BS in Education
Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE)- Graduates of the BSED-ECCE are prepared to serve young children birth to five years of age [0-5] in diverse, bilingual settings outside of state public schooling. Students with this degree often seek careers in the care and education of infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children, for settings such as private and public childcare, early intervention, community and child-welfare programs, and Head Start.
Education and Community Studies (EDCS)- Graduates of the BSED-EDCS are prepared to work with youth (outside of state public schooling setting) and adults in diverse, bilingual settings. Students with this degree often seek careers in Youth Development or Community Outreach, such as GED/Literacy Adult Educator, Youth/ Adult English as Second Language (ESL) services Staff, or Youth leadership and enrichment program Staff in science centers and museums.
(EC-12): Special Education (ASPE)- Graduates with the BSED-ASPE are prepared to become certified State of Texas special education teachers. Graduates of this degree go on to teaching positions in public schools teaching children with special needs in prekindergarten through 12th grade.
Elementary [EC-6] with ESL Certification (EESL) and Elementary [EC-6] with Bilingual Certification (EBIL)- Graduates with the BSED-EESL or BSED EBIL are prepared to become certified State of Texas elementary teachers. Graduates of these degrees go on to teaching positions in public schools teaching prekindergarten through 6th grade.
Middle Grades with Bilingual Certification, Middle Grades with ESL Supplemental Certification, Middle Grades English Language Arts/Reading with ESL Certification, Middle Grades English Language Arts/Reading and Social Studies with ESL Certification, Middle Grades Mathematics with ESL Certification, and Middle Grades Mathematics and Science with ESL Certification. Graduates with the BSED in any of the Middle Grade Concentrations are prepared to become certified State of Texas middle school teachers. Graduates of these degrees go on to teaching positions in public schools teaching 4th through 8th grade in their chosen content area specialty.
Secondary Social Studies or History with ESL Certification (Dual Degree)- Graduates with the BSED in Secondary Social Studies or History are prepared to become certified state of Texas Secondary Teachers in these content areas. Graduates of these degrees go on to teaching positions in public middle/high schools (grades 7-12), teaching either Social Studies or History.
Marketable Skills
The Marketable Skills for ALL of the programs above are:
- Social Responsibility Skills: Ability to act ethically and responsibly for the benefit of children, society and the public good
- Instruction Design Skills—Knowledgeable and able to apply best practices and linguistically responsive instruction for diverse student populations to promote all students’ success
- Data Use and Assessment Skills- Ability to use formative and summative assessments to inform instruction and meet the needs of diverse learners
- Critical Thinking and Problem-solving Skills: Ability to critically analyze information, find solutions to difficult or complex social and educational issues and to take transformative action
- Cooperation and Communication Skills: Ability to work with various professionals in school settings; ability to apply responsive classroom management; ability to effectively engage parents and community members in the educational process
The Bachelor of Science in Education offers two pathways for students seeking a degree in the field of education: one leading to Texas teacher certification and another for students who aim to prepare for a career in various areas such as early childhood education, after school programs, nonprofit work, and community outreach.
Texas Teacher Certification Pathway
The BS in Education degree concentrations that lead to certification require that students complete:
- the University Core Curriculum;
- supplementary coursework, with a grade of "C" or better in each course;
- pre-service teaching coursework, with a required minimum combined G.P.A. of 3.0 for these courses;
- Educator Preparation Program (EPP)/Residency coursework, with a required minimum combined G.P.A. of 3.0 for these courses; and
- successful completion of Student Teaching Residency I and II.
Students seeking this pathway will apply to the Educator Preparation Program prior to reaching the EPP/Residency designated coursework. For information about admission, fees, and EPP program requirements, visit the Center for Student Success website.
Concentrations Leading to Texas Teacher Certification
All students who seek teacher certification by majoring in the BSED program, regardless, of concentration, participate in the paid Student Teaching Residency Program (The Miner Teacher Residency). Students in the BSED will choose from four certification levels: Elementary Education (EC-6), Middle Grades (4-8), Secondary Social Studies or History Education [7-12], or All-Level Special Education (EC-12).
There are two specializations within Elementary Education (EC-6):
- Elementary Education with ESL Certification
- Elementary Education with Bilingual Certification
There are six specializations within the Middle Grades Education (4-8):
- Middle Grades with ESL Supplemental Certification
- Middle Grades with Bilingual Certification
- Middle Grades Mathematics with ESL Certification
- Middle Grades Mathematics and Science with ESL Certification
- Middle Grades English Language Arts/Reading with ESL Certification
- English Language Arts/Reading and Social Studies with ESL Certification
There are two specializations within the Secondary Education (7-12):
- Secondary Social Studies with ESL Certification (Dual Degree)
- Secondary History with ESL Certification (Dual Degree)
There is one All-Level Special Education specialization:
- All-Level [EC-12] Special Education
Background Check Requirement
As part of the Educator Preparation Program (EPP), candidates are required to pass background checks to be eligible to complete field-based experiences and clinical teaching (student teaching) as well as apply for their standard teaching certificate:
Pursuant to the Texas Education Code TEC, §22.0835, candidates must undergo a criminal history background check prior to student teaching; pursuant to the TEC, §22.083, candidates must undergo a criminal history background check prior to employment as an educator. A candidate may be ineligible for issuance of a certificate on completion of the EPP if an individual has been convicted of an offense.
A person who is enrolled or planning to enroll in an educator preparation program or planning to take a certification examination may request a preliminary criminal history evaluation letter regarding the person's potential ineligibility for certification due to a conviction or deferred adjudication for a felony or misdemeanor offense.
Effective August 1, 2015, MorphoTrust, the Texas Department of Public Safety fingerprinting vendor, can no longer utilize P-numbers in place of social security numbers for completion of the fingerprinting process. As a result, candidates attempting to be fingerprinted using a non-valid 9-digit social security number will not be allowed to complete the fingerprinting process, which is required for the background check necessary for teacher certification in Texas.
Non-certification Pathways
The Bachelor of Science in Education also offers two concentrations for students who are interested in a career in the field of education outside of the realm of state public school teaching. Students interested in working in organizations involving education or child-advocacy, early childhood learning or childcare, early childhood intervention, or Head Start should consider a concentration in:
Early Childhood Care and Education
This program is offered online through UTEP Connect (face to face course options are available)
The Bachelor of Science in Education- Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program prepares educators to serve young children birth to five years of age [0-5] in diverse, bilingual settings outside of state public schooling. Emphasis in this program is on the care and education of young dual language and English language learners. This is a non-licensure concentration for students seeking professional preparation for working with infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children, in settings such as private and public childcare, early intervention, community and child-welfare programs, and Head Start.
