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 youths (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.
(PK-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 with ESL Certification (EESL) and Elementary 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 (MBIL), Middle Grades with ESL Supplemental Certification (MESL), Middle Grades English Language Arts/Reading with ESL Certification (MLES), Middle Grades English Language Arts/Reading and Social Studies with ESL Certification (MLSS), Middle Grades Mathematics with ESL Certification (MMAE), and Middle Grades Mathematics and Science with ESL Certification (MMSC)- Graduates with the BSED in any of the Middle Grade Concentrations (MBIL; MESL; MLES; MLSS; MMAE; MMSC) 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.
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
Students enrolled in the B will choose from three certification levels: Elementary Education (EC-6), Middle Grades Education (4-8), and 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 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
- Middle Grades Mathematics and Science with ESL Certification
There is one All-Level (EC-12) Special Education specialization:
- All-Level 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
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, and
- 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 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 | |
| Written and Oral Communication | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Statistical Literacy | ||
| Life and Physical Sciences | 6 | |
| Introductory Biology Lab | ||
| Introductory Biology | ||
| 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 | ||
or SOCI 1310 | 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 Courses | ||
| Required: | ||
| 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 | Dev in Young Child & Youth | 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 |
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| BED 4343 | Teaching Academic English | 3 |
| BED 4345 | Biliteracy Dev and Assessment | 3 |
| ECED 3310 | The Arts in the Early Years | 3 |
| ECED 4357 | Play & Learn in the Early Yrs | 3 |
| ECED 4300 | Responsive Class Management | 3 |
| HSCI 4101 | Health Ed Elem Schl Teach Lab | 1 |
| KIN 4101 | P.E. for the Classroom Teacher | 1 |
| RED 3315 | Foundations of Lit and Learn | 3 |
| RED 4341 | Teach, Learn and Assess of Lit | 3 |
| or ENGL 3305 | Children's Literature | |
| or ENGL 4354 | Writing Processes of Children | |
| SPAN 3312 | Pedagogical Issues in Spanish | 3 |
| or ENGL 3305 | Children's Literature | |
| or ENGL 4354 | Writing Processes of Children | |
| SPED 3310 | Sp Ed Svc/Stud/Gen/Sped Ed Set | 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 4355 | Sem in App Bil Teach & Learn | 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: | ||
| EDT 4300 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| BED 4690 | Biling Elem Stu Teach Res II | 6 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Elementary 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 | |
| Written and Oral Communication | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Statistical Literacy | ||
| Life and Physical Sciences | 6 | |
| Introductory Biology Lab | ||
| Introductory Biology | ||
| 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 | ||
or SOCI 1310 | 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: | ||
| 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 | Dev in Young Child & Youth | 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 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| BED 4343 | Teaching Academic English | 3 |
| ECED 3310 | The Arts in the Early Years | 3 |
| ECED 4300 | Responsive Class Management | 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 3315 | Foundations of Lit and Learn | 3 |
| RED 4341 | Teach, Learn and Assess of Lit | 3 |
| SPED 3310 | Sp Ed Svc/Stud/Gen/Sped Ed Set | 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: | ||
| 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 |
| TED 4355 | Seminar in Appl Crit Pedagogy | 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 |
| BED 4690 | Biling Elem Stu Teach Res II | 6 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Middle Grades Mathematics/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: | ||
