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Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching is to:
advance the intellectual and professional development of students and faculty through research, critical reflection and dialogue, civic responsibility, and transformative leadership;
promote and advocate for innovative educational change and reform; and
nurture the personal and professional integrity of all learners.
Vision Statement
To be a model interdisciplinary education program that prepares professionals to work with diverse learners in a global setting.
Core Values
The Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching will create a context of equitable access that nurtures interdisciplinary learners who embody the following core values:
Intellectual:
Demonstrates content, cultural, and technological knowledge, as well as pedagogical-content knowledge;
Transformative:
Recognizes and engages in research-based, developmentally, culturally, and linguistically responsive practices, that are life-changing for all learners;
Inquisitive:
Critically analyzes, produces, and disseminates research;
Critically conscious:
Understands the interrelationship among socio-cultural, historical, and political contexts of U.S. education and engages in empowering practices;
Ethical:
Exhibits ethical behavior in all their interactions with all populations; and
Professional:
Articulates a philosophy and demonstrates a strong professional identity that respects a diverse global society.
Department Honors
The Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching awards Department Honors to certain outstanding students and provides the opportunity for advanced study under close faculty supervision.
Selection for honors designation is based on the student’s academic performance and recommendation by the faculty of the student’s major discipline. To be eligible for the program, students must have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 at UTSA and a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in their major at UTSA. The minimum grade point averages must be maintained for students to receive the approval of the Department Honors Committee and the discipline faculty. Students applying for Department Honors are expected to enroll in the appropriate honors thesis course during their final two semesters. The completed thesis must be approved by the supervising faculty sponsor and another departmental faculty member. Students interested in this program should contact their professors for additional information.
Department Information
As of Spring 2026, the B.A. in Equity and Education has been renamed to the B.A. in Education. For continuity and compliance reasons, this change is not reflected on the Degrees without Certification and Degrees with Certification tabs of this page.
The Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching offers the following degrees and certifications:
1. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education
a. Degree-Only Concentration
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Education (EED) degree-only concentration may be used as preparation for a number of career paths; for example, government, service industry, and non-profit work. This degree also has an associated opportunity for graduate or professional study in areas such as educational psychology, public policy, business, counseling, curriculum and instruction, or social work. The minimum number of semester credit hours required for the B.A. in EED degree-only concentration, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level. See the section entitled “Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education (degree-only concentration)” for a listing of the requirements for this degree.
b. Degrees with Certifications
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Education (EED) is grounded in the College of Education and Human Development’s Conceptual Framework of culturally efficacious agents of change who are knowledgeable, community-based, and professional. This program’s curriculum is based on enduring understandings that highlight the important ideas and core processes that are central to an equitable education for all children and have lasting value beyond the university classroom. These enduring understandings encompass issues of cultural efficacy, literacy, language, classroom environments, planning, instruction, and professional responsibility.
The program is 120-122 hours based on the concentration and will accept 60-63 hours of transfer credit hours with approval. Majors in the B.A. in EED degree will be able to choose from the following certification options upon admittance to the certification program:
i.
B.A. degree in Education
(Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6 with English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification Concentration)
ii.
B.A. degree in Education
(Grades 4–8 Language Arts/Reading/Social Studies with English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification Concentration)
iii.
B.A. degree in Education
(Grades 4–8 Mathematics with English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification Concentration)
iv.
B.A. degree in Education
(Grades 4–8 Science with English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification Concentration)
v.
B.A. degree in Education
(EC–12 Special Education Certification Concentration)
2. Secondary Certification
The Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching offers the program of study required for students seeking Secondary Teacher Certification (grades 7–12) in English Language Arts w/ESL, History, Social Studies, and Speech.
Additionally, for those seeking Secondary Teacher Certification in Mathematics, Life & Physical Science, and Computer Science, students enroll in the
UTeachSA program
which is housed in the College of Sciences in Conjunction with the COEHD and ILT.
Regardless of the certification pathway, to qualify for secondary certification, students should:
a. Elect a major in their chosen subject field that includes a pathway to teach in that subject field.
b. Consult with their College Academic Advisor, notifying them of their intent to seek teaching certification.
c. Consult with the Teacher Certification Advisor to prepare to apply to the Teacher Certification Program upon reaching core complete status or transferring with an AAT.
Beginning in the Fall of 2024, students seeking any secondary certification pathway are highly encouraged to add the new Minor in Secondary Education.
For further details on secondary certification requirements and information about the secondary education minor, please refer to the "
Secondary & All Level Certification Programs
" section in this catalog.
3. All-Level Certification
The Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching offers the program of study required for students seeking All-Level certification (grades EC–12) in Art, Music, Languages other than English (Spanish), or Kinesiology (Physical Eduction).
Regardless of certification pathway, to qualify for secondary certification, students should:
a. Elect a major in their chosen subject field that includes a pathway to teach in that subject field.
b. Consult with their College Academic Advisor, notifying them of their intent to seek teaching certification.
c. Consult with the Teacher Certification Advisor to prepare to apply to the Teacher Certification Program upon reaching core complete status or transferring with an AAT.
For additional information about all-level certification requirements, please see the "
Secondary & All Level Certification Programs
" and "
Minor in Secondary Education
" sections in this catalog.
Teacher certification requirements are subject to change; students should consult with an advisor for the most current certification requirements.
Criminal History Policy and Acknowledgement
The College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) prepares educators and professionals for fields which require fieldwork, internship, practicum, service-learning, and/or clinical teaching. Placements occur in educational, clinical, and health care facilities; hospitals; and/or medical settings which require a criminal background check. The University of Texas at San Antonio is required to inform students of the requirements set forth by the Texas Occupation Code, Chapter 53,
Sections 53.001 through 53.105
All COEHD prospective students in a licensure or certification program are required to acknowledge that they have been made aware of these requirements and that they have read the COEHD
Criminal History Policy
. For more information and for completing the acknowledgement form, please visit the Office of Professional Preparation, Assessment, and Accreditation in the College of Education and Human Development.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Equity and Education (degree-only concentration)
The minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree is 120, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.A. degree in Equity and Education without teacher certification must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.
MAT 1023
should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics.