To earn the BS in Education-ECCE degree, students must complete The University Core Curriculum, College of Education Required Coursework and selected elective courses. All College of Education Required Coursework requires a combined minimum grade point of 3.0. A total cumulative grade point of 2.75 or higher is required for this degree program.
The Early Childhood Care and Education concentration does not lead to Texas teacher certification.
This concentration requires that students complete:
- the University Core Curriculum,
- required College of Education Courses,
- 33 SCH of open electives.
All College of Education Required Coursework require a combined minimum grade point of 3.0. A total cumulative grade point of 2.75 or higher is required for this degree program.
Some of the courses in this concentration require a field-based experience component, which may include participating in area school district or local childcare activities. School districts or childcare centers may require participants to pass background checks prior to being allowed on-site for such activities. Students seeking this concentration should meet with a Center for Student Success (CSS) program advisor to further discuss background check requirements and identify a course-of-study that will help them prepare for their desired career path.
Required Credits: 120
- Complete and pass the THEA or TSI within the first two semesters.
- Plan on taking at least 15 SCH in Fall/Spring semesters and 3 to 6 SCH during Summer terms.
- Aim for a 3.0 GPA or higher; maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA.
Education and Community Studies Concentration
The Education and Community Studies concentration does not lead to Texas teacher certification. This concentration requires that students complete:
- the University Core Curriculum,
- mathematics, science, and educational studies coursework,
- 45 SCH of open electives, and
- a senior project.
Some of the courses in this concentration require a field-based experience component, which may include participating in area school district activities. School districts require participants to pass background checks prior to being allowed on-campus for such activities. Students seeking this concentration should meet with a Center for Student Success (CSS) program advisor to further discuss background check requirements and identify a course-of-study that will help them prepare for their desired career path.
Fast Track
The Fast-Track Program enables outstanding undergraduate UTEP students to receive both undergraduate and graduate credit for up to 15 hours of UTEP course work as determined by participating Master's and Doctoral programs. Not all undergraduate programs have elected to participate in the Fast Track option, so students should see their departmental graduate advisor for information about requirements and guidelines. A list of courses that have been approved for possible use at the graduate level is found here.
Degree Plan
Elementary Education [EC-6] with Bilingual Certification
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| - Complete and pass the THEA or TSI within the first two semesters. | ||
| - Plan on taking at least 15 SCH in Fall/Spring semesters and 3 to 6 SCH during Summer terms. | ||
| - Aim for a 3.0 GPA or higher; maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. | ||
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | ||
| Designated Core | ||
| Communication (Select 6 hours) | 6 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition 2 | ||
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Statistical Literacy | ||
| Life and Physical Sciences | 6 | |
| Introductory Biology and Introductory Biology Lab | ||
| Intro to Physical Geology and Lab for GEOL 1313 | ||
| Language, Philosophy and Culture (Select 3 hours) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Seeing & Naming: Conversations | ||
| Introduction to Womens Studies | ||
| Creative Arts (Select 3 hours) | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| History of Art I | ||
| History of Art II | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| American History | 3 | |
| History of U.S. to 1865 | ||
| History of U.S. Since 1865 | ||
| Political Science | ||
| Introduction to Politics | ||
| American Gover & Politics | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (Select 3 hours) | 3 | |
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Component Area Option (select 6 hours) | 6 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Seminar/Critical Inquiry | ||
| Courses listed=Candidates dual fulfill Pre-professional Recommended Courses and University Core Curriculum | ||
| Supplementary Coursework | ||
| Required: | ||
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| BED 4355 | Found. for Bil Teach & Learn | 3 |
| EDPC 2300 | Intro to Child & Ad Devel | 3 |
| MATH 2303 | Number Concepts | 3 |
| MATH 2304 | Geometry & Measurement | 3 |
| MATH 3305 | Proportion and Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 3308 | Proportn & Algebrc Reasong I | |
| PSCI 2303 | Physical Science I | 3 |
| PSCI 3304 | Physical Science II | 3 |
| RED 3315 | Foundations of Lit and Learn | 3 |
| All supplementary courses applied to the program must have a final grade of “C” or better. | ||
| Pre-Service Teaching Coursework | ||
| Successful completion of University Core plus a minimum of 55 SCH is required for enrollment in Pre-service Teaching Coursework. | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| BED 4309 | Teaching SS in Bil Elem Class | 3 |
| BED 4311 | Teaching Sci in Bil Elem Clsrm | 3 |
| ECED 3310 | The Arts in the Early Years | 3 |
| ECED 4357 | Play & Learn in the Early Yrs | 3 |
| HSCI 4101 | Health Ed Elem Schl Teach Lab | 1 |
| KIN 4101 | P.E. for the Classroom Teacher | 1 |
| RED 4341 | Teach, Learn and Assess of Lit | 3 |
| SPAN 3312 | Pedagogical Issues in Spanish | 3 |
| or ENGL 3305 | Children's Literature | |
| or ENGL 4354 | Writing Processes of Children | |
| Post-EPP Admission Coursework | ||
| BED 4345 | Biliteracy Dev and Assessment | 3 |
| ECED 4300 | Responsive Class Management | 3 |
| SPED 3310 | Intro to Inclusive Spec Ed | 3 |
| Educator Preparation Program EPP Coursework | ||
| EPP coursework requires a combined G.P.A. of 3.0. | ||
| Requirements for enrollment in Residency I: | ||
| - Successful completion of all Pre-service Teaching Courses (except SPED 3310) | ||
| - Admissions to EPP, and | ||
| - Acceptance into Residency I (student-teaching) | ||
| EPP Courses taken during Residency I: | ||
| BED 4310 | Teach Math in Bil Elem Clsrm | 3 |
| BED 4338 | Teach Lit/Lang Art DL Ele Cla | 3 |
