COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Administrative Officers

Website: http://www.shsu.edu/~edu_www/

The College of Education is comprised of five academic units: Curriculum and Instruction; Educational Leadership and Counseling; Health and Kinesiology; Language, Literacy, and Special Populations; and Library Science. Teacher Certification is also under the administrative purview of the College of Education.

Mission

Through excellent instruction, research and public service, the College of Education provides students with opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, strategies, and experiences which allow them to serve in diverse roles and function productively in society.

Academic Programs

Note 1: This listing of undergraduate degree programs is correct as of December, 2005 and does not include those degree programs being phased out.

Note 2: There is not an undergraduate major in Secondary Education. The primary teaching field will be listed as the major for students seeking certification in Grades 8-12.

Teacher Preparation Programs at Sam Houston State University

Highlights

• Preparing high quality teachers for high performing schools through collaborative partnerships with 37 area school districts.
• Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education for more than 50 years.
• Exceptional candidate performance on the Texas Examination of Educator Standards

Internships

Internships in public schools are permitted only for candidates who already have a baccalaureate degree. The Student Teaching experience provides intensive, extended activity in the field for undergraduate teaching candidates.

Scholarships

Several academic scholarships are available for undergraduate teaching candidates through the academic departments in the College of Education; other scholarships are also available through the University. Information about departmental scholarships and application forms may be obtained on the College of Education website at http://www.shsu.edu/~edu_www/schol1.htm/. Information on University scholarships may be obtained from the Office of Academic Scholarships website http://www.shsu.edu/~sfa_www/scholarship.html or telephone (936) 294-1672.

Admission to the Educator Preparation Program
Admission Standards, Revised Spring 2005

In the first education class, students seeking initial Teacher Certification apply for admission to the program. A one-time fee is charged upon application. Regular admission to the Educator Preparation program requires meeting each of the criteria listed below. Admission standing will be pending until each requirement is satisfied. Regular admission to the Educator Preparation program is required prior to placement in the Reading Block and Methods Block coursework. The requirements are:

1. Demonstration of successful college performance:

   • 2.5 overall GPA (includes transfer hours and SHSU hours)
   • 2.5 GPA in program area or teaching field
   • “C” or above in all courses required for teaching field/certification

2. Demonstration of college level skills

   • In computer science: C or above in CS 133 or CS 138
   • In reading: Scores at or above THEA/TASP >250 in Reading, or ACT > 21 in English, or SAT > 550 Verbal
   • In mathematics: Scores at or above THEA/TASP > 250 in Math, or ACT > 21 in Math, or SAT > 550 in Math, or Grade of B or better in Math 184 and 185 with > 240 THEA/TASP score (EC-4, 4-8), or Grade of B or better in Math 164 or higher with> 240 THEA/TASP score (SED), or Grade of B or higher in Math 199 with 240 THEA/TASP score (Secondary Business majors)
   • In writing: Scores at or above THEA/TASP > 240 in Writing, or B or higher in English 164 and English 165
   • In oral communication: Grade of C or better in Speech course

3. Clear Criminal History Background Check

Teaching Field Major/ Education Minor
Leading to Certification in Grades 8-12

Candidates for teaching certifi cates in grades 8-12 will major in the teaching fi eld of their choice. The certifi cation advisor in the major department will provide guidance regarding the degree plan and other requirements. Within the College of ducation, the secondary education advisor, in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction will provide guidance regarding securing certifi cation and professional education coursework. Students may contact the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at 936-294-1146. Courses and requirements for secondary certifi cation are shown below:

Professional Education Courses
SED 374, 383, 394, 464, 480, 496, 497, RDG 392 24

Additional Degree Requirements
• English (ENG 164, 165 and ENG Literature [200 level or higher]) and Speech Communication 384 preferred or 161 [transfer only] (3 hrs.) (Core Curriculum Component Areas 1 and 4)
• Math and Computer Science (Core Curriculum Component Areas 2 and 6)
• Science (Core Curriculum Component Area 3)
• Fine Arts (Core Curriculum Component Area 4)
• History and Political Science (Core Curriculum Component Area 5)
• Kinesiology or accepted substitutes (Core Curriculum Component Area 6)

All secondary certifi cation minors are
1. required to apply for admission to educator preparation (see Standards for Admission to Candidacy in the Educator Preparation Program).
2. required to apply for the secondary methods block (SED 394, 464, and RDG 392).
3. required to apply for student teaching (contact edu_ofe@shsu.edu for student teaching information).

Note: The above represents a sequence of checkpoints and candidates must be recommended at each checkpoint to progress through the program.

Graduate Study
Graduate degrees offered through the College of Education are the Master of Arts, Master of Education, Master of Library Science, Master of Science, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Philosophy. The Graduate Catalog provides detailed nformation.