OVERVIEW

Teacher Education, one of the major programs at A&M-Central Texas, emphasizes broad general education as a foundation for mastery of teaching skills and specialized knowledge in an academic discipline. The primary purpose of teacher education is to prepare highly qualified teachers for employment in Texas and the nation. The goal of the Educator Preparation Program is to develop teachers who:

1. Possess appropriate knowledge and abilities in specific content areas or teaching fields.
2. Communicate effectively with students, parents, and other professionals.
3. Apply the principles of instructional planning in the development of curriculum.
4. Use effective teaching practices.
5. Formally and informally evaluate student performance and use results of such assessment in the instructional decision-making process.
6. Promote critical thinking and participatory citizenship.
7. Are skilled in the use of instructional technology.
8. Are proficient in mathematical skills.
9. Operate within the legal guidelines and uphold the ethics of the teaching profession.
10. Demonstrate concern for students’ general welfare. 
11. Are committed to continued professional growth and development.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to:

• Achieve the necessary knowledge and skills to earn teacher certification in Texas.
• Be employable as educators in Texas.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the disciplines studied to earn a baccalaureate degree.
• Communicate effectively both in writing and speaking.

Students are encouraged to speak with an Academic Advisor prior to transferring into Texas A&M University - Central Texas for a degree plan.  Before enrolling in Block I, students are required to meet with an Academic Advisor. 

Acceptance into the BS in Education Major:

Students will be accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Education major when they are accepted into the university and meet application criteria required to enroll in Block I courses. Criteria include the completion of the majority of the lower 60 hours required in the BS in Education degree plan. Specifically, students should have completed:

• Elementary (EC-6) and All Level Special Education: four ENGL courses, college algebra or contemporary mathematics, US History I and II, Texas and Federal Government, two of the three science courses with labs, and a psychology course.
• ELAR (4-8):  four ENGL courses, college algebra or contemporary mathematics, US History I and II, Texas and Federal Government, two foreign language courses, geography, and a psychology course.
• Middle School Mathematics (4-8): three ENGL courses, college algebra or contemporary mathematics, US History I and II, Texas and Federal Government, two science courses, and a psychology course.

Admittance into the Educator Preparation Program:

Student will apply to be admitted into the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) while enrolled in ENGL 3370 during Block I.

Entry Requirements needed in application to be admitted into the EPP include:

• Complete an Educator Preparation Program application packet: https://www.tamuct.edu/educator-preparation-services/btepr.html 
• Complete all Block I courses.
• Have a minimum 2.50 grade point average (GPA) overall or in the last 60 hours to include semester where 60th occurred.
• Complete required English credit hours as noted above with a grade C or better.
• College Algebra or Contemporary Mathematics with a grade C or better.
• Complete at least 50 credit hours towards the degree.
• Complete 15 credit hours in the certification subject area with a grade of C or better.
• Complete Content Proficiency Assessment.
• Submit Program Interview.
• Be TSI complete.

Bachelor of Science Education - Elementary

Refer to the General Education Core Requirements page for more information on the CORE REQ coursework. The Field of Study (FOS) courses are listed in the footnotes (if applicable). At least 120 credit hours are required for the degree.

The program listed is a general guideline for semester coursework, speak with a college advisor for an individualized student education plan.  This program may require summer coursework.

Please note the following courses require a grade of 'C' or better:  12 credit hours of English, College Algebra, and approved Educational Psychology course and completion of 15 credit hours in the certification subject area.

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These courses may be taken during the summer. 

EDUC 3371, SPED 4362, READ 4313, READ 3301, HLTH 3351, EDUC 3325

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ENGL 3320 or ENGL 3330 allowed for the requirement.

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Biology elective, excludes Nutrition. 

Bachelor of Science Education - Middle School English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies

Refer to the General Education Core Requirements page for more information on the CORE REQ coursework. The Field of Study (FOS) courses are listed in the footnotes (if applicable). At least 120 credit hours are required for the degree.

The program listed is a general guideline for semester coursework, speak with a college advisor for an individualized student education plan. This program may require summer coursework.

Please note the following courses require a grade of 'C' or better: 12 credit hours of English, College Algebra, and approved Educational Psychology course and completion of 15 credit hours in the certification subject area.

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Biology elective, excluding Nutrition. 

Bachelor of Science Education - Middle School Mathematics

Refer to the General Education Core Requirements page for more information on the CORE REQ coursework. The Field of Study (FOS) courses are listed in the footnotes (if applicable). At least 120 credit hours are required for the degree.

The program listed is a general guideline for semester coursework, speak with a college advisor for an individualized student education plan. This program may require summer coursework.

Please note the following courses require a grade of 'C' or better: 12 credit hours of English, College Algebra, and approved Educational Psychology course and completion of 15 credit hours in the certification subject area.

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These courses may be taken during  the summer.

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Biology elective, excludes Nutrition. 

Bachelor of Science Education - All Level Special Education

Refer to the General Education Core Requirements page for more information on the CORE REQ coursework. The Field of Study (FOS) courses are listed in the footnotes (if applicable). At least 120 credit hours are required for the degree.

The program listed is a general guideline for semester coursework, speak with a college advisor for an individualized student education plan. This program may require summer coursework.

Please note the following courses require a grade of 'C' or better: 12 credit hours of English, College Algebra, and approved Educational Psychology course and completion of 15 credit hours in the certification subject area,

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These courses may be taken during the summer.