| BIOL 1104 | Human Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 1304 | Human Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 1105 | Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 1 |
| CHEM 1305 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| ESCI 1301 | Intro to Environmental Sci | 3 |
| or ASTR 1307 | Elem Astronomy-Solar System | |
| GEOL 1314 | Intro to Historical Geol | 3 |
| MATH 2303 | Number Concepts | 3 |
| MATH 2304 | Geometry & Measurement | 3 |
| PSCI 2303 | Physical Science I | 3 |
| PSCI 3304 | Physical Science II | 3 |
| STAT 1380 | Statistical Literacy | 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 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| EDPC 2300 | Dev in Young Child & Youth | 3 |
| MATH 3300 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| or MATH 3303 | Fundmtl Numb Thry Adv Stndpt | |
| or MATH 3304 | Fundamentals/Geometry Standpt | |
| MATH 3308 | Proportn & Algebrc Reasong I | 3 |
| MATH 4302 | Fund Math Concepts Grades 4-8 | 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 4691: Middle Grades Student-Teaching Residency II in order to complete teacher certification requirements. | ||
| Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Admission Coursework | ||
| Residency I | ||
| Required: | ||
| BED 4343 | Teaching Academic English | 3 |
| 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 |
| MTED 3330 | Integ & Alter Rep of Math Prin | 3 |
| RED 3342 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| SIED 3330 | Integ & Alt Rep Basic Science | 3 |
| SPED 3310 | Sp Ed Svc/Stud/Gen/Sped Ed Set | 3 |
| TED 4355 | Seminar in Appl Crit Pedagogy | 3 |
| Residency II | ||
| MSED 4691 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res II | 6 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Middle Grades with Bilingual 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 |
| 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 |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| -Complete and pass the Qualifying Content Exam as soon as possible. | ||
| Supplementary Coursework | ||
| BIOL 1203 | Introductory Biology | 2 |
| HIST 3317 | History of Texas since 1821 | 3 |
| MATH 2303 | Number Concepts | 3 |
| MATH 2304 | Geometry & Measurement | 3 |
| MATH 3308 | Proportn & Algebrc Reasong I | 3 |
| POLS 4313 | Southwestern Border Politics | 3 |
| PSCI 2303 | Physical Science I | 3 |
| PSCI 3304 | Physical Science II | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| ANTH 1302 | Intro-Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| CHIC 3301 | La Chicana | 3 |
| CHIC 3311 | Chicano Studies: Societal Issu | 3 |
| CHIC 3339 | Cultural Diversity & Youth: US | 3 |
| Pre-Service Teaching Coursework | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| EDPC 2300 | Dev in Young Child & Youth | 3 |
| MSED 4309 | Soc Stud Ed/Intermed/Middle Gr | 3 |
| MSED 4311 | Teaching Sci/Intermed/Midle Gr | 3 |
| RED 3315 | Foundations of Lit and Learn | 3 |
| RED 4341 | Teach, Learn and Assess of Lit | 3 |
| SPAN 3312 | Pedagogical Issues in Spanish | 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) Admission Coursework | ||
| Residency I | ||
| BED 4343 | Teaching Academic English | 3 |
| or LING 3308 | Teach Engl Spkrs of Other Lang | |
| MSED 4310 | Teaching Math/Intermed/Mdle Gr | 3 |
| MSED 4691 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res II | 6 |
| SPED 3310 | Sp Ed Svc/Stud/Gen/Sped Ed Set | 3 |
| TED 4355 | Seminar in Appl Crit Pedagogy | 3 |
| Residency II | ||
| EDT 4300 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| MSED 4390 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Middle Grades English Language Arts/ Reading, and Social Studies 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 | ||
| 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 |
| GEOL 1212 & GEOL 1112 | Principles of Earth Science and Laboratory for Geology 1212 | 3 |
| HIST 2301 | World History to 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 | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| ANTH 1302 | Intro-Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 1310 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| or GEOG 1310 | Cultural Geography | |
| or SOCI 1310 | Cultural Geography | |
