Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with Social Studies 4-8 Certification
Total Semester Credit Hours = 120
Four-Year Curriculum
Freshman Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| | Mathematics (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| ENGL 1301 | College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301] | |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301] | |
| | Life and Physical Sciences (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| CMST 1315 | Introduction to Public Speaking [TCCN: SPCH 1315] | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| | STEM (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| ENGL 1302 | College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302] | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302] | |
| | Life and Physical Sciences (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| POLS 2305 | Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305] | |
Sophomore Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| | Language, Philosophy and Culture (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | Life and Physical Sciences (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
| GEOG 1313 | World Regional Geography [TCCN: GEOG 1303] | |
| | Creative Arts (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| ECON 1301 | Introduction to Economics [TCCN: ECON 1301] | |
| HIST 1303 | History of Technology and Innovation in U.S. Society since 1865 | |
| ANTH 2346 | Introduction to Anthropology [TCCN: ANTH 2346] | |
| EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | |
| EPSY 3340 | Educational Psychology: Adolescent Development and Learning | |
Junior Year
First Semester Phase I (15 hrs. clinical teaching track/18 hrs. internship track)
| EDSP 3351 | Managing and Instructing Diverse Learners | |
| HIST 2321 | World Civilizations I [TCCN: HIST 2321] | |
| SOCI 3321 | Multi-Cultural Studies | |
| HIST 3300 | Historical Methods and Research | |
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2301] | |
| | 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 4312 | Teaching Social Studies in the Middle and High School | |
| EDUC 4320 | Teaching Skills for the Intermediate and Secondary Teacher | |
| HIST 2322 | World Civilizations II [TCCN: HIST 2322] | |
| HIST 4320 | History of Texas | |
| | History Elective at 3000 or 4000 level | |
| EDUC 3120 | Field Experience Phase II | |
| | For students taking the internship option, 3 credits of upper-division electives. | |
Summer (6 hrs. internship track)
| | Upper-division electives (6 hrs.) | |
Senior Year
First Semester Phase III (14 hrs. clinical teaching track/17 hrs. internship track)
| EDFB 4338 | Literacy in the Content Areas (Grade 5-12) | |
| ANTH 3330 | Cultural Anthropology | |
| EDSP 3354 | Instructional Programming for Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities | |
| EDUC 4335 | Classroom Management | |
| EDUC 3230 | Field Experience Phase III | |
| EDUC 4378 | Methods for Teaching Secondary English Language Learners | |
Note:
EDUC 4378 is for students taking the internship track
Second Semester Phase IV (15 hrs. clinical teaching track only)
| EDUC 4940 | Clinical Teaching in EC-12 | |
| EDUC 4357 | Clinical Teaching Seminar | |
| 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 12 credit hours in Social Studies 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 4-8 Social Studies teacher certification, candidates must pass required TExES examinations and complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree and clinical teaching.
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.