Grades EC-6 Generalist Certification
To complete the EC-6 teaching certificate, the candidate must have an earned bachelor’s degree and complete course requirements and required TExES examinations. Individuals follow the undergraduate professional education course of study.
Degree Requirements
Professional Education course requirements for the EC-6 Generalist certificate include:
| EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | |
| EDUC 2301 | Introduction to Special Populations | |
| EDUC 3312 | Language and Literacy Acquisition | |
| EDUC 3313 | Integrating Arts and Movement | |
| EDUC 3356 | Instructional Programs for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities | |
| EDUC 3363 | Managing Classrooms and Behavior in School Settings | |
| EDUC 4057 | Student Teaching Seminar | |
| | or | |
| EDUC 4058 | Educational Aide Internship | |
| EDUC 4321 | Integrating Technology in the Classroom | |
| EDUC 4322 | Teaching Skills in EC-6 | |
| EDUC 4334 | English Language Learners | |
| EDUC 4365 | Assessment for Instruction | |
| EDUC 4369 | Instructing Diverse Learners | |
| EDUC 5640 | Clinical Teaching in EC-12 | |
| | or | |
| EDIN 5380 | Internship in Student Teaching in Elementary School | |
| | and | |
| EDIN 5381 | Internship in Student Teaching in Elementary School | |
| ELED 4312 | Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School | |
| ELED 4313 | Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School | |
| ELED 4314 | Teaching Science in the Elementary School | |
| EPSY 3330 | Educational Psychology: Child Development and Learning | |
| READ 3330 | Children's Literature | |
| READ 4350 | Pre-kindergarten and Elementary Literacy (Grades PK-4) | |
| READ 4360 | Literacy in the Classroom | |
| READ 4366 | Corrective Reading Practicum | |
NOTE: In some instances, graduate courses may be substituted for undergraduate courses. If accepted to graduate studies, the candidate may apply these courses to a master’s degree. The candidate who wishes to pursue a graduate degree should take no more than 9 hrs. graduate course work before being admitted to the graduate program. For admission to The Graduate Studies, follow the requirements as listed earlier in this section of the catalog. (See post-baccalaureate advisor for details.)
*Clinical Teaching: Requirements for admission to clinical teaching are provided in the School of Education student teaching section following the certification section of this catalog.
Professional education courses require related field experiences. These experiences occur in TEA-accredited schools. The School of Education in cooperation with participating school districts assigns students to school placements.
In order to be eligible for a recommendation for EC-6 teacher certification, candidates must pass required TExES examinations in addition to successfully completing the course requirements and clinical teaching or internship, if applicable.