Majors and Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood
Bachelor of Science in Education - Middle School
Bachelor of Science in Education - Secondary School
All-Level Teacher Certification
Three-Two Option for TCU Students
English as a Second Language Supplemental
Overview
The School of Education offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with majors in:
Early Childhood Education (Grades PK-4) Generalist EC-4 with ESL Option Generalist EC-4 with Special Education Option Bilingal Generalist EC-4 Option
Middle School Education (Grades 4-8) Middle School English/Language Arts, Reading and ESL Middle School Math Middle School Math/Science Middle School Science Middle School Social Studies
Secondary Education (Grades 8-12) Secondary School English/Language Arts, Reading and ESL Secondary School Life Science Secondary School Physical Science Secondary School Science Secondary School Social Studies
After the successful completion of these studies, the candidate is eligible to apply for a Texas teaching certificate. The department also offers a sequence of professional development courses leading to all-level certification and secondary education certification.
In addition to the prescribed course work within the selected fields of study, students seeking teacher certification must (1) be admited to the Teacher Educator Program (see admission guidelines); (2) maintain a 2.5 GPA; (3) complete prescribed field experiences in area schools; and (4) pass appropriate state certification exams.
All students are required to take the Professional Practice Seminar and receive a grade of 80% or higher on specified practice tests in order to be considered a program completer. A student who fails to achieve a score of 80% on the practice tests,throughout the course of the semester, will receive a NC (no credit) for the course. The student may be permitted to student teach and to graduate, but would not be bar-coded to take the TExES.
Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood
The Early Childhood major is designed for students who plan to teach in early childhood settings (EC through grade 4). Students focus on developmentally appropriate pedagogy for young children. Field-based course work provides prospective teachers with significant experiences in urban schools. Students interested in this major may select one of the following options:
Generalist EC-4 with ESL Option: This option is designed for students who will teach in diverse early childhood settings including English as a Second Language classrooms. Students must pass required state examinations in order to be awarded a Generalist EC-4 Teaching Certificate with English as a Second Language qualifications.
Generalist EC-4 with Special Education Option: This option is designed for students who will teach in special education settings at the EC-4 level. Students must pass state examinations in the Generalist EC-4 area as well as the Special Education Supplemental area.
Bilingual Generalist EC-4 Option: This option is designed for students who will teach in bilingual (Spanish) early childhood settings. Students wishing to pursue this degree option must demonstrate proficiency in Spanish as a condition for admission to the School of Education. The Department of Spanish and Latin American Studies conducts the Spanish language assessment. Students must pass required state examinations, including the Texas Oral Proficiency Test (TOPT), in order to be awarded a Bilingual Generalist EC-4 Teaching Certificate. Candidates who do not meet the passing criteria for the TOPT, but meet all other course work and certification requirements, will be eligible to apply for a Generalist EC-4 teaching certificate with English as a Second Language qualifications.
Course Requirements
MAJOR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: GENERALIST EC-4 with ESL OPTION
TCU Core Curriculum: 39 hours Major: 66 hours
EDUC 30143 Child Development EDEC 30103 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
JUNIOR I FALL BLOCK EDUC 30123 Educational Psychology EDSP 30603 Study of Exceptional Children Concurrent enrollment in: EDEC 30014 Scientific and Mathematical Thinking through Play and Creativity: Science (4 hrs.) EDEC 30023 Scientific and Mathematical Thinking through Play and Creativity: Math (3 hrs.) EDEC 30033 Scientific and Mathematical Thinking through Play and Creativity: Play and Creativity (3 hrs.)
JUNIOR II SPRING BLOCK EDEC 30203 Mathematics in the Elementary School EDEC 30234 Developmentally Appropriate Social Studies (4 hrs.) Concurrent enrollment in: EDEC 30213 Promoting Language and Literacy: Early Literacy/Literature (3 hrs.) EDEC 30223 Promoting Language and Literacy: Elementary Language Arts/Literature (3 hrs.) EDEC 30233 Promoting Language and Literacy: ESL (3 hrs.)
