Texas A&M International University

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders (BS)

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Bilingual Education with Grade EC-6 Certification (BSIS)

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Bilingual Education with Grades 4-8 Certification (BSIS)

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Early Childhood Education (BSIS)

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Early Childhood Education/Reading Specialization (BSIS)

Bachelor of Science with a major in Fitness and Sports with All-Level Certification ( BS)

Bachelor of Science with a major in Fitness and Sports (non-certification) (BS)

Bachelor of Science with a major in Special Education with All Level Certification (BS)

UNDERGRADUATE CROSS-COLLEGE DEGREES

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Bachelor of Science (BS)

The degree plans are listed under the College of Arts and Sciences.  

MINOR
Early Childhood Education

Health and Wellness

Reading

Special Education  

GRADUATE DEGREES
Master of Science with a major in Curriculum and Instruction (MS-Ed)

Master of Science with a major in Generic Special Education (MS-Ed)

Master of Science in Education with a major in Bilingual Education (MS-Ed)

Master of Science in Education with a major in Early Childhood Education (MS-Ed)

Master of Science in Education with a major in Educational Administration (MS-Ed)

Master of Science in Education with a major in Reading (MS-Ed)

Master of Science in School Counseling (MS)

COLLABORATIVE Ph.D. IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
COLLABORATIVE Ph.D. IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
(WITH TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY)

SEE ENDORSEMENTS AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES IN THIS SECTION.

SEE APPENDIX B FOR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AND COLLEGE OFBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MINORS AVAILABLE.  

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (COE)
The mission of the College of Education at Texas A&M International University is to provide a comprehensive and coherent professional development system for educators which links all aspects of the education profession. Through educational experiences provided by the professional development system, educators will be prepared to provide learner-centered instructional experiences that will promote excellence and equity for all students. Faculty in the College of Education are committed to accomplish this mission through: collaboration with colleagues across the university community and the public schools; the use of reflective teaching practices; research that enhances knowledge about teaching and learning; and service to the community of educators in the region.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES:
See Academic Regulations - Undergraduate for specific TAMIU regulations.

EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS
The College of Education Educator Preparation Programs are rated "Accredited" by the State Board for Educator Certification. Accreditation status is based on the pass rate on the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES).

Most recent Title II accountability report data indicate that the pass rate for students who took ExCET exams for initial certification (219 students) is 89%. When compared statewide, the University ranks in the fourth quartile. Additional information is available upon request from the Teacher Certification Office.

Students may choose to work toward certification at the following levels: (1) Early Childhood through Grade 6; (2) Grades 4-8, Middle School; and (3) Grades 8-12, Secondary; (4) All-level Fitness and Sports; (5) All-level Special Education; and All-level Music. Students will complete, as part of their requirements, three instructional blocks of study. These blocks, designated as Instructional Blocks I, II, and III, will be completed sequentially.

Each instructional block is strongly field-based, requiring university preservice teachers, mentors, public school administrators, and University faculty to work collaboratively at designated campuses. University preservice teachers enrolled in the blocks are assigned to mentor teachers at specified elementary or secondary public schools. Preservice teachers in Block I complete a minimum of four (4) hours per week of observation and teaching activities in their assigned classrooms. Preservice teachers in Block II complete a minimum of seven (7) hours per week of observation and teaching activities in their assigned classrooms.

To be eligible for the Blocks, students must be admitted to the Educator Preparation Program by satisfying the following requirements:

• complete an Application for Admission to the College of Education in the Certification Office.
  
• an overall GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale;
  
• passing scores on all portions of the THEA, with minimum scores of 240 on Reading, 250 on Math, and on Writing. The Alternative THEA, COMPASS, or the ACT may be used to satisfy the THEA requirement.
  
• a passing score on the SPEAK test of English oral proficiency;
• complete all freshman and sophomore level coursework

To be eliglible to enroll in EDCI 4993 Student Teaching, the student must fulfill the following:

• meet all the criteria for admission to the educator preparation program;
  
• have a cumulative overall GPA of 2.7 and a cumulative GPA of 2.7 in the specialization/major;
  
• complete all Professional Development courses with a grade of "C" or better;
  
• submit an application for Student Teaching in the office of the Director.