IDS 2113
should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)
All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AIS 1203
Academic Introduction and Strategies (core component area 090)
AIS 1213
AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning (core component area 090)
AIS 1223
AIS: Arts and Humanities (core component area 090)
AIS 1233
AIS: Business (core component area 090)
AIS 1243
AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences (core component area 090)
AIS 1253
AIS: Interdisciplinary Education (core component area 090)
AIS 1263
AIS: Life and Health Sciences (core component area 090)
AIS 1273
AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy (core component area 090)
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
WRC 1013
Freshman Composition I (TCCN: ENGL 1301)
WRC 1023
Freshman Composition II (TCCN: ENGL 1302)
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
CS 1173
Data Analysis and Visualization
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (TCCN: MATH 1314)
MAT 1043
Quantitative Reasoning (TCCN: MATH 1332)
MAT 1053
Mathematics for Business (TCCN: MATH 1324)
MAT 1073
Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (TCCN: MATH 1314)
MAT 1093
Precalculus (TCCN: MATH 2312)
MAT 1133
Calculus for Business (TCCN: MATH 1325)
MAT 1193
Calculus for the Biosciences (TCCN: MATH 2313)
MAT 1213
Calculus I (TCCN: MATH 2313)
STA 1053
Basic Statistics (TCCN: MATH 1342)
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
ANT 2033
Introduction to Biological Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2301)
AST 1013
Introduction to Astronomy (TCCN: ASTR 1303)
AST 1033
Exploration of the Solar System (TCCN: ASTR 1304)
BIO 1203
Biosciences I for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1306)
BIO 1223
Biosciences II for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1307)
BIO 1233
Contemporary Biology I (TCCN: BIOL 1308)
BIO 1243
Contemporary Biology II (TCCN: BIOL 1309)
CHE 1083
Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter
CHE 1093
Introduction to Molecular Transformations
ES 1113
Environmental Botany (TCCN: BIOL 1311)
ES 1123
Environmental Zoology (TCCN: BIOL 1313)
ES 1213
Environmental Geology (TCCN: GEOL 1305)
ES 2013
Introduction to Environmental Science I (TCCN: ENVR 1301)
ES 2023
Introduction to Environmental Science II (TCCN: ENVR 1302)
GEO 1013
The Third Planet (TCCN: GEOL 1301)
GEO 1033
Geology of North American National Parks (TCCN: GEOL 1302)
GEO 1123
Life Through Time (TCCN: GEOL 1304)
GES 2613
Intro to Physical Geography (TCCN: GEOG 1301)
NDT 2043
Introduction to Nutritional Sciences
PHY 1943
Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (TCCN: PHYS 2325)
PHY 1963
Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (TCCN: PHYS 2326)
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AAS 2013
Introduction to African American Studies
AAS 2113
African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues
ANT 2063
Language, Thought, and Culture
ARC 1113
Introduction to the Built Environment (TCCN: ARCH 1311)
ARC 2423
Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century (TCCN: ARCH 1302)
CHN 1014
Elementary Chinese I (TCCN: CHIN 1411)
CLA 2013
Introduction to Ancient Greece
CLA 2023
Introduction to Ancient Rome
CLA 2323
Classical Mythology
COM 2313
Introduction to Media Studies
CSH 1103
Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I (TCCN: ENGL 2332)
CSH 1113
Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II (TCCN: ENGL 2333)
CSH 1213
Topics in World Cultures (TCCN: HUMA 2323)
CSH 2113
The Foreign Film
ENG 2013
Introduction to Literature (TCCN: ENGL 2341)
ENG 2023
Literature and Film
ENG 2213
Literary Criticism and Analysis
ENG 2383
Multiethnic Literatures of the United States
ENG 2423
Literature of Texas and the Southwest
ENG 2443
Persuasion and Rhetoric
FRN 1014
Elementary French I (TCCN: FREN 1411)
FRN 2333
French Literature in English Translation
GER 1014
Elementary German I (TCCN: GERM 1411)
GER 2333
German Literature in English Translation
GES 1023
World Regions and Global Change (TCCN: GEOG 1303)
GLA 1013
US in Global Context
GRK 1114
Introductory Classical Greek I
HIS 2123
Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2321)
HIS 2133
Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2322)
HIS 2533
Introduction to Latin American Civilization
HIS 2543
Introduction to Islamic Civilization
HIS 2553
Introduction to East Asian Civilization
HIS 2573
Introduction to African Civilization
HIS 2583
Introduction to South Asian Civilization
HUM 2093
World Religions (TCCN: PHIL 1304)
ITL 1014
Elementary Italian I (TCCN: ITAL 1411)
ITL 2333
Italian Literature in English Translation
JPN 1014
Elementary Japanese I (TCCN: JAPN 1411)
LAT 1114
Introductory Latin I (TCCN: LATI 1411)
MAS 2013
Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies (TCCN: HUMA 1305)
PHI 1043
Critical Thinking (TCCN: PHIL 2303)
PHI 2013
Basic Philosophical Problems (TCCN: PHIL 1301)
PHI 2023
Introduction to Ancient Philosophy (TCCN: PHIL 2316)
PHI 2033
Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy
PHI 2093
Philosophy of The Americas
PHI 2123
Contemporary Moral Issues
RUS 1014
Elementary Russian I (TCCN: RUSS 1411)
RUS 2333
Russian Literature in English Translation
SPN 1014
Elementary Spanish I (TCCN: SPAN 1411)
SPN 2333
Hispanic Literature in English Translation
WGSS 2013
Introduction to Women's Studies
WGSS 2023
Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AHC 1113
Art History: Prehistory-1350 (TCCN: ARTS 1303)
AHC 1123
Art History: 1350-Present (TCCN: ARTS 1304)
ARC 1513
Great Buildings and Cities of the World
ARC 2413
Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval (TCCN: ARCH 1301)
ART 1103
Introduction to Visual Arts (TCCN: ARTS 1301)
ART 1113
Image Culture
BBL 2023
Latino Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311)
CLA 2033
Introduction to Classical Literature
DAN 2003
Introduction to Dance (TCCN: DANC 2303)
HUM 2023
Introduction to the Humanities I (TCCN: HUMA 1301)
HUM 2033
Introduction to the Humanities II (TCCN: HUMA 1302)
HUM 2053
History of Film (TCCN: HUMA 1315)
MAS 2023
Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311)
MUS 2243
World Music in Society
MUS 2633
American Roots Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310)
MUS 2653
Music in Culture
MUS 2663
History and Styles of Jazz (TCCN: MUSI 1310)
MUS 2673
History and Styles of Popular Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310)
MUS 2683
History and Styles of Western Art Music (TCCN: MUSI 1306)
MUS 2713
History of Recorded Music
MUS 2733
History of the American Musical Theater
MUS 2743
Music and Film
PHI 2073
Philosophy of Art
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
HIS 1043
United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era (TCCN: HIST 1301)
HIS 1053
United States History: Civil War Era to Present (TCCN: HIST 1302)
HIS 2053
Texas History (TCCN: HIST 2301)
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
POL 1013
Introduction to American Politics (TCCN: GOVT 2305)
and one of the following two courses:
POL 1133
Texas Politics and Society (TCCN: GOVT 2306)
POL 1213
Civil Rights in Texas and America (TCCN: GOVT 2306)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AMS 2043
Approaches to American Culture
ANT 1013
Introduction to Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2346)
ANT 2043
Introduction to Archaeology (TCCN: ANTH 2302)
ANT 2053
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2351)
BBL 2003
Language, Culture, and Society (TCCN: ANTH 2351)
BBL 2243
Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences (TCCN: ANTH 2351)
CRJ 1113
The American Criminal Justice System (TCCN: CRIJ 1301)
ECO 2003
Economic Principles and Issues (TCCN: ECON 1301)
ECO 2023
Introductory Microeconomics (TCCN: ECON 2302)
EGR 1343
The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society
ES 1003
Survey Topics in Environmental Studies
GES 1013
Fundamentals of Geography
GES 2623
Human Geography: People, Place, Culture (TCCN: GEOG 1302)
HTH 2413
Introduction to Community and Public Health
HTH 2513
Personal Health (TCCN: PHED 1304)
IDS 2113
Society and Social Issues
KIN 2123
Exercise as Medicine (TCCN: KINE 1338)
NDRB 1033
Drugs and Society (TCCN: PHED 1346)
PSY 1013
Introduction to Psychology (TCCN: PSYC 2301)
REGS 2003
Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice
SOC 1013
Introduction to Sociology (TCCN: SOCI 1301)
SOC 2013
Social Problems (TCCN: SOCI 1306)
SOC 2023
Social Context of Drug Use (TCCN: SOCI 2340)
SWK 1013
Introduction to Social Work
Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
COM 2113
Public Speaking (core component area 091, TCCN: SPCH 1315)
EGR 1403
Technical Communication (core component area 091)
ENG 2413
Technical Writing (core component area 091, TCCN: ENGL 2311)
PAD 1113
Public Administration and Policy in American Society (core component area 097)
PHI 2043
Introductory Logic (core component area 092, TCCN: PHIL 2303)
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Sciences
Language, Philosophy and Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government-Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
Total Credit Hours
42
EED Degree Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
A. EED required courses
IDS 3234
Investigations in Physical Science
IDS 3224
Earth Systems Science Investigations
MAT 1153
Essential Elements in Mathematics I
MAT 1163
Essential Elements in Mathematics II
B. Area of specialization
18-24
One area of specialization must be selected by the student seeking the EED degree-only concentration. This involves a sequence of courses, with a minimum of 18–24 semester credit hours, including 6 hours at the upper-division level, in one specific area or discipline. The area of specialization should not include coursework in the EED required courses. Assistance in selection is available from the Interdisciplinary Education Advising and Teacher Certification Center. Students are encouraged to select their area of specialization as early in their program as possible.