SENIOR I FALL BLOCK EDEC 30001 Professional Practice Seminar (1 hr.) Concurrent enrollment in: EDEC 41103 Learner-Centered Teaching: Assessment (3 hrs.) EDEC 41113 Learner-Centered Teaching: Foundations (3 hrs.) EDEC 41123 Learner-Centered Teaching: Families (3 hrs.) EDEC 41143 Learner-Centered Teaching: Management (3 hrs.) EDEC 41153 Learner-Centered Teaching: Practicum (3 hrs.)
SENIOR II SPRING BLOCK concurrent enrollment in: EDEC 42213 Professional Induction: Curriculum for Diverse Learners (3 hrs.) EDEC 42223 Professional Induction: ESL (3 hrs.) EDEC 42236 Professional Induction: Internship (6 hrs.)
Associated Requirements: 15 hours
EDUC 20003 Critical Investigations:Teaching & Learning EDUC 30113 Introduction to Educational Technology GEOG 10003 World Regional Geography SPAN 10103 Spanish for Beginners SPAN 10203 Spanish for Beginners 2
Electives: 4 hours
Total Semester Hours: 124 hours
MAJOR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: GENERALIST EC-4 with SPECIAL EDUCATION OPTION
TCU Core Curriculum: 39 hours Major: 66 hours
EDUC 30143 Child Development EDEC 30103 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
JUNIOR I FALL BLOCK EDUC 30123 Educational Psychology EDSP 30603 Study of Exceptional Children Concurrent enrollment in: EDEC 30014 Scientific and Mathematical Thinking through Play and Creativity: Science (4 hrs.) EDEC 30023 Scientific and Mathematical Thinking through Play and Creativity: Math (3 hrs.) EDEC 30033 Scientific and Mathematical Thinking through Play and Creativity: Play and Creativity (3 hrs.)
JUNIOR II SPRING BLOCK EDEC 30203 Mathematics in the Elementary School EDEC 30234 Developmentally Appropriate Social Studies (4 hrs.) Concurrent enrollment in: EDEC 30213 Promoting Language and Literacy: Early Literacy/Literature (3 hrs.) EDEC 30223 Promoting Language and Literacy: Elementary Language Arts/Literature (3 hrs.) EDSP 30243 Promoting Adcademic Success in Special Education (3 hrs.)
SENIOR I FALL BLOCK EDEC 30001 Professional Practice Seminar (1 hr.) Concurrent enrollment in: EDEC 41103 Learner-Centered Teaching: Assessment (3 hrs.) EDEC 41113 Learner-Centered Teaching: Foundations (3 hrs.) EDSP 41123 Learner-Centered Teaching: Families (3 hrs.) EDSP 41143 Learner-Centered Teaching: Management (3 hrs.) EDEC 41153 Learner-Centered Teaching: Practicum (3 hrs.)
SENIOR II SPRING BLOCK concurrent enrollment in: EDEC 42213 Professional Induction: Curriculum for Diverse Learners (3 hrs.) EDSP 40243 Professional Induction: Application of Special Education Processes and Programs (3 hrs.) EDEC 42236 Professional Induction: Internship (6 hrs.)
Associated Requirements: 15 hours
EDUC 20003 Critical Investigations:Education & Learning EDUC 30113 Introduction to Educational Technology GEOG 10003 World Regional Geography SPAN 10103 Spanish for Beginners SPAN 10203 Spanish for Beginners 2
Electives: 4 hours
Total Semester Hours: 124 hours
MAJOR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD: BILINGUAL GENERALIST EC-4 OPTION
TCU Core Curriculum: 39 hours Major: 66 hours
EDUC 30143 Child Development EDEC 30103 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
JUNIOR I FALL BLOCK EDUC 30123 Educational Psychology EDSP 30603 Study of Exceptional Children concurrent enrollment in: EDEC 30014 Scientific and Mathematical Thinking through Play and Creativity: Science (4 hrs.) EDEC 30023 Scientific and Mathematical Thinking through Play and Creativity: Math (3 hrs.) EDEC 30033 Scientific and Mathematical Thinking through Play and Creativity: Play and Creativity (3 hrs.)
