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2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin

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Elementary Education, Education Studies, 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. Education Studies Major

Reading

Nine hours from:

RDG 318 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3
RDG 320 - Language and Literacy I Credit(s): 3
RDG 415 - Language and Literacy III Credit(s): 3

Mathematics

Six hours from:

MTH 128 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3
and three hours from:
MTH 129 - Concepts and Applications Credit(s): 3
MTH 138 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MTH 143 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

Science

Four hours from different science area (CHE 302, GOL 406, PHY 410, or BIO 301 recommended), and two hours from core science labs.

Major Electives

Complete 20-22 credits from one of the following options:

Education Studies Electives

Complete 25 hours from:

ECH 328 - Foundations of ECH Credit(s): 2
ECH 328P - Foundations of ECH (P) Credit(s): 1
ECH 331 - Child-Centered Environments Credit(s): 2
ECH 331P - Child-Centered Environments (P) Credit(s): 1
ECH 332 - ECH Theory and Practice Credit(s): 3
ECH 350 - Field Experience I Credit(s): 3
ECH 432 - Advocacy in Early Childhood Credit(s): 2
ELE 301 - Teaching Science in EC-6 Credit(s): 3
ELE 302 - Teaching Social Studies in EC-6 Credit(s): 3
ELE 303 - Teaching Mathematics in EC-6 Credit(s): 3
ELE 304 - Technology in Teaching Credit(s): 3
ELE 305 - Science Teaching Methods Credit(s): 2
ELE 306 - Social Studies Teaching Methods Credit(s): 2
ELE 307 - Mathematics Teaching Methods Credit(s): 2
ELE 308 - Texas Math Standards Credit(s): 2
ELE 309 - Texas Science Standards Credit(s): 2
ELE 310 - Texas Social Studies Standards Credit(s): 2
ELE 352 - Social/Environment Foundations Credit(s): 3
ELE 442 - Professional Responsibilities Seminar Credit(s): 1
ELE 450 - Field Experience II Credit(s): 3
ELE 495 - Humane and Environmental Education Credit(s): 3
RDG 322 - Language and Literacy II Credit(s): 3
RDG 390 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3
RDG 398 - Literary Needs of Diverse Learners Credit(s): 3
RDG 416 - Reading as a Language Process Credit(s): 2
MLG 400 - The Adolescent Learner Credit(s): 3
MLG 401 - Mid Level Learning Community Credit(s): 2
MLG 401P - Mid Level Learning Community (P) Credit(s): 1
MLG 402 - Learner Centered Middle Schools Credit(s): 2
MLG 403 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning Credit(s): 2
MLG 403P - Integrating Middle Grades Learning (P) Credit(s): 2
MLG 422 - Science in Middle Grades Credit(s): 2
MLG 423 - Social Studies in Middle Grades Credit(s): 2
MLG 424 - Mathematics in Middle Grades Credit(s): 2
EPS 380 - Educational Psychology Credit(s): 3
HMS 203 - Human Growth and Development: Infancy - Adolescence Credit(s): 3
SPE 329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3
SPE 439 - Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis Credit(s): 3
SED 370 - Sociocultural and Historic Perspectives in American Education Credit(s): 3

3. General Electives

Ten to twelve hours as advised to total 120 hours.

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.

Elementary Education, Education Studies, B.S.I.S.

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

Three hours from:

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

F. American History

Six hours from:

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

Three hours from:

2. Education Studies Major

Reading

Mathematics

Science

Major Electives

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

Option 5:

Option 6:

Education Studies Electives

3. General Electives

Grade Requirements

Texas Success Initiative Program