| HIST 2302 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 3317 | History of Texas since 1821 | 3 |
| MATH 2303 | Number Concepts | 3 |
| MATH 2304 | Geometry & Measurement | 3 |
| POLS 4313 | Southwestern Border Politics | 3 |
| PSCI 2303 | Physical Science I | 3 |
| PSCI 3304 | Physical Science II | 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 | ||
| Upper-division History: | ||
| Select three hours of upper-division History | 3 | |
| Required Courses: | ||
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| EDPC 2300 | Dev in Young Child & Youth | 3 |
| ENGL 3306 | Young Adult Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 3351 | The Dynamics of Language | 3 |
| ENGL 3353 | Reading/Responding/Literature | 3 |
| MSED 4309 | Soc Stud Ed/Intermed/Middle Gr | 3 |
| RED 3315 | Foundations of Lit and Learn | 3 |
| RED 4341 | Teach, Learn and Assess of Lit | 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) Admission Coursework | ||
| Residency I | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| BED 4343 | Teaching Academic English | 3 |
| or LING 3308 | Teach Engl Spkrs of Other Lang | |
| ENGL 3306 | Young Adult Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 3352 | Reading and Writing Nonfiction | 3 |
| MSED 4691 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res II | 6 |
| SPED 3310 | Sp Ed Svc/Stud/Gen/Sped Ed Set | 3 |
| TED 4355 | Seminar in Appl Crit Pedagogy | 3 |
| Residency II | ||
| EDT 4300 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| MSED 4390 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Middle Grades with ESL Supplemental 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| ANTH 1302 | Intro-Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| CHIC 3301 | La Chicana | 3 |
| CHIC 3311 | Chicano Studies: Societal Issu | 3 |
| CHIC 3339 | Cultural Diversity & Youth: US | 3 |
| Required Courses: | ||
| 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 2303 | Number Concepts | 3 |
| MATH 2304 | Geometry & Measurement | 3 |
| MATH 3308 | Proportn & Algebrc Reasong I | 3 |
| POLS 4313 | Southwestern Border Politics | 3 |
| PSCI 2303 | Physical Science I | 3 |
| PSCI 3304 | Physical Science II | 3 |
| STAT 1380 | Statistical Literacy | 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 | ||
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| EDPC 2300 | Dev in Young Child & Youth | 3 |
| MSED 4309 | Soc Stud Ed/Intermed/Middle Gr | 3 |
| MSED 4311 | Teaching Sci/Intermed/Midle Gr | 3 |
| RED 3315 | Foundations of Lit and Learn | 3 |
| RED 4341 | Teach, Learn and Assess of Lit | 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: | ||
| BED 4343 | Teaching Academic English | 3 |
| MSED 4310 | Teaching Math/Intermed/Mdle Gr | 3 |
| MSED 4691 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res II | 6 |
| SPED 3310 | Sp Ed Svc/Stud/Gen/Sped Ed Set | 3 |
| TED 4355 | Seminar in Appl Crit Pedagogy | 3 |
| Residency II | ||
| EDT 4300 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| MSED 4390 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Middle Grades 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 |
| 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 |
| 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: | ||
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 2300 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 2303 | Number Concepts | 3 |
| MATH 2304 | Geometry & Measurement | 3 |
| MATH 2325 | Intro. to Higher Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 3308 | Proportn & Algebrc Reasong I | 3 |
| PSCI 2303 | Physical Science I | 3 |
| PSCI 3304 | Physical Science II | 3 |
| STAT 1380 | Statistical Literacy | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| ANTH 1302 | Intro-Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| CHIC 3301 | La Chicana | 3 |
| CHIC 3311 | Chicano Studies: Societal Issu | 3 |
| CHIC 3339 | Cultural Diversity & Youth: US | 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 | ||
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| EDPC 2300 | Dev in Young Child & Youth | 3 |
| MATH 3303 | Fundmtl Numb Thry Adv Stndpt | 3 |
| MATH 3304 | Fundamentals/Geometry Standpt | 3 |
| MATH 4302 | Fund Math Concepts Grades 4-8 | 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 |