JUNIOR II SPRING BLOCK EDEC 30203 Mathematics in the Elementary School (3 hrs.) EDEC 30234 Developmentally Appropriate Pedagogy for Social Studies (4 hrs.) concurrent enrollment in: EDEC 30213 Promoting Language and Literacy: Early Literacy/Literature (3 hrs.) EDEC 30223 Promoting Language and Literacy: Elementary Language Arts/Literature (3 hrs.) EDEC 30233 Promoting Language and Literacy: ESL (3 hrs.)
SENIOR I FALL BLOCK EDEC 30001 Professional Practice Seminar (1 hr.) concurrent enrollment in: EDEC 41103 Learner-Centered Teaching: Assessment (3 hrs.) EDEC 41113 Learner-Centered Teaching: Foundations (3 hrs.) EDEC 41123 Learner-Centered Teaching: Families (3 hrs.)
EDEC 41143 Learner-Centered Teaching: Management (3 hrs.) EDEC 41153 Learner-Centered Teaching: Practicum (3 hrs.)
SENIOR II SPRING BLOCK concurrent enrollment in: EDEC 42213 Professional Induction: Curriculum for Diverse Learners (3 hrs.) EDEC 42223 Professional Induction: ESL (3 hrs.) EDEC 42236 Professional Induction: Internship (6 hrs.)
Associated Requirements: 12 hours
EDUC 20003 Critical Investigation:Teaching & Learning EDUC 30113 Introduction to Educational Technology GEOG 10003 World Regional Geography EDUC 50213 Teaching in Bilingual/Crosscultural Schools
Electives: 7 hours
Total Semester Hours: 124 hours
Bachelor of Science in Education - Middle School
Total Semester Hours Required for Degree: 124-128
TCU Core Curriculum: 39 hours Middle School Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities: 22 hours
EDUC 30143 Child and Adolescent Development EDUC 30123 Educational Psychology EDSP 30603 Study of Exceptional Students EDMS 30013 Professional Roles and Responsibilities EDMS 50023 Effective Teaching and Classroom Implementation EDMS 30001 Professional Practice Seminar* EDMS 40980 Student Teaching
*This seminar must be taken the semester prior to student teaching.
Associated Requirements: 12 hours
EDUC 20003 Critical Investigations:Teaching & Learning EDUC 30113 Introduction to Educational Technology EDMS 40213 Promoting Literacy in the Content Areas EDSP 50663 Motivating and Managing Students in the Classroom
Majors:
Students who are seeking middle school certification may select one of the following majors:
MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS, READING and ESL
Choose 3 hours from: ENGL 10103 Introduction to Fiction ENGL 10113 Introduction to Poetry ENGL 10123 Introduction to Drama ENGL 30723 The Short Story
Choose 6 hours from: ENGL 20503 Major American Writers ENGL 30133 American Literature to 1900 ENGL 30143 American Literature since 1900 ENGL 20603 Western World Literature I
Choose 6 hours from: ENGL 20403 Major British Writers ENGL 30113 British Literature to 1800 ENGL 30123 British Literature since 1800 ENGL 20613 Western World Literature II
ENGL 30283 Cyberliteracy or EDUC 50263 Cybercommunication in Education ENGL 30263 Style and Usage ENGL 30253 Rhetorical Traditions or ENGL 30243 Rhetorical Practices in Culture ENGL 50243 Teaching of Writing or EDMS 50173 Development of Written Communication
JOUR 10103 Communication in Society EDMS 50613 Analysis of Literacy Problems EDMS 50153 Literature for Adolescents EDMS 50223 Practicum in Reading and ESL EDUC 50503 Developing Communication Competencies of Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students EDUC 50513 Curriculum and Instruction in the Second Language Learning Classroom EDUC 50003 Diversity in American Education
