Department of Education - Catalog

The Department of Education is recognized for preparing educators who are ready for the classroom. Even though theory is at the core, significant time is spent in very practical applications of the current best practices in the classroom. The traditional programs in education have a strong field-based component, allowing pre-service educators a variety of opportunities to work with children in the early childhood, middle school, and/or high school settings. Alternative programs are also available for individuals who have a bachelor's degree and would like to pursue educator certification. The overall design of the program stems from careful review, state and national standards, and the best practices defined in current research and application. Other special features of the program include the following.

  • Collaboration initiatives with local school districts to improve the education of students and the professional development of faculty.
  • Student organizations such as Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society (KDP) to provide for professional growth and the development of team spirit.
  • A media center including a curriculum lab and library to assist students in the preparation of teaching materials.
  • A variety of certification programs to meet specific needs.
  • Individuals seeking certification in early childhood, middle school, or high school setting typically earn the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (BSIS) degree. The faculty of the College of Education will serve as advisors and mentors to education majors.

Faculty

  • David Boyer, Ed.D., Dean of the College of Education
  • Sam Ayers, Ed.D.
  • Tonia Boyer, M.Ed.
  • Connor Bryant, Ph.D.
  • Dawn Cox, M.Ed.
  • Jerry Jerabek. M.Ed.
  • Annette Mahan, M.Ed.
  • Karissa Ramos. M.Ed.

Degrees

To earn a degree, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements for a degree listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.

Minors

To earn a minor, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.

Educator Certification Program

The Lubbock Christian University Educator Certification Program is accredited by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and holds membership in the Consortium of State Organizations for Teacher Education (CSOTTE), Texas Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (TACTE), Texas Directors of Field Experiences (TDFE), Texas Association of Certification Officers (TACO), Independent Colleges and Universities in Texas (ICUT), and Texas Coordinators for Teacher Certification and Testing (TCTCT).

Certification Programs

The university offers the following approved certification programs.  These programs meet the requirements for certification in the state of Texas.  Students interested in seeking certification in a state other than Texas should notify the Director of Certification in the College of Education for more information.  Additional information is also available in the institutional disclosure statement for programs leading to licensure or certification.

  • Early Childhood Education Core Subjects EC-6–Certification to teach all subject areas in pre-kindergarten through grade 6.
  • Middle School Education-Specialist (Grades 4-8)–Certification to teach grades 4–8 in a particular teaching field. Teaching field options include Math, Science, English, Reading/Language Arts, and Social Studies.
  • Secondary Education (Grades 7-12)–Certification to teach grades 7-12 in one teaching field. Teaching field options include Mathematics, Chemistry, Life Science, Physical Science, Composite Science, English, History, and Composite Social Studies.
  • All-Level Education (Grades EC-12)–Certification for EC-12th grade Art, Music, Physical Education, Spanish, or Theatre arts.

Education coursework is designed to prepare teachers to integrate technology into instruction that is consistent with TEA/ISTE Technology Application standards while also training educators to effectively collect, manage, and analyze data in order to enhance student academic achievement. EEL/EDS 2320, EDS 4310, and EEL 4320 focus on these standards.

Certification programs are subject to change by the accrediting agencies. Students should check with their academic department advisor for exact requirements.

Educator Certification Council Policies

The Educator Certification Council (ECC) is responsible for ensuring that educator certification candidates possess the basic skills and qualities necessary to perform their duties in a professional and Christ-like manner. The council is comprised of deans and faculty representing the departments offering educator certification. The council meets twice each long semester. As required by the Texas Education Agency, the council has established admission requirements for all programs of study leading to educator certification. All program applicants must:

Phase I: Admission to the Educator Certification Program (ECP)

Undergradute students must be admitted to the ECP prior to Methods. Applications must be submitted to the Director of Certification by October 15 or March 15. The Educator Certification Council (ECC) reviews completed applications each semester.

