Curriculum and Instruction Department

Elementary Education Ð Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences (B.A.L.A.S.)

Elementary Interdisciplinary Degree Program

The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences (B.A.L.A.S.) is offered to support the elementary teacher certification program.

The degree requires students choosing elementary certification, Early Childhood-Grade 4 Generalist or Early Childhood-Grade 4 Bilingual Generalist to complete an interdisciplinary degree plan consisting of academic coursework relating to the curriculum areas taught in the elementary school (math, science, language arts/fine arts, kinesiology, reading). The pedagogy and professional responsibility professional development sequence of courses listed is required to complete elementary certification for the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences (BALAS) degree.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences (B.A.L.A.S.) Ð Elementary Teacher Certification: Early Childhood-4th Grade Generalist)

General Education Core Curriculum 48 hours

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities 26 hours

EDCI 4203 Technology and the School Curriculum

EDCI 4301 Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society

EDCI 4302 Understanding Learners in EC-4

EDCI 4304 Instructional Planning and Curriculum Development

EDCI 4305 Instructional Methodology and Classroom Management

EDSL 4306 Content Area Methods in the ESL Classroom

SPED 4370 Foundations of Special Education

EDCI 4608 Student Teaching ECÐ4

Reading: 15 hours

EDLI 3310 Emergent Literacy Early Childhood-Kindergarten

EDLI 3323 Beginning Literacy 1st-2nd Grades

EDLI 3324 Fluent Literacy 3rd-4th Grades

EDLI 3329 Literacy and Assessment

EDLI 3341 ChildrenÕs Literature

English: 12 hours

ENGL 3319 Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics

ENGL 3330 English Grammar

ENGL 4325 Composition Techniques

ENGL 4328 Introduction to English as a Second Language

Social Studies: 6 hours

GEOG 3320 Cultural Geography for Educators

HIST 3334 Mexico and the Borderlands through Independence or

HIST 3336 Mexican American Heritage or

INDS 3304 Frontier Studies: the U.S.-Mexico Border

MATH: 6 hours

MATH 3335 Contemporary Mathematics I

MATH 3336 Contemporary Mathematics II

Science 6 hours

PSCI 4310 Physical Science for Teachers I

PSCI 4320 Physical Science for Teachers II

Combination of Subjects: 20 hours

EDCI 2101 School and Society

KINE 3255 Health and Motor Development EC-4

MUSI 3299 Teaching Fine Arts for EC-4

EDSL 4307 Teaching ESL in the Pre K-1st Classrooms

EDSL 4308 Teaching ESL in the 2nd-4th Classrooms

EDEC 4385 Growth and Development of the Young Child

EDEC 4389 The Environment and Early Childhood

SPED 4386 Modifications in Inclusive Settings

Total number of hours required Minimum 124 hours

Maximum 139 hours

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences (B.A.L.A.S.) Ð Elementary Teaching Certification: Early Childhood-4th Grade Bilingual Generalist)

General Education Core Curriculum 48 hours

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities 26 hours

EDCI 4203 Technology and the School Curriculum

EDCI 4301 Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society

EDCI 4302 Understanding Learners EC-4

EDCI 4304 Instructional Planning and Curriculum Development

EDCI 4305 Instructional Methodology and Classroom Management

EDBI 4306 MATH & Science in the Bilingual Classroom (Spanish)

SPED 4370 Foundations of Special Education

EDBI 4608 Student Teaching EC-4 Bilingual Generalist

Reading: 12 hours

BILS 3310 Emergent Literacy in the Bilingual Classroom (Spanish)

BILS 3312 Teaching Reading in the Bilingual Classroom (Spanish)

BILS 3314 Language Arts and Social Studies (Spanish)

BILS 3316 Assessment in the Bilingual Classroom (Spanish/English)

