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College of Education

John E. Jacobson, Dean

McKibben 213
Phone (936) 468-1410
Fax: (936) 468-1475
teachered@sfasu.edu
www.education.sfasu.edu

Lisa Mize, Associate Dean, Student Affairs

McKibben 212
Phone: (936) 468-2903
Fax: (936) 468-1577

Overview

The College of Education includes the Departments of Elementary Education, Human Sciences, Human Services, Kinesiology and Health Science, and Secondary Education and Educational Leadership. Each of the departments offers programs of study in educator certification as well as in various non-teaching programs. For a list of the programs of study, see the appropriate department section in this bulletin.

Mission

The mission of the College of Education is to prepare competent, successful, caring and enthusiastic professionals dedicated to responsible service, leadership and continued professional and intellectual development.

In the College of Education at Stephen F. Austin State University, we value and are committed to:

Accreditation

The College of Education is fully accredited through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). In addition, many of the programs in the College of Education have been nationally recognized through national professional accrediting bodies.

Advising & Student Services

The College of Education Student Advising Center is located in McKibben Education Building Room 118. The advising center offers the following functions:

Advising for all other majors and certifications (other than EC-4 and 4-8) and Special Education, begins in the individual departments (see table that follows).

Candidates seeking certification at the secondary level must complete an academic major and file for a degree plan in the appropriate dean’s office.

Please note that degrees require 42 hours earned at SFA with at least 36 advanced hours.

College of Education Degree Majors

Major
Department
*Degree
Interdisciplinary Studies
  • E-4
  • 4-8
Elementary Education B.S.I.S.
Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Special Education
Human Services B.S.I.S.
Child Development and Family Human Sciences B.S.
Fashion Merchandising Human Sciences B.S.
Family and Consumer Sciences Human Sciences B.S.
Food, Nutrition and Dietetics Human Sciences B.S.
Hospitality Administration Human Sciences B.S.
Interior Design Human Sciences B.S.
Interior Merchandising Human Sciences B.S.
Communication Disorders Human Services B.S.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Human Services B.S.
Orientation and Mobility Human Services B.S. Rhb.
Rehabilitation Services Human Services B.S. Rhb.
Dance Kinesiology & Health Science B.S.
Health Science Kinesiology & Health Science B.S.
Kinesiology Kinesiology & Health Science B.S.
Undecided Undecided COE  

*Degrees
B.S. - Bachelor of Science
B.S.I.S. - Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
B.S.Rhb. - Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation

Upon completion of approximately 66 hours, all students pursuing educator certification (regardless of degree), must:

College of Education Certification Programs

Certificate
Department
College
EC-4 Generalist Elementary Education Education
4-8 Generalist Elementary Education Education
4-8 English/Language Arts/Reading Elementary Education Education
4-8 English/Language Arts/Reading/Social Studies Elementary Education Education
4-8 Mathematics Elementary Education Education
4-8 Science Elementary Education Education
4-8 Social Studies Elementary Education Education
Agriculture Production Agriculture Forestry & Agriculture
Basic Business General Business Business
Dance Kinesiology and Health Science Education
8-12 English/Language Arts/Reading English Liberal and Applied Arts
6-12 French Modern Languages Liberal and Applied Arts
8-12 History History Liberal and Applied Arts
6-12 Family and Consumer Sciences, composite Human Sciences Education
8-12 FCS with Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Science Human Sciences Education
8-12 FCS with Human Development and Family Studies Human Sciences Education
8-12 Journalism Communication Liberal and Applied Arts
8-12 Life Science Biology Sciences and Mathematics
8-12 Mathematics Mathematics and Statistics Sciences and Mathematics
8-12 Physical Science Chemistry Sciences and Mathematics
8-12 Chemistry Chemistry Sciences and Mathematics
8-12 Social Studies Political Science Liberal and Applied Arts
8-12 Speech Communication Liberal and Applied Arts
8-12 Technology Applications General Business Business
EC-12 Art Art Fine Arts
EC-12 Health Kinesiology and Health Science Education
EC-12 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Human Services Education
EC-12 Music Music Fine Arts
EC-12 Physical Education Kinesiology and Health Science Education
EC-12 Special Education Human Services Education
EC-12 Theatre Theatre Fine Arts
Bilingual Supplemental Elementary Education Education
English as a Second Language Supplemental Elementary Education Education
Special Education Supplemental Human Services Education
Visually Impaired Endorsement Human Services Education

Scholarships & Fellowships

A number of scholarships are available for students in the College of Education. Candidates interested in applying for scholarships should contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance (www.sfasu.edu/faid/scholarships).

