B.S. Education
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:
- Possess appropriate knowledge and abilities in specific content areas or teaching fields.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and other professionals.
- Apply the principles of instructional planning in the development of curriculum.
- Use effective teaching practices.
- Formally and informally evaluate student performance and use results of such assessment in the instructional decision-making process.
- Promote critical thinking and participatory citizenship.
- Are skilled in the use of instructional technology.
- Are proficient in mathematical skills.
- Operate within the legal guidelines and uphold the ethics of the teaching profession.
- Demonstrate concern for students’ general welfare.
- 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.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
First Year | ||
Fall | ||
ENGL 1301 | Composition I (CORE REQ (010) | 3 |
MATH 1314 | College Algebra (CORE REQ (020) | 3 |
CORE REQ Life and Physical Sciences (030) | 4 | |
EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession (DEG REQ) | 3 |
TECA 1354 | Child Growth & Development (CORE REQ (080) | 3 |
or PSYC 2308 | Child Psychology | |
or PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | |
or PSYC 3303 | Educational Psychology | |
Spring | ||
ENGL 1302 | Composition II (CORE REQ (010) | 3 |
SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking (DEG REQ) | 3 |
or SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | |
or SPCH 1318 | Interpersonal Communication | |
or SPCH 1321 | Business & Professional Communication | |
HIST 1301 | United States History I (CORE REQ (060) | 3 |
CORE REQ Biology Elective (090) 3 | 4 | |
MATH 1350 | Mathematics for Teachers I (DEG REQ) | 3 |
or MATH 3303 | Concepts of Elementary Math I | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
PHYS 1405 | Elementary Physics I (Lecture + Lab) (CORE REQ (030) | 4 |
or PHYS 1415 | Physical Science I (Lecture + Lab) | |
CORE REQ Sophomore Literature (040) | 3 | |
GOVT 2305 | Federal Government (CORE REQ (070) | 3 |
HIST 1302 | United States History II (CORE REQ (060) | 3 |
MATH 1351 | Mathematics for Teachers II (DEG REQ) | 3 |
or MATH 3305 | Concepts of Elementary Math II | |
Spring | ||
GOVT 2306 | Texas Government (CORE REQ (070) | 3 |
DEG REQ Sophomore Literature 2 | 3 | |
CORE REQ Creative Arts (050) HUMA 1315 recommended | 3 | |
EDUC 2301 | Introduction to Special Populations (DEG REQ) | 3 |
or TECA 1303 | Families, School, & Community | |
or ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
or GEOG 1303 | World Regional Geography | |
Third Year - Approval Required | ||
Fall - Block I | ||
SPED 3361 | Survey Exceptional Learners | 3 |
EDUC 3321 | Instructional Planning and Delivery | 3 |
READ 3310 | Foundations of Literacy | 3 |
EDUC 3370 | Foundations of Education and Teaching | 3 |
HLTH 3351 | Principles of Health and Fitness for Children 1 | 3 |
Spring - Block II | ||
READ 3311 | Literacy Development I | 3 |
EDUC 3325 | Fundamentals of Bilingual and English as a Second Language Education | 3 |
EDUC 3371 | Educational Technology and Assessment | 3 |
READ 4313 | Analysis and Response | 3 |
READ 3301 | Children's Literature in the Elementary Classroom | 3 |
EDUC 4320 | Integrated Social Studies Methods, EC-8 | 3 |
Fourth Year - Admission to Teacher Education Required | ||
Fall - Block III | ||
READ 4312 | Literacy Development II | 3 |
EDUC 4345 | Mathematics & Science Methods in the Elementary Classroom | 3 |
EDUC 3331 | Classroom Management | 3 |
EDUC 4322 | Advanced Differentiated Strategies for Diverse Learners | 3 |
EDUC 4684 | Field-Based Education | 6 |
Spring - Block IV | ||
EDUC 4335 | Capstone for Educators | 3 |
EDUC 4691 | Clinical Teaching | 6 |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |
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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.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
First Year | ||
Fall | ||
ENGL 1301 | Composition I (CORE REQ (010) | 3 |
MATH 1314 | College Algebra (CORE REQ (020) | 3 |
CORE REQ Life and Physical Sciences (030) | 4 | |
EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession (DEG REQ) | 3 |
TECA 1354 | Child Growth & Development (CORE REQ (080) | 3 |
or PSYC 2308 | Child Psychology | |
or PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | |
or PSYC 3303 | Educational Psychology | |
Spring | ||
ENGL 1302 | Composition II (CORE REQ (010) | 3 |
SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking (DEG REQ) | 3 |
or SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | |
or SPCH 1318 | Interpersonal Communication | |
or SPCH 1321 | Business & Professional Communication | |