Students will be required to interview before a committee of public school personnel and College of Education Supervising faculty. In the event that a student is denied admission to EDCI 4993, he or she may appeal to the Dean of the College of Education.

INSTRUCTIONAL COURSEWORK
Once students are admitted into the College of Education, they may enroll in instructional blocks consisting of the Professional Development Education courses required for teacher certification at the level they are preparing to teach. There are three instructional blocks which students must complete. These are described below for each certification level.

EARLY CHILDHOOD-6-BILINGUAL SPECIALIZATION CERTIFICATION
Instructional Block I

EDCI	3301	Theory and Practice for Public School Teaching
EDBE	3322	Dual Language Assessment and Development

Instructional Block II

EDCI	3304	Methods, Management, and Discipline
EDDP	4324	Teaching Diverse Student Populations

Instructional Block III

EDCI

4993

Student Teaching

BILINGUAL 4-8 CERTIFICATION
Instructional Block I

EDCI	3301	Theory and Practice for Public School Teaching
EDBE	3322	Dual Language Assessment and Development

Instructional Block II

EDCI	3304	Methods, Management, and Discipline
EDDP	4324	Teaching Diverse Student Populations

Instructional Block III

EDCI

4993

Student Teaching

ALL LEVEL CERTIFICATION
Instructional Block I

EDCI	3301	Theory and Practice for Public School Teaching
EDCI	3302	Language Acquisition and Development

Instructional Block II

EDCI	3304	Methods, Management, and Discipline
EDDP	4324	Teaching Diverse Student Populations

Instructional Block III

EDCI

4993

Student Teaching

EARLY CHILDHOOD-6 GRADE AND ALL LEVEL CERTIFICATION
Instructional Block I

EDCI	3301	Theory and Practice for Public School Teaching
EDCI	3302	Language Acquisition and Development

Instructional Block II

EDCI	3304	Methods, Management, and Discipline
EDDP	4324	Teaching Diverse Student Populations

Instructional Block III

EDCI

4993

Student Teaching

MIDDLE SCHOOL (4-8) AND SECONDARY (8-12)
Instructional Block I

EDCI	3301	Theory and Practice for Public School Teaching
EDCI	3302	Language Acquisition and Development

Instructional Block II

EDCI	3304	Methods, Management, and Discipline
EDDP	4324	Teaching Diverse Student Populations

Instructional Block III

EDCI

4993

Student Teaching

STANDARD CERTIFICATES

The Standard Early Childhood Certificate (Grades PreK - 6)
Students seeking a standard certificate to teach in grades PreK-6 in Texas must complete: (1) bachelor's degree; (2) eighteen to twenty-four (18-24) semester credit hours in the delivery system to develop a teaching specialization; (3) twenty-four to thirty-six semester credit hours in the combination of subjects taught in prekindergarten through grade 4; and (4) twenty-one semester credit hours of education course work, including EDCI 4993.

The Standard Early Childhood Bilingual Certificate (Grades PreK -6)
Students pursuing Early Childhood Certification may choose to specialize in Bilingual Education. Students choosing this certification will complete the requirements outlined for the Early Childhood Certificate.

The Standard Middle School Certificate (Grades 4-8)
Students working toward certification to teach grades 4-8, may select from the following teaching specializations:

• Bilingual Generalist
  
• English Language Arts and Reading
  
• English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies
  
• Mathematics
  
• Science
  
• Social Studies

Students will complete twenty-one (21) semester credit hours of coursework in Professional Development Education courses. Courses for the teaching specialization will be defined by the respective college. For further information, students may contact the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or the University Registrar.

The Standard Secondary School Certificate (Grades 8-12)
Students working toward secondary teacher certification (grades 8-12) will specialize in a teaching field, following an Option I degree plan. Option I requires the completion of a minimum of thirty-six (36) semester credit hours in one academic field and twelve (12) semester credit hours of coursework in a supporting field. Students specializing in a Composite Teaching Field will follow an Option IV degree plan. Option IV consists of a minimum of forty-eight (48) semester credit hours in a composite teaching field. All students working toward secondary teacher certification will complete twenty-one (21) semester credit hours of Professional Development Education coursework. Courses for the teaching specialization are defined by the respective college. Students should consult with an advisor in the appropriate college to determine the options and requirements for their academic field.