Student Organizations

A variety of student organizations are sponsored by faculty in the College of Education, including:

Educator Certification

Educator preparation programs at SFA are standards-focused, learner-centered and field-based. The college prepares educators in a collaborative, proficiency driven, learner-centered program to meet needs of a diverse society.

Typical degree programs for candidates who wish to obtain certification includes course work in general education (core curriculum), an academic major, the teaching field(s) and professional education. Individuals must meet admission requirements to educator certification and pay the required application fee. Individuals who already hold a degree and wish to obtain a Teacher’s Certificate apply for a “Certificate Plan” by completing the appropriate forms available in McKibben 212 and paying the required fee. Educator certification is available at both the undergraduate and graduate level for most areas. The plan is developed by the certification officer according to State Board for Education Certification (SBEC) requirements.

The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), issues educator certificates. Candidates must apply for their certificates through SBEC. The application instructions are available on the College of Education’s Web site at www.education.sfasu.edu. Choose “Apply for Educator Credentials Online” and follow the directions. When an individual has met degree requirements, the degree has been conferred, all certification requirements have been met including course work, successful completion of the ExCET or TExES, and field experience (student teaching at the undergraduate level, or one year teaching internship at the graduate level) and the online application has been submitted, SFA will make a recommendation for certification to SBEC.

There are two routes to Educator Certification at SFA:

  1. Preservice Certification Program: For undergraduates who meet certification requirements as part of their degree program.
  2. Post Baccalaureate Initial Certification Program: For graduates who hold a bachelor’s degree and wish to teach while completing certificate requirements. Apply for a Certificate Plan in the Educator Certification Office, Room 212, McKibben Education Building.

When holders of out-of-state certificates wish to obtain a Texas Teacher’s Certificate, they are required to contact the State Board for Education Certification in Austin, (1-888-863-5880, www.sbec.state.tx.us) for information and application for certification in Texas.

Teachers who hold valid Texas certificates may add additional teaching fields by successfully completing certification examinations. Contact the College of Education Office of Assessment and Accountability, (936) 468-1402, for information on this process.

For further information on educator certification, seek advice from the Educator Education Office, McKibben 212, or call (936) 468-2903.

State Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP)

All Stephen F. Austin State University educator preparation programs continue to be accredited by the state. The overall initial pass rate for inividuals completing a certification program during 2005-2006 is 100 percent with each of the seven demographic groups’ pass rates at 95 percent or higher.

National Report Card (Title II)

Ninety-nine percent of Stephen F. Austin State University candidates seeking initial teacher certification during 2003-2004 passed all state-required assessments in basic skills, professional knowledge/pedagogy, academic content area and/or teaching special populations.

Note: Professional certificate programs are outlined in the Graduate Bulletin.

More information about student organizations can be found at www.osa.sfasu.edu.