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH
MATH 10033 Topics in Mathematics MATH 10043 Elementary Statistics MATH 10052 Trigonometry MATH 10053 Precalculus MATH 10123 Discrete I MATH 10524 Calculus I MATH 20053 Fundamentals of Modern Mathematics MATH 20063 Topics in Modern Mathematics MATH 20524 Calculus II MATH 40970 Geometry MATH 50073 History of Mathematics
Select ONE from the following: PHYS 10153 General Physics with PHYS 10151 Physics Lab or PHYS 20053 Physics of Music and Sound
Associated Requirement: EDMS 40433 Senior Seminar in Middle School Math
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH/SCIENCE
BIOL 10003 Contemporary Issues in Biology BIOL 30613 Natural History BIOL 30403 Ecology
PHYS 20053 Physics of Music and Sound PHYS 20073 Introductory Astronomy PHYS 10151 General Physics I Lab PHYS 10153 General Physics I
CHEM 10163 General Chemistry for Non-Majors
GEOL 10113 Understanding the Earth GEOL 10143 Principles of Environmental Science GEOL 30113 Weather and Climate
MATH 10524 Calculus I MATH 10033 Topics in Mathematics MATH 10043 Elementary Statistics MATH 20053 Fundamentals of Modern Mathematics MATH 20524 Calculus II MATH 20063 Topics in Modern Mathematics MATH 50303 Geometry-Topology or MATH 40970 Undergraduate Higher Geometry
MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE
BIOL 10003 Contemporary Issues in Biology BIOL 10504 Principles of Life Sciences BIOL 10514 Principles of Life Sciences BIOL 30613 Natural History
PHYS 20053 Physics of Music and Sound PHYS 20073 Introductory Astronomy PHYS 20083 Introductory Astronomy PHYS 10151 General Physics I Lab PHYS 10153 General Physics I
CHEM 10163 General Chemistry for Non-Majors
GEOL 10113 Understanding the Earth GEOL 10143 Principles of Environmental Science GEOL 30113 Weather and Climate
Select ONE course from the following: MATH 10053 Precalculus MATH 10524 Calculus I
Associated Requirement: EDMS 40533 Senior Seminar in Middle School Science
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES
HIST 10603 United States History: A Survey to 1877 HIST 10613 United States History: A Survey since 1877 HIST 10003 History of Civilization: A Survey to 1500 HIST 10013 History of Civilization: A Survey 1500 to Present HIST 10933 Latin American Civilization and Culture HIST 10953 Asian Civilization since 1500 HIST 40743 History of Texas
POSC 10133 American and Texas Government POSC 30503 Topics in Comparative Politics ECON 10223 Introductory Microeconomics ECON 10233 Introductory Macroeconomics ECON 40970 United States Economic History to 1866 or ECON 40970 United States Economic History since 1866
GEOG 10003 World Regional Geography GEOG 30513 United States Geography SOCI 20213 Introductory Sociology SOCI 30343 American Minority Groups or EDUC 50003 Diversity in American Education
Associated Requirement: EDMS 40633 Senior Seminar in Middle School Social Studies
Bachelor of Science in Education - Secondary School
Total Semester Hours Required for Degree: 124-128
TCU Core Curriculum: 39 hours Secondary School Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities: 22 hours
EDUC 30143 Child and Adolescent Development EDUC 30123 Educational Psychology EDSP 30603 Study of Exceptional Students EDSE 30013 Professional Roles and Responsibilities EDSE 50023 Effective Teaching and Classroom Implementation EDSE 30001 Professional Practice Seminar* EDSE 40980 Student Teaching
*This seminar must be taken the semester prior to student teaching.