ENDORSEMENTS
Texas A&M International University offers programs leading to endorsements which can be added to a valid Texas teacher certificate. Endorsements are available in the following areas:

• Bilingual Education
  
• English as a Second Language

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
A professional certificate may be issued to a student who: (1) has earned a master’s degree; (2) holds a valid Texas teacher certificate; (3) has completed three years of successful teaching; (4) has completed the required course work in an approved professional certificate program; (5) has successfully completed the appropriate Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES), as needed; and (6) has been recommended by the TAMIU Certification Officer. If course work is properly planned, the graduate student may be able to complete requirements simultaneously for a master’s degree and a professional certificate.

Students are required to pass the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) in their area(s) of specialization prior to being recommended for a certificate or endorsement, as appropriate.

At Texas A&M International University, approved professional certificate programs are available in the following areas:

• Educational Diagnostician (code-153)
  
• Principal (code-068)
  
• Reading Specialist (code-151)
  
• School Counselor (code-152)
  
• Special Education Counselor
  
• Superintendency (code-064)

A student interested in working toward a graduate degree and/or professional certificate should contact the Office of the Dean, College of Education or the Office of the University Registrar for further information.

Students holding at least a baccalaureate degree and who are interested in obtaining teacher certification may apply through the Office of the Certification Officer. An application fee will be assessed for each deficiency plan or certificate plan prepared.

ADMISSION TO THE EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM
A student seeking admission to the University may declare his/her intention to prepare to teach and initiate a general academic program in preparation for teacher certification. Upon declaring his/her intention to pursue teacher certification, the student must apply for admission to the program in the Certification Office.

Admission to the Educator Preparation Program requires screening in the areas of reading, oral and written communication, critical thinking, and mathematics. To be admitted to the Educator Preparation Program, candidates must:

• successfully complete the THEA with minimum scores of 240 in Reading, 250 in Mathematics, and 240 in Writing; OR successfully complete the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a minimum combined score of 1070, with no lower than a 500 on mathematics and verbal section each; OR score minimum composite of 23 on the ACT with no less than 19 on mathematics and 19 on English; Minimum scores on the Compass Test of 45 in Algebra, 64 English, 91 in Reading, 6 in Writing; OR obtain a minimum total score of 700 (verbal+ quantitative) on the Graduate Records Exam (GRE), with a minimum score of 350 on verbal and 350 on quantitative sections. Test scores obtained more than five years before applying for admission to the College of Education will not be accepted.
  
• demonstrate proficiency in oral communication in English by successfully completing the SPEAK test; and
  
• must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
• complete all freshman and sophomore level coursework
  
• NOTE: Education coursework completed more than five years before applying for admission to the College of Education will not be counted toward certification requirements.

Students seeking admission into the Program must submit an Application for Admission with the College of Education Certification Office. Students must provide complete and official transcripts of all college work at the time of application and pay a fee of $10.00. A student who withdraws from either a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate program leading to certification forfeits his/her admission status to certification. Should he/she decide to re-enter a certification program at a later time, he/she will be required to satisfy the admission criteria stated in the Catalog for the year of re-entry into the Program. This applies in the case when a deficiency or certificate plan has expired, three years after it is first issued.

Additional Information on the Educator Preparation Based Program and Certification

1. Grades Required: To be eligible for certification, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 2.7 overall (based on a scale of 4.0), and in the work taken at Texas A&M International University. Additionally, secondary education majors must have a 2.7 average in their teaching field(s). Elementary majors must have at least a 2.7 in their specialization.
   
2. Health Examinations: The student is responsible for satisying the health examination(s) required of teachers in the school system. The health certificate should be presented at the time of registration for the semester in which the field experiences will be completed.
   
3. Background Check: All students enrolled in Blocks will be required to obatin a State background check from the appropriate law enforcement agency. This information is required by the school districts participating in the Learner-Centered Field Based Program. Students not providing the necessary documentation to the Director of the Learner-Centered Field Based Program will not be permitted to do the field work required by the program. In such cases, students may be asked to drop the field-based courses.
   