| BED 4343 | Teaching Academic English | 3 |
| BED 4380 | Biling Elem Stu Teach Res I | 3 |
| Students are required to have successfully passed the state EC-6 certification exam and the Science of Teaching Reading Exam in order to enroll in Residency II courses. Successful completion of all Residency I courses and acceptance into Residency II is required for Enrollment in Residency II courses. | ||
| EPP Courses taken during Residency II: | ||
| BED 4690 | Biling Elem Stu Teach Res II | 6 |
| EDT 4300 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Elementary Education [EC-6] with ESL Certification
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| - Complete and pass the THEA or TSI within the first two semesters. | ||
| - Plan on taking at least 15 SCH in Fall/Spring semesters and 3 to 6 SCH during Summer terms. | ||
| - Aim for a 3.0 GPA or higher; maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. | ||
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| Designated Core | ||
| Communication (Select 6 hours) | 6 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition 2 | ||
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Statistical Literacy | ||
| Life and Physical Sciences | 6 | |
| Introductory Biology and Introductory Biology Lab | ||
| Intro to Physical Geology and Lab for GEOL 1313 | ||
| Language, Philosophy and Culture | 3 | |
| World History Since 1500 | ||
| Creative Arts (Select 3 hours) | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| History of Art I | ||
| History of Art II | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| American History | 3 | |
| History of U.S. to 1865 | ||
| History of U.S. Since 1865 | ||
| Political Science | ||
| Introduction to Politics | ||
| American Gover & Politics | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (Select 3 hours) | 3 | |
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Component Area Option | 6 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Seminar/Critical Inquiry | ||
| Courses listed=Candidates dual fulfill Pre-professional Recommended Courses and University Core Curriculum | ||
| Supplementary Courses | ||
| Required: | ||
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| MATH 2303 | Number Concepts | 3 |
| MATH 2304 | Geometry & Measurement | 3 |
| MATH 3305 | Proportion and Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 3308 | Proportn & Algebrc Reasong I | |
| PSCI 2303 | Physical Science I | 3 |
| PSCI 3304 | Physical Science II | 3 |
| EDPC 2300 | Intro to Child & Ad Devel | 3 |
| RED 3315 | Foundations of Lit and Learn | 3 |
| TED 4355 | Found. for Crit Teach & Learn | 3 |
| All supplementary courses applied to the program must have a final grade of “C” or better. | ||
| Pre-Service Teaching Coursework | ||
| Successful completion of University Core plus a minimum of 55 SCH is required for enrollment in Pre-service Teaching Coursework. | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| ECED 3310 | The Arts in the Early Years | 3 |
| ECED 4335 | Lang & Lit in the Early Years | 3 |
| ECED 4357 | Play & Learn in the Early Yrs | 3 |
| ELED 4309 | Teach Social Studies Elem Clas | 3 |
| ELED 4311 | Teaching Sci in Element Class | 3 |
| ENGL 3305 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| or ENGL 4354 | Writing Processes of Children | |
| HSCI 4101 | Health Ed Elem Schl Teach Lab | 1 |
| KIN 4101 | P.E. for the Classroom Teacher | 1 |
| RED 4341 | Teach, Learn and Assess of Lit | 3 |
| Post-EPP Admission Coursework | ||
| ECED 4300 | Responsive Class Management | 3 |
| SPED 3310 | Intro to Inclusive Spec Ed | 3 |
| Educator Preparation Program EPP Coursework | ||
| EPP coursework requires a combined G.P.A. of 3.0. | ||
| Requirements for enrollment in Residency I: | ||
| - Successful completion of all Pre-service Teaching Courses (except SPED 3310) | ||
| - Admissions to EPP, and | ||
| - Acceptance into Residency I (student-teaching) | ||
| EPP Courses taken during Residency I: | ||
| BED 4343 | Teaching Academic English | 3 |
| ELED 4310 | Teaching Math in Elem Class | 3 |
| ELED 4380 | Elem Stu Teach Residency I | 3 |
| RED 4338 | Teach Lit/Lang Arts Ele Class | 3 |
| Students are required to have successfully passed the state EC-6 certification exam and the Science of Teaching Reading Exam in order to enroll in Residency II courses. Successful completion of all Residency I courses and acceptance into Residency II is required for Enrollment in EPP/Residency II courses. | ||
| EPP Courses taken during Residency II: | ||
| EDT 4300 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| ELED 4690 | Elem Stu Teaching Res II | 6 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Middle Grades [4-8] Mathematics and Science with ESL Certification
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Aim for a 3.0 GPA or higher; maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. | ||
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| College Designated Core (All courses require a grade of C or better.) | ||
| The following courses fulfill University Core and program requirements: | ||
| BIOL 1103 | Introductory Biology Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 1203 | Introductory Biology | 2 |
| COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| GEOL 1313 | Intro to Physical Geology | 3 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| UNIV 1301 | Seminar/Critical Inquiry | 3 |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Complete and pass the Qualifying Content Exam as soon as possible. | ||
| Supplementary Coursework | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| EDPC 2300 | Intro to Child & Ad Devel | 3 |
| MATH 2303 | Number Concepts | 3 |
| MATH 2304 | Geometry & Measurement | 3 |
| MATH 3308 | Proportn & Algebrc Reasong I | 3 |
| PSCI 2303 | Physical Science I | 3 |
| PSCI 3304 | Physical Science II | 3 |
| RED 3342 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| TED 4355 | Found. for Crit Teach & Learn | 3 |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Apply to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) one full semester before you plan to enroll in EPP Coursework. Check the Center for Student Success (CSS) website for admission requirements. | ||
| - Observation logs and reflection forms are to be submitted to the CSS for College of Education courses with a Field-Based Experience component. | ||
| Pre-Service Teaching Coursework | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| BIOL 1304 & BIOL 1104 | Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 4 |
| ESCI 1301 | Intro to Environmental Sci | 3 |