C. Electives
42-48
42-48 hours of free electives, including as many upper-division courses as needed to complete a minimum total of 39 upper-division credit hours. Advisors in Interdisciplinary Education Advising will assist Equity and Education degree only majors to use their electives to develop a coherent program of study.
Total Credit Hours
80
B.A. in Equity and Education (degree-only concentration) – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall
Credit Hours
AIS 1253
AIS: Interdisciplinary Education
College Algebra with Applications (core)
MAT 1023
Life & Physical Sciences (core)
Freshman Composition I (core)
WRC 1013
American History (core)
Credit Hours
15
Spring
American History (core)
IDS 2113
Society and Social Issues (
core and major
Life & Physical Sciences (core)
POL 1013
Introduction to American Politics (
core
WRC 1023
Freshman Composition II (
core
Credit Hours
15
Second Year
Fall
IDS 3234
Investigations in Physical Science
MAT 1153
Essential Elements in Mathematics I
Language, Philosophy & Culture (core)
Government-Political Science (core)
POL 1133
or
POL 1213
Component Area Option (core)
Credit Hours
16
Spring
IDS 3224
Earth Systems Science Investigations
MAT 1163
Essential Elements in Mathematics II
Creative Arts (core)
Area of Specialization course
Area of Specialization course
Credit Hours
16
Third Year
Fall
Area of Specialization course
Area of Specialization course
Upper-division Elective
Upper-division Elective
Upper-division Elective
Credit Hours
15
Spring
Upper-division Elective
Upper-division Elective
Upper-division Elective
Upper-division Elective
Upper-division Elective
Credit Hours
15
Fourth Year
Fall
Upper-division Elective Area of Specialization Course
Upper-division Elective
Upper-division Elective
Upper-division Elective
Upper-division Elective
Credit Hours
15
Spring
Upper-division Elective Area of Specialization Course
Upper-division Elective
Upper-division Elective
Upper-division Elective
Upper-division Elective (to meet 120 hour minimum)
Credit Hours
13
Total Credit Hours
120
EED Teacher Certification Concentrations
B.A. degree in Equity and Education (Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6 with English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification Concentration)
B.A. degree in Equity and Education (Grades 4–8 Language Arts/ Reading/Social Studies with English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification Concentration)
B.A. degree in Equity and Education (Grades 4–8 Mathematics with English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification Concentration)
B.A. degree in Equity and Education (Grades 4–8 Science with English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification Concentration)
B.A. degree in Equity and Education (EC–12 Special Education Certification Concentration)
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Equity and Education with Teacher Certification Concentrations
Programs are subject to change without notice due to changes in the state’s certification and/or program approval requirements. Teacher certification programs address standards of the State Board for Educator Certification. Standards can be found at
Bachelor of Arts in Equity and Education (Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood–Grade 6 with English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification Concentration)
The minimum number of semester credit hours required for the Equity and Education (EED) degree with Science of Teaching Reading and with Early Childhood–Grade 6 Core Subjects and English as a Second Language certification is 122, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed in this section.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.A. degree in Equity and Education with teacher certification must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.
MAT 1023
should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics.
BIO 1233
and
AST 1033
should be used to satisfy the core requirements in Life and Natural Sciences.
All EED majors must complete
AIS 1203
or
AIS 1253
AAS 2013
MAS 2013
WGSS 2013
, or
WGSS 2023
are recommended to satisfy the core requirement in Language, Philosophy and Culture.
HIS 2053
and
HIS 1053
are recommended to satisfy the core requirements in American History.
BBL 2003
BBL 2243
or
IDS 2113
should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
MAS 2023
is recommended to satisfy the core requirement in Creative Arts.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)
All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AIS 1203
Academic Introduction and Strategies (core component area 090)
AIS 1213
AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning (core component area 090)
AIS 1223
AIS: Arts and Humanities (core component area 090)
AIS 1233
AIS: Business (core component area 090)
AIS 1243
AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences (core component area 090)
AIS 1253
AIS: Interdisciplinary Education (core component area 090)
AIS 1263
AIS: Life and Health Sciences (core component area 090)
AIS 1273
AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy (core component area 090)
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
WRC 1013
Freshman Composition I (TCCN: ENGL 1301)
WRC 1023
Freshman Composition II (TCCN: ENGL 1302)
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
CS 1173
Data Analysis and Visualization
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (TCCN: MATH 1314)
MAT 1043
Quantitative Reasoning (TCCN: MATH 1332)
MAT 1053
Mathematics for Business (TCCN: MATH 1324)
MAT 1073
Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (TCCN: MATH 1314)
MAT 1093
Precalculus (TCCN: MATH 2312)
MAT 1133
Calculus for Business (TCCN: MATH 1325)
MAT 1193
Calculus for the Biosciences (TCCN: MATH 2313)
MAT 1213
Calculus I (TCCN: MATH 2313)
STA 1053
Basic Statistics (TCCN: MATH 1342)
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
ANT 2033
Introduction to Biological Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2301)
AST 1013
Introduction to Astronomy (TCCN: ASTR 1303)
AST 1033
Exploration of the Solar System (TCCN: ASTR 1304)
BIO 1203
Biosciences I for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1306)
BIO 1223
Biosciences II for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1307)
BIO 1233
Contemporary Biology I (TCCN: BIOL 1308)
BIO 1243
Contemporary Biology II (TCCN: BIOL 1309)
CHE 1083
Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter
CHE 1093
Introduction to Molecular Transformations
ES 1113
Environmental Botany (TCCN: BIOL 1311)
ES 1123
Environmental Zoology (TCCN: BIOL 1313)
ES 1213
Environmental Geology (TCCN: GEOL 1305)
ES 2013
Introduction to Environmental Science I (TCCN: ENVR 1301)
ES 2023
Introduction to Environmental Science II (TCCN: ENVR 1302)
GEO 1013
The Third Planet (TCCN: GEOL 1301)
GEO 1033
Geology of North American National Parks (TCCN: GEOL 1302)
GEO 1123
Life Through Time (TCCN: GEOL 1304)
GES 2613
Intro to Physical Geography (TCCN: GEOG 1301)
NDT 2043
Introduction to Nutritional Sciences
PHY 1943
Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (TCCN: PHYS 2325)
PHY 1963
Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (TCCN: PHYS 2326)
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AAS 2013
Introduction to African American Studies
AAS 2113
African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues
ANT 2063
Language, Thought, and Culture
ARC 1113
Introduction to the Built Environment (TCCN: ARCH 1311)
ARC 2423
Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century (TCCN: ARCH 1302)
CHN 1014
Elementary Chinese I (TCCN: CHIN 1411)
CLA 2013
Introduction to Ancient Greece
CLA 2023
Introduction to Ancient Rome
CLA 2323
Classical Mythology
COM 2313
Introduction to Media Studies
CSH 1103
Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I (TCCN: ENGL 2332)
CSH 1113
Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II (TCCN: ENGL 2333)
CSH 1213
Topics in World Cultures (TCCN: HUMA 2323)
CSH 2113
The Foreign Film
ENG 2013
Introduction to Literature (TCCN: ENGL 2341)
ENG 2023
Literature and Film
ENG 2213
Literary Criticism and Analysis
ENG 2383
Multiethnic Literatures of the United States
ENG 2423
Literature of Texas and the Southwest
ENG 2443
Persuasion and Rhetoric
FRN 1014
Elementary French I (TCCN: FREN 1411)
FRN 2333
French Literature in English Translation
GER 1014
Elementary German I (TCCN: GERM 1411)
GER 2333
German Literature in English Translation
GES 1023
World Regions and Global Change (TCCN: GEOG 1303)
GLA 1013
US in Global Context
GRK 1114
Introductory Classical Greek I
HIS 2123
Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2321)
HIS 2133
Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2322)
HIS 2533
Introduction to Latin American Civilization
HIS 2543
Introduction to Islamic Civilization
HIS 2553
Introduction to East Asian Civilization
HIS 2573
Introduction to African Civilization
HIS 2583
Introduction to South Asian Civilization
HUM 2093
World Religions (TCCN: PHIL 1304)
ITL 1014
Elementary Italian I (TCCN: ITAL 1411)
ITL 2333
Italian Literature in English Translation
JPN 1014
Elementary Japanese I (TCCN: JAPN 1411)
LAT 1114
Introductory Latin I (TCCN: LATI 1411)
MAS 2013
Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies (TCCN: HUMA 1305)
PHI 1043
Critical Thinking (TCCN: PHIL 2303)
PHI 2013
Basic Philosophical Problems (TCCN: PHIL 1301)
PHI 2023
Introduction to Ancient Philosophy (TCCN: PHIL 2316)
PHI 2033
Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy
PHI 2093
Philosophy of The Americas
PHI 2123
Contemporary Moral Issues
RUS 1014
Elementary Russian I (TCCN: RUSS 1411)
RUS 2333
Russian Literature in English Translation
SPN 1014
Elementary Spanish I (TCCN: SPAN 1411)
SPN 2333
Hispanic Literature in English Translation
WGSS 2013
Introduction to Women's Studies
WGSS 2023
Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AHC 1113
Art History: Prehistory-1350 (TCCN: ARTS 1303)
AHC 1123
Art History: 1350-Present (TCCN: ARTS 1304)
ARC 1513
Great Buildings and Cities of the World
ARC 2413
Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval (TCCN: ARCH 1301)
ART 1103
Introduction to Visual Arts (TCCN: ARTS 1301)
ART 1113
Image Culture
BBL 2023
Latino Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311)
CLA 2033
Introduction to Classical Literature
DAN 2003
Introduction to Dance (TCCN: DANC 2303)
HUM 2023
Introduction to the Humanities I (TCCN: HUMA 1301)
HUM 2033
Introduction to the Humanities II (TCCN: HUMA 1302)
HUM 2053
History of Film (TCCN: HUMA 1315)
MAS 2023
Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311)
MUS 2243
World Music in Society
MUS 2633
American Roots Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310)
MUS 2653
Music in Culture
MUS 2663
History and Styles of Jazz (TCCN: MUSI 1310)
MUS 2673
History and Styles of Popular Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310)
MUS 2683
History and Styles of Western Art Music (TCCN: MUSI 1306)
MUS 2713
History of Recorded Music
MUS 2733
History of the American Musical Theater
MUS 2743
Music and Film
PHI 2073
Philosophy of Art
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
HIS 1043
United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era (TCCN: HIST 1301)
HIS 1053
United States History: Civil War Era to Present (TCCN: HIST 1302)
HIS 2053
Texas History (TCCN: HIST 2301)
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
POL 1013
Introduction to American Politics (TCCN: GOVT 2305)
and one of the following two courses:
POL 1133
Texas Politics and Society (TCCN: GOVT 2306)
POL 1213
Civil Rights in Texas and America (TCCN: GOVT 2306)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AMS 2043
Approaches to American Culture
ANT 1013
Introduction to Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2346)
ANT 2043
Introduction to Archaeology (TCCN: ANTH 2302)
ANT 2053
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2351)
BBL 2003
Language, Culture, and Society (TCCN: ANTH 2351)
BBL 2243
Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences (TCCN: ANTH 2351)
CRJ 1113
The American Criminal Justice System (TCCN: CRIJ 1301)
ECO 2003
Economic Principles and Issues (TCCN: ECON 1301)
ECO 2023
Introductory Microeconomics (TCCN: ECON 2302)
EGR 1343
The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society
ES 1003
Survey Topics in Environmental Studies
GES 1013
Fundamentals of Geography
GES 2623
Human Geography: People, Place, Culture (TCCN: GEOG 1302)
HTH 2413
Introduction to Community and Public Health
HTH 2513
Personal Health (TCCN: PHED 1304)
IDS 2113
Society and Social Issues
KIN 2123
Exercise as Medicine (TCCN: KINE 1338)
NDRB 1033
Drugs and Society (TCCN: PHED 1346)
PSY 1013
Introduction to Psychology (TCCN: PSYC 2301)
REGS 2003
Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice
SOC 1013
Introduction to Sociology (TCCN: SOCI 1301)
SOC 2013
Social Problems (TCCN: SOCI 1306)
SOC 2023
Social Context of Drug Use (TCCN: SOCI 2340)
SWK 1013
Introduction to Social Work
Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
COM 2113
Public Speaking (core component area 091, TCCN: SPCH 1315)
EGR 1403
Technical Communication (core component area 091)
ENG 2413
Technical Writing (core component area 091, TCCN: ENGL 2311)
PAD 1113
Public Administration and Policy in American Society (core component area 097)
PHI 2043
Introductory Logic (core component area 092, TCCN: PHIL 2303)
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Sciences
Language, Philosophy and Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government-Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
Total Credit Hours
42
EED Degree Requirements
These courses require an advisor code and are restricted to students in the Equity and Education degree program.
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
EED support courses
IDS 3234
Investigations in Physical Science
IDS 3224
Earth Systems Science Investigations
MAT 1153
Essential Elements in Mathematics I
MAT 1163
Essential Elements in Mathematics II
Total Credit Hours
14
Certification Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
BBL 3403
Cultural and Linguistic Equity for Schooling
ECE 3313
Play, Creativity, and Learning
ECE 3603
Language and Literacy Acquisition
EED 2013
Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society
EED 3110
Preclinical Field Experience I
EED 3303
Teaching, Learning, and Classroom Culture
EDU 2103
Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
ESL 3003
Language and Schooling
ESL 3023
Second Language Teaching and Learning in EC-6
ESL 3033
Foundations of English as a Second Language
ESL 3053
Literacy in a Second Language
LTED 3513
Children's Multicultural Literature in Early Childhood - Grade 6
LTED 3813
Writing Development and Instruction in Early Childhood-Grade 6
SPE 3603
Introduction to Special Education
LTED 3823
Literacy Assessment and Instruction Early Childhood-Grade 6
Total Credit Hours
42
This course requires an advisor code and is restricted to students who have applied for and been accepted into the Teacher Certification Program.
Professional Education Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
EED 3220
Preclinical Field Experience II
CI 4303
Social Studies Methods in Early Childhood-Grade 6
CI 4353
Science Methods in Early Childhood-Grade 6
CI 4403
Mathematics Methods in Early Childhood-Grade 6
CI 4683
Yearlong Clinical Teaching I: Early Childhood-Grade 6
ECE 3143
Child Growth and Development
ECE 4203
Assessment and Evaluation in EC-6
LTED 4503
Literacy Methods in Early Childhood-Grade 6
CI 4693
Yearlong Clinical Teaching II: Early Childhood–Grade 6
Total Credit Hours
24
This course requires an advisor code and is restricted to students who have applied for and been accepted into the Teacher Certification Program.
New course, see course description below.
