University Core: 42 hours
Creative Art (Core, 3 hrs.)
Language, Philosophy, and Culture Option (Core, 3 hrs.)
Social and Behavioral Science (Core, 3 hrs.)
BIOL 1306 General Biology I [TCCN:
BIOL 1306]
CHEM 1305 Introductory Chemistry I [TCCN:
CHEM 1305]
ENGL 1301 College Composition I [TCCN:
ENGL 1301]
ENGL 1302 College Composition II [TCCN:
ENGL 1302]
HIST 1301 United States History I [TCCN:
HIST 1301]
HIST 1303 History of Technology and Innovation in U.S. Society Since 1865 [TCCN:
HIST 1303]
MATH 2312 Pre-Calculus [TCCN:
MATH 2312]
PHYS 1301 College Physics I [TCCN:
PHYS 1301]
POLS 2305 Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305]
POLS 2306 Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306]
CMST 1315 Fundamentals of Speech Communication [TCCN:
SPCM 1315]
Required Content Courses: 9 hours
CHEM 3370 Perspectives on Science and Mathematics
EDUT 1170 Inquiry Approaches to Teaching
EDUT 2170 Inquiry Based Lesson Design
EDUT 3370 Knowing and Learning in Math and Science
PHYS 1101 College Physics I Lab [TCCN:
PHYS 1101]
Required Education Courses: 28 hours
EDFB 4338 Literacy in Content Areas
EDSP 3351 Managing Instruction for Diverse Learners
EDUC 4302 Mathematical Problem Solving and Technology in the Secondary Classroom
EDUC 4313 Teaching Mathematics in the Middle and High School
EDUC 4378 Methods for Teaching Secondary English Language Learners
EDUC 4640 Apprentice Teaching / Clinical Teaching
EDUT 3371 Classroom Interactions
EDUT 4170 Apprentice Teaching Seminar
EDUT 4370 Project-Based Instruction
Required Mathematics Courses: 41 hours
MATH 1342 Statistics I [TCCN: MATH 1342
MATH 2325 Functions and Modeling
MATH 2413 Calculus I
MATH 2414 Calculus II (PRE for 3351)
MATH 3305 Ordinary Differential Equations (2414 PRE)
MATH 3315 Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory (3425 PRE, FALL)
MATH 3336 Abstract Algebra (SPRING)
MATH 3351 Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists (2414 PRE)
MATH 3365 Geometric Systems (3425 PRE)
MATH 3404 Multivariate Calculus (2414 PRE)
MATH 3425 Foundations of Mathematics (PRE for 3365)
MATH 3452 Advanced Concepts of Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (4 hours)
Students must be admitted into the School of Education prior to Phase II.
Students must pass the required content TExES exams prior to Phase III.
Field or clinical experiences are required in conjunction with professional education courses of the Bachelor of Science in Education degree. The School of Education in cooperation with participating school districts assigns students to school placements.
In order to be eligible for a recommendation for 7-12 math teacher certification, candidates must pass required TExES examinations and complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree and clinical teaching.
Note: Clinical Teaching: Requirements for admission to clinical teaching are provided at the end of the Bachelor of Science in Education section of this catalog and online in the Student Handbook.
Recommended Four-Year Curriculum
Freshman Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| ENGL 1301 | College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301] | |
| MATH 1342 | Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] | |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301] | |
| BIOL 1306 | General Biology I [TCCN: BIOL 1306] | |
| CMST 1315 | Introduction to Public Speaking [TCCN: SPCH 1315] | |
Second Semester (16 hrs.)
| | Creative Arts (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I [TCCN: MATH 2413] | |
| ENGL 1302 | College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302] | |
| HIST 1303 | History of Technology and Innovation in U.S. Society since 1865 | |
| CHEM 1305 | Introductory Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 1305] | |
Sophomore Year
First Semester (16 hrs.)
| | Social and Behavioral Science (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | Language, Philosophy and Culture (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II [TCCN: MATH 2414] | |
| MATH 3351 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
Junior Year
First Semester Phase I (14 hrs.)
Second Semester Phase II (16 hrs.)
Senior Year
First Semester Phase III (15 hrs.)
| | Advanced Mathematics Content Course (3 hrs.) | |
| EDUC 4302 | Math Problem Solving in Sec Ed | |
| EDUC 4378 | Methods for Teaching Secondary English Language Learners | |
| EDUT 4370 | Project-Based Instruction | |
| EDFB 4338 | Literacy in the Content Areas (Grade 5-12) | |
Second Semester Phase IV (15 hrs.)
Field or clinical experiences are required in conjunction with professional education courses of the BSED degree. The School of Education in cooperation with participating school districts assigns students to school placements.
In order to be eligible for a recommendation for 7-12 math teacher certification, candidates must pass required TExES examinations and complete the requirements for the BSED degree and clinical teaching.
Students seeking Special Education certification must pass the Special Education and complete the required clinical teaching experiences.
Note: Clinical Teaching: Requirements for admission to clinical teaching are provided at the end of the BSED section of this catalog and online in the Student Handbook.