English/Spanish 18 hours

ENGL 3319 Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics

ENGL 3330 English Grammar

ENGL 4328 Introduction to English as a Second Language

SPAN 3330 Spanish Grammar

SPAN 4310 Spanish Phonology and Phonetics

SPAN 4368 ChildrenÕs Literature in Spanish

Social Studies 6 hours

GEOG 3320 Cultural Geography for Educators

HIST 3334 Mexico and the Borderlands or

HIST 3335 Mexican American Heritage

Science/MATH 12 hours

MATH 3335 Contemporary Mathematics I

MATH 3336 Contemporary Mathematics II

PSCI 4310 Physical Science for Teachers I

PSCI 4320 Physical Science for Teachers II

Combination of Subjects: 17 hours

EDCI 2101 School and Society

KINE 3255 Health and Motor Development for ECÐ4

MUSI 3299 Teaching Fine Arts for ECÐ4

EDSL 4307 Teaching ESL Pre K-1st Classrooms

EDSL 4308 Teaching ESL 2nd-4th Grade Classrooms

EDEC 4385 Growth and Development of the Young Child

SPED 4386 Modifications in Inclusive Settings

Total number of hours required 139 hours

Endorsement

Middle School Teacher Certification

Middle School certification is available in Math, Science and English/Language Arts. The pedagogy and professional responsibility sequence of courses listed is required to complete middle school certification for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Sciences degree for academic majors in the College of Liberal Arts and the College of Science, Math and Technology. For additional information about the specific course requirements, contact the appropriate academic departments.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Ð

General Education Core Curriculum 48 hours

Major Requirement Minimum 45-48 hours

Support Courses 16 hours

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility Grades 4-8 26 hours

English/Language Arts

EDCI 4203 Technology and the School Curriculum

EDCI 4301 Foundations of Education in A Diverse Society

EDMG 4341 Understanding Learners in the Middle Grades

EDMG 4342 Instructional Planning & Curriculum for the Middle Grades

EDMG 4343 Methods and Classroom Management in the Middle Grades

EDMG 4345 Teaching ELA in the Middle Grades

EDMG 4347 Teaching English Language Learners in the Middle Grades

EDMG 4648 Student Teaching in the Middle Grades

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility Grades 4-8 26 hours

Mathematics

EDCI 4203 Technology and the School Curriculum

EDCI 4301 Foundations of Education in A Diverse Society

EDMG 4341 Understanding Learners in the Middle Grades

EDMG 4342 Instructional Planning & Curriculum for the Middle Grades

EDMG 4343 Methods and Classroom Management in the Middle Grades

EDMG 4346 Teaching Science and Mathematics in the Middle Grades

EDMG 4347 Teaching English Language Learners in the Middle Grades

EDMG 4648 Student Teaching in the Middle Grades

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility Grades 4-8 26 hours

Science

EDCI 4203 Technology and the School Curriculum

EDCI 4301 Foundations of Education in A Diverse Society

EDMG 4341 Understanding Learners in the Middle Grades

EDMG 4342 Instructional Planning & Curriculum in the Middle Grades

EDMG 4343 Methods and Classroom Management in the Middle Grades

EDMG 4346 Teaching Science and Mathematics in the Middle Grades

EDMG 4347 Teaching English Language Learners in the Middle Grades

EDMG 4648 Student Teaching in the Middle Grades

Minimum total hours 124

Maximum total hours 139

Secondary Education

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility for Secondary Education

The pedagogy and professional responsibility sequence of courses listed is required to complete secondary certification for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. Please contact the appropriate academic department for additional information

¥ Option I: single academic area, requires a minimum of 36 semester credit hours

¥ Option II: two academic areas, requires a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in each academic area

¥ Option IV: one single composite academic area requires a minimum of 48 semester credit hours

Option I: single academic area requiring a minimum of 36 semester credit hours

Option I prepares the student to seek certification in a single academic area (major). Major academic areas include: Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, Government, History, Kinesiology, Mathematics, Physics, and Spanish. Programs of Study for secondary certification Option I which include these majors lead to a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree. These programs of study are designed with a non-teaching minor or without a minor. General Program of Study requirements are listed for secondary teaching certification using Option I. Refer to academic departments of the major for specific Option I requirements. [The student must meet university and state guidelines for certification (see advisors)]

Secondary Teaching Certification

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

(Secondary Teacher Certification Ð(Grades 8-12)

General Education Core Curriculum 48 hours

Major Requirement 47-48 hours

Support Courses/Minor/Combination of Subjects 10-18 hours

Select One:

English/Language Arts

History

Kinesiology

Mathematics

Science

Spanish

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility Grades 8-12

26 semester credit hours

English/Language Arts/Kinesiology/Spanish/History

EDCI 4203 Technology and the School Curriculum

EDCI 4301 Foundations of Education in A Diverse Society

EDSC 4303 Understanding Learners in 8-12

EDSC 4374 Designing Instruction for Grades 8-12

EDSC 4375 Strategies for Delivering Instruction in Grades 8-12

EDSC 4376 Ethical Standards and Classroom Management for 8-12

EDSC 4380 Teaching ESL 8-12

EDSC 4641 Student Teaching 8-12

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility Grades 8-12

26 semester credit hours

Mathematics

EDCI 4203 Technology and the School Curriculum

EDCI 4301 Foundations of Education in A Diverse Society

EDSC 4303 Understanding Learners in 8-12

EDSC 4374 Designing Instruction for Grades 8-12

EDSC 4375 Strategies for Delivering Instruction in Grades 8-12

EDSC 4376 Ethical Standards and Classroom Management for 8-12

EDSC 4378 Teaching Mathematics in 8-12 Classrooms

EDSC 4641 Student Teaching 8-12

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility Grades 8-12

26 semester credit hours

Science

EDCI 4203 Technology and the School Curriculum

EDCI 4301 Foundations of Education in A Diverse Society

EDSC 4303 Understanding Learners in 8-12

EDSC 4374 Designing Instruction for Grades 8-12

EDSC 4375 Strategies for Delivering Instruction in Grades 8-12

EDSC 4376 Ethical Standards and Classroom Management for 8-12

EDSC 4379 Teaching Science in 8-12 Classrooms

EDSC 4641 Student Teaching 8-12

Total number of hours required Minimum 124

Maximum 139 hours

Note: See your Academic Advisor for assistance with selection of majors and minors and for specific course requirements. The number of required hours for the major and minor vary depending on the departmental requirements. Contact the appropriate Academic Department for additional information.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

(Secondary Teaching Certification Ð Option I without a Non-Teaching Minor)

* Kinesiology

* Spanish

* Pending SBEC action; see advisor

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

(Secondary Teaching Certification Ð Option II)

*Kinesiology

*Spanish

* Pending SBEC action; see advisor

(Second Teaching Area Ð Minimum 24 hours)

Select One (Other than designated major):

*Generic Special Education

*Kinesiology

*Spanish

* Pending SBEC action; see advisor

All Level Certification

All Level Certification Options require 36 to 55 semester hours in the major field. Some subjects and areas require more than the minimum. Options include:

¥ All Level Ð Option I: One 48-semester credit hour academic area (Art, Music) Note: See the Fine Arts Department for Program of Study and course selections information.

¥ All Level Ð Option II: One 44-semester credit hour academic area (Kinesiology) Note: See the Kinesiology Department for Program of Study and course selections information.

Bachelor of Arts in All-Level Art

Major Requirements 1

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility Sequence

26 semester credit hours

EDCI 4203 Technology and the School Curriculum

EDCI 4301 Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society

EDCI 4302 Understanding Learners EC-4 or

EDSC 4303 Understanding Learners 8-12

EDCI 4304 Instructional Planning and Curriculum Development

EDCI 4305 Instructional Methodology and Classroom Management

EDSC 4374 Designing Instruction for Grades 8-12

EDSC 4377 Methods & Techniques of Teaching Art in the Secondary School

EDSC 4376 Ethical Standards and Classroom Management for 8-12

EDCI 4311 Student Teaching Ð Elementary

EDSC 4398 Student Teaching Ð Secondary

Bachelor of Arts in All-Level Music

Major requirements 1

Professional Development Sequence: 26 semester credit hours

EDCI 4203 Technology and the School Curriculum

EDCI 4301 Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society

EDCI 4302 Understanding Learners EC-4 or

EDSC 4303 Understanding Learners in 8-12

EDCI 4305 Instructional Planning and Curriculum Development

EDSC 4374 Designing Instruction for Grades 8-12

EDCI 4328 Methods & Techniques of Teaching Music in the Elementary School

EDSC 4329 Methods & Techniques of Teaching Music in the Secondary School

EDCI 4311 Student Teaching Ð Elementary

EDSC 4398 Student Teaching Ð Secondary

Bachelor of Science in All-Level Kinesiology

Major requirements 1

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility 26 hours

EDCI 4203 Technology and the School Curriculum

EDCI 4301 Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society

EDCI 4302 Understanding Learners in EC-4 or

EDSC 4303 Understanding Learners in 8-12

EDCI 4304 Instructional Planning and Curriculum Development

EDCI 4305 Instructional Methodology and Classroom Management

EDSC 4374 Designing Instruction for Grades 8-12

EDSC 4376 Ethical Standards and Classroom Management for Grades 8-12

EDCI 4311 Student Teaching Ð Elementary

EDSC 4398 Student Teaching Ð Secondary

Note: A second teaching field requires a minimum of 24 hours in the minor and an additional three hours student teaching. The second teaching field certification is for grades 8-12 only.