4. Additional Teaching Fields: House Bill 2185 provides that a teacher who possesses a valid classroom teacher certificate and a bachelor's degree may qualify for certification in an additional teaching field(s), or may be eligible to become certified to teach another level by passing the appropriate Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) and subsequently completing a one-year internship program under the supervision of an experienced certified teacher who is teaching at the level and in the teaching field.
   
5. House Bill 1130 (formerly Senate Bill 218) allows individuals seeking teacher certification while serving as instructional aides in public schools to substitute course work for student teaching. Additional information may be obtained from the Certification Officer.

POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE AND DEFICIENCY PLANS
Individuals who possess a bachelor's degree and who intend on becoming certified to teach in the state of Texas may complete requirements for certification on a Certificate or Deficiency Plan. The Certificate Plan is designed for post-baccalaureate students who are not currently teaching, but intend to complete course work for teacher certification. The Deficiency Plan is designed for those individuals who are not certified and have been employed on an Emergency Teaching Permit.

To be eligible for a Certificate or Deficiency Plan, the individual must: (1) possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; (2) be admitted to the University; and (3) satisfy all requirements for admission to educator preparation, as outlined above. Candidates meeting these criteria may submit an application for a certificate or deficiency plan, along with official copies of all college transcripts, to the Certification Office in the College of Education. Additional information about post-baccalaureate certification is available in the Certification Office.

Individuals pursuing post-baccalaureate certification will complete fifteen (15) semester credit hours of Education courses. The Education courses are taken in sequence, in Instructional Blocks. Following are the required courses for Post-Baccalaureate Certification.

Early Childhood - 4th Grade Post-Baccalaureate Certification

EDCI	3302	Language Acquisition and Development	3 SCH
EDCI	4398	Senior Practicum	3 SCH
EDCI	5300	Teaching and Learning Principles in the Public Schools	3 SCH
EDEC	4362	Language and Literature for the Young Child	3 SCH
EDEC	5324	Advanced Study of the Young Child	3 SCH
EDEC	5361	Curriculum and Materials for Early Childhood Educators	3 SCH
TOTAL			18 SCH

Early Childhood - 4th Grade Bilingual Post-Baccalaureate Certification

EDBE	3325	Theories of Second Language Learning, EC - 6	3 SCH
EDBE	4334	Teaching the Content Areas in a Dual Language Environment	3 SCH
EDCI	3302	Language Acquisition and Development	3 SCH
EDCI	4398	Senior Practicum	3 SCH
EDCI	5300	Teaching and Learning Principles in the Public Schools	3 SCH
EDRD	4317	Teaching English Literacy from a Spanish Literacy Base	3 SCH

TOTAL

18 SCH

4th - 8th Grade Bilingual Generalist Post-Baccalaureate Certification

EDBE	3326	Theories of Second Language Learning, 4 - 12	3 SCH
EDBE	4335	Teaching the Content Areas in the Dual Environment, 4 - 8 Bilingual	3 SCH
EDCI	3302	Language Acquisition and Development	3 SCH
EDCI	4398	Senior Practicum	3 SCH
EDCI	5300	Teaching and Learning Principles in the Public Schools	3 SCH
EDRD	4317	Teaching English Literacy from a Spanish Literacy Base	3 SCH

TOTAL

18 SCH

Generic Special Education Post-Baccalaureate Certification

EDCI	3302	Language Acquisition and Development	3 SCH
EDCI	4398	Senior Practicum	3 SCH
EDSE	3310	High Incident Disabilities	3 SCH
EDSE	3315	Low Incident Disabilities	3 SCH
EDSE	3320	Measurement and Evaluation for Special Education	3 SCH
EDCI	5300	Teaching and Learning Principles in the Public Schools	3 SCH

TOTAL

18 SCH

8th - 12th Grade Post-Baccalaureate Certification

EDBE	3326	Theories of Second Language Learning, 4 - 12	3 SCH
EDCI	3302	Language Acquisition and Development	3 SCH
EDCI	4398	Senior Practicum	3 SCH
EDCI	5300	Teaching and Learning Principles in the Public Schools	3 SCH
EDSE	3310	High Incident Disabilities	3 SCH
EDRD	3320	Content Reading	3 SCH

TOTAL

18 SCH

NOTE: Up to nine semester hours of coursework in the teaching field may be required based on scores on the secondary TExES.

Additional coursework may be required when candidates are working toward certification outside their major field in which the bachelor's degree was earned.

