Sam Houston State University Undergraduate Catalog 2006-2008
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DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Early Childhood Certificate: EC-4 Generalist | Social Studies 4-8 Certificate | Science 4-8 Certificate | Mathematics 4-8 Certificate | Mathematics EC-8

Course Descriptions

Chair: Charlene Crocker (936) 294-1136

Faculty: William Edgington, Margaret Hammer, David Henderson, Daphne Johnson, Eren Johnson, Rebecca Ortiz, Sam Sullivan, Sylvia Taube, Patricia Williams, Andrea Foster, Marilyn Rice, Bobby Ezell, Jan Zuehlke

 

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM

Academic Programs

  • Academic Studies B.A., B.S.

Highlights

  • Prepare elementary and secondary teachers
  • Field based teacher preparation
  • Research based curriculum

Suggested Minors

  • EC-4
    • Reading Language Arts
    • Special Education
    • Bi-lingual
    • ESL
    • Early Childhood
  • 4-8
    • Math
    • Science
    • Social Studies
    • English, Reading, Language Arts

Career Opportunities

  • Classroom Teachers

Internships

Internships in public schools are permitted only for candidates who already have a baccalaureate degree and are enrolled in the Alternative Route to Initial Certification. Undergraduate teaching candidates participate in the student teaching block as the capstone of their professional program sequence.

Program Specific Requirements

Required Field Experiences

Candidates for any teaching certificate participate in field experiences in the public schools. Requirements for these activities vary by course and are coordinated by the Field Experience office.

Admission to the Educator Preparation Program

Students seeking initial Teacher Certification will apply for admission to the Educator Preparation Program in their first Education class. Subsequent program specific requirements are explained below.

Admission to the Methods Block

Candidates for certification at all levels including, EC-4, 4-8, EC-8, EC-12 and 8-12 must participate in a one-semester methods block which occurs prior to the student teaching semester. Students must apply to be accepted into the methods block specific to their major. The Department of Curriculum and Instruction determines the eligibility based on criteria, which includes admission to the Educator Preparation Program, course work completed, and dispositions. Students should consult their education advisor to determine the process for application and admission.

Admission to Student Teaching

Student teaching is intended to be the culminating experiences in a candidate’s preparation to become a teacher. The candidate should enroll in student teaching the final semester of their preparation program (see edu_ofe@shsu.edu for student teaching information). Candidates registered for nine hours during the student teaching semester are considered to be full-time students.

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