Nov 30, 2024

2016-2017 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

2016-2017 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Early Childhood Teacher Certification: Infancy to Sixth Grade, B.S.

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About the Early Childhood Teacher Certification Bachelor’s Program

The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood prepares professionals to work with children from infancy through sixth grade. A strong emphasis in child development provides the foundation for understanding the child as an individual within the context of the family, the peer group, and school settings.

The program meets current Texas requirements for teacher certification and is accredited by the State Board for Educator Certification and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). State teacher certification is granted for EC-6 (early childhood through the sixth grade). See an academic advisor for updated certification requirements that may occur from recent legislative mandates. Admission to teacher certification is competitive and is based on not less than a 2.75 overall GPA. Students seeking teacher certification must meet all requirements outlined in the College of Education section of this catalog. To be recommended for certification, graduates must achieve satisfactory performance on the TExES, an examination prescribed by the State Board of Education.

The university teacher education program includes a full year of student teaching (two semesters of the senior year) for students beginning their teacher education program in spring 2013 or later. Students wishing to obtain teacher certification should consult with the department’s undergraduate advisor.

Recommended Curriculum

First Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Essentials of College Rhetoric 3 Semester Credit Hours
POLS 1301 - American Government, Organization 3 Semester Credit Hours
MATH 1320 - College Algebra 3 Semester Credit Hours
HDFS 3311 - Supervised Experiences with Infants and Toddlers 3 Semester Credit Hours
GEOG 2351 - Regional Geography of the World 3 Semester Credit Hours
OR
GEOG 1300 - Fundamentals of Geography 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 15

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Advanced College Rhetoric 3 Semester Credit Hours (Prerequisites apply.)
POLS 2302 - American Public Policy 3 Semester Credit Hours (Prerequisites apply.)
MATH 2370 - Elementary Analysis I 3 Semester Credit Hours (Prerequisites apply.)
Life & Physical Scie. (Earth/Space Sci.)* 4 Semester Credit Hours
MUSI 2301 - Essential Elements of Music 3 Semester Credit Hours
HDFS 3310 - Prenatal and Infant Development 3 Semester Credit Hours (Prerequisites apply.)

Total: 19

Second Year

Fall

HIST 2300 - History of the United States to 1877 3 Semester Credit Hours
English Literature 3 Semester Credit Hours *
MATH 3370 - Elementary Geometry 3 Semester Credit Hours (Prerequisites apply.)
ART 3372 - Rethinking Art Education 3 Semester Credit Hours
HDFS 3301 - Theories of Human Development and Family Studies 3 Semester Credit Hours (Prerequisites apply.)
HDFS 3313 - Supervised Experiences with Young Children 3 Semester Credit Hours (Prerequisites apply.)

Total: 18

Spring

HIST 2301 - History of the United States Since 1877 3 Semester Credit Hours
Life & Physical Sciences (Phys. Science)* 4 Semester Credit Hours
HDFS 3312 - Development During Childhood 3 Semester Credit Hours (Prerequisites apply.)
HDFS 3350 - Development in Cross-Cultural Perspective 3 Semester Credit Hours (Prerequisites apply.)
OR
EDEL 2300 - Schools, Society, and Diversity 3 Semester Credit Hours
CFAS 2300 - Communication, Civility, and Ethics 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 16

Third Year

Fall

EDEL 3300 - Introduction to Teaching 3 Semester Credit Hours
AND
EDSP 3300 - Exceptional Children and Youth 3 Semester Credit Hours
AND
EDLL 3350 - Children’s Literature 3 Semester Credit Hours
[Concurrent enrollment and acceptance into Teacher Certification Program (apply prior semester), 2.75 GPA minimum]
HDFS 3306 - Child and Adolescent Guidance 3 Semester Credit Hours (Prerequisites apply.)

Total: 15

Spring

EDEL 4370 - Teaching Mathematics 3 Semester Credit Hours
AND
EDLL 3351 - Foundations of Reading Instruction 3 Semester Credit Hours
AND
EDLL 3352 - Language Literacy Acquisition 3 Semester Credit Hours
[Concurrent enrollment and acceptance into Teacher Certification Program (apply prior semester), 2.75 GPA minimum]
Life & Physical Sciences (Life) 4 Semester Credit Hours
HIST 2310 - History of Texas 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 16

Fourth Year

Fall

EDBL 3335 - Teaching Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students in EC-6 Mainstream Classrooms 3 Semester Credit Hours
AND
EDEL 4375 - Teaching Science 3 Semester Credit Hours
AND
EDEL 4360 - Teaching Social Studies 3 Semester Credit Hours
[Concurrent enrollment and acceptance into Teacher Certification Program (apply prior semester), 2.75 GPA minimum]
EDEL 4000 - Student Teaching Elementary Level V1-12 Semester Credit Hours (3 Semester Credit Hours)

Total: 12

Spring

EDLL 4380 - Literacy in the Content Areas 3 Semester Credit Hours
AND
EDEL 4000 - Student Teaching Elementary Level V1-12 Semester Credit Hours (6 Semester Credit Hours)
AND
EDIT 3318 - Applications of Technology in Education 3 Semester Credit Hours
[Must be taken concurrently. Admission to Teacher Certification (Education) Program and a minimum 2.75 GPA required.]

Total: 12

Total Hours: 123

* Choose from core curriculum requirements

Please review the standards in choosing science courses at www.sbec.state.tx.us.

Educator Standards EC-Grade 6 Science

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Early Childhood Teacher Certification: Infancy to Sixth Grade, B.S.

About the Early Childhood Teacher Certification Bachelor’s Program

Recommended Curriculum

First Year

Fall

Total: 15

Spring

Total: 19

Second Year

Fall

Total: 18

Spring

Total: 16

Third Year

Fall

Total: 15

Spring

Total: 16

Fourth Year

Fall

Total: 12

Spring

Total: 12

Total Hours: 123

Educator Standards EC-Grade 6 Science

Life

Earth & Space

Physical