Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with Physical Science 6-12 Certification
Total Semester Credit Hours = 120
Four-Year Curriculum
Freshman Year
First Semester (16 hrs.)
| ENGL 1301 | College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301] | |
| MATH 1342 | Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] | |
| 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 (15 hrs.)
| MATH 1343 | Statistics II | |
| ENGL 1302 | College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302] | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302] | |
| POLS 2305 | Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305] | |
| BIOL 1307 | General Biology II [TCCN: BIOL 1307] | |
Sophomore Year
First Semester (16 hrs.)
| | Language, Philosophy and Culture (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
| MATH 2312 | Precalculus [TCCN: MATH 2312] | |
| CHEM 1311 | General Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 1311] | |
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1111] | |
| | Creative Arts (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
Second Semester (16 hrs.)
| CHEM 1312 | General Chemistry II [TCCN: CHEM 1312] | |
| CHEM 1112 | General Chemistry II Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1112] | |
| PHYS 1303 | Introduction to Astronomy [TCCN: PHYS 1303] | |
| EDUT 1170 | Step 1: Inquiry Approach | |
| EDUT 2170 | Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lessons | |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I [TCCN: MATH 2413] | |
| | Social and Behavioral Science (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
Junior Year
Summer (6 hrs. internship track)
| | Upper-division electives (6 hrs.) | |
First Semester Phase I (14 hrs. clinical teaching track/17 hrs. internship track)
| EDUT 3370 | Knowing and Learning Mathematics and Science | |
| CHEM 3342 | Organic Chemistry I | |
| CHEM 3143 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | |
| PHYS 1301 | College Physics I [TCCN: PHYS 1301] | |
| PHYS 1101 | College Physics I Laboratory [TCCN: PHYS 1101] | |
| EDUT 4370 | Project-Based Instruction | |
| | For students taking the internship option, 3 credits of upper-division electives. | |
Second Semester Phase II (13 hrs. clinical teaching track/16 hrs. internship track)
| EDUT 3371 | Classroom Interactions | |
| CHEM 3344 | Organic Chemistry II | |
| CHEM 3145 | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | |
| PHYS 1302 | College Physics II [TCCN: PHYS 1302] | |
| PHYS 1102 | College Physics II Laboratory [TCCN: PHYS 1102] | |
| ENGR 1201 | Introduction to Engineering [TCCN: ENGR 1201] | |
| | For students taking the internship option, 3 credits of upper-division electives. | |
Senior Year
First Semester Phase III (15 hrs./18 hrs. internship track)
| CHEM 3360 | Research Methods | |
| CHEM 3370 | Perspectives on Science and Mathematics | |
| EDFB 4338 | Literacy in the Content Areas (Grade 5-12) | |
| EDUC 4314 | Teaching Science in the Middle and High School | |
| EDSP 3351 | Managing and Instructing Diverse Learners | |
| EDUC 4378 | Methods for Teaching Secondary English Language Learners | |
Note:
EDUC 4378 is for students taking the internship option.
Second Semester Phase IV (15 hrs. clinical teaching track only)
| EDUT 4370 | Project-Based Instruction | |
| EDUC 4940 | Clinical Teaching in EC-12 | |
| EDUC 4378 | Methods for Teaching Secondary English Language Learners | |
Students must be admitted into the School of Education prior to Phase II. Students must have at least 15 credit hours in Science prior to admission to the School of Education.
Students must pass the required content TExES exams prior to Phase III. Refer to the department’s website for deadlines.
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 12 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 12 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 6-12 Standard Physical Science 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.