Associated Requirements: 12 hours
EDUC 20003 Critical Investigations:Teaching & Learning EDUC 30113 Introduction to Educational Technology EDSE 40213 Promoting Literacy in the Content Areas EDSP 50663 Motivating and Managing Students in the Classroom
Majors:
Students who are seeking certification in secondary school education may select one of the following majors:
SECONDARY SCHOOL ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS, READING and ESL
Choose 3 hours from: ENGL 10103 Introduction to Fiction ENGL 10113 Introduction to Poetry ENGL 10123 Introduction to Drama ENGL 30723 The Short Story
Choose 6 hours from: ENGL 20503 Major American Writers ENGL 30133 American Literature to 1900 ENGL 30143 American Literature since 1900 ENGL 20603 Western World Literature I
Choose 6 hours from: ENGL 20403 Major British Writers ENGL 30113 British Literature to 1800 ENGL 30123 British Literature since 1800 ENGL 20613 Western World Literature II
Choose 6 hours from ENGL 30223 Technical Writing and Document Design ENGL 30233 The Essay ENGL 30273 Argument and Persuasion ENGL 40243 Professional Writing and Editing ENGL 30103 Introduction to Literary Theory ENGL 30283 Cyberliteracy or EDUC 50263 Cybercommunication in Education ENGL 30263 Style and Usage ENGL 30253 Rhetorical Traditions or ENGL 30243 Rhetorical Practices in Culture ENGL 50243 Teaching Writing or EDSE 50173 Development of Written Communication
JOUR 10103 Communication in Society EDSE 50613 Analysis of Literacy Problems EDSE 50153 Literature for Adolescents EDSE 50223 Practicum in Reading and ESL EDUC 50503 Developing Communication Competencies of Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students EDUC 50513 Curriculum and Instruction in the Second Language Learning Classroom EDUC 50003 Diversity in American Education
SECONDARY SCHOOL LIFE SCIENCE
BIOL 10003 Contemporary Issues in Biology BIOL 10504 Principles of Life Sciences BIOL 10514 Principles of Life Sciences BIOL 30403 Ecology BIOL 30603 Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology BIOL 30303 Microbiology BIOL 30504 Plant Biology BIOL 30613 Natural History
Select TWO courses from the following: BIOL 30104 Comparative Invertebrate Zoology BIOL 30124 Biology of the Vertebrates BIOL 30404 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy BIOL 30323 Marine Science BIOL 30233 Economic Botany
MATH 10283 Applied Calculus or MATH 20524 Calculus II CHEM 10113-10123 General Chemistry and CHEM 10122 General Chemistry lab or CHEM 10114-10124 General Chemistry Honors
Associated Requirement: EDSE 40533 Senior Seminar in Secondary Science
SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL SCIENCE
GEOL 10113 Understanding the Earth GEOL 10143 Principles of Environmental Science GEOL 30133 Historical Geology I
CHEM 10113-10123 General Chemistry and CHEM 10122 General Chemistry Laboratory or CHEM 10114-10124 General Chemistry Honors
PHYS 10151-10153, 10161-10163 General PhysI and II or PHYS 20471-20473 Physics I Mechanical wih Lab Physics 20053 Physics of Music and Sound PHYS 20073-20083 Introductory Astronomy PHYS 30113 Intermediate Astronony PHYS 30014 Materials Science PHYS 30111 Experimental Astronomy
MATH 10283 Applied Calculus or MATH 10524 Calculus I
Associated Requirement: EDSE 40533 Senior Seminar in Secondary Science
SECONDARY SCHOOL SCIENCE
BIOL 10003 Contemporary Issues in Biology BIOL 10504 Principles of Life Sciences BIOL 10514 Principles of Life Sciences BIOL 30403 Ecology BIOL 30603 Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology
PHYS 10151-10153 General Physics I PHYS 10161-10163 General Physics II PHYS 20073-20083 Introductory Astronomy CHEM 10113-10123 General Chemistry and CHEM 10122 General Chemistry Laboratory or CHEM 10114-10124 General Chemistry Honors CHEM 30122-30123 Organic Chemistry
GEOL 10113 Understanding the Earth GEOL 10143 Principles of Environmental Science GEOL 30113 Weather and Climate MATH 10283 Applied Calculus or MATH 10524 Calculus I
Associated Requirement: EDSE 40533 Senior Seminar in Secondary Science
SECONDARY SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES
HIST 10603 United States History: A Survey to 1877 HIST 10613 United States History: A Survey since 1877 HIST 10003 History of Civilization: A Survey to 1500 HIST 10013 History of Civilization: A Survey from 1500 to present HIST 10933 Latin American Civilization and Culture HIST 10953 Asian Civilization since 1500 HIST 40743 History of Texas
POSC 10133 American and Texas Government POSC 20203 Introduction to Political Theory POSC 30103 Topics in American Politics POSC 30503 Topics in Comparative Politics ECON 10223 Introductory Microeconomics ECON 10233 Introductory Macroeconomics ECON 40970 United States Economic History to 1866 or ECON 40970 United States Economic History since 1866
GEOG 10003 World Regional Geography GEOG 30513 United States Geography SOCI 20213 Introductory Sociology SOCI 30343 American Minority Groups or EDUC 50003 Diversity in American Education
Select ONE upper division course from Economics, History, or Political Science.
