University Core: 42 hours
Language, Philosophy, and Culture Option (Core, 3 hrs.)
Social and Behavior Science (Core, 3 hrs.)
Creative Arts (Core, 3 hrs.)
BIOL 1306 General Biology I [TCCN:
BIOL 1306]
CMST 1315 Fundamentals of Speech Communication [TCCN:
SPCM 1315]
CHEM 1305 Introductory Chemistry I [TCCN:
CHEM 1305]
ENGL 1301 College Composition I [TCCN:
ENGL 1301]
ENGL 1302 College Composition II [TCCN:
ENGL 1302]
HIST 1301 United States History I [TCCN:
HIST 1301]
HIST 1302 United States History II [TCCN:
HIST 1302]
POLS 2305 Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305]
POLS 2306 Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306]
MATH 1350 Concepts of Modern Math I [TCCN:
MATH 1350] (1314 PRE)
MATH 1351 Concepts of Modern Math II [TCCN:
MATH 1351] (1350 PRE)
Required Content Courses: 19 hours
BIOL 1106 General Biology I Lab [TCCN:
BIOL 1106]
CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I Lab
CHEM 3370 Perspectives on Science and Mathematics
EDUT 1170 Inquiry Approaches to Teaching
EDUT 2170 Inquiry Based Lesson Design
EDUT 3370 Knowing and Learning in Math and Science
ENGR 1201 Introduction to Engineering or course approved by advisor
PHYS 1101 College Physics I Lab
PHYS 1301 College Physics I
STEM Elective (3000 or 4000 level, 3 hrs.)
Required Education Courses: 28 hours
EDFB 4338 Literacy in Content Areas
EDSP 3351 Managing Instruction for Diverse Learners
EDUC 4313 Teaching Mathematics in the Middle and High School
EDUC 4378 Methods for Teaching Secondary English Language Learners
EDUC 4640 Apprentice Teaching / Clinical Teaching
EDUT 3371 Classroom Interactions
EDUT 4170 Apprentice Teaching Seminar
EDUC 4302 Mathematical Problem Solving and Technology in the Secondary Classroom
EDUT 4370 Project-Based Instruction
Required Mathematics Courses: 31 hours
MATH 1314 College Algebra
MATH 1316 Trigonometry
MATH 1342 Statistics
MATH 2312 Pre-Calculus [TCCN:
MATH 2312]
MATH 2325 Functions and Modeling (2413 PRE - FALL)
MATH 2330 Discrete Structures
MATH 2413 Calculus I (1316 OR 2312 PRE)
MATH 3203 Matrix Methods in Science and Engineering
MATH 3452 Advanced Concepts of Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (2000 or 3000 level, 3 hrs.)
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 6 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 6 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 4-8 MATH teacher certification, candidates must pass required TExES examinations 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 (16 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] | |
| BIOL 1106 | General Biology I Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 1106] | |
| CMST 1315 | Introduction to Public Speaking [TCCN: SPCH 1315] | |
Second Semester (16 hrs.)
| MATH 1316 | Trigonometry [TCCN: MATH 1316] | |
| ENGL 1302 | College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302] | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302] | |
| CHEM 1305 | Introductory Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 1305] | |
| CHEM 1105 | Introductory Chemistry I Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1105] | |
| POLS 2305 | Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305] | |
Sophomore Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| | Social and Behavioral Science (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | Language, Philosophy and Culture (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| MATH 1350 | Concepts of Modern Mathematics I [TCCN: MATH 1350] | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
| MATH 1342 | Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| | STEM Elective - 3000 or 4000 level (3 hrs.) | |
| MATH 1351 | Concepts of Modern Mathematics II [TCCN: MATH 1351] | |
| MATH 2312 | Precalculus [TCCN: MATH 2312] | |
| PHYS 1301 | College Physics I [TCCN: PHYS 1301] | |
| PHYS 1101 | College Physics I Laboratory [TCCN: PHYS 1101] | |
| ENGR 1201 | Introduction to Engineering [TCCN: ENGR 1201] | |
Junior Year
First Semester Phase I (15 hrs. clinical teaching track/18 hrs. internship track)
| | Creative Arts (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | STEM Elective (upper division, 3 hrs.) | |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I [TCCN: MATH 2413] | |
| EDUT 1170 | Step 1: Inquiry Approach | |
| EDUT 2170 | Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lessons | |
| EDUT 3370 | Knowing and Learning Mathematics and Science | |
| | 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)
| MATH 2330 | Discrete Structures | |
| MATH 3452 | Advanced Concepts of Mathematics | |
| MATH 2325 | Functions and Modeling | |
| EDUT 3371 | Classroom Interactions | |
| CHEM 3370 | Perspectives on Science and Mathematics | |
| | For students taking the internship option, 3 credits of upper-division electives. | |
Summer (6 hrs. internship track)
| | Upper division elective (3 hours) | |
| EDSP 3351 | Managing and Instructing Diverse Learners | |
Senior Year
First Semester Phase III (14 hrs. clinical teaching track/17 hrs. internship track)
| MATH 3203 | Matrix Methods in Science and Engineering | |
| EDUC 4302 | Math Problem Solving in Sec Ed | |
| EDUC 4378 | Methods for Teaching Secondary English Language Learners | |
| EDUT 4370 | Project-Based Instruction | |
| EDFB 4338 | Literacy in the Content Areas (Grade 5-12) | |
| EDUC 4313 | Teaching Mathematics in the Middle and High School | |
Second Semester Phase IV (13 hrs. clinical teaching track only)