Criteria for Admission to Teacher Education at the Undergraduate Level

  1. A degree plan with approximately 66 semester hours completed including at least 12 at SFA.
  2. The following hours must include:
    • Six hours freshman English with at least a C in each class*
    • Four hours of science
    • Three hours history
    • Three hours political science
    • Three hours college-level mathematics
    • Three hours EPS 380 with at least a C, or evidence of current enrollment
  3. Overall GPA at SFA of 2.5 or higher. The GPA must be maintained throughout the program.
  4. A GPA of 2.5 or higher in teaching field courses that can be found on the degree plan under the specific teaching field. This GPA is calculated using only classes taken at SFA. The GPA must be maintained throughout the program.
  5. Demonstrate skills in reading with one of the following:
    1. THEA/TASP reading score of 245
    2. ACT composite score of 23
    3. SAT total score of 1070
    4. GRE total score of 800 with at least 350 in verbal and 350 in quantitative
    5. ACCUPLACER Reading score of 83
  6. Demonstrate skills in written communication with one of the following:
    1. THEA/TASP writing score of 220
    2. ACT composite score of 23
    3. SAT total score of 1070
    4. GRE total score of 800 with at least 350 in verbal and 350 in quantitative
    5. ACCUPLACER writing composition score of 6 or composition score 5 plus writing test score of 80
  7. Demonstrate skills in mathematics with one of the following:
    1. THEA/TASP math score of 230
    2. ACT composite score of 23
    3. SAT total score of 1070
    4. GRE total score of 800 with at least 350 in verbal and 350 in quantitative
    5. ACCUPLACER math score of 63
  8. Any individual admitted to teacher education who wishes to substitute experience and/or professional training directly related to the certificate being sought for part of the preparation requirements may apply to the associate dean for a committee review. The associate dean will appoint a committee composed of professors from the teaching field and professional development to interview the person, review the person’s resume and make a decision.
  9. Students must give permission for a criminal background check.
    * Satisfies the requirement for critical thinking skills.
    Convicted felons may be not eligible for admission to Teacher Education.
    These requirements may be changed by action of the Teacher Education Council at any time.
  10. Students must go to the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) Web site at www.sbec.state.tx.us and register before applying for admission

Policy for Withdrawing Admission Status

Faculty approval for admission to teacher education is paired with a policy for reviewing the admission status of candidates at any time when a faculty member feels an individual has violated the Professional Educator’s Code of Ethics. (The Code of Ethics is sent to students along with their letter of admission to teacher education.) If a faculty member determines that an individual student may not have the capacity to become a successful teacher, he or she reports the concern to the chair of elementary education or secondary education and to the associate dean for academic affairs. The chair will convene a department committee to review the concerns. The committee may either dismiss the concern or it may recommend that the matter be considered by the Teacher Education Council. The council may dismiss the concerns, or give the student a warning or a reprimand, or recommend that the candidate’s admission status be revoked. Documentation of the action is placed in the student’s teacher education file.

Admission to teacher education may be revoked for failure to maintain the minimum GPA or evidence of unfitness for the profession as indicated by the decision of the Teacher Education Council.

Recommendation for Certification

Texas law requires every person seeking educator certification to perform satisfactorily on comprehensive examinations. The purpose of these examinations is to ensure that each educator has the prerequisite content and professional knowledge necessary for an entry-level position in Texas public schools. The Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) and the Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET) were developed for this purpose.

In order to be eligible to take the certification examinations, a person must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program, must have completed all course work required for the test, and must have approval from the appropriate department. Application for the tests is made in the College of Education Office of Assessment and Accountability.

Applicants with a criminal felony conviction may not be admitted to Teacher Education. In accordance with Article 6252.13c, Texas Civil Statutes, the Commissioner of Education may suspend or revoke a teaching certificate or refuse to issue a teaching certificate for a person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor for a crime which directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of the teaching profession. All potential certificate applicants with criminal felony or misdemeanor convictions should contact the certificate officer immediately to seek clarification of their certification status.

To receive a recommendation for teacher certification, the candidate must follow a two-step application procedure. Visit the College of Education’s Web site at www. education.sfasu.edu, click on “Apply for Educator Credentials Online” and follow the instructions. A fee for the credential is payable directly to the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC). The SBEC will require all first-time applicants for an initial credential to be fingerprinted as part of a national criminal background check.  A fingerprinting fee will be charged.

Policies guiding teacher certification are subject to change by action of the SBEC.