Associated Requirement: EDSE 40633 Senior Seminar in Secondary Social Studies
MINOR IN EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
Students who major in a content area outside the School of Education may obtain a minor in Educational Studies by completing 18 hours of the required professional development courses if approved by the college in the content major.
The professional development courses that constitute the 18-hour minor include:
EDUC 30143 Child and Adolescent Development EDUC 30123 Educational Psychology EDSP 30603 Study of Exceptional Students EDSE 30013 Professional Roles and Responsibilities EDSE 40213 Promoting Literacy in the Content Areas EDSE 50023 Effective Teaching and Classroom Implementation
Completion of the minor in Educational Studies is not adequate to meet the requirements for teaching certification. Student teaching and the professional practice seminar are also required for teacher certification. The professional practice seminar must be taken the semester prior to student teaching.
Students should contact the certification officer in the School of Education for admission to the Teacher Education Program of the university.
All-Level Teacher Certification
All-Level certification enables students to teach in grades EC-12. Majors include Art, Music, Physical Education and Habilitation of the Deaf. All-Level certification students follow the same sequence of education courses as secondary certification students with the exception of student teaching. All-Level certification students student teach in both the elementary and secondary schools. The student should contact the certification officer in the School of Education to be admitted to the Teacher Education Program of the university.
The professional development courses that must be taken in education are as follows:
EDUC 30143 Child and Adolescent Development EDUC 30123 Educational Psychology EDSP 30603 Study of Exceptional Students EDSE 30013 Professional Roles and Responsibilities EDSE 40213 Promoting Literacy in the Content Areas EDSE 50023 Effective Teaching and Classroom Implementation EDSE 30001 Professional Practice Seminar* EDUC 40966 All-Level Student Teaching
*This seminar must be taken the semester prior to student teaching.
Three-Two Option for TCU Students
Available only to TCU undergraduates, the Three-Two Option allows outstanding students to combine a bachelor's degree with the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in only five years.
Students are eligible to apply for admission to the Graduate Program in the School of Education during the semester they complete 90 hours of undergraduate coursework. To be considered for admission to the Three-Two Option students must submit a Graduate Program Application for Admission form. Only Three-Two Option candidates demonstrating superior undergraduate academic performance and strong recommendation will be considered for admission.
If admitted to the Three-Two Option, the student may complete up to 12 semester hours of the M.Ed. program during the fourth year of undergraduate study. Candidates should work with their undergraduate advisor to determine how the courses will apply to the undergraduate degree. At the end of the fourth year, assuming that all other graduation requirements are met, the student earns his or her Baccalaureate degree. During their fifth year, the student completes the remaining semester hours toward the M.Ed. degree.
English as a Second Language Supplemental
English as Second Language (ESL) is designed for students who intend to teach learners for whom English is a second language. The ESL supplemental certificate may be added to a valid Texas teacher certificate, special education certificate, or a vocational education certificate. The coursework consists of 12 semester hours: EDUC 50503 Developing Communication Competencies of Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students EDUC 50513 Curriculum and Instruction in the Second Language Learning Classroom EDMS/SE 50223 Practicum in Reading and ESL EDUC 50003 Diversity in American Education
In addition to the above course work, students are required to complete a student teaching experience in an approved ESL classroom. One year of successful classroom teaching experience in an approved ESL or bilingual education program may be substituted for student teaching.
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