B.A. in Equity and Education (Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood–Grade 6 with English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification)– Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall
Credit Hours
AIS 1203
or
AIS 1253
Academic Introduction and Strategies
or AIS: Interdisciplinary Education
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (
recommended core
WRC 1013
Freshman Composition I (
core
HIS 1053
United States History: Civil War Era to Present (
recommended core
BIO 1233
Contemporary Biology I (
recommended core
Credit Hours
15
Spring
EED 2013
Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society
POL 1013
Introduction to American Politics (
core
WRC 1023
Freshman Composition II (
core
HIS 2053
Texas History (
recommended core
AST 1033
Exploration of the Solar System (
recommended core
Credit Hours
15
Summer
COM 2113
Public Speaking (
recommended core
Credit Hours
Second Year
Fall
EDU 2103
Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
IDS 3234
Investigations in Physical Science
MAT 1153
Essential Elements in Mathematics I
AAS 2013
or
MAS 2013
or
WGSS 2013
or
WGSS 2023
Introduction to African American Studies (
recommended core
or Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies
or Introduction to Women's Studies
or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
POL 1133
Texas Politics and Society (
recommended core
Credit Hours
16
Spring
IDS 3224
Earth Systems Science Investigations
BBL 2003
or
BBL 2243
or
IDS 2113
Language, Culture, and Society (
recommended core
or Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences
or Society and Social Issues
MAS 2023
Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions (
recommended core
MAT 1163
Essential Elements in Mathematics II
Credit Hours
13
Third Year
Fall
Admission to the Teacher Certification Program
EED 3110
Preclinical Field Experience I
ECE 3143
Child Growth and Development
ECE 3603
Language and Literacy Acquisition
ESL 3033
Foundations of English as a Second Language
EED 3303
Teaching, Learning, and Classroom Culture
Credit Hours
12
Spring
(Courses below must be taken in Fall or Spring semesters)
ECE 3313
ECE 4203
LTED 3823
LTED 3513
ESL 3003
Play, Creativity, and Learning
and Assessment and Evaluation in EC-6
and Literacy Assessment and Instruction Early Childhood-Grade 6
and Children's Multicultural Literature in Early Childhood - Grade 6
and Language and Schooling
15
EED 3220
Preclinical Field Experience II
Credit Hours
15
Summer
BBL 3403
Cultural and Linguistic Equity for Schooling
ESL 3053
Literacy in a Second Language
SPE 3603
Introduction to Special Education
Credit Hours
Fourth Year
Fall
(Courses below must be taken concurrently and in the Fall or Spring semesters)
CI 4353
Science Methods in Early Childhood-Grade 6
CI 4403
Mathematics Methods in Early Childhood-Grade 6
LTED 4503
Literacy Methods in Early Childhood-Grade 6
CI 4683
Yearlong Clinical Teaching I: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Credit Hours
12
Spring
(Courses below must be taken concurrently and in the Fall or Spring semesters)
CI 4303
Social Studies Methods in Early Childhood-Grade 6
ESL 3023
Second Language Teaching and Learning in EC-6
CI 4693
Yearlong Clinical Teaching II: Early Childhood–Grade 6
LTED 3813
Writing Development and Instruction in Early Childhood-Grade 6
Credit Hours
12
Total Credit Hours
122
Cannot be taken during clinical teaching.
EED students doing yearlong clinical teaching (CT) should enroll in no more than 12 hours in CT Semester 1 and Semester 2. Students wishing to take more hours in a semester should request the appeals form from their advisor. Under no circumstances will clinical teachers be allowed to take more than 15 hours in the CT Semester 1 or 2.
New course, see course description below.
*New Courses for Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood–Grade 6 with English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification Concentration
CI 4683. Yearlong Clinical Teaching I: Early Childhood-Grade 6​. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of all requirements for admission to the first EC–6 clinical teaching semester, and concurrent enrollment in 9 semester credit hours of Professional Education: CI 4353, CI 4403, and LTED 4503; and a grade of "B-" or better in CI 4353, CI 4403, and LTED 4503; a grade of "CR" is required for CI 4611 and CI 4621 or CI 4683 and CI 4693 to be recommended for teacher certification; individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance; Bilingual EC–6 prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of all requirements for admission to the first EC–6 clinical teaching semester, concurrent enrollment in 9 semester credit hours of Professional Education: BBL 4073, BBL 4353, and BBL 4403; requires experience in an EC–6 school setting and in the certification area sought under the supervision of university faculty. The clinical teacher will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Seminars explore issues in teaching practice. The grade report for the course is either “CR” (satisfactory performance) or “NC” (unsatisfactory performance). Generally offered: Fall, Spring. (Same as CI 4611. Credit cannot be earned for both CI 4611 and CI 4683.). Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $10.27.
CI 4693. Yearlong Clinical Teaching II: Early Childhood–Grade 6​. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certfication Program, completion of all requirements for admission to the first EC–6 clinical teaching semester, and concurrent enrollment in 9 semester credit hours of Professional Education: CI 4303, LTED 3813, and ESL 3023; and a grade of "B-" or better in CI 4353, CI 4403, and LTED 4503; a grade of "CR" is required for CI 4611 and CI 4621 or CI 4683 and CI 4693 to be recommended for teacher certfication; individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance; Bilingual EC–6 prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certfication Program, completion of all requirements for admission to the first EC–6 clinical teaching semester, concurrent enrollment in 9 semester credit hours of Professional Education: BBL 4063, ESL 3023, and LTED 3813; requires experience in an EC–6 school setting and in the certfication area sought under the supervision of university faculty; a grade of "CR" is required for CI 4611 and CI 4621 or CI 4683 and CI 4693 to be recommended for teacher certfication; individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance. The clinical teacher will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Seminars explore issues in teaching practice. The grade report for the course is either “CR” (satisfactory performance) or “NC” (unsatisfactory performance). Generally offered: Fall, Spring. (Same as CI 4621. Credit cannot be earned for both CI 4621 and CI 4693.). Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $10.27.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Equity and Education (
Grades 4-8 English Language Arts/Reading/Social Studies with Science of Teaching Reading and
English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification Concentration)
The minimum number of semester credit hours required for the
EED
degree with
Middle Grades 4-8 English Language Arts/Reading/Social Studies with Science of Teaching Reading and
English as a Second Language Supplemental Concentration is
121, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.A. degree in
Equity and Education
with teacher certification must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.
MAT 1023
should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics.
BIO 1233
and
AST 1013
or
AST 1033
should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Life and Physical Sciences.
All EED majors must complete
AIS 1203
or
AIS 1253
AAS 2013
MAS 2013
WGSS 2013
, or
WGSS 2023
are recommended to satisfy the core requirements in Language, Philosophy, and Culture.
HIS 2053
is recommended to satisfy a core requirement in American History.
HIS 1053
may apply as an additional core requirement in American History as well as a support course requirement for EED ELR/SS.
IDS 2113
is recommended to be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences and as a support course requirement for EED ELR/SS.
GES 1013
may also apply to the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences and the support course requirement for EED ELR/SS.
MAS 2023
is recommended to satisfy the core requirement in Creative Arts.