| MATH 3300 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| MSED 4310 | Teaching Math/Intermed/Mdle Gr | 3 |
| MSED 4390 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res I | 3 |
| MTED 3330 | Integ & Alter Rep of Math Prin | 3 |
| RED 3342 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| SPED 3310 | Sp Ed Svc/Stud/Gen/Sped Ed Set | 3 |
| TED 4355 | Seminar in Appl Crit Pedagogy | 3 |
| Residency II | ||
| EDT 4300 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| MSED 4691 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res II | 6 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Middle Grades 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 | |
| or ENGL 2318 | Intro to American Poetry | |
| 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 |
| 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: | ||
| ANTH 1302 | Intro-Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ENGL 3300 | Intro. to Literary Studies | 3 |
| ENGL 3303 | Grammar and Writing | 3 |
| MATH 2303 | Number Concepts | 3 |
| MATH 2304 | Geometry & Measurement | 3 |
| PSCI 2303 | Physical Science I | 3 |
| PSCI 3304 | Physical Science II | 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 | ||
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| EDPC 2300 | Dev in Young Child & Youth | 3 |
| ENGL 3305 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 3306 | Young Adult Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 3351 | The Dynamics of Language | 3 |
| ENGL 3352 | Reading and Writing Nonfiction | 3 |
| ENGL 3353 | Reading/Responding/Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 4354 | Writing Processes of Children | 3 |
| MSED 4309 | Soc Stud Ed/Intermed/Middle Gr | 3 |
| RED 3315 | Foundations of Lit and Learn | 3 |
| RED 4341 | Teach, Learn and Assess of Lit | 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: | ||
| BED 4343 | Teaching Academic English | 3 |
| or LING 3308 | Teach Engl Spkrs of Other Lang | |
| MSED 4691 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res II | 6 |
| RED 4338 | Teach Lit/Lang Arts Ele Class | 3 |
| RED 4355 | Digital and Multimodal Literac | 3 |
| SPED 3310 | Sp Ed Svc/Stud/Gen/Sped Ed Set | 3 |
| TED 4355 | Seminar in Appl Crit Pedagogy | 3 |
| Residency II | ||
| Required: | ||
| EDT 4300 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| MSED 4390 | Middle Grades Stu Teach Res I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
PK-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 1112 & GEOL 1212 | Laboratory for Geology 1212 and Principles of Earth Science | 3 |
| GEOL 1211 & GEOL 1111 | Principles of Earth Sciences and Principles of Earth Sci - Lab | 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 | ||
| 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 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Intro-Cultural Anthropology | ||
| La Chicana | ||
| Chicano Studies: Societal Issu | ||
| Cultural Diversity & Youth: US | ||
| 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: | ||
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| EDPC 2300 | Dev in Young Child & Youth | 3 |
| ELED 4309 | Teach Social Studies Elem Clas | 3 |
| or MSED 4309 | Soc Stud Ed/Intermed/Middle Gr | |
| RED 3315 | Foundations of Lit and Learn | 3 |
| RED 4341 | Teach, Learn and Assess of Lit | 3 |
| SPED 3327 | Tching Students w/Mild Disably | 3 |
| SPED 3340 | Stud't/Sever & Prof'd Disabil | 3 |
| SPED 3345 | Lang Read for Special Learners | 3 |
| SPED 4330 | Diagnosis and Placement | 3 |
| SPED 4340 | Trans ED for Learners/Sp Needs | 3 |
| SPED 4365 | Organization & Mgmt/Special ED | 3 |
| TED 4355 | Seminar in Appl Crit Pedagogy | 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 | Teach Engl Spkrs of Other Lang | |
| BED 4345 | Biliteracy Dev and Assessment | 3 |
| or ECED 4335 | Lang & Lit in the Early Years | |
| ELED 4310 | Teaching Math in Elem Class | 3 |
| or MSED 4310 | Teaching Math/Intermed/Mdle Gr | |
| ELED 4311 | Teaching Sci in Element Class | 3 |
| or MSED 4311 | Teaching Sci/Intermed/Midle Gr | |
| SPED 3310 | Sp Ed Svc/Stud/Gen/Sped Ed Set | 3 |
| Residency II | ||
| EDT 4300 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| SPED 4691 | Student Teaching in Spec Ed | 6 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Early Childhood Care and Education