HIST 1301 | United States History I (CORE REQ (060) | 3 |
DEG REQ Biology Elective (090) 1 | 4 | |
GEOG 1301 | Physical Geography (DEG REQ) | 3 |
or GEOG 1302 | Human Geography | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
PHYS 1405 | Elementary Physics I (Lecture + Lab) (CORE REQ (030) | 4 |
or PHYS 1415 | Physical Science I (Lecture + Lab) | |
CORE REQ Sophomore Literature (040) | 3 | |
GOVT 2305 | Federal Government (CORE REQ (070) | 3 |
HIST 1302 | United States History II (CORE REQ (060) | 3 |
HIST 2311 | Western Civilization I (DEG REQ) | 3 |
or HIST 2312 | Western Civilization II | |
Spring | ||
GOVT 2306 | Texas Government (CORE REQ (070) | 3 |
GEOG 1303 | World Regional Geography (DEG REQ) | 3 |
HIST 2301 | Texas History (DEG REQ) | 3 |
or HIST 3322 | History of Texas | |
CORE REQ Creative Arts (050) HUMA 1315 recommended | 3 | |
ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics (DEG REQ) | 3 |
or ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
Third Year - Approval Required | ||
Fall - Block I | ||
SPED 3361 | Survey Exceptional Learners | 3 |
EDUC 3321 | Instructional Planning and Delivery | 3 |
READ 3310 | Foundations of Literacy | 3 |
READ 3301 | Children's Literature in the Elementary Classroom | 3 |
or READ 3331 | Adolescent Literacy for the Young Adult | |
EDUC 3370 | Foundations of Education and Teaching | 3 |
Spring - Block II | ||
ENGL 3330 | Advanced Composition (or Sophomore Literature) | 3 |
ENGL 3320 | Advanced Grammars | 3 |
READ 3311 | Literacy Development I | 3 |
EDUC 3371 | Educational Technology and Assessment | 3 |
EDUC 4320 | Integrated Social Studies Methods, EC-8 | 3 |
Fourth Year - Admission to Teacher Education Required | ||
Fall - Block III | ||
READ 4313 | Analysis and Response | 3 |
READ 4312 | Literacy Development II | 3 |
EDUC 3331 | Classroom Management | 3 |
EDUC 3325 | Fundamentals of Bilingual and English as a Second Language Education | 3 |
EDUC 4684 | Field-Based Education | 6 |
Spring - Block IV | ||
EDUC 4335 | Capstone for Educators | 3 |
EDUC 4691 | Clinical Teaching | 6 |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |
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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.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
First Year | ||
Fall | ||
ENGL 1301 | Composition I (CORE REQ (010) | 3 |
MATH 1314 | College Algebra (CORE REQ (020) | 3 |
CORE REQ Life and Physical Sciences (030) | 4 | |
EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession (DEG REQ) | 3 |
TECA 1354 | Child Growth & Development (CORE REQ (080) | 3 |
or PSYC 2308 | Child Psychology | |
or PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | |
or PSYC 3303 | Educational Psychology | |
Spring | ||
ENGL 1302 | Composition II (CORE REQ (010) | 3 |
CORE REQ Creative Arts (050) HUMA 1315 recommended | 3 | |
HIST 1301 | United States History I | 3 |
CORE REQ Biology Elective (090) 2 | 4 | |
MATH 1350 | Mathematics for Teachers I (DEG REQ) | 3 |
or MATH 3303 | Concepts of Elementary Math I | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
CORE REQ Sophomore Literature (040) | 3 | |
GOVT 2305 | Federal Government (CORE REQ (070) | 3 |
HIST 1302 | United States History II | 3 |
MATH 2412 | 4 | |
MATH 1351 | Mathematics for Teachers II (DEG REQ) | 3 |
or MATH 3305 | Concepts of Elementary Math II | |
Spring | ||
GOVT 2306 | Texas Government (CORE REQ (070) | 3 |
DEG REQ Sophomore Literature | 3 | |
PHYS 1405 | Elementary Physics I (Lecture + Lab) (CORE REQ (030) | 4 |
or PHYS 1415 | Physical Science I (Lecture + Lab) | |
MATH 2413 | Calculus I | 4 |
Third Year - Approval Required | ||
Fall - Block I | ||
SPED 3361 | Survey Exceptional Learners | 3 |
EDUC 3321 | Instructional Planning and Delivery | 3 |
EDUC 3370 | Foundations of Education and Teaching | 3 |
MATH 3309 | Algebraic Function | 3 |
MATH 4304 | Survey of Mathematical Ideas | 3 |
MATH 4304L | Survey of Mathematical Ideas Lab | 1 |
Spring - Block II | ||
MATH 3311 | Probability & Statistics I | 3 |
MATH 3370 | An Introduction to Linear Programming | 3 |
EDUC 3371 | Educational Technology and Assessment | 3 |
EDUC 3331 | Classroom Management | 3 |
MATH 4305 | Concepts of Elem Math III | 3 |
MATH 4302 | College Geometry 1 | 3 |
Fourth Year - Admission to Teacher Education Required | ||
READ 3335 | Content Area Reading 1 | 3 |
MATH 3315 | Mathematics & Technology | 3 |
EDUC 3325 | Fundamentals of Bilingual and English as a Second Language Education | 3 |
EDUC 4684 | Field-Based Education | 6 |
Fall - Block III | ||
Spring - Block IV | ||
EDUC 4335 | Capstone for Educators | 3 |
EDUC 4691 | Clinical Teaching | 6 |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |
- 1
These courses may be taken during the summer.