COM 2113
is recommended to satisfy the Component Area Option.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)
All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AIS 1203
Academic Introduction and Strategies (core component area 090)
AIS 1213
AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning (core component area 090)
AIS 1223
AIS: Arts and Humanities (core component area 090)
AIS 1233
AIS: Business (core component area 090)
AIS 1243
AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences (core component area 090)
AIS 1253
AIS: Interdisciplinary Education (core component area 090)
AIS 1263
AIS: Life and Health Sciences (core component area 090)
AIS 1273
AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy (core component area 090)
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
WRC 1013
Freshman Composition I (TCCN: ENGL 1301)
WRC 1023
Freshman Composition II (TCCN: ENGL 1302)
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
CS 1173
Data Analysis and Visualization
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (TCCN: MATH 1314)
MAT 1043
Quantitative Reasoning (TCCN: MATH 1332)
MAT 1053
Mathematics for Business (TCCN: MATH 1324)
MAT 1073
Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (TCCN: MATH 1314)
MAT 1093
Precalculus (TCCN: MATH 2312)
MAT 1133
Calculus for Business (TCCN: MATH 1325)
MAT 1193
Calculus for the Biosciences (TCCN: MATH 2313)
MAT 1213
Calculus I (TCCN: MATH 2313)
STA 1053
Basic Statistics (TCCN: MATH 1342)
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
ANT 2033
Introduction to Biological Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2301)
AST 1013
Introduction to Astronomy (TCCN: ASTR 1303)
AST 1033
Exploration of the Solar System (TCCN: ASTR 1304)
BIO 1203
Biosciences I for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1306)
BIO 1223
Biosciences II for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1307)
BIO 1233
Contemporary Biology I (TCCN: BIOL 1308)
BIO 1243
Contemporary Biology II (TCCN: BIOL 1309)
CHE 1083
Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter
CHE 1093
Introduction to Molecular Transformations
ES 1113
Environmental Botany (TCCN: BIOL 1311)
ES 1123
Environmental Zoology (TCCN: BIOL 1313)
ES 1213
Environmental Geology (TCCN: GEOL 1305)
ES 2013
Introduction to Environmental Science I (TCCN: ENVR 1301)
ES 2023
Introduction to Environmental Science II (TCCN: ENVR 1302)
GEO 1013
The Third Planet (TCCN: GEOL 1301)
GEO 1033
Geology of North American National Parks (TCCN: GEOL 1302)
GEO 1123
Life Through Time (TCCN: GEOL 1304)
GES 2613
Intro to Physical Geography (TCCN: GEOG 1301)
NDT 2043
Introduction to Nutritional Sciences
PHY 1943
Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (TCCN: PHYS 2325)
PHY 1963
Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (TCCN: PHYS 2326)
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AAS 2013
Introduction to African American Studies
AAS 2113
African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues
ANT 2063
Language, Thought, and Culture
ARC 1113
Introduction to the Built Environment (TCCN: ARCH 1311)
ARC 2423
Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century (TCCN: ARCH 1302)
CHN 1014
Elementary Chinese I (TCCN: CHIN 1411)
CLA 2013
Introduction to Ancient Greece
CLA 2023
Introduction to Ancient Rome
CLA 2323
Classical Mythology
COM 2313
Introduction to Media Studies
CSH 1103
Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I (TCCN: ENGL 2332)
CSH 1113
Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II (TCCN: ENGL 2333)
CSH 1213
Topics in World Cultures (TCCN: HUMA 2323)
CSH 2113
The Foreign Film
ENG 2013
Introduction to Literature (TCCN: ENGL 2341)
ENG 2023
Literature and Film
ENG 2213
Literary Criticism and Analysis
ENG 2383
Multiethnic Literatures of the United States
ENG 2423
Literature of Texas and the Southwest
ENG 2443
Persuasion and Rhetoric
FRN 1014
Elementary French I (TCCN: FREN 1411)
FRN 2333
French Literature in English Translation
GER 1014
Elementary German I (TCCN: GERM 1411)
GER 2333
German Literature in English Translation
GES 1023
World Regions and Global Change (TCCN: GEOG 1303)
GLA 1013
US in Global Context
GRK 1114
Introductory Classical Greek I
HIS 2123
Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2321)
HIS 2133
Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2322)
HIS 2533
Introduction to Latin American Civilization
HIS 2543
Introduction to Islamic Civilization
HIS 2553
Introduction to East Asian Civilization
HIS 2573
Introduction to African Civilization
HIS 2583
Introduction to South Asian Civilization
HUM 2093
World Religions (TCCN: PHIL 1304)
ITL 1014
Elementary Italian I (TCCN: ITAL 1411)
ITL 2333
Italian Literature in English Translation
JPN 1014
Elementary Japanese I (TCCN: JAPN 1411)
LAT 1114
Introductory Latin I (TCCN: LATI 1411)
MAS 2013
Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies (TCCN: HUMA 1305)
PHI 1043
Critical Thinking (TCCN: PHIL 2303)
PHI 2013
Basic Philosophical Problems (TCCN: PHIL 1301)
PHI 2023
Introduction to Ancient Philosophy (TCCN: PHIL 2316)
PHI 2033
Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy
PHI 2093
Philosophy of The Americas
PHI 2123
Contemporary Moral Issues
RUS 1014
Elementary Russian I (TCCN: RUSS 1411)
RUS 2333
Russian Literature in English Translation
SPN 1014
Elementary Spanish I (TCCN: SPAN 1411)
SPN 2333
Hispanic Literature in English Translation
WGSS 2013
Introduction to Women's Studies
WGSS 2023
Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AHC 1113
Art History: Prehistory-1350 (TCCN: ARTS 1303)
AHC 1123
Art History: 1350-Present (TCCN: ARTS 1304)
ARC 1513
Great Buildings and Cities of the World
ARC 2413
Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval (TCCN: ARCH 1301)
ART 1103
Introduction to Visual Arts (TCCN: ARTS 1301)
ART 1113
Image Culture
BBL 2023
Latino Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311)
CLA 2033
Introduction to Classical Literature
DAN 2003
Introduction to Dance (TCCN: DANC 2303)
HUM 2023
Introduction to the Humanities I (TCCN: HUMA 1301)
HUM 2033
Introduction to the Humanities II (TCCN: HUMA 1302)
HUM 2053
History of Film (TCCN: HUMA 1315)
MAS 2023
Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311)
MUS 2243
World Music in Society
MUS 2633
American Roots Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310)
MUS 2653
Music in Culture
MUS 2663
History and Styles of Jazz (TCCN: MUSI 1310)
MUS 2673
History and Styles of Popular Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310)
MUS 2683
History and Styles of Western Art Music (TCCN: MUSI 1306)
MUS 2713
History of Recorded Music
MUS 2733
History of the American Musical Theater
MUS 2743
Music and Film
PHI 2073
Philosophy of Art
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
HIS 1043
United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era (TCCN: HIST 1301)
HIS 1053
United States History: Civil War Era to Present (TCCN: HIST 1302)
HIS 2053
Texas History (TCCN: HIST 2301)
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
POL 1013
Introduction to American Politics (TCCN: GOVT 2305)
and one of the following two courses:
POL 1133
Texas Politics and Society (TCCN: GOVT 2306)
POL 1213
Civil Rights in Texas and America (TCCN: GOVT 2306)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AMS 2043
Approaches to American Culture
ANT 1013
Introduction to Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2346)
ANT 2043
Introduction to Archaeology (TCCN: ANTH 2302)
ANT 2053
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2351)
BBL 2003
Language, Culture, and Society (TCCN: ANTH 2351)
BBL 2243
Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences (TCCN: ANTH 2351)
CRJ 1113
The American Criminal Justice System (TCCN: CRIJ 1301)
ECO 2003
Economic Principles and Issues (TCCN: ECON 1301)
ECO 2023
Introductory Microeconomics (TCCN: ECON 2302)
EGR 1343
The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society
ES 1003
Survey Topics in Environmental Studies
GES 1013
Fundamentals of Geography
GES 2623
Human Geography: People, Place, Culture (TCCN: GEOG 1302)
HTH 2413
Introduction to Community and Public Health
HTH 2513
Personal Health (TCCN: PHED 1304)
IDS 2113
Society and Social Issues
KIN 2123