| or ASTR 1307 | Elem Astronomy-Solar System | |
| GEOL 1314 | Intro to Historical Geol | 3 |
| MATH 3300 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| or MATH 3303 | Fundmtl Numb Thry Adv Stndpt | |
| or MATH 3304 | Fundamentals/Geometry Standpt | |
| or MATH 4302 | Fund Math Concepts Grades 4-8 | |
| MATH 4302 | Fund Math Concepts Grades 4-8 | 3 |
| STAT 1380 | Statistical Literacy | 3 |
| Post-EPP Admission Coursework | ||
| BED 4343 | Teaching Academic English | 3 |
| MTED 3330 | Integ & Alter Rep of Math Prin | 3 |
| SIED 3330 | Integ & Alt Rep Basic Science | 3 |
| SPED 3310 | Intro to Inclusive Spec Ed | 3 |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Apply for Student Teaching one full semester before the first planned Student Teaching/Residency semester. | ||
| - Certification exams must be successfully passed to enroll in MSED 4380: Secondary Student-Teaching Residency I in order to complete teacher certification requirements. | ||
| Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Admission Coursework | ||
| Residency I | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| MSED 4310 | Teaching Math/Intermed/Mdle Gr | 3 |
| MSED 4311 | Teaching Sci/Intermed/Midle Gr | 3 |
| MSED 4390 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res I | 3 |
| Residency II | ||
| MSED 4691 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res II | 6 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Middle Grades [4-8] Generalist with Bilingual Certification
Required Credits: 120 (with paid Student Teaching Residency)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Aim for a 3.0 GPA or higher; maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. | ||
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| College Designated Core (All courses require a grade of C or better.) | ||
| The following courses fulfill University Core and program requirements: | ||
| COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| GEOL 1103 | Lab for GEOL 1313 | 1 |
| GEOL 1313 | Intro to Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 1314 | Intro to Historical Geol | 3 |
| HIST 2301 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| STAT 1380 | Statistical Literacy | 3 |
| UNIV 1301 | Seminar/Critical Inquiry | 3 |
| Additional credit earned through College Designated Core completion equals 43 SCH total. | ||
| Pathways to Success | ||
| -Complete and pass the Qualifying Content Exam as soon as possible. | ||
| Supplementary Coursework | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| BED 4355 | Found. for Bil Teach & Learn | 3 |
| EDPC 2300 | Intro to Child & Ad Devel | 3 |
| MATH 2303 | Number Concepts | 3 |
| MATH 2304 | Geometry & Measurement | 3 |
| MATH 3308 | Proportn & Algebrc Reasong I | 3 |
| PSCI 2303 | Physical Science I | 3 |
| PSCI 3304 | Physical Science II | 3 |
| RED 3315 | Foundations of Lit and Learn | 3 |
| Pre-Service Teaching Coursework | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| ANTH 1302 | Intro-Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| BIOL 1203 & BIOL 1103 | Introductory Biology and Introductory Biology Lab | 3 |
| ENGL 4354 | Writing Processes of Children | 3 |
| HIST 3317 | History of Texas since 1821 | 3 |
| MATH 3309 | Proportn & Algebrc Reasong II | 3 |
| MSED 4309 | Soc Stud Ed/Intermed/Middle Gr | 3 |
| CHIC 3311 | Chicano Studies: Societal Issu | 3 |
| SPAN 3312 | Pedagogical Issues in Spanish | 3 |
| Post-EPP Admission Coursework | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| MSED 4311 | Teaching Sci/Intermed/Midle Gr | 3 |
| RED 4341 | Teach, Learn and Assess of Lit | 3 |
| SPED 3310 | Intro to Inclusive Spec Ed | 3 |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Apply for Student Teaching/Residency one full semester before the first planned Student Teaching/Residency semester. | ||
| -Certification exams must be successfully passed to enroll in SCED 4380: Secondary Student-Teaching Residency I in order to complete teacher certification requirements. | ||
| Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Admission Coursework | ||
| Residency I | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| BED 4343 | Teaching Academic English | 3 |
| MSED 4310 | Teaching Math/Intermed/Mdle Gr | 3 |
| MSED 4390 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res I | 3 |
| Residency II | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| EDT 4300 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| MSED 4691 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res II | 6 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Middle Grades [4-8] English Language Arts/Reading, Social Studies with ESL Certification
Required Credits: 120 (with paid Student Teaching Residency)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pathways to Success | ||
| -Aim for a 3.0 GPA or higher; maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. | ||
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| College Designated Core | ||
| The following courses fulfill University Core and program requirements: | ||
| COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| GEOL 1211 & GEOL 1111 | Principles of Earth Sciences and Principles of Earth Sci - Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 1203 & BIOL 1103 | Introductory Biology and Introductory Biology Lab | 3 |
| HIST 2301 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| MATH 1320 | Math for Social Sciences I | 3 |
| UNIV 1301 | Seminar/Critical Inquiry | 3 |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Complete and pass the Qualifying Content Exam as soon as possible. | ||
| Supplementary Coursework | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| EDPC 2300 | Intro to Child & Ad Devel | 3 |
| MATH 2303 | Number Concepts | 3 |
| MATH 2304 | Geometry & Measurement | 3 |
| PSCI 2303 | Physical Science I | 3 |
| PSCI 3304 | Physical Science II | 3 |
| TED 4355 | Found. for Crit Teach & Learn | 3 |
| RED 3315 | Foundations of Lit and Learn | 3 |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Apply to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) one full semester before you plan to enroll in EPP Coursework. Check the Center for Student Success (CSS) website for admission requirements. | ||
| - Observation logs and reflection forms are to be submitted to the CSS for College of Education courses with a Field-Based Experience component. | ||
| Pre-Service Teaching Coursework | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| Select three hours of upper-division History HIST 33XX or 43XX | 3 | |
| ANTH 1302 | Intro-Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 1310 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| or GEOG 1310 | Cultural Geography | |