Eligibility to Take TExES Exams
Students are eligible to take an TExES exam when they have completed all program requirements, which include: completing all required courses with a satisfactory grade, earning a "C" or better in all Education courses, maintaining an overall grade point average of 2.7 or higher, maintaining a grade point average of 2.7 or higher in the teaching field or specialization, and attending required TExES review sessions.

Students who have been approved to take a TExES exam must obtain a TExES/TOPT Test approval form from the Certification Office. Students will be responsible for correctly completing their registration forms and mailing them by the deadlines given in the registration bulletin. To be eligible to test, students must complete all program requirements which include the successful completion of all coursework, reviews, and pre-tests.

Obtaining Teacher Certification
Teacher Certification is obtained after the candidate has completed the certification program he/she has been enrolled in and has passed the appropriate TExES exams. To obtain Texas Teacher Certification, candidates must complete an on-line Application for Certification and submit it to the State Board for Educator Certification. Information for the application process is available in the Teacher Certification Office.

The Certification Officer will review the candidate's application to ensure that all program requirements have been successfully completed. The application will be forwarded by the Certification Officer to the State Board of Educator Certification. ALL HOLDS MUST BE CLEARED BEFORE THE CERTIFICATION CAN BE FORWARDED TO THE STATE BOARD. The Teacher Certificate will be issued by the State Board of Educator Certification.

All certificates issued by the State are Five-Year Renewable certificates. The individual holding the certificate must submit documentation to the State every five years showing that he/she has completed the required clock hours of professional development activities relating to his/her area of certification.

Important Notice: As the State Board for Educator Certification makes changes in the certification framework, degree plans may be subject to change. Any changes made by the state in interpreting the rulings on educator certification programs in Texas may supersede the requirements of the existing degree plan, certification or deficiency plan.

The following courses comprise the Core Curriculum for all Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with specialization in Early Childhood, Bilingual Education and Reading.

CORE CURRICULUM

42 SCH

EDFS	1152	Health and Wellness	1
ENGL	1301	English Composition I	3
ENGL	1302	English Composition II	3
HIST	1301	The U.S. to 1877	3
HIST	1302	The U.S. Since 1877	3
PSCI	2305	American National Government	3
PSCI	2306	American State Government	3
ARTS		ARTS 1100, DANC 1100, MUSI 1100	3
ENGLISH		Sophomore English Literature	3
MATH		MATH 1314 or higher	3
SCIENCE		Life and Earth Science	8
COMMUNICATION		ENGL 2311, HUM 2301 or SPCH 1311	3
		Social Behavioral Science	3

MINOR CURRICULUM - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

18 SCH

Select 18 sch from the courses listed below with at leasat 12 SCH at the 3000-4000 level:

EDEC	1304	Play and Play Environments
EDEC	2324	The Young Child
EDEC	3363	Expressive Arts for the Young Child
EDEC	3364	Mathematics and Science Principles for Young Children
EDEC	4362	Language and Literacy for the Young Child
EDEC	4366	Curriculum and Materials in Early Childhood Education
EDEC	4199-4399	Issues in Early Childhood Education

MINOR CURRICULUM - HEALTH AND WELLNESS

18 SCH

EDHW	3340	Healthy Lifestyles
EDHW	3341	Health Issues of Diverse Populations
EDHW	3345	Chronic and Infectious Diseases
EDHW	4310	School/Community Health Promotions
EDHW	4315	Comprehensive Sexuality Education
EDHW	4320	Substance Abuse Education

Note: Students opting for a Health and Wellness minor must meet all College of Education admissions standards.

MINOR CURRICULUM-READING

18 SCH

Select 18 sch from the courses listed below:

EDRD	3300	Word Identification
EDRD	3302	Teaching Reading to Bilingual/Multicultural Young Learners
EDRD	3303	Teaching Reading and Language Arts
EDRD	3309	Teaching Reading in the Schools
EDRD	3320	Content Reading
EDRD	4303	Special Topics in Secondary Reading: Strategies for Teaching Reading in
		the Secondary School
EDRD	4305	Reading Materials for Individualized Instruction
EDRD	4307	Reading Comprehension
EDRD	4311	Classroom Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties
EDRD	4315	Reading Problems in Middle and High School
EDRD	4317	Teaching English Literacy from a Spanish Literacy Base
EDRD	4330	Managing and Enhancing Reading Programs
EDRD	4399	Issues in Reading

MINOR CURRICULUM-SPECIAL EDUCATION

18 SCH

Select 18 sch from the courses listed below:

EDSE	3305	Introduction to Special Education
EDSE	3310	High Incident Disabilities
EDSE	3315	Low Incident Disabilities
EDSE	3320	Measurement and Evaluation for Special Education
EDSE	3325	Management of Special Education Classrooms
EDSE	4330	Special Education Law and Procedures
EDSE	4360	Teaching Children with Emotional Disturbances and Autism
EDSE	4199-4399	Issue in Special Education

SUPPORT AREA CURRICULUM - HEALTH AND WELLNESS

15 SCH

Required courses:

EDHW	3340	Health Lifestyles
EDHW	3341	Health Issues of Diverse Populations
Three courses chosen from:
EDHW	3345	Chronic and Infectious Diseases
EDHW	4310	School/Community Health Promotion
EDHW	4315	Comprehensive Sexuality Education
EDHW	4320	Substance Abuse Education
Note: Students opting for a Health and Wellness Support Area must meet all College of Education admission standards.

SUPPORT AREA CURRICULUM - FITNESS AND SPORTS

12 SCH

Required courses:

EDFS	2301	Foundations of Fitness and Sports
EDFS	2316	Health & Movement
EDFS	3301	Coaching
One course chosen from:
EDFS	3300	Exercise Physiology
EDSF	4305	Adapted Physical Activity
EDFS	4307	Sports Management

PROGRAMS OF STUDY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Degree Requirements for the BS in Communication Disorders:

1. Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, with fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the Requirements for Graduation section of this catalog.
   
2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the Requirements for Graduation.
3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
4. Support Area: 12 SCH: EDEC 4362; COMM 3320 or 4340; COMM 3305 or 4320 or 4325; and PSYC 2317.
5. Field of Study: 12 SCH including: EDEC 2324, EDFS 2316, PSYC 2301 and PSYC 2312. PSYC 2301 meets the Social/Behavioral Science requirement in the Core.
6. Specialization: 54 SCH including: CSDO 3122, 3126 (repeated once), 3305, 3313, 3321, 3325, 4300, 4320, 4321, 4330, 4331, 4333, 4335, 4336; EDSE 3305, 3315, 4330; ENGL 3347 or PSYC 4309; and PSYC 4305.
   

Degree Requirements for the BSIS Bilingual Education EC-6 Certification:

1. Hours Required: A minimum of 130 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, with fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the Requirements for Graduation section of this catalog.
   
2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the Requirements for Graduation.
   
3. Support Area: 9 SCH: EDEC 4362, EDRD 3309 and 4317.
   
4. Field of Study: 9 SCH including: EDEC 1304, 2324 and EDFS 2316.
   
5. Spanish: 9 SCH: SPAN 3300, 3305, 4311.
   
6. Specialization: 18 SCH including: EDBE 4336, 3325, 3322, 4334, 4310, and EDSE 3305.
   
7. Combination of Subjects: 25 SCH including ENGL 3323, MATH 1350 and 1351, NSCI 3301, PHYS 1370, 1170, SOST 4391, SPAN 3310 and 4317.
   
8. Professional Development: 18 SCH including: EDCI 3301, 3304, 4993 and EDDP 4324.

Degree Requirements for the BSIS Bilingual Education Grades 4-8 Certification:

1. Hours Required: A minimum of 130 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, with fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the Requirements for Graduation section of this catalog.
   
2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the Requirements for Graduation.
   
3. Support Area: 6 SCH: EDRD 4315 and 4317.
   
4. Field of Study: 12 SCH including: MATH 1350, 1351, PSYC 2312 and SOCI1306/NURS1302.
   
5. Spanish: 9 SCH: SPAN 3300, 3305, and 4311.
   
6. Specialization: 24 SCH including: EDBE 3322, 3326, 3338, 3340, 4310, EDSE 3305, SPAN 3310 and 4371.
   
7. Combination of Subjects: 19 SCH including ENGL 3325 and 3347, NSCI 3301, PHYS 1370, 1170, SOST 4391, and SPAN 4390.
   
8. Professional Development: 18 SCH including: EDCI 3301, 3304, 4993 and EDDP 4324.

Degree Requirements for the BSIS Early Childhood:

1. Hours Required: A minimum of 124 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, with fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the Requirements for Graduation section of this catalog.
   