Criteria for Admissions to the ECP

  • Oral Communication–grade of at least a C in ENG 1301 and ENG 1302
  • Completion UNI 2000
  • Successful completion of 60 hours
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale
  • Successful completion of 12 hours in academic specialization (15 hours for Mathematics or Science) with minimum GPA of 2.75. General Education Core courses do not count toward the required hours.
  • Military Service–see Director of Certification for policy on awarding transfer credit
  • No previous felony or misdemeanor convictions. In compliance with 19 TAC 141.5, the State Board will conduct a background check for Educator Certification with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants may contact the Director of Certification for additional information.

Submission of an application portfolio containing the following items:

  • Recent photograph
  • Unofficial copies of all university transcripts
  • Recommendations from two faculty members from outside of the College of Education who are familiar with the student’s academic achievement and potential as an educator. One of these recommendations must come from a faculty member within the academic specialization area.

Master's Degree Candidates

Students must be admitted to the ECP upon enrollment to the University. Applications must be submitted to the Director of Certification by October 15 or March 15. The Educator Certification Council reviews completed applications each semester.

Criteria for candidacy in the Educator Certification Program leading to certification with the Texas Education Agency.

  • A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 hours in the Baccalaureate degree and maintained throughout certification program coursework.
  • Met all university enrollment qualifications to begin the appropriate master's program.
  • Master of Arts in Teaching/LEAP applicants must successfully complete the Pre-Admission Certification Test (PACT) in the appropriate content field prior admission to the Education Certification Program.
  • No previous felony or misdemeanor convictions. In compliance with 19 TAC 141.5, a computer background check will be made by the State Board for Educator Certification with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants may contact the Director of Certification for additional information.
  • Submit the completed application for candidacy to the Director of Certification.
  • Successful completion of 12 hours in academic specialization (15 hours for Mathematics or Science) with minimum GPA of 2.75.
  • Students who earned degrees from outside the United States must also score 26 or higher in each section of the TOEFL IBT.

Educator Qualities

Applicants must demonstrate the teaching qualities outlined in the ECP Mission Statement or demonstrate a potential for positive development of these qualities. The Educator Certification Council (ECC) will evaluate these qualities through an analysis of the faculty recommendations, faculty interviews and the student self-evaluations that are included in the application portfolio. Interviews are required and will be scheduled. Educator qualities include the following.

  • View teaching as a mission and ministry
  • Have a desire to help others
  • Have a commitment to the welfare of children
  • Possess high moral and ethical standards
  • Demonstrate openness to new ideas
  • Possess effective oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate emotional and physical health
  • Demonstrate creative problem solving skills
  • Demonstrate leadership
  • Demonstrate strong academic background

Review of Application Portfolios

The College of Education will examine completed application portfolios. The ECC will review the application portfolio and vote to approve or deny admission into the ECP. If admission is denied, applicants may reapply to the Director of Certification. If the council denies admission to an applicant that has met the basic academic criteria, a process for appeal is available through the Dean of the College of Education.

Admission to the Educator Certification Program

The council will review each complete application and vote to either approve or deny admission to candidacy. If the council denies admission to an applicant who has met the basic academic criteria, a process for appeal is available through the Dean of the School of Education. Upon letter of approval of entrance to the Educator Certification Program, Program Chairs/Coordinators will approve a candidate to take the appropriate content Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES). A candidate must complete that test within 45 days of notice of approval to test.

Phase II: Candidacy in the Educator Certification Program

After formal admittance to the ECP, candidates should seek approval for the content TExES from the appropriate department chair. The content department chair will submit testing authorization to the director of certification. The candidate must complete the appropriate TExES content test within 45 days of this approval to test.

Clinical Teaching Standards

Submit an application for clinical teaching to the Field Office Coordinator by October 15 or March 15 to be eligible to enroll in clinical teaching for the following semester.

Progression to clinical teaching is based on the following criteria for undergraduate candidates.