| or SOCI 1310 | Cultural Geography | |
| CHIC 3311 | Chicano Studies: Societal Issu | 3 |
| ENGL 3306 | Young Adult Literature | 3 |
| HIST 2302 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 3317 | History of Texas since 1821 | 3 |
| RED 4341 | Teach, Learn and Assess of Lit | 3 |
| History Elective: Slelect one 3300 or 4300-level History course | 3 | |
| Post-EPP Admission Coursework | ||
| ENGL 3351 | The Dynamics of Language | 3 |
| ENGL 3353 | Reading/Responding/Literature | 3 |
| MSED 4309 | Soc Stud Ed/Intermed/Middle Gr | 3 |
| SPED 3310 | Intro to Inclusive Spec Ed | 3 |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Apply for Student Teaching/Residency one full semester before the first planned Student Teaching/Residency semester. | ||
| - Certification exams must be successfully passed to enroll in SCED 4380: Secondary Student Teaching Residency I in order to complete teacher certification requirements. | ||
| Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Admission Coursework | ||
| Residency I | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| BED 4343 | Teaching Academic English | 3 |
| ENGL 3352 | Reading and Writing Nonfiction | 3 |
| MSED 4390 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res I | 3 |
| Residency II | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| EDT 4300 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| MSED 4691 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res II | 6 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Middle Grades [4-8] Generalist with ESL Supplemental Certification
Required Credits: 120 (with paid Student Teaching Residency)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pathways to Success | ||
| -Aim for a 3.0 GPA or higher; maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. | ||
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| The following courses fulfill University Core and program requirements: | ||
| College Designated Core | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| GEOL 1211 & GEOL 1111 | Principles of Earth Sciences and Principles of Earth Sci - Lab | 3 |
| GEOL 1212 & GEOL 1112 | Principles of Earth Science and Laboratory for Geology 1212 | 3 |
| HIST 2302 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| STAT 1380 | Statistical Literacy | 3 |
| UNIV 1301 | Seminar/Critical Inquiry | 3 |
| Additional credit earned through College Designated Core completion equals 43 SCH total. | ||
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Complete and pass the Qualifying Content Exam as soon as possible. | ||
| Supplementary Coursework | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| EDPC 2300 | Intro to Child & Ad Devel | 3 |
| MATH 2303 | Number Concepts | 3 |
| MATH 2304 | Geometry & Measurement | 3 |
| MATH 3308 | Proportn & Algebrc Reasong I | 3 |
| PSCI 2303 | Physical Science I | 3 |
| PSCI 3304 | Physical Science II | 3 |
| RED 3315 | Foundations of Lit and Learn | 3 |
| TED 4355 | Found. for Crit Teach & Learn | 3 |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Apply to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) one full semester before you plan to enroll in EPP Coursework. Check the Center for Student Success (CSS) website for admission requirements. | ||
| - Observation logs and reflection forms are to be submitted to the CSS for EPP courses with a Field-Based Experience component. | ||
| Pre-Service Teaching Coursework | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| ANTH 1302 | Intro-Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| or CHIC 3339 | Cultural Diversity & Youth: US | |
| BIOL 1203 | Introductory Biology | 2 |
| ESCI 1301 | Intro to Environmental Sci | 3 |
| or ASTR 1307 | Elem Astronomy-Solar System | |
| HIST 3317 | History of Texas since 1821 | 3 |
| MATH 3309 | Proportn & Algebrc Reasong II | 3 |
| CHIC 3311 | Chicano Studies: Societal Issu | 3 |
| RED 4341 | Teach, Learn and Assess of Lit | 3 |
| STAT 1380 | Statistical Literacy | 3 |
| Post-EPP Admission Coursework | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| BED 4343 | Teaching Academic English | 3 |
| MSED 4309 | Soc Stud Ed/Intermed/Middle Gr | 3 |
| SPED 3310 | Intro to Inclusive Spec Ed | 3 |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Apply for Student Teaching Residency one full semester before the first planned Student Teaching Residency semester. | ||
| - Certification exams must be successfully passed to enroll in SCED 4380: Secondary Student Teaching Residency I in order to complete teacher certification requirements. | ||
| Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Coursework | ||
| Residency I | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| MSED 4310 | Teaching Math/Intermed/Mdle Gr | 3 |
| MSED 4311 | Teaching Sci/Intermed/Midle Gr | 3 |
| MSED 4390 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res I | 3 |
| Residency II | ||
| EDT 4300 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| MSED 4691 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res II | 6 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Middle Grades [4-8] Mathematics with ESL Certification
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pathways to Success | ||
| -Aim for a 3.0 GPA or higher; maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. | ||
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| College Designated Core (All courses require a grade of C or better.) | ||
| The following courses fulfill University Core and program requirements: | ||
| COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ASTR 1307 & ASTR 1107 | Elem Astronomy-Solar System and Astronomy Lab I | 3 |
| PHYS 1403 | General Physics I | 4 |
| MATH 1508 | Precalculus | 5 |
| UNIV 1301 | Seminar/Critical Inquiry | 3 |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Complete and pass the Qualifying Content Exam as soon as possible. | ||
| Supplementary Coursework | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| EDPC 2300 | Intro to Child & Ad Devel | 3 |
| MATH 2303 | Number Concepts | 3 |
| MATH 2304 | Geometry & Measurement | 3 |
| MATH 3308 | Proportn & Algebrc Reasong I | 3 |
| PSCI 2303 | Physical Science I | 3 |
| PSCI 3304 | Physical Science II | 3 |
| RED 3342 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| TED 4355 | Found. for Crit Teach & Learn | 3 |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Apply to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) one full semester before you plan to enroll in EPP Coursework. Check the Center for Student Success (CSS) website for admission requirements. | ||