- 2
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,
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
First Year | ||
Fall | ||
ENGL 1301 | Composition I (CORE REQ (010) | 3 |
MATH 1314 | College Algebra (CORE REQ (020) | 3 |
CORE REQ Life and Physical Sciences (030) | 4 | |
EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession (DEG REQ) | 3 |
TECA 1354 | Child Growth & Development (CORE REQ (080) | 3 |
or PSYC 2308 | Child Psychology | |
or PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | |
or PSYC 3303 | Educational Psychology | |
Spring | ||
ENGL 1302 | Composition II (CORE REQ (010) | 3 |
SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking (DEG REQ) | 3 |
or SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | |
or SPCH 1318 | Interpersonal Communication | |
or SPCH 1321 | Business & Professional Communication | |
HIST 1301 | United States History I (CORE REQ (060) | 3 |
DEG REQ Biology Elective (090) | 4 | |
MATH 1350 | Mathematics for Teachers I (DEG REQ) | 3 |
or MATH 3303 | Concepts of Elementary Math I | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
PHYS 1405 | Elementary Physics I (Lecture + Lab) (CORE REQ (030) | 4 |
or PHYS 1415 | Physical Science I (Lecture + Lab) | |
CORE REQ Sophomore Literature (040) | 3 | |
GOVT 2305 | Federal Government (CORE REQ (070) | 3 |
HIST 1302 | United States History II (CORE REQ (060) | 3 |
MATH 1351 | Mathematics for Teachers II (DEG REQ) | 3 |
or MATH 3305 | Concepts of Elementary Math II | |
Spring | ||
GOVT 2306 | Texas Government (CORE REQ (070) | 3 |
DEG REQ Sophomore Literature | 3 | |
CORE REQ Creative Arts (050) HUMA 1315 recommended | 3 | |
EDUC 2301 | Introduction to Special Populations (DEG REQ) | 3 |
or TECA 1303 | Families, School, & Community | |
or ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
or GEOG 1303 | World Regional Geography | |
Third Year - Approval Required | ||
Fall- Block I | ||
EDUC 3321 | Instructional Planning and Delivery | 3 |
EDUC 3370 | Foundations of Education and Teaching | 3 |
READ 3310 | Foundations of Literacy | 3 |
SPED 3361 | Survey Exceptional Learners | 3 |
Spring - Block II | ||
READ 3311 | Literacy Development I | 3 |
EDUC 3325 | Fundamentals of Bilingual and English as a Second Language Education | 3 |
SPED 4363 | Teaching Learners with Learning Disabilities | 3 |
SPED 4365 | Behavioral Management for the Classroom | 3 |
HLTH 3351 | Principles of Health and Fitness for Children 1 | 3 |
SPED 4362 | Special Education Rules and Regulations for Teacher 1 | 3 |
Fourth Year - Admission to Teacher Education Required | ||
Fall - Block III | ||
READ 4312 | Literacy Development II | 3 |
EDUC 3331 | Classroom Management | 3 |
READ 4313 | Analysis and Response | 3 |
EDUC 4345 | Mathematics & Science Methods in the Elementary Classroom | 3 |
EDUC 4320 | Integrated Social Studies Methods, EC-8 | 3 |
EDUC 4684 | Field-Based Education | 6 |
Spring - Block IV | ||
EDUC 4335 | Capstone for Educators | 3 |
EDUC 4691 | Clinical Teaching | 6 |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |
- 1
These courses may be taken during the summer.