  • Successful completion of the content TExES in the appropriate certification field.
  • Successful completion of 110 hours applicable to the academic plan.
  • A minimum overall GPA of 2.75.
  • A minimum GPA of 2.75 and a grade of C or above in both academic specialization and major.
  • Recommendations from the professional educators who supervised the pre-clinical teaching field experience.
  • Freedom from physical, speech, hearing, or emotional handicaps that are detrimental to teaching.

Phase III: ECP Recommendation for Certification to Texas Education Agency

  • Successful completion of all candidacy requirements.
  • A minimum grade of B or better in clinical teaching is required to receive a recommendation for a certificate.
  • Complete LCU graduation requirements with degree and date earned on transcript, or an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited university with sufficient coursework in an approved academic content field and professional development coursework to meet the state requirements for an educator certificate.
  • Demonstration of high moral and ethical character through the TEA approved Teacher Ethics Training.
  • Successful completion of the EC-12 PPR TExES certification exam.

Candidates may contact the office of the Director of Certification during the clinical teaching semester for questions regarding state certification procedures. When a candidate has met all requirements and submitted all fees, the College of Education will recommend the candidate for certification to the Texas Education Agency.

Complaints

The university Educator Preparation Program encourages its participants and students to discuss their concerns with an appropriate program employee and make every reasonable effort to resolve concerns informally. However, participants in the program may submit written complaints at any time. Neither the program nor any program employee shall retaliate against participants for raising concerns or for submitting written complaints. Written complaints may be submitted using the university complaint system which is linked on the student right to know web page on the university web site. Procedures for resolving complaints and for appealing decisions are also provided on that link. If any complainant is not satisfied with an outcome, the complainant may file a complaint against the program with the Texas Education Agency. The Texas Education Agency complaint process can be found at this link. The Texas Education Agency complaint process is also linked on the student right to know web page on the university web site.

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Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Early Childhood Education

Requirements to be certified to teach age 4/Pre-K through 6th grade (Core Subjects EC6).

  1. General Education Core (45 hours)
    • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
      • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
      • BUA2310 Business Statistics
      • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
      • MAT1312 Trigonometry
      • MAT1313 Precalculus
      • MAT1316 Business Calculus
      • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
      • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
      • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
    • Scientific Reasoning (SR):
      • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
    • Health and Wellness (HW): 2 hours from
      • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
      • ESS Activities Course
    • Social Science Literacy (SSL):
      • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
    • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
      • ENG1301 Composition Studies
      • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
      • EEL2320 Instructional Technology
    • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL):
      • ART3306 Art and Children
    • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
      • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
      • ENG3321 African-American Literature
      • GBC3310 Global Experience
      • FOL courses
      • LIN2302 How Language Works
      • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
      • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
      • REL3301 World Religions
      • REL3313 World Christianity
    • Christian Wisdom (CW):
      • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
      • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
      • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
      • BIB3310 Christian Life
    • Civic Engagement (CE):
      • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
    • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
      • HIS2301 History of the United States I
      • HIS2302 History of the United States II
    • UNI1170 University Seminar
    • UNI2000 University Skills
  2. Academic Specialization Core (25-27 hours)
    • BIO1304/1004  Integrated Science II/lab
    • EEL2307  Conceptual Development of Math for Elementary Teachers I
    • EEL2308  Conceptual Development of Math for Elementary Teachers II
    • EEL3320  Early Childhood Education
    • GEG2300  Regional Geography of the World
    • HIS2350  History of Texas
    • EEL3306  Integrated Social Studies
    • REA3330  Literacy and the Young Child
    • ESS1270  First Aid and CPR
    • 1-3 hours from
      • ESS2142  Theory and Practice IV
      • MUS4320  Music Processes
  3. Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (46 hours)
    • EEL2310  Teachers, Schools, and Society/Tutoring
    • ESP3382  The Exceptional Child/Observation
    • ESL3372  Teaching Multicultural/Multilingual Student
    • ESL3382  First and Second Language Acquisition
    • Pre-Methods Block (10 hours)
      • EEL4160 Teaching Certification I
      • REA3340 Reading Writing Connection
      • REA4350 Practical Applications to Reading
      • ENG3300 Literature for Children and Young Adults
    • Methods Block (12 hours)
      • EEL4180 Teaching Certification III
      • EEL4240 The Elementary School Teacher
      • EEL4301 Social Studies Methods/Practicum
      • EEL4302 Math and Science Methods
      • EDU3330 Behavior Management in the Contemporary Classroom
    • Clinical Teaching Block (12 hours)
      • EEL4170 Teaching Certification II
      • EEL4210 Classroom Management and Organization
      • EEL4320 Assessment and Evaluation in the Elementary School
      • 6 hours from
        • EEL4660 Clinical Teaching in the Elementary/Middle School/Seminar (required for certification track)
        • 6 hours upper level EEL, EDS, EDU, ESL, ESP, or REA (non-certification track)

