University Core: 42 hours
Language, Philosophy and Culture (Core, 3 hrs.)
Creative Arts (Core, 3 hrs.)
BIOL 1306 General Biology I [TCCN:
BIOL 1306]
CHEM 1305 Introductory Chemistry I [TCCN:
CHEM 1305]
ENGL 1301 College Composition I [TCCN:
ENGL 1301]
ENGL 1302 College Composition II [TCCN:
ENGL 1302]
GEOG 1313 World Regional Geography [TCCN: GEOG 1303]
HIST 1301 United States History I [TCCN:
HIST 1301]
HIST 1302 United States History II [TCCN:
HIST 1302]
MATH 1350 Concepts of Modern Mathematics I [TCCN:
MATH 1350]
MATH 1351 Concepts of Modern Mathematics II [TCCN:
MATH 1351]
POLS 2305 Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305]
POLS 2306 Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306]
CMST 1315 Fundamentals of Speech Communication [TCCN: SPCH 1315]
Required Content Courses: 33 hours
Earth Science (Course must be approved by the academic advisor) (3 hrs.)
Life, Physical or Earth Science (3 hrs.)
EDSP 3351 Managing and Instructing Diverse Learners OR [
EDUC 2301]
EDUC 3313 Integrating Arts and Movement OR [
EDUC 1301]
EDUC 4301 Mathematical Problem Solving in EC6
EDUC 4373 Social Studies Curriculum in the Elementary Classroom
EDUC 4383 Science Curriculum in the Elementary Classroom
EPSY 3330 Educational Psychology: Child Development and Learning
MATH 1314 College Algebra [TCCN:
MATH 1314]
READ 3320 Literacy Development in the Early Years
READ 4320 Literacy Assessment & Instruction I
Required Education Courses: 45 hours
EDSP 3354 Instructional Programming for Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities
EDUC 3120 Field Experience II
EDUC 3230 Field Experience III
EDUC 3363 Managing Classrooms and Behavior in School Settings
EDUC 4322 Teaching Skills in EC-6
EDUC 4334 Methods for Teaching Elementary English Language Learners
EDUC 4357 Clinical Teaching Seminar
EDUC 4940 Clinical Teaching
ELED 4312 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School
ELED 4313 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
ELED 4314 Teaching Science in the Elementary School
READ 3323 Children's Literature in the Classroom
READ 3326 Teaching Writing in Language Arts
READ 4326 Literacy Assessment & Instruction II
Students must be admitted into the School of Education prior to Phase II.
Students must pass the required content TExES exams prior to Phase III.
Field or clinical experiences are required in conjunction with professional education courses of the Bachelor of Science in Education degree. The School of Education in cooperation with participating school districts assigns students to school placements.
In accordance with TAC Chapter 230, Subchapter D, Rule 230.36, students can opt to complete their education degree with or without clinical teaching. Therefore, students have the option to 1) participating in clinical teaching to complete certification requirements as part of their undergraduate degree, or 2) take 9 credits of upper-division elective to fulfill the degree plan and complete certification requirements with a post-baccalaureate internship. Students should understand they fulfill certification requirements outside of the undergraduate degree program. Students taking the second option should consult with their advisor to ensure the 9 credits of upper-division electives are met when concluding Phase III of the education degree program.
In order to be eligible for a recommendation for EC-6 teacher certification, candidates must pass required TExES examinations (Content, Science of Teaching Reading, and the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities) and complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree and clinical teaching or a post-baccalaureate internship. .
Note: Clinical Teaching and Post-Baccalaureate Internship: Requirements for admission to clinical teaching and post-baccalaureate internship are provided at the end of the Bachelor of Science in Education section of this catalog and online in the Student Handbook.
Recommended Four-Year Curriculum
Freshman Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| ENGL 1301 | College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301] | |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra [TCCN: MATH 1314] | |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301] | |
| BIOL 1306 | General Biology I [TCCN: BIOL 1306] | |
| CMST 1315 | Introduction to Public Speaking [TCCN: SPCH 1315] | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| ENGL 1302 | College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302] | |
| MATH 1350 | Concepts of Modern Mathematics I [TCCN: MATH 1350] | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302] | |
| CHEM 1305 | Introductory Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 1305] | |
| POLS 2305 | Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305] | |
Sophomore Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| | Language, Philosophy and Culture (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| MATH 1351 | Concepts of Modern Mathematics II [TCCN: MATH 1351] | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
| GEOG 1313 | World Regional Geography [TCCN: GEOG 1303] | |
| Earth Science - Course must be approved by the academic advisor (3 hrs.) | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| | Life and Physical Sciences (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | Creative Arts (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| READ 3320 | Literacy Development in the Early Years | |
| EDUC 3313 | Integrating Arts and Movement | |
| EPSY 3330 | Educational Psychology: Child Development and Learning | |
Junior Year
First Semester Phase I (15 hrs. clinical teaching track/18 hrs. internship track)
| READ 4320 | Literacy Assessment and Instruction I | |
| EDUC 4301 | Mathematical Problem Solving in EC6 | |
| EDUC 4373 | Social Studies Curriculum in the Elementary Classroom | |
| EDUC 4383 | Science Curriculum in the Elementary Classroom | |
| EDSP 3351 | Managing and Instructing Diverse Learners | |
| | For students taking the internship option, 3 credits of upper-division electives. | |
Second Semester Phase II (16 hrs. clinical teaching track/19 hrs. internship track)
| EDUC 4322 | Teaching Skills in EC-6 | |
| READ 3326 | Teaching Writing in Language Arts | |
| READ 4326 | Literacy Assessment and Instruction II | |
| EDUC 3363 | Managing Classrooms and Behavior in School Settings | |
| EDSP 3354 | Instructional Programming for Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities | |
| EDUC 3120 | Field Experience Phase II | |
| | For students taking the internship option, 3 credits of upper-division electives. | |
Summer 3 hrs. (internship track)
| EDUC 4334 | Methods for Teaching Elementary English Language Learners | |
Senior Year
First Semester Phase III (14 hrs. clinical teaching track/17 hrs. internship track)
| READ 3323 | Children's Literature in the Classroom | |
| ELED 4312 | Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School | |
| ELED 4313 | Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School | |
| ELED 4314 | Teaching Science in the Elementary School | |
| EDUC 3230 | Field Experience Phase III | |
| | For students taking the internship option, 3 credits of upper-division electives. | |
Second Semester Phase IV (15 hrs. clinical teaching track only)
| EDUC 4940 | Clinical Teaching in EC-12 | |
| EDUC 4357 | Clinical Teaching Seminar | |
| EDUC 4334 | Methods for Teaching Elementary English Language Learners | |