Teacher Certification Programs

Elementary School Teachers

Secondary Certificates

Business

  1. Core Requirements (see General Business section of this bulletin)
  2. B.B.A. foundation
  3. General Business major (21 hours) incorporating BCM 447, BLW 437, GBU 310, 321, 440
  4. FIN 269
  5. Professional Education courses:
    Prerequisite: *EPS 380
    SED 370, 371, 372, 450, 460, SED 442 (six), SED 443 (three)
    *prerequisite for professional education courses

Dance

  1. Core Requirements (see Bachelor of Science - Dance)
  2. Courses for Dance Teaching Field (Grades 8-12)
    DAN 202, 203, 204, 300, 301, 302, 304, 341, 356, 400, 480;
    KIN 417, 417L; two to three hours from KIN 357; THR 231, 242
  3. Minor
  4. Professional Education Courses:
    Prerequisite: EPS 380
    SED 370, 371, 372, 450, 460, SED 442 (six), SED 443 (three)

English Language Arts and Reading

  1. University and College Requirements
    (see B.A. - English section of this catalog)
  2. Courses for English Language Arts Teaching Field (8-12)
    ENG 132
    ENG 221, 222 and 230
    ENG 344
    ENG 326 or 425
    ENG 356
    ENG 381
    ENG 444
    3 hours from ENG 300, 306, 372, 405
    6 hours of 400-level literature electives
  3. Minor (minimum 18 hours)
  4. Professional Education courses:
    Prerequisite: EPS 380
    SED 370, 371, 372, 450, 460, 442 (six), 443 (three)

French

  1. University and College Requirements
    (see B.A. - Modern Language section of this bulletin)
  2. Courses for French Teaching Field - Total 33 hours
    (Eight hours) FRE 131 & 132
    (Six hours) FRE 231 & 232
    (Three hours) FRE 235
    (Three hours) FRE 303
    (Three hours) FRE 304
    (Three hours) FRE 330
    (Six hours) FRE 400 level (six hrs)
    (one hour) FRE 475 (review)
  3. Professional Education Courses:
    Prerequisite: EPS 400
    SED 370, 371, 372, 450, 460, SED 442 (six), SED 443 (three)

History

  1. University and College Requirements
    (see B.A. - History section of this bulletin)
  2. Courses for History Teaching Field (8-12)
    HIS 133, 134, 151 (core curriculum)
    HIS 152, 321
    Three hours advanced American History
    Three hours advanced Non-American History
    Three hours advanced history of student’s choice
    HIS 470
    HIS 476.080 (one credit) Advanced Independent Study
    (teaching field adviser’s prior approval required)
    (Completing the courses for this teaching field will fulfill the
    requirements for a minor in history but not for a major.
    For those requirements, see History section of this bulletin.)
  3. Minor (minimum 18 hours)
  4. Professional Education courses:
    Prerequisite: EPS 380
    SED 370, 371, 372, 450, 460, SED 442 (six), SED 443 (three)

Journalism

  1. Core Requirements (see Journalism section of this bulletin)
  2. Courses for Journalism Teaching Field (8-12)
    COM 101, 103, 112, 201, 301, 307, 403, 480 (24 hrs)
  3. Professional Education Courses:
    Prerequisite: EPS 380
    SED 370, 371, 372, 450, 460, SED 442 (six), SED 443 (three)

Life Sciences

  1. Core Requirements
    1. Communication
      1. English rhetoric/composition (six hours)
        ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
      2. Communication Skills (six to eight hours)
        BCM 247; COM 111, 170; ENG 273; FRE 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; SPA 131, 132; SPH 172, 272
    2. Mathematics (three hours)
      MTH 133, 138, 139, 220, 233, 234
    3. Natural Sciences (six to eight hours)
      This Will Be Satisfied In The Content Requirement
    4. Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts
      1. Visual and Performing Arts (three hours)
        ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140, 160; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
      2. Other (Literature) (three hours)
        ENG 200, 211, 212, 221, 222, 233, 234, 235, 300
    5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
      1. U.S. History (w/Texan option) (six hours)
        HIS 133, 134, 335
      2. Political Science (six hours)
        PSC 141, 142
      3. Social/Behavioral Science (three hours)
        ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
  2. College Requirements
    1. Three semester hours from MTH 133, 138, 139, 220, 233, 234, but different from the course selected in 1-B above
    2. Computer Science (three hours) CSC 101, 102, 121, 201
  3. Courses for Biology Teaching Field (8-12)
    BIO 130, 131,133, 241, 251, 309, 313, 341, 327, 370, 470 - total 36 hours
  4. Professional Education courses:
    Prerequisite: EPS 380
    SED 370, 371, 372, 450, 460, SED 442 (six), SED 443 (three)