| - Observation logs and reflection forms are to be submitted to the CSS for College of Education courses with a Field-Based Experience component. | ||
| Pre-Service Teaching Coursework | ||
| ANTH 1302 | Intro-Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| or CHIC 3301 | La Chicana | |
| or CHIC 3311 | Chicano Studies: Societal Issu | |
| or CHIC 3339 | Cultural Diversity & Youth: US | |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 2300 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 2325 | Intro. to Higher Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 3303 | Fundmtl Numb Thry Adv Stndpt | 3 |
| MATH 3304 | Fundamentals/Geometry Standpt | 3 |
| MATH 4302 | Fund Math Concepts Grades 4-8 | 3 |
| STAT 1380 | Statistical Literacy | 3 |
| Post-EPP Admission Coursework | ||
| MATH 3300 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| MTED 3330 | Integ & Alter Rep of Math Prin | 3 |
| SPED 3310 | Intro to Inclusive Spec Ed | 3 |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Apply for Student Teaching/Residency one full semester before the first planned Student Teaching/Residency semester. | ||
| - Certification exams must be successfully passed to enroll in MSED 4691: Middle Grades Student-Teaching Residency II in order to complete teacher certification requirements. | ||
| Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Coursework | ||
| Residency I | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| BED 4343 | Teaching Academic English | 3 |
| MSED 4310 | Teaching Math/Intermed/Mdle Gr | 3 |
| MSED 4390 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res I | 3 |
| Residency II | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| MSED 4691 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res II | 6 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Middle Grades [4-8] English Language Arts/Reading with ESL Certification
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Aim for a 3.0 GPA or higher; maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. | ||
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| College Designated Core (All courses required a grade of C or better.) | ||
| The following courses fulfill University Core and program requirements: | ||
| COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL 2311 | English Literature | 3 |
| or ENGL 2312 | English Literature | |
| or ENGL 2313 | Intro to American Fiction | |
| or ENGL 2314 | Intro to American Drama | |
| GEOL 1211 & GEOL 1111 | Principles of Earth Sciences and Principles of Earth Sci - Lab | 3 |
| GEOL 1212 & GEOL 1112 | Principles of Earth Science and Laboratory for Geology 1212 | 3 |
| or BIOL 1203 & BIOL 1103 | Introductory Biology and Introductory Biology Lab | |
| STAT 1380 | Statistical Literacy | 3 |
| UNIV 1301 | Seminar/Critical Inquiry | 3 |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Complete and pass the Qualifying Content Exam as soon as possible. | ||
| Supplementary Coursework | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| EDPC 2300 | Intro to Child & Ad Devel | 3 |
| MATH 2303 | Number Concepts | 3 |
| MATH 2304 | Geometry & Measurement | 3 |
| MSED 4309 | Soc Stud Ed/Intermed/Middle Gr | 3 |
| PSCI 2303 | Physical Science I | 3 |
| PSCI 3304 | Physical Science II | 3 |
| RED 3315 | Foundations of Lit and Learn | 3 |
| TED 4355 | Found. for Crit Teach & Learn | 3 |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Apply to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) one full semester before you plan to enroll in EPP Coursework. Check the Center for Student Success (CSS) website for admission requirements. | ||
| - Observation logs and reflection forms are to be submitted to the CSS for College of Education courses with a Field-Based Experience component. | ||
| Pre-Service Teaching Coursework | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| ANTH 1302 | Intro-Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ENGL 3300 | Intro. to Literary Studies | 3 |
| ENGL 3303 | Grammar and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 3305 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 3306 | Young Adult Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 3351 | The Dynamics of Language | 3 |
| ENGL 4354 | Writing Processes of Children | 3 |
| RED 4341 | Teach, Learn and Assess of Lit | 3 |
| Post-EPP Admission Coursework | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| BED 4343 | Teaching Academic English | 3 |
| RED 3342 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| SPED 3310 | Intro to Inclusive Spec Ed | 3 |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Apply for Student Teaching Residency one full semester before the first planned Student Teaching Residency semester. | ||
| - Certification exams must be successfully passed to enroll in MSED 4691: Middle Grades Student-Teaching Residency II. | ||
| Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Admission Coursework | ||
| Residency I | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| ENGL 3352 | Reading and Writing Nonfiction | 3 |
| MSED 4390 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res I | 3 |
| RED 4338 | Teach Lit/Lang Arts Ele Class | 3 |
| Residency II | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| EDT 4300 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| MSED 4691 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res II | 6 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
All Level [EC-12] Special Education
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pathway to Success | ||
| - Complete and pass the THEA or TSI within the first two semesters. | ||
| - Plan on taking at least 15 SCH in Fall/Spring semesters and 3 to 6 SCH during Summer terms. | ||
| - Aim for a 3.0 GPA or higher; maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. | ||
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| College Designated Core (All courses require a grade of C or better) | ||
| The following courses fulfill University Core and program requirements: | ||
| ANTH 1310 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| or GEOG 1310 | Cultural Geography | |
| or SOCI 1310 | Cultural Geography | |
| COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| GEOL 1211 & GEOL 1111 | Principles of Earth Sciences and Principles of Earth Sci - Lab | 3 |
| GEOL 1212 & GEOL 1112 | Principles of Earth Science and Laboratory for Geology 1212 | 3 |
| HIST 2302 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| STAT 1380 | Statistical Literacy | 3 |