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| Communication (Select 6 hours) | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition 2 | ||
| or | ||
| Expos Engl Compos-Spkr Esl and Res & Crit Writng Spkr Esl (For students whose secondary education was not in English) | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Statistical Literacy | ||
| Life and Physical Sciences | ||
| Introductory Biology Lab | ||
| Introductory Biology | ||
GEOL 1306 | ||
| Language, Philosophy and Culture (Select 3 hours) | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Seeing & Naming: Conversations | ||
| Introduction to Womens Studies | ||
| Creative Arts (Select 3 hours) | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| American History | ||
| 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) | ||
| Principles of Economics | ||
| Lang. Inside & Out: Sel Topics | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Component Area Option (select 6 hours) | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Seminar/Critical Inquiry | ||
| Courses listed = students dual fulfill ECCE Pre-professional Recommended Courses and University Core Curriculum | ||
| College of Education Required Coursework | ||
| 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 2360 | Observ & Assess Young Child | 3 |
| ECED 2380 | STEAM Learning in Early Years | 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 4300 | Responsive Class Management | 3 |
| ECED 4357 | Play & Learn in the Early Yrs | 3 |
| RED 3315 | Foundations of Lit and Learn | 3 |
| SPED 3310 | Sp Ed Svc/Stud/Gen/Sped Ed Set | 3 |
| All College of Education Required Coursework require a combined minimum grade point of 3.0. | ||
| Electives | ||
| Students work with their advisor to select 11 Elective Courses (33 SCH total) from the list below. | 33 | |
| Introduction to Art Education | ||
| Teaching SS in Bil Elem Class | ||
| Teaching Sci in Bil Elem Clsrm | ||
| Teaching Academic English | ||
| La Chicana | ||
| Chicano Studies: Societal Issu | ||
| Improvisation | ||
| World Dance | ||
| Dev in Young Child & Youth | ||
| 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 | ||
| Lang Read for Special Learners | ||
| Tching Students w/Mild Disably | ||
| Stud't/Sever & Prof'd Disabil | ||
| Gender & Popular Culture | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Education and Community Studies
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Designated Core | ||
| Introductory Biology Lab | ||
| Introductory Biology | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Intro to Physical Geology | ||
| Statistical Literacy | ||
| Seminar/Critical Inquiry | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Seminar/Critical Inquiry | ||
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| College of Education Required Coursework | ||
| Required: | ||
| BED 4340 | Principles of Bilingual/ESL Ed | 3 |
| BED 4343 | Teaching Academic English | 3 |
| EDPC 2300 | Dev in Young Child & Youth | 3 |
| MATH 2303 | Number Concepts | 3 |
| MATH 2304 | Geometry & Measurement | 3 |
| PSCI 2303 | Physical Science I | 3 |
| PSCI 3304 | Physical Science II | 3 |
| SPED 3310 | Sp Ed Svc/Stud/Gen/Sped Ed Set | 3 |
| TED 3330 | Ed & Comm Applied Critical/Ped | 3 |
| TED 4330 | Course currently in degree plan, but no longer offered. Please see advisor for substitution. | |
| All College of Education Required Coursework require a combined minimum grade point of 3.0. | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select forty-five credits of College of Education approved coursework with a minimum of thirty-nine being upper division. | 45 | |
| Education and Community Studies | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
SPED 4360 | Course currently in degree plan, but no longer offered. Please see advisor for substitution. | |
| Sr Proj: Pedagogy & Community | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
University Core Curriculum
NOTE: The department may make specific suggestions for courses which are most applicable towards your major.
Psychology and Criminal Justice majors and minors are required to take MATH 1320 Math for Social Sciences I or a higher level Calculus course.
Business majors are required to take MATH 1320 Math for Social Sciences I or a higher level Calculus course.