Exercise as Medicine (TCCN: KINE 1338)
NDRB 1033
Drugs and Society (TCCN: PHED 1346)
PSY 1013
Introduction to Psychology (TCCN: PSYC 2301)
REGS 2003
Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice
SOC 1013
Introduction to Sociology (TCCN: SOCI 1301)
SOC 2013
Social Problems (TCCN: SOCI 1306)
SOC 2023
Social Context of Drug Use (TCCN: SOCI 2340)
SWK 1013
Introduction to Social Work
Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
COM 2113
Public Speaking (core component area 091, TCCN: SPCH 1315)
EGR 1403
Technical Communication (core component area 091)
ENG 2413
Technical Writing (core component area 091, TCCN: ENGL 2311)
PAD 1113
Public Administration and Policy in American Society (core component area 097)
PHI 2043
Introductory Logic (core component area 092, TCCN: PHIL 2303)
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Sciences
Language, Philosophy and Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government-Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
Total Credit Hours
42
EED Degree and Teacher Certification Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
A. Major Courses (45 semester credit hours)
BBL 3403
Cultural and Linguistic Equity for Schooling
CI 3663
Interdisciplinary Project Based Learning
EDU 2103
Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
EDU 3002
Ethical and Legal Foundations of Education
EED 2013
Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society
EED 3303
Teaching, Learning, and Classroom Culture
EED 3323
Developing Pedagogical Content Knowledge
EDP 3303
Learning and Development in the Middle School Context (Grades 4-8)
ESL 3003
Language and Schooling
ESL 3033
Foundations of English as a Second Language
ESL 3053
Literacy in a Second Language
ESL 3073
Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 4-8
LDT 4083
Teaching with Media and Technology
LTED 3523
Reading Development, Processes, and Instruction
LTED 3533
Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines-Grades 4-8
SPE 3603
Introduction to Special Education
Total Credit Hours
47
EED
ELR/SS
Support Courses
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
GES 1013
Fundamentals of Geography (core or major)
GES 3153
Geography of Texas
HIS 1053
United States History: Civil War Era to Present (core or major)
HIS 3623
History of the Civil Rights Movement
or
HIS 3843
Migration and History
IDS 2113
Society and Social Issues (core or major)
Total Credit Hours
15
Clinical Professional Education Requirements
These courses require an advisor code and are restricted to students who have applied for and been accepted into the Teacher Certification Program.
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
CI 4543
Social Studies Methods in Grades 4-8
LTED 3633
Literature and Other Texts Across the Content Areas-Grades 4-8
CI 4603
Classroom Ecology in Middle Grades
EDP 4203
Assessment and Evaluation
EED 3640
4-8 ELR/SS Field Experience l
EED 3650
4-8 ELR/SS Field Experience ll
LTED 3803
Writing Development, Processes, and Instruction Grades 4-8
CI 4641
4-8 ELR/SS Yearlong Clinical Teaching l
CI 4651
4-8 ELR/SS Yearlong Clinical Teaching ll
Total Credit Hours
17
Bachelor of Arts in Equity and Education: Middle Grades 4-8 English Language Arts/Reading/Social Studies with Science of Teaching Reading and English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification Concentration
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall
Credit Hours
AIS 1203
or
AIS 1253
Academic Introduction and Strategies (
core
or AIS: Interdisciplinary Education
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (
core
WRC 1013
Freshman Composition I (
core
BIO 1233
Contemporary Biology I (
core
HIS 1043
United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era
Credit Hours
15
Spring
AST 1013
or
AST 1033
Introduction to Astronomy (
core
or Exploration of the Solar System
POL 1013
Introduction to American Politics (
core
EED 2013
Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society
WRC 1023
Freshman Composition II (
core
HIS 2053
Texas History (
core
Credit Hours
15
Summer
COM 2113
Public Speaking (
Recommended Component Area Option core
Credit Hours
Second Year
Fall
POL 1133
or
POL 1213
Texas Politics and Society (
core
or Civil Rights in Texas and America
EDU 2103
Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
GES 1013
Fundamentals of Geography (
core or major
HIS 1053
United States History: Civil War Era to Present (
core and major
AAS 2013
or
MAS 2013
or
WGSS 2013
or
WGSS 2023
Introduction to African American Studies (
core
or Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies
or Introduction to Women's Studies
or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
Credit Hours
15
Spring
IDS 2113
Society and Social Issues (
core or major
MAS 2023
Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions (
core
GES 3153
Geography of Texas
HIS 3843
or
HIS 3623
Migration and History
or History of the Civil Rights Movement
Credit Hours
12
Third Year
Fall
EDP 3303
Learning and Development in the Middle School Context (Grades 4-8)
EED 3303
Teaching, Learning, and Classroom Culture
EDU 3002
Ethical and Legal Foundations of Education
LTED 3523
Reading Development, Processes, and Instruction
ESL 3033
Foundations of English as a Second Language
EED 3640
4-8 ELR/SS Field Experience l
Credit Hours
14
Spring
CI 4543
Social Studies Methods in Grades 4-8
CI 4603
Classroom Ecology in Middle Grades
ESL 3003
Language and Schooling
EED 3650
4-8 ELR/SS Field Experience ll
LTED 3533
Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines-Grades 4-8
LTED 3633
Literature and Other Texts Across the Content Areas-Grades 4-8
Credit Hours
15
Summer
ESL 3053
Literacy in a Second Language
SPE 3603
Introduction to Special Education
IDS 2113
Society and Social Issues
Credit Hours
Fourth Year
Fall
CI 4641
4-8 ELR/SS Yearlong Clinical Teaching l
LTED 3803
Writing Development, Processes, and Instruction Grades 4-8
EDP 4203
Assessment and Evaluation
EED 3323
Developing Pedagogical Content Knowledge
ESL 3073
Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 4-8
Credit Hours
13
Spring
BBL 3403
Cultural and Linguistic Equity for Schooling
CI 4651
4-8 ELR/SS Yearlong Clinical Teaching ll
CI 3663
Interdisciplinary Project Based Learning
LDT 4083
Teaching with Media and Technology
Credit Hours
10
Total Credit Hours
121
Admission to the Teacher Certification Program is required. Courses must be taken concurrently.
A grade of "B-" or better is required to be recommended for the Teacher Certification.
Students doing yearlong clinical teaching (CT) should enroll in no more than 12 hours in CT Semester 1 and Semester 2. Students wishing to take more hours in a semester should request the appeals form from their advisor. Under no circumstances will clinical teachers be allowed to take no more than 15 hours in the CT Semester 1 or 2.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Equity and Education (Grades 4–8 Mathematics Certification Concentration
and
English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification Concentration)
The minimum number of semester credit hours required for the
EED
degree with
Middle Grades 4-8 Math and
English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental Certification
is 120 hours, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.A. degree in
Equity and Education
with teacher certification must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.
MAT 1093
or
STA 1053
should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics and a mathematics support course requirement.
MAT 1023
or
MAT 1073
may also be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics and a mathematics support course requirement.
BIO 1233
and
AST 1013
or
AST 1033
should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Life and Physical Sciences.
All EED majors must complete
AIS 1203
or
AIS 1253
AAS 2013
MAS 2013
WGSS 2013
, or
WGSS 2023
may be used to satisfy the core requirements in Language, Philosophy, and Culture.
HIS 2053
and
HIS 1053
are recommended to satisfy the core requirements in American History.
IDS 2113
should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
MAS 2023
is recommended to satisfy the core requirement in Creative Arts.