| UNIV 1301 | Seminar/Critical Inquiry | 3 |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - Complete and pass the Qualifying Content Exam as soon as possible. | ||
| Supplementary Coursework | ||
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| EDPC 2300 | Intro to Child & Ad Devel | 3 |
| MATH 2303 | Number Concepts | 3 |
| MATH 2304 | Geometry & Measurement | 3 |
| MATH 3305 | Proportion and Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 3308 | Proportn & Algebrc Reasong I | |
| PSCI 2303 | Physical Science I | 3 |
| PSCI 3304 | Physical Science II | 3 |
| RED 3315 | Foundations of Lit and Learn | 3 |
| Pathways for Success | ||
| - Apply to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) one full semester before you plan to enroll in EPP Coursework. Check the Center for Student Success (CSS) website for admission requirements. | ||
| - Observation logs and reflection forms are to be submitted to the CSS for EPP courses with a Field-Based Experience component. | ||
| Pre-Service Teaching Coursework | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| ANTH 1302 | Intro-Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| or CHIC 3301 | La Chicana | |
| or CHIC 3311 | Chicano Studies: Societal Issu | |
| or CHIC 3339 | Cultural Diversity & Youth: US | |
| ELED 4309 | Teach Social Studies Elem Clas | 3 |
| or MSED 4309 | Soc Stud Ed/Intermed/Middle Gr | |
| RED 4341 | Teach, Learn and Assess of Lit | 3 |
| SPED 3327 | Tchg Students with Hi Inc Dis | 3 |
| SPED 3340 | Tchg Students with Lo Inc Dis | 3 |
| SPED 3345 | Literacy Instruction for SWDs | 3 |
| SPED 4330 | Asmt for Ind Instr for SWDs | 3 |
| Post-EPP Admission Coursework | ||
| ECED 4335 | Lang & Lit in the Early Years | 3 |
| or BED 4345 | Biliteracy Dev and Assessment | |
| ELED 4311 | Teaching Sci in Element Class | 3 |
| or MSED 4311 | Teaching Sci/Intermed/Midle Gr | |
| SPED 3310 | Intro to Inclusive Spec Ed | 3 |
| SPED 4340 | Transition Prog for SWDs | 3 |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| - To ensure that the State Content and PPR exams are passed prior Student Teaching application deadlines, they should be completed promptly after admission to the EPP. | ||
| - Apply for Student Teaching one full semester before the planned Student Teaching semester. | ||
| - The final semester should be reserved for only Student Teaching. | ||
| Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Coursework | ||
| Residency I | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| BED 4343 | Teaching Academic English | 3 |
| or LING 3308 | Second Language Teaching | |
| ELED 4310 | Teaching Math in Elem Class | 3 |
| or MSED 4310 | Teaching Math/Intermed/Mdle Gr | |
| SPED 4365 | Positive Beh Sup for SWD's | 3 |
| SPED 4393 | Spec Ed Residency I | 3 |
| Residency II | ||
| EDT 4300 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| SPED 4691 | Spec Ed Residency II | 6 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Early Childhood Care & Education
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| College of Education Required Coursework (60 SCH) | ||
| Required: | ||
| BED 3344 | Parent & Community Adv in BED | 3 |
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| BED 4345 | Biliteracy Dev and Assessment | 3 |
| or ECED 4335 | Lang & Lit in the Early Years | |
| ECED 2300 | EC Profession & Programming | 3 |
| ECED 2310 | Infant Care and Education | 3 |
| ECED 2320 | Toddler Care and Education | 3 |
| ECED 3300 | Child Dev Appl to EC Practice | 3 |
| ECED 3305 | Approaches to EC Care & Ed | 3 |
| ECED 3310 | The Arts in the Early Years | 3 |
| ECED 3345 | Design Learn Env EC Care & Ed | 3 |
| ECED 3360 | Observ & Assess Young Child | 3 |
| ECED 3380 | STEAM Learning in Early Years | 3 |
| ECED 4300 | Responsive Class Management | 3 |
| ECED 4320 | Early Exper & Devel Brain | 3 |
| ECED 4357 | Play & Learn in the Early Yrs | 3 |
| ECED 4367 | Manage & Lead EC Care & Ed | 3 |
| RED 3315 | Foundations of Lit and Learn | 3 |
| SPED 3310 | Intro to Inclusive Spec Ed | 3 |
| SPED 4350 | Workshop in Special Education (Collab in Early Intervention) | 3 |
| SPED 4350 | Workshop in Special Education (Behav Interven Yg Child) | 3 |
| All College of Education Required Coursework require a combined minimum grade point of 3.0 | ||
| Electives | ||
| Students work with their advisor to select 6 Elective Courses (18 SCH total) from the list below | 18 | |
| Teaching SS in Bil Elem Class | ||
| Teaching Sci in Bil Elem Clsrm | ||
| Teaching Academic English | ||
| La Chicana | ||
| Chicano Studies: Societal Issu | ||
| Improvisation | ||
| World Dance | ||
| Intro to Child & Ad Devel | ||
| Teach Social Studies Elem Clas | ||
| Teaching Sci in Element Class | ||
| Children's Literature | ||
| Writing Processes of Children | ||
| Community Health | ||
| Health Ed Elem Schl Teach Lab | ||
| P.E. for the Classroom Teacher | ||
| Number Concepts | ||
| Geometry & Measurement | ||
| Proportion and Algebra | ||
| Philosophy of Education | ||
| Physical Science I | ||
| Physical Science II | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Soci of Marriage and Family | ||
| Cultural Diversity | ||
| Social Inequality | ||
| Language/Power on the Border | ||
| Family Violence | ||
| Pedagogical Issues in Spanish | ||
| Literacy Instruction for SWDs | ||
| Tchg Students with Hi Inc Dis | ||
| Tchg Students with Lo Inc Dis | ||
| Gender & Popular Culture | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Education and Community Studies
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| College of Education Required Coursework | ||
| Required: | ||
| BED 3344 | Parent & Community Adv in BED | 3 |
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| BED 4343 | Teaching Academic English | 3 |
| ECED 3300 | Child Dev Appl to EC Practice | 3 |
| ECED 3345 | Design Learn Env EC Care & Ed | 3 |
| ECED 3380 | STEAM Learning in Early Years | 3 |
| EDPC 2300 | Intro to Child & Ad Devel | 3 |
| EDT 4300 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| RED 3315 | Foundations of Lit and Learn | 3 |
| RED 4300 | Children & Youth Literacy Ed | 3 |
| RED 4355 | Digital and Multimodal Literac | 3 |
| SPED 3310 | Intro to Inclusive Spec Ed | 3 |
| STEM 4380 | Informal Science Education | 3 |
| TED 3330 | Ed & Community: Crit Pedagogy | 3 |
| All College of Education Required Coursework require a combined minimum grade point of 3.0. | ||
| Electives | ||
| Students work with their academic advisor to select 11 Elective Courses (33 SCH) relevant to their career goals/community education area of interest. | 33 | |
| Total Hours | 117 | |
University Core Curriculum (A program may recommend specific courses. All courses require a C or better.)