Notes: Grade of at least a C is required for each academic specialization and major course except for REA 3340, where a grade of at least a B is required. To register for the Methods Block students must meet each requirement for unconditional acceptance into the College of Education.

  1. Electives (4 hours)
  2. Total (120-122 hours)
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Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Middle School Education

Requirements to be certified as a specialist in grades 4 through 8.

  1. General Education Core (45 hours)
    • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
      • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
      • BUA2310 Business Statistics
      • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
      • MAT1312 Trigonometry
      • MAT1313 Precalculus
      • MAT1316 Business Calculus
      • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
      • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
      • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
    • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3-4 hours from
      • BIO1300 Human Biology
      • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
      • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
      • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
      • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
      • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
      • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
      • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
      • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
      • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
    • Health and Wellness (HW): 2 hours from
      • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
      • ESS Activities Course
    • Social Science Literacy (SSL):
      • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
    • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
      • ENG1301 Composition Studies
      • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
      • EDS2320 Instructional Technology
    • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
      • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
      • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
      • ART1303 Drawing I
      • ART2307 Art History Survey I
      • ART2308 Art History Survey II
      • ART3306 Art and Children
      • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
      • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
      • MUS1301 Music Literature
      • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
      • MUS3303 Music History I
      • MUS3304 Music History II
      • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
    • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
      • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
      • ENG3321 African-American Literature
      • GBC3310 Global Experience
      • FOL courses
      • LIN2302 How Language Works
      • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
      • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
      • REL3301 World Religions
      • REL3313 World Christianity
    • Christian Wisdom (CW):
      • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
      • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
      • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
      • BIB3310 Christian Life
    • Civic Engagement (CE): 3 hours from
      • ECO2301 Macroeconomics
      • ECO2302 Microeconomics
      • GOV2301 National Government
      • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government (recommended)
      • HIS courses
    • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
      • HIS2301 History of the United States I
      • HIS2302 History of the United States II
    • UNI1170 University Seminar
    • UNI2000 University Skills
  2. Academic Specialization (33-36 hours)
    • EDS3300  Secondary Content Methods
    • EDS3340  Middle School Education
    • 3 hours from
      • EEL4301  Social Studies Methods/Practicum
      • EEL4302  Math/Science Methods/Practicum
      • REA4350  Practical Applications to Reading
    • 24-27 hours in one of the following areas
      • Math-MAT 1310, 1312, 1313, 1402, 3302, 3303, 3305, 4350 (25)
      • Science-BIO 1303, 1003, 1304, 1004, 1305, 4303; CHE 1306, 1106, 3310; NRC 3323, 3023; PHY 1303, 1103 (26)
      • English, Language Arts and Reading-ENG 3300, 3302, 3304, 3317; 3 hours from upper level American Literature; 3 hours from upper level British Literature; 6 hours from upper level ENG (24)
      • Social Studies-ECO 2301; GEG 2300, 3342; HIS 2301 or HIS 2302, whichever was not taken in the core; HIS 2350; 3 hours from World History; 3 hours upper level from History; 3 hours upper level from American History; GOV 2301 (27).

