BSIS Degree with EC-6/ESL/Special Education
Total Semester Credit Hours = 121
Sample Course Sequence: BSIS leading to EC-6/ESL/Special Education
Freshman Year (30 hrs.)
Fall
| ENGL 1301 | College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301] | |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301] | |
| Life Science (Biology) | |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra [TCCN: MATH 1314] | |
| GEOG 1313 | World Regional Geography [TCCN: GEOG 1303] | |
Spring
| ENGL 1302 | College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302] | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302] | |
| MATH 1350 | Concepts of Modern Mathematics I [TCCN: MATH 1350] | |
| Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics) | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |
Sophomore Year (34 hrs.)
Fall
| SPCM 1315 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication [TCCN: SPCM 1315] | |
| MATH 1351 | Concepts of Modern Mathematics II [TCCN: MATH 1351] | |
| POLS 2305 | Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305] | |
| Science Elective (any BIOL, CHEM, or PHYS) | |
One of the following:
| ENGL 2322 | English Literature to the 1780's [TCCN: ENGL 2322] | |
| ENGL 2323 | English Literature from the 1780's to the Present [TCCN: ENGL 2323] | |
| ENGL 2362 | World Literature through The Renaissance [TCCN: ENGL 2332] | |
| ENGL 2363 | World Literature since The Renaissance [TCCN: ENGL 2333] | |
Spring
| EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | |
| EPSY 3330 | Educational Psychology: Child Development and Learning | |
| EDUC 4301 | Mathematical Problem Solving in EC6 | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
| READ 3330 | Children's Literature | |
One of the following:
Junior Year (30 hrs.)
Fall
| EDUC 2301 | Introduction to Special Populations | |
| EDUC 4321 | Integrating Technology in the Classroom | |
| READ 4350 | Pre-kindergarten and Elementary Literacy (Grades PK-4) | |
| EDUC 3312 | Language and Literacy Acquisition | |
| EDUC 3313 | Integrating Arts and Movement | |
Spring
Senior Year (27 hrs.)
Fall
| ELED 4313 | Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School | |
| ELED 4314 | Teaching Science in the Elementary School | |
| ELED 4312 | Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School | |
| READ 4360 | Literacy in the Classroom | |
| EDUC 4334 | English Language Learners | |
| EDUC 3356 | Instructional Programs for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities | |
Spring
Field or clinical experiences are required in conjunction with professional education courses of the BSIS degree. The School of Education in cooperation with participating school districts assigns students to school placements.
In order to be eligible for a recommendation for EC-6 teacher certification, candidates must pass required TExES examinations and complete the requirements for the BSIS degree and student teaching.
Note: Student Teaching: Requirements for admission to student teaching are provided at the end of the BSIS section of this catalog and online in the Student Handbook.