I. Communication (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses in this category focus on developing ideas and expressing them clearly, considering the effect of the message, fostering understanding, and building the skills needed to communicate persuasively. Courses involve the command of oral, aural, written, and visual literacy skills that enable people to exchange messages appropriate to the subject, occasion, and audience. Course objectives for this component are: Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility. | ||
| Select six hours of the following: | 6 | |
| For students whose secondary education was in English: | ||
| Written and Oral Communication | ||
| Writing About Literature | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition 2 | ||
| Rhetoric, Composition & Comm | ||
| For students whose secondary education was not in English: | ||
| Expos Engl Compos-Spkr Esl | ||
| Res & Crit Writng Spkr Esl | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | 6 | |
II. American History (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses in this category focus on the consideration of past events and ideas relative to the United States, with the option of including Texas History for a portion of this component area. Courses involve the interaction among individuals, communities, states, the nation, and the world, considering how these interactions have contributed to the development of the United States and its global role. Course objectives for this component are: Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility. | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 6 | |
III. Language, Philosophy & Culture (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses in this category focus on how ideas, values, beliefs, and other aspects of culture express and affect human experience. Courses involve the exploration of ideas that foster aesthetic and intellectual creation in order to understand the human condition across cultures. Course objectives for this component are: Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro-African Amer Studies | ||
| Latina/o Presence in the U.S. | ||
| English Literature | ||
| English Literature | ||
| Intro to American Fiction | ||
| Intro to American Drama | ||
| Intro to American Poetry | ||
| Making of the "Other" Americas | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History Since 1500 | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Introduct to Religious Studies | ||
| Seeing & Naming: Conversations | ||
| Introduction to Womens Studies | ||
| Global Feminisms | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | 3 | |
IV. Mathematics (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses in this category focus on quantitative literacy in logic, patterns, and relationships. Courses involve the understanding of key mathematical concepts and the application of appropriate quantitative tools to everyday experience. Course objectives for this component are: Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, and Empirical & Quantitative Skills. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Trigonometry and Conics | ||
| Math in the Modern World | ||
| Math for Social Sciences I | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Math for Social Sciences II | ||
| Statistical Literacy | ||
| Elementary Statistical Methods | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | 3 | |
V. Life & Physical Sciences (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses in this category focus on describing, explaining, and predicting natural phenomena using the scientific method. Courses involve the understanding of interactions among natural phenomena and the implications of scientific principles on the physical world and on experiences. Course objectives for this component are: Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Empirical & Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork. | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Astronomy Lab I | ||
| Elem Astronomy-Solar System | ||
| Elem Astr Stars & Galaxies | ||
| Introductory Biology Lab | ||
| Human Biology Laboratory | ||
| Topics in Study of Life I | ||
| Organismal Biology Laboratory | ||
| Introductory Biology | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| General Biology | ||
| Organismal Biology | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab I | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab II | ||
| Human Anat/Physiology I | ||
| Human Anat/Physiology II | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | ||
| Intro General Chemistry Lab | ||
| Intro Organic & Biochem Lab | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| Intro to General Chemistry | ||
| Intro Organic & Biochemistry | ||
| Environmental Sci. Lab | ||
| Non-major Lab for ESCI 1301 | ||
| Intro to Environmental Sci | ||
| Laboratory for GEOG 1306 | ||
| Physical Geography | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1313 | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1314 | ||
| Principles of Earth Sci - Lab | ||
| Laboratory for Geology 1212 | ||
| Principles of Earth Sciences | ||
| Principles of Earth Science | ||
| The Blue Planet | ||
| Natural Hazards | ||
| Intro to Physical Geology | ||
| Intro to Historical Geol | ||
| Fundamentals of Nutrition | ||
| Wellness Dynamics | ||
| Microorganisms and Disease | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | ||
| Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | ||
| Introductory Mechanics | ||
| Introductory Electromagnetism | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | 6 | |
VI. Political Science (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses in this category focus on consideration of the Constitution of the United States and the constitutions of the states, with special emphasis on that of Texas. Courses involve the analysis of governmental institutions, political behavior, civic engagement, and their political and philosophical foundations. Course objectives for this component are: Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Social Responsibility and Personal Responsibility. | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 6 | |
VII. Social & Behavioral Sciences (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses in this category focus on the application of empirical and scientific methods that contribute to the understanding of what makes us human. Courses involve the exploration of behavior and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, and events, examining their impact on the individual, society, and culture. Course objectives for this component are: Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Empirical & Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro-Phys Anth/Archeolog | ||
| Intro-Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Intro to Linguistics | ||
| Asian American Studies | ||
| Econ for Engrs & Scientists | ||
| Intro to Chicano Studies | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Mass Media and Society | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Ed Psychology | ||
| Action Research in Classrooms | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Leadership in Action | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| Lang. Inside & Out: Sel Topics | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | 3 | |
VIII. Creative Arts
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses in this category focus on the appreciation and analysis of creative artifacts and works of the human imagination. Courses involve the synthesis and interpretation of artistic expression and enable critical, creative, and innovative communication about works of art. Course objectives for this component are: Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| History of Art I | ||
| History of Art II | ||
| Chicana/o Fine Arts Appreciat | ||
| Introduction to Dance | ||
| Intro-Art of Motion Pict. | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Jazz to Rock | ||
| Music, Culture, and Society | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | 3 | |
IX. Component Area Option (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| a. A minimum of 3 SCH must meet the definition and corresponding Core Objectives specified in one of the foundational component areas. b. As an option for up to 3 semester credit hours of the Component Area Option, an institution may select course(s) that: (i) Meet(s) the definition specified for one or more of the foundational component areas; and (ii) Include(s) a minimum of three Core Objectives, including Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, and one of the remaining Core Objectives of the institution's choice. | ||
| Intro to Global Business | ||
| COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Business/Profession Comm | ||
| Intro-Computational Thinking | ||
| Computer Programming Sci/Engr | ||
| Eng Innovation and Leadership | ||
| Engineering Design Experience | ||
| Applied Engineering Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Leadership | ||
| Inquiry in Math & Science | ||
| Comm. Var. Across the Lifespan | ||
| Seminar/Critical Inquiry | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | 6 | |
4-Year Sample Degree Plan
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS IN EDUCATION | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 1203 & BIOL 1103 | Introductory Biology and Introductory Biology Lab | 3 |
| MATH 2303 | Number Concepts | 3 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| STAT 1380 | Statistical Literacy | 3 |
| UNIV 1301 | Seminar/Critical Inquiry | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| PSCI 2303 | Physical Science I | 3 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| Creative Arts Elective | 3 | |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| GEOL 1313 & GEOL 1103 | Intro to Physical Geology and Lab for GEOL 1313 | 4 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| MATH 2304 | Geometry & Measurement | 3 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| PSCI 3304 | Physical Science II | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| ANTH 1310 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| or GEOG 1310 | Cultural Geography | |
| or SOCI 1310 | Cultural Geography | |
| ENGL 3305 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| or ENGL 4354 | Writing Processes of Children | |
| HIST 2302 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDPC 2300 | Intro to Child & Ad Devel | 3 |
| KIN 4101 | P.E. for the Classroom Teacher | 1 |
| or HSCI 4101 | Health Ed Elem Schl Teach Lab | |
| Concentration course | 3 | |
| Concentration course | 3 | |
| Concentration course | 3 | |
| Concentration course | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 4101 | P.E. for the Classroom Teacher | 1 |
| or HSCI 4101 | Health Ed Elem Schl Teach Lab | |
| MATH 3305 | Proportion and Algebra | 3 |
| Concentration course | 3 | |
| Concentration course | 3 | |
| Concentration course | 3 | |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPED 3310 | Intro to Inclusive Spec Ed | 3 |
| Concentration course | 3 | |
| Concentration course | 3 | |
| Concentration course | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| Student Teaching Residency I | 3 | |
| Concentration course | 3 | |
| Concentration course | 3 | |
| Concentration course | 3 | |
| Fall | ||
| Student Teaching Residency II | 6 | |
| Concentration course | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |