| ECHE 3316 | Assessment in Early Childhood | 3 |
| Field Experience II | ||
| READ 3383 | Reading Methods and Assessment - Elementary | 3 |
| READ 3384 | Language Arts Methods and Assessment - Elementary | 3 |
| SPED 4314 | Literacy-Students with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| or SPED 3301 | Learning and Instruction for Children with Disabilities | |
| TESL 3313 | English Second Language Methodology I | 3 |
| Field Experience III | ||
| 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 | 3 |
| Student Teaching | ||
| CIEE 4392 | Student Teaching Elementary School | 3 |
| EDUC 4301 | Teacher Education Capstone | 3 |
| Total Hours | 130 | |
- 1
Students must take nine hours of Mathematics which includes MATH 1384 and MATH 1385 as six of the nine required hours. 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 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) and the major.
- 4
CAMX 2301 is recommended for the Component Area V (Creative Arts) requirement.
- 5
PSYC 1301 is recommended for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) and the major.
- 6
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.
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.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BIOL 14081 | 4 | Component Area V6 | 3 |
| ENGL 13012 | 3 | BIOL 14361 | 4 |
| HIST 13013 | 3 | ENGL 13022 | 3 |
| MATH 13844 | 3 | HIST 13023 | 3 |
| PSYC 13015 | 3 | MATH 13854 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IX | 3 | Component Area IX | 1 |
| CIEE 2333 | 3 | BESL 3301 | 3 |
| ENGL 2332 or 23337 | 3 | CIEE 3374 | 3 |
| MATH4, 8 | 3 | ECHE 3313 | 3 |
| POLS 23059 | 3 | ECHE 4349 | 3 |
| SPED 2301 | 3 | EDUC 1101 | 1 |
| POLS 23069 | 3 | ||
| 18 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CIEE 3334 | 3 | ECHE 4333 | 3 |
| ECHE 3301 | 3 | READ 3383 | 3 |
| ECHE 3302 | 3 | READ 3384 | 3 |
| ECHE 3316 | 3 | SPED 4314 or 3301 | 3 |
| READ 3380 | 3 | TESL 3313 | 3 |
| SPED 3303 | 3 | ||
| 18 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CIEE 3335 | 3 | CIEE 4392 | 3 |
| CIEE 3336 | 3 | ECHE 3363 | 3 |
| CIEE 4391 | 3 | ECHE 434310 | 3 |
| SPED 4311 | 3 | EDUC 4301 | 3 |
| TESL 4314 | 3 | SPED 3306 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 130 | |||
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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
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).
- 3
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
- 4
Students must take nine hours of Mathematics which includes MATH 1384 and MATH 1385 as six of the nine required hours. MATH 1384 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) and the major.
- 5
PSYC 1301 is recommended to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
- 6
CAMX 2301 is recommended to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts).
- 7
ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) and the major.
- 8
Any three hours of Math in addition to MATH 1384 and MATH 1385.
- 9
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
- 10
ECHE 4343 students must be accepted into the Educator Preparation Program (EPP), and it is recommended to take with Field Experience I or II courses due to the field requirement in Kindergarten or Pre-Kindergarten classroom. If needed, it can be taken during YLR semester one or two to meet full time 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. This includes transfer and SHSU courses.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state's 60x30TX plan 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 PK3 Special Education is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Prepared for Texas Teacher Certification in Prekindergarten through third grade special education classrooms.
- Prepared to teach all content areas necessary for PK-3rd Grade in special education classrooms.
- Prepared to implement evidence-based methods of teaching in learning in special education classrooms.
- Fully qualified to teach in Texas public schools.