  3. Major (36 hours)

    • EDS2310  Foundations of Education
    • EDS3330  Behavior Management in the Contemporary Classroom
    • ESP3382  The Exceptional Child
    • ESL3372  Teaching Multicultural/Multilingual Students
    • ESL3382 First and Second Language Acquisition
    • Methods Block (9 hours)
      • EDS4330  Managing Diverse Classrooms
      • EDS4340  Reading, Writing, and Thinking in Secondary and Middle Schools
      • EDS4350  Design and Delivery
    • Senior Practicum Block (12 hours)
      • EDS4120  Clinical Teaching Orientation
      • EDS4262  Senior Seminar
      • EDS4310  Assessment and Evaluation
      • 6 hours from
        • EDS4660  Clinical Teaching (required for certification track)
        • 6 hours upper level EEL, EDS, EDU, ESL, ESP, or REA (non-certification route)

    Notes: Grade of at least a C higher is required for each academic specialization and major course. To register for the Methods Block students must meet each requirement for unconditional acceptance into the College of Education.

  4. Electives (3-6 hours)
  5. Total (120 hours)
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Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Secondary Education

Requirements to be certified to teach grade 7 through 12.

  1. General Education Core (45 hours)
    • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
      • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
      • BUA2310 Business Statistics
      • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
      • MAT1312 Trigonometry
      • MAT1313 Precalculus
      • MAT1316 Business Calculus
      • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
      • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
      • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
    • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3-4 hours from
      • BIO1300 Human Biology
      • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
      • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
      • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
      • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
      • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
      • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
      • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
      • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
      • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
    • Health and Wellness (HW): 2 hours from
      • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
      • ESS Activities Course
    • Social Science Literacy (SSL):
      • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
    • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
      • ENG1301 Composition Studies
      • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
      • EDS2320 Instructional Technology
    • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
      • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
      • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
      • ART1303 Drawing I
      • ART2307 Art History Survey I
      • ART2308 Art History Survey II
      • ART3306 Art and Children
      • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
      • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
      • MUS1301 Music Literature
      • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
      • MUS3303 Music History I
      • MUS3304 Music History II
      • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
    • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
      • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
      • ENG3321 African-American Literature
      • GBC3310 Global Experience
      • FOL courses
      • LIN2302 How Language Works
      • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
      • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
      • REL3301 World Religions
      • REL3313 World Christianity
    • Christian Wisdom (CW):
      • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
      • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
      • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
      • BIB3310 Christian Life
    • Civic Engagement (CE): 3 hours from
      • ECO2301 Macroeconomics
      • ECO2302 Microeconomics
      • GOV2301 National Government
      • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government (recommended)
      • HIS courses
    • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
      • HIS2301 History of the United States I
      • HIS2302 History of the United States II
    • UNI1170 University Seminar
    • UNI2000 University Skills
  2. Academic Specialization (33-35 hours)
    • EDS3300 Secondary Content Pedagogy
    • Certification in one of the following content areas (30-32 hours)
      • Chemistry-CHE 1307, 1107, 1308, 1108, 3301, 3101, 3302, 3102, 3310, 4311, 4312; and 6 hours from science list.
      • English, Language Arts and Reading-ENG 3302, 3304 or 3305, 3317, 6 hours from upper level American literature; 6 hours from upper level British Literature; and 9 hours from upper level ENG.
      • History-HIS 1315, 1316, 2350, and 3323, 4313 or 4314; 4325 or 4326; 3 hours upper level from History; 3 hours from 3310, 3320, 3330; 3 hours from 3313, 3315, 4302, 4352; and 3 hours from ECO, GEG, GOV or HIS.
      • Life Science-BIO 1405, 1005, 1406, 1006, 3300, 3303, 3003, 3304, 3004, 3305, 3005, 4202; CHE 3310; NRC 3323, 3023; and 3 hours from science list.
      • Math-MAT 1310, 1312, 1313, 1402, 1403, 3302, 3303, 3305, 3350, 4350
      • Physical Science-CHE 1307, 1107, 1308, 1108, 3301, 3101, 3302, 3102, 3310; PHY 1303, 1103, 1304, 1104; and 3 hours from science list.
    • LCU also offers certification in Composite Social Studies (7-12) and Composite Science (7-12). Please ask your advisor if you have questions about these certification areas.