NOTE: All courses require a C or better
Communication (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the communication component is to enable the student to communicate effectively in clear and correct prose or orally in a style appropriate to the subject, occasion, and audience. | ||
| 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: | ||
| ESOL 1311 | Expos Engl Compos-Spkr Esl | 3 |
| ESOL 1312 | Res & Crit Writng Spkr Esl | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
American History (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objectives of the history component are to expand students’ knowledge of the origin and history of the U.S., their comprehension of the past and current role of the U.S. in the world, and their ability to critically evaluate and analyze historical evidence. U.S. history courses (three hours must be Texas history) include: | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Language, Philosophy & Culture (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the humanities component is to expand students' knowledge of the human condition and human cultures, especially in relation to behaviors, ideas, and values expressed in works of human imagination and thought. Through study in disciplines such as literature and philosophy, students engage in critical analysis and develop an appreciation of the humanities as fundamental to the health and survival of any society. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| 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 | |
Mathematics (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the mathematics component is to develop a quantitatively literate college graduate. Every college graduate should be able to apply basic mathematical tools in the solution of real-world problems. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Trigonometry and Conics | ||
| Math in the Modern World | ||
| Math for Social Sciences I | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Precalculus 1,2 | ||
| Math for Social Sciences II | ||
| Statistical Literacy | ||
| Elementary Statistical Methods | ||
| 1 A higher-level course in the calculus sequence can be substituted. | ||
| 2 TCCN MATH 1314 will also satisfy this requirement. | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Life & Physical Sciences (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the study of the natural sciences is to enable the student to understand, construct, and evaluate relationships in the natural sciences, and to enable the student to understand the bases for building and testing theories. The courses listed are for non-majors; the major courses in the discipline can be substituted for the non-major sequence. A minimum of two semesters of lecture and one semester of laboratory associated with one of the courses, or two semesters of combined (3 credit) lecture-laboratory courses (Only six hours apply toward the required 42.): | ||
| Select one of the following: | 1-4 | |
| 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 Environment Science 2 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Introductory Mechanics | ||
| Introductory Electromagnetism | ||
| Total Hours | 1-4 | |
Political Science (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objectives of the political science component are to expand students’ knowledge of the origin and evolution of the U.S. and Texas political systems, focusing on the growth of political institutions, and on the constitutions of Texas and the United States; and to enhance their understanding of federalism, states rights, and individual civil liberties, rights, and responsibilities. | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the social and behavioral science component is to increase students' knowledge of how social and behavioral scientists discover, describe, and explain the behaviors and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, events, and ideas. Such knowledge will better equip students to understand themselves and the roles they play in addressing the issues facing humanity. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro-Phys Anth/Archeolog | ||
| Intro-Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Intro to Linguistics | ||
| Econ for Engrs & Scientists | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Mass Media and Society | ||
| Principles of Economics | ||
| Principles of Economics | ||
| Introduction to Ed Psychology | ||
| Action Research in Classrooms | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| An Intro. to Linguistics | ||
| Lang. Inside & Out: Sel Topics | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Creative Arts (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the visual and performing arts component is to expand students' knowledge and appreciation of the human imagination as expressed through works of visual art, dance, music, theatre and film. Through study in these disciplines, students will form aesthetic judgments and develop an appreciation of the arts as fundamental to the health and survival of any society. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| History of Art I | ||
| History of Art II | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Intro-Art of Motion Pict. | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Jazz to Rock | ||
| Music, Culture, and Society | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Component Area Option (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the institutionally designated option component is to develop the critical thinking skills and academic tools required to be an effective learner. Special emphasis is placed on the use of technology in problem-solving, communications, and knowledge acquisition. | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Intro to Global Business | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Business/Profession Comm | ||
| Intro-Computational Thinking | ||
| Computer Programming Sci/Engr | ||
| Eng Innovation and Leadership | ||
| Inquiry in Math & Science | ||
| Seminar/Critical Inquiry | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |