Early Childhood Education | Middle Level Education | Secondary Education | Course Descriptions
Chair: Dr. Daphne D. Johnson; (936) 294-3875; edu_dxe@shsu.edu
Assistant Chair: Dr. Marilyn P. Rice; (936) 294-1133; edu_mpr@shsu.edu
Faculty: Charlene Crocker, William Edgington, Karla Eidson, Bobby Ezell, Andrea Foster, Teresa Hughes, Daphne Johnson, James Hynes, Lawrence Kohn, Kimberly LaPrairie, Joan Maier, Robert Maninger, Lautrice Nickson, Marilyn Rice, Valerie Sharon, Sam Sullivan, Sylvia Taube
Coordinators:
Academic Studies/Interdisciplinary Studies Dr. Joan Maier; (936) 294-4038; 015@shsu.edu
Dr. Lautrice Nickson; (936)294-1962; lmn005@shsu.edu
Middle Level Education Dr. William Edgington; (936)294-1213; cai_wde@shsu.edu
Secondary Education Dr. Lawrence Kohn; (936) 294-1137; lyk001@shsu.edu
Post Baccalaureate Dr. Robert Maninger; (936) 294-1145; rmm23@shsu.edu
Academic Programs
- Interdisciplinary Studies * (Elementary and Middle Grades) BS
- Secondary Education (minor in Secondary Education; major in content teaching field)
Highlights
- Prepare elementary and secondary teachers
- Field based teacher preparation
- Research based curriculum
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-6, 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 unconditional admission to the Educator Preparation Program, coursework completed, and dispositions. Students should consult their 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 the companion courses and the six hours of student teaching during the student teaching semester are considered to be full-time students.
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 Post-Baccalaureate Initial Certification Program. Post-Baccalaureate students may elect to take the undergraduate student teaching as an option when they do not secure the required teaching position which is required for the internship. Undergraduate teaching candidates can only participate in the student teaching block as the capstone of their professional program sequence
ACADEMIC STUDIES/INTERDISPILINARY STUDIES PROGRAM
Academic Studies/Interdisciplinary Studies Program Coordinator (EC-6)
Dr. Joan Maier (cjm015@shsu.edu) and Dr. Lautrice Nickson (lmn005@shsu.edu)
Middle Level Education Program Coordinator (4-8)
Dr. William Edgington (cai_wde@shsu.edu)
The primary purpose of the Interdisciplinary Studies Program is to prepare candidates to become exemplary teachers in elementary and middle schools. The Interdisciplinary Studies Program* provides the course work necessary for candidates to receive certification for teaching grades EC-6 and 4-8.
Certification Areas
EC-6 Generalist
EC-6 Bilingual Generalist
EC-6 Generalist with EC-12 Special Education
4-8 English-Language Arts-Reading/Social Studies
4-8 Mathematics/Science
4-8 Mathematics