  3. Major (36 hours)

    • EDS2310  Foundations of Education
    • EDS2330  Behavior Management in the Contemporary Classroom
    • ESP3382  The Exceptional Child
    • ESL3372  Teaching Multicultural/Multilingual Students
    • ESL3382  First and Second Language Acquisition
    • Methods Block
      • EDS4330  Managing Diverse Classrooms
      • EDS4340  Reading, Writing, and Thinking in Secondary and Middle Schools
      • EDS4350  Design and Delivery
    • Senior Practicum Block
      • EDS4120  Clinical Teaching Orientation
      • EDS4262  Senior Seminar
      • EDS4310  Assessment and Evaluation
      • 6 hours from
        • EDS 4660 Clinical Teaching (required for certification track)
        • 6 hours upper level EEL, EDS, EDU, ESL, ESP, or REA (non-certification track)

    Notes: Grade of at least a C is required for each academic specialization and major course. To register for the Methods Block students must meet each requirement for unconditional acceptance into the College of Education.

  4. Electives (4-6 hours)
  5. Total (120 hours)
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Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree with Educator Certification in Middle or Secondary School

Students seeking to earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and educator certification must complete the following:

  • Meet the requirements of the BA or BS degree
  • Meet the requirements of the Educator Certification Program
  • Successfully complete a secondary, middle school, or all-level area of specialization
  • Successfully complete the education coursework consisting of:
  • 3 hours from
    • EDS2310  Foundations in Education
    • EDS2320  Instructional Technology
    • EEL2310  Teachers, Schools, and Society
  • ESP3382  The Exceptional Child

Methods Block

  • 3 hours from
    • EDS4340  Reading, Writing, and Thinking in Secondary and Middle Schools
    • REA3340  The Reading Writing Connection/Observations
    • REA4350  Practical Applications to Reading
  • EDS4330  Managing Diverse Classroom
  • EDS4350  Design and Delivery

Clinical Teaching Block

  • EDS4120  Clinical Teaching Orientation
  • EDS4262  Senior Seminar
  • EDS4310  Assessment and Evaluation
  • EDS4660  Clinical Teaching

Notes: Minimum grade of C is required for each education course, except for EDS 4660 where at least a B is required. To register for the methods block students must meet each requirement for admission into the ECP. Prior to enrolling in the clinical teaching block, students must pass the appropriate TExES exam for their specialization. Students in this program may be eligible to complete a portion of these requirements through an internship. Consult your academic advisor for more information.

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Minor in Early Childhood Education

Completion of minor in early childhood education does not include coursework necessary for teacher certification.

(18 hours)

  • EDU3350  Educational Psychology
  • EEL3320  Early Childhood Education
  • REA3330  Literacy and the Young Child
  • 3 hours from
    • ESL3372  Teaching the Multicultural/Multilingual Student
    • ESP3382  The Exceptional Child
  • 6 hours from
    • ART3306  Art and Children
    • EEL2320  Instructional Technology or IST 2300 Microcomputer Applications
    • ENG3300  Literature for Children and Young Adults
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Minor in Secondary Education

Completion of minor in secondary education does not include coursework necessary for teacher certification.

(18 hours)

  • 18 hours from
    • EDS2310  Foundations of Education
    • EDS2320  Instructional Technology
    • EDU3330  Behavior Management in the Contemporary Classroom
    • EDU3350  Educational Psychology
    • ESL3372  Teaching the Multicultural/Multilingual Student
    • ESP3382  The Exceptional Child
    • EDS4340  Reading, Writing and Thinking in Secondary and Middle School
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