2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the Requirements for Graduation.
   
3. Support Area: 9 SCH: EDRD 3302, 3309 and 3320.
   
4. Field of Study: 12 SCH including: EDEC 1304, 2324, EDSE 3324 and EDFS 2316.
   
5. Specialization: 18 SCH including: EDEC 3363, 3364, 4362, 4366, EDSE 3305 and EDBE 3325.
   
6. Combination of Subjects: 22 SCH including ENGL 3323 and 3347, SOST 4391, PHYS 1370, 1170, NSCI 3301, MATH 1350 and 1351.
   
7. Professional Development: 21 SCH including: EDCI 3301, 3302, 3304, 4993 and EDDP 4324.

Degree Requirements for the BSIS Early Childhood Reading Specialization:

1. Hours Required: A minimum of 124 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, with fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the Requirements for Graduation section of this catalog.
   
2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the Requirements for Graduation.
   
3. Support Area: 9 SCH: EDEC 4362, EDRD 3320 and EDSE 3305.
   
4. Field of Study: 12 SCH including: EDEC 1304, 1308, 2324 and EDFS 2316.
   
5. Specialization: 18 SCH including: EDRD 3300, 3303, 4305, 4307, 3309 and 3311.
   
6. Combination of Subjects: 22 SCH including ENGL 3323 and 3347, SOST 4391, PHYS 1370, 1170, NSCI 3301, MATH 1350 and 1351.
   
7. Professional Development: 21 SCH including: EDCI 3301, 3302, 3304, 4993 and EDDP 4324.

Degree Requirements for the BS Fitness and Sports All Level Certification

1. Hours Required: A minimum of 126 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, with fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the Requirements for Graduation section of this catalog.
   
2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the Requirements for Graduation.
   
3. Support Area: 15 SCH: 3 SCH selected from EDRD 3309, 3320 or 4315; 12 SCH selected from one discipline.
   
4. Math Elective: 6 SCH: MATH 1350 and 1351.
   
5. Major: 42 SCH including: EDFS 1101, 1104, 1111, 2300, 2301 2303, 2310, 2316, 2325, 3300, 3301, 3305, 4300, 4301, 4305 and 4307.
   
6. Professional Development: 21 SCH including: EDCI 3301, 3302, 3304/3305, 4993 and EDDP 4324.

Degree Requirements for the BS Fitness and Sports Non Certification

1. Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, with fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the Requirements for Graduation section of this catalog.
   
2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the Requirements for Graduation. Core Curriculum science requirements are BIOL 1470-Human Biology and any other science with CHEM 1411-General Chemistry, highly recommended.
   
3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
   
4. Major: 42 SCH including: EDFS 1101, 1104, 1111, 2300, 2301 2303, 2310, 2316, 2325, 3300, 3301, 4300, 4301, 4305, 4307 and 3 SCH 3000-4000 level EDFS.
   
5. Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level.
   
6. Support Area/Electives: 15 SCH at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level.

Degree Requirements for the BS Special Education All Level Certification:

1. Hours Required: A minimum of 124 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, with fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the Requirements for Graduation section of this catalog.
   
2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the Requirements for Graduation.
   
3. Support Area: 6 SCH: EDRD 3309 and 3311.
   
4. Field of Study: 12 SCH including: EDEC 2324, EDFS 2316, PSYC 2301 and 2312.
   
5. Specialization: 18 SCH including: EDSE 3305/EDCD 3305, EDSE 3310, EDSE 3315/EDCD 4333, EDSE 3320, EDSE 3325, and EDSE 4330.
   
6. Combination of Subjects: 25 SCH including EDRD 4305, EDSE 4315/EDCD3322, EDSE 4360/EDCD 3321, ENGL 3323, PHYS 1370, 1170, MATH 1350, 1351, and SOST 4391.
   
7. Professional Development: 21 SCH including: EDCI 3301, 3302, 3304, 4993 and EDDP 4324.

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