Mathematics

  1. Core requirements
    1. Communication
      1. English rhetoric/composition (six hours)
        ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
      2. Communication Skills (six to eight hours)
        BCM 247; COM 111, 170; ENG 273; FRE 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; SPA 131, 132; SPH 172, 272
    2. Mathematics (covered in major)
    3. Natural Sciences (eight hours)
      BIO 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 133, 134, 231; GOL 131, 132; PHY 110, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105
    4. Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts (three hours)
      1. Visual and Performing Arts (three hours)
        ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140, 160; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
      2. Other (Literature) (three hours)
        ENG 200, 211, 212, 221, 222, 233, 234, 235, 300
    5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
      1. U.S. History (w/ Texas option) (six hours)
        HIS 133, 134, 335
      2. Political Science (six hours)
        PSC 141, 142
      3. Social/ Behavioral Science (three hours)
        ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
  2. College Requirements
    1. Computer Science (three hours)
      CSC 102
    2. Eight hours from BIO 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 133, 134, 231; BIO 131, 132, 133; PHY 110, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105\
  3. Courses for Math - 39 hours
    MTH 220, 233, 234, 311, 312, 317, 333, 337, 419, 439, 451, 345
  4. Professional Education courses:
    Prerequisite: EPS 380
    SED 370, 371, 372, 450, 460, SED 442 (six), SED 443 (three)

Physical Science

  1. Core Requirements:
    1. Communication
      1. English rhetoric/composition (six hours)
        ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
      2. Communication Skills (six to eight hours)
        BCM 247; COM 111, 170; ENG 273; FRE 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; SPA 131, 132; SPH 172, 272
    2. Mathematics (three hours)
      MTH 133, 138, 139, 220, 233, 234
    3. Natural Sciences (six to eight hours)
      THIS WILL BE SATISFIED IN THE CONTENT REQUIREMENT
    4. Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts
      1. Visual and Performing Arts (three hours)
        ART 280, 281, 282, MUS 140, 160; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
      2. Other (Literature) (three hours)
        ENG 200, 211, 212, 221, 222, 233, 234, 235, 300
    5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
      1. U.S. History (w / Texas option) (six hours)
        HIS 133, 134, 335
      2. Political Science (six hours)
        PSC 141, 142
      3. 3. Social / Behavioral Science (three hours)
        ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
  2. College Requirements
    1. Three semester hours from MTH 133, 138, 139, 220, 233, 234, but different from the course selected in 1-B above.
    2. Computer Science (three hours)
      CSC 101, 102, 131, 210
  3. Courses for Physical Science (eight to 12)
    CHE 133, 134, 231, 241, 320, 321, 330, 336, 452
    PHY 131, 132, 250, 321, 333, 430, 431, 440- 62 hours
    Selecting either chemistry or physics using one of the above sequences will satisfy the academic minor requirement.
  4. Professional Education courses:
    Prerequisite: EPS 380
    SED 370, 371, 372, 450, 460, SED 442 (six), SED 443 (three)

Composite Social Studies

  1. University and College Requirements
    (see B.A. - section of this bulletin)
  2. Courses for Composite Social Studies teaching field (8-12)
    HIS 133, 134, 151; GEO 131 or 230; PSC 141, 142 (from the core)
    Plus:
    (six hrs) ECO 231,232
    (three hrs) FIN 269
    (six hrs) GEO 234, 310
    (three hrs) GEO 330 or 332
    (three hrs) HIS 152
    (nine hrs) Nine advanced HIS (300- and 400-level hours excluding topics courses and HIS 470); at least three of the nine hours must be American History and at least three of the nine must be non-American history
    (one hr) HIS 475.080 Advanced Independent Study (teaching field adviser’s prior approval required)
    (three hrs) PSC 303
    (three hrs) PSC 447 or 448
    (three hrs) PSY 133 or SOC 137
  3. Professional Education courses:
    Prerequisite: EPS 380
    SED 370, 371, 372, 450, 460, SED 442 (six), SED 443 (three)

Spanish

  1. University and College Requirements
    (see B.A. - Modern Language section of this bulletin)
  2. Courses for Spanish Teaching Field – Total 31 hours
    (excluding SPA 131-132)
    (six hrs) SPA 231-232
    (three hrs) SPA 235
    (three hrs) SPA 303
    (three hrs) SPA 304
    (three hrs) SPA 420 Applied Linguistics for Teachers
    (one hr) SPA 475 (review)
    An additional 12 hours (three of which must be 400-level)
  3. Professional Education courses:
    Prerequisite: EPS 380
    SED 370, 371, 372, 450, 460, SED 442 (six), SED 443 (three)

Speech

  1. Core Requirements (see Communication section of this bulletin)
  2. Courses for Speech Teaching Field (8-12)
    COM 111, 170, 223, 311, 313, 401, 490, 495
  3. Professional Education courses:
    Prerequisite: EPS 380
    SED 370, 371, 372, 450, 460, SED 442 (six), SED 443 (three)

Technology Applications

  1. Core Requirements (see General Business section of this bulletin)
  2. B.B.A. foundation
  3. Courses for General Business major including the following courses:
    BCM 347, GBU 310, 321, 440, 461; CSC 340, 350 - 21 hours
  4. Professional Education courses:
    Prerequisite: EPS 380
    SED 370, 371, 372, 450, 460, SED 442 (six), SED 443 (three)

All-Level (Grades K-12)

Art

  1. Core Requirements (see Art section of this bulletin)
  2. Courses for Art Teaching Field (K-12)
    Art 100, 101, 110, 130, 210, 220, 281, 282, 340, 350, 390, 480
    Three hours advanced Art History elective 490, 499
    12 hours from one of the following blocks:
    1. Art 210, 311 A-C, 410 A-D
    2. Art 270, 375, 470 A-D, 475
    3. Art 212, 412 A-D
    4. Art 312, 317, 417 A-D
    5. Art 220, 420 A-E
    6. Art 230, 430 A-E
    7. Art 340, 440 A-E
    8. Art 350, 450 A-E
    9. Art 101, 400 A-D, 401
    10. Art 361, 461 A-E
    Nine hours Studio Electives from blocks A-J
    Total 66 hours
  3. Professional Education courses:
    SED 370, 371, 372, 450, 460, ELE 441 (three), SED 442 (three), SED 443 (three)
    EPS 380 prerequisite for professional education courses

Health Science

  1. Core Requirements
  2. Courses for Health Science Teaching Field (30 hours)
    HSC 121 & KIN 470; 24 hours from HSC 151, 216, 235, 337, 345, 351, 425, 430, 436, 489, or KIN 332.
  3. Second Teaching field or minor
  4. Professional Education courses:
    Prerequisite: EPS 380
    SED 370, 371, 372, 450, 460,SED 442, SED 443, ELE 441

Physical Education (Kinesiology)

  1. Core Curriculum (see Kinesiology section of this bulletin)
  2. Courses for Kinesiology teaching field (K-12)
    HSC 121; KIN 100, 120, 214, 235, 236, 330, 332, 340, 349, 353 & 353L, 417 & 417L, 431, 460, 470, 487, 234
  3. Professional Education courses:
    Prerequisite: EPS 380
    SED 370, 371, 372, 450, 460, SED 442 (three), ELE 441 (three), SED 443 (three)

Music

  1. Core Curriculum (see Music section of this bulletin)
  2. Courses for Music teaching field (K-12)
    MTC 151 (one), 152 (one), 161 (two), 162 (two), 251 (one), 252 (one), 261 (two), 262 (two), 461
    MUP 100 (none)(seven semesters), 119 (eight), 310 (C & E only), 311 (I & E only)(two), 319 (six), 495 (none)
    MHL 245, 345, 346, 354, 355, 452 (C only), 455 (I only), 471 (E only)
    Seven semesters of: MUP 133, 134, 135, 136
    Three to six semester hours from:
      MUP 356 (C or E), 357(I or E), 456 (C only), 457(I only), 201 (one), 202 (one)
    Seven semester hours from: (I only)
      MUP 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 307
      MUP 170 (four), 464 (C only)
    Three semester hours from (E only):
      MTC 462, 463, 456, 457, 464
        Designation Key:
        (E) = Elementary Concentrations
        (C) = Choral / Keyboard Concentrations
        (I) = Instrumental Concentration
        Courses without designation = (E, C, I)
        Total:
          E= 67
          C= 72
          I= 74
  3. Professional Education Courses:
    Prerequisite: EPS 380
    SED 370, 372, SED 450; MHL 452 or 455; MHL 355 or MUP 456 or 457, ELE 441 (three), SED 442 (three), SED 443 (three).

