Elementary Education, English/Language Arts/Reading 4-8, B.S.I.S.

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENG 133 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MTH 127 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Lab hours counted in major.

Six hours from:

BIO 121 - Concepts of Biology Credit(s): 3
CHE 111 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
ENV 110 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
GOL 131 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
PHY 101 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 209 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENG 211 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 221 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 222 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 229 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 230 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ART 280 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DAN 140 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MUS 140 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 161 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

GEO 131 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BCM 247 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENG 273 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FRE 131 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
FRE 132 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
GER 131 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GER 132 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
POR 131 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
POR 132 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPA 131 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPA 132 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPH 172 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SPH 272 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

2. Program Courses

Sciences

Four hours from:

BIO 301 - Biology for Teachers (Gr. 4-8) Credit(s): 4
CHE 302 - Fundamental Applications of Chemistry Credit(s): 4
GOL 406 - Earth Science Activities Credit(s): 4
PHY 410 - Experimental Techniques of Physics Credit(s): 4

Core Science Labs

One to two hours from:

BIO 121L - Concepts of Biology Lab Credit(s): 1
CHE 111L - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
GOL 131L - Introductory Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
PHY 101L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
ENV 110L - Introduction to Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 0

3. Pre-professional Teacher Education

ELE 304 - Technology in Teaching Credit(s): 3
MLG 400 - The Adolescent Learner Credit(s): 3
MLG 402 - Learner Centered Middle Schools Credit(s): 2
SPE 329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3

4. Professional Education Courses

MLG 401 - Mid Level Learning Community Credit(s): 2
MLG 401P - Mid Level Learning Community (P) Credit(s): 1
MLG 403 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning Credit(s): 2
MLG 403P - Integrating Middle Grades Learning (P) Credit(s): 2
ELE 441 - Student Teaching in the Elementary School Credit(s): 2-12 (six hours)
ELE 442 - Professional Responsibilities Seminar Credit(s): 1

5. Hours needed to total 120

To be discussed with advisor.

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each freshman English course (ENG 131 , ENG 132 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.