 

Theatre (K-12)

  1. Core Curriculum (see Theatre major in this bulletin)
  2. Courses for Theatre teaching field (K-12)
    • THR 162, 221, 223, 231, 232 (two), 241, 242 (two), 360, 421, 450 (one), 460, 461
    • Theatre Production: six hours
      150 (three), 350 (two), 450 (one), 151 (one) or 351(one)
    • Theatre Electives: six hours from:
      THR 301, 321, 411, 425, 429
    • Theatre Education Core: 6 hours
      THR 411, 429
  3. Professional Education courses:
    Prerequisite: EPS 380
    SED 370, 371, 372, 450, 460, ELE 441 (three), SED 442 (three), SED 443 (three)

Deaf and Hard of Hearing

  1. Core Curriculum (see Deaf and Hard of Hearing major in this bulletin)
  2. Courses for Deaf and Hard of Hearing teaching field (K-12)
    SPH 172, 173, 210, 272, 274, 330, 371, 442, 470, 471, 472, 476, 477, 478, 479, SPE 432, RDG 318, 320
  3. Professional Education courses:
    Prerequisite: EPS 380, SPE 329
    ELE 441, SED 370, 372, 450, 442, 443

Family and Consumer Science

  1. Core Requirements (see Human Sciences section of this bulletin)
  2. Family and Consumer Sciences Courses
    1. Courses for Family and Consumer Sciences Certification: Composite. See department for current course requirements.
    2. Courses for Family and Consumer Sciences: HMS 371, SED 370, 372, SED 450, 460. HMS 447 (six), SED 443 Courses for Family and Consumer Sciences Certification with Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Sci. See department for current course requirements. Choose 15 from either: Nutrition and Food Science or Hospitality.
    3. Courses for Family and Consumer Sciences Certification with Human Development and Family Studies. Major: See department for current course requirements.
  3. Professional Education:
    Prerequisite: EPS 380
    HMS 371, SED 370, 372, SED 450, 460. HMS 447 (six), SED 443

Agricultural Science - Production

  1. Core Requirements (See Agriculture section of this bulletin)
  2. Courses for Agriculture certification:
    Additional Courses Required for major
    BIO 131 or 133 and 309 or 353
    AGR 100 (one), AGN/HRT 110, AGM 120 (four), PLS 252, HRT 210, PLS 237 or ANS 242 or ANS 243 or PLS 317 or ANS 343, AEC 261, AGM 236, AGN 331 (four), ANS 333, AGM 325, AGD 361, AGD 371, AGM 383, AED 451
    Select three hours Ag electives
  3. Professional education:
    Prerequisite: EPS 380
    AGD 481, SED 370, SED 450, 460, AGD 491 (nine), SED 443 (three)

Supplemental Certificates: ESL/Bilingual Supplemental Certificate

Candidates wishing to add the ESL or Bilingual Supplemental Certification may apply for “overlap” status when they have completed 95 hours and take the following courses:

The Bilingual and ESL supplemental certificates must be added to a valid Texas certificate based on a bachelor’s degree, and will match the grade level of the base certificate.

Special Education Supplemental Certificate

This supplemental certificate must be added to a valid Texas certificate based on a bachelor’s degree. The Special Education Supplemental Certificate will match the subject and grade level of the base certificate.

Visually Impaired Supplemental Certificate

This endorsement must be added to valid Texas special education, deaf and hard of hearing secondary teaching certificate.

* SPE 432 and 329 are also required for individuals not certified in special education.

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