COM 2113
is recommended to satisfy the Component Area Option.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)
All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AIS 1203
Academic Introduction and Strategies (core component area 090)
AIS 1213
AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning (core component area 090)
AIS 1223
AIS: Arts and Humanities (core component area 090)
AIS 1233
AIS: Business (core component area 090)
AIS 1243
AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences (core component area 090)
AIS 1253
AIS: Interdisciplinary Education (core component area 090)
AIS 1263
AIS: Life and Health Sciences (core component area 090)
AIS 1273
AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy (core component area 090)
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
WRC 1013
Freshman Composition I (TCCN: ENGL 1301)
WRC 1023
Freshman Composition II (TCCN: ENGL 1302)
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
CS 1173
Data Analysis and Visualization
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (TCCN: MATH 1314)
MAT 1043
Quantitative Reasoning (TCCN: MATH 1332)
MAT 1053
Mathematics for Business (TCCN: MATH 1324)
MAT 1073
Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (TCCN: MATH 1314)
MAT 1093
Precalculus (TCCN: MATH 2312)
MAT 1133
Calculus for Business (TCCN: MATH 1325)
MAT 1193
Calculus for the Biosciences (TCCN: MATH 2313)
MAT 1213
Calculus I (TCCN: MATH 2313)
STA 1053
Basic Statistics (TCCN: MATH 1342)
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
ANT 2033
Introduction to Biological Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2301)
AST 1013
Introduction to Astronomy (TCCN: ASTR 1303)
AST 1033
Exploration of the Solar System (TCCN: ASTR 1304)
BIO 1203
Biosciences I for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1306)
BIO 1223
Biosciences II for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1307)
BIO 1233
Contemporary Biology I (TCCN: BIOL 1308)
BIO 1243
Contemporary Biology II (TCCN: BIOL 1309)
CHE 1083
Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter
CHE 1093
Introduction to Molecular Transformations
ES 1113
Environmental Botany (TCCN: BIOL 1311)
ES 1123
Environmental Zoology (TCCN: BIOL 1313)
ES 1213
Environmental Geology (TCCN: GEOL 1305)
ES 2013
Introduction to Environmental Science I (TCCN: ENVR 1301)
ES 2023
Introduction to Environmental Science II (TCCN: ENVR 1302)
GEO 1013
The Third Planet (TCCN: GEOL 1301)
GEO 1033
Geology of North American National Parks (TCCN: GEOL 1302)
GEO 1123
Life Through Time (TCCN: GEOL 1304)
GES 2613
Intro to Physical Geography (TCCN: GEOG 1301)
NDT 2043
Introduction to Nutritional Sciences
PHY 1943
Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (TCCN: PHYS 2325)
PHY 1963
Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (TCCN: PHYS 2326)
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AAS 2013
Introduction to African American Studies
AAS 2113
African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues
ANT 2063
Language, Thought, and Culture
ARC 1113
Introduction to the Built Environment (TCCN: ARCH 1311)
ARC 2423
Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century (TCCN: ARCH 1302)
CHN 1014
Elementary Chinese I (TCCN: CHIN 1411)
CLA 2013
Introduction to Ancient Greece
CLA 2023
Introduction to Ancient Rome
CLA 2323
Classical Mythology
COM 2313
Introduction to Media Studies
CSH 1103
Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I (TCCN: ENGL 2332)
CSH 1113
Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II (TCCN: ENGL 2333)
CSH 1213
Topics in World Cultures (TCCN: HUMA 2323)
CSH 2113
The Foreign Film
ENG 2013
Introduction to Literature (TCCN: ENGL 2341)
ENG 2023
Literature and Film
ENG 2213
Literary Criticism and Analysis
ENG 2383
Multiethnic Literatures of the United States
ENG 2423
Literature of Texas and the Southwest
ENG 2443
Persuasion and Rhetoric
FRN 1014
Elementary French I (TCCN: FREN 1411)
FRN 2333
French Literature in English Translation
GER 1014
Elementary German I (TCCN: GERM 1411)
GER 2333
German Literature in English Translation
GES 1023
World Regions and Global Change (TCCN: GEOG 1303)
GLA 1013
US in Global Context
GRK 1114
Introductory Classical Greek I
HIS 2123
Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2321)
HIS 2133
Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2322)
HIS 2533
Introduction to Latin American Civilization
HIS 2543
Introduction to Islamic Civilization
HIS 2553
Introduction to East Asian Civilization
HIS 2573
Introduction to African Civilization
HIS 2583
Introduction to South Asian Civilization
HUM 2093
World Religions (TCCN: PHIL 1304)
ITL 1014
Elementary Italian I (TCCN: ITAL 1411)
ITL 2333
Italian Literature in English Translation
JPN 1014
Elementary Japanese I (TCCN: JAPN 1411)
LAT 1114
Introductory Latin I (TCCN: LATI 1411)
MAS 2013
Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies (TCCN: HUMA 1305)
PHI 1043
Critical Thinking (TCCN: PHIL 2303)
PHI 2013
Basic Philosophical Problems (TCCN: PHIL 1301)
PHI 2023
Introduction to Ancient Philosophy (TCCN: PHIL 2316)
PHI 2033
Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy
PHI 2093
Philosophy of The Americas
PHI 2123
Contemporary Moral Issues
RUS 1014
Elementary Russian I (TCCN: RUSS 1411)
RUS 2333
Russian Literature in English Translation
SPN 1014
Elementary Spanish I (TCCN: SPAN 1411)
SPN 2333
Hispanic Literature in English Translation
WGSS 2013
Introduction to Women's Studies
WGSS 2023
Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AHC 1113
Art History: Prehistory-1350 (TCCN: ARTS 1303)
AHC 1123
Art History: 1350-Present (TCCN: ARTS 1304)
ARC 1513
Great Buildings and Cities of the World
ARC 2413
Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval (TCCN: ARCH 1301)
ART 1103
Introduction to Visual Arts (TCCN: ARTS 1301)
ART 1113
Image Culture
BBL 2023
Latino Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311)
CLA 2033
Introduction to Classical Literature
DAN 2003
Introduction to Dance (TCCN: DANC 2303)
HUM 2023
Introduction to the Humanities I (TCCN: HUMA 1301)
HUM 2033
Introduction to the Humanities II (TCCN: HUMA 1302)
HUM 2053
History of Film (TCCN: HUMA 1315)
MAS 2023
Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311)
MUS 2243
World Music in Society
MUS 2633
American Roots Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310)
MUS 2653
Music in Culture
MUS 2663
History and Styles of Jazz (TCCN: MUSI 1310)
MUS 2673
History and Styles of Popular Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310)
MUS 2683
History and Styles of Western Art Music (TCCN: MUSI 1306)
MUS 2713
History of Recorded Music
MUS 2733
History of the American Musical Theater
MUS 2743
Music and Film
PHI 2073
Philosophy of Art
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
HIS 1043
United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era (TCCN: HIST 1301)
HIS 1053
United States History: Civil War Era to Present (TCCN: HIST 1302)
HIS 2053
Texas History (TCCN: HIST 2301)
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
POL 1013
Introduction to American Politics (TCCN: GOVT 2305)
and one of the following two courses:
POL 1133
Texas Politics and Society (TCCN: GOVT 2306)
POL 1213
Civil Rights in Texas and America (TCCN: GOVT 2306)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AMS 2043
Approaches to American Culture
ANT 1013
Introduction to Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2346)
ANT 2043
Introduction to Archaeology (TCCN: ANTH 2302)
ANT 2053
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2351)
BBL 2003
Language, Culture, and Society (TCCN: ANTH 2351)
BBL 2243
Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences (TCCN: ANTH 2351)
CRJ 1113
The American Criminal Justice System (TCCN: CRIJ 1301)
ECO 2003
Economic Principles and Issues (TCCN: ECON 1301)
ECO 2023
Introductory Microeconomics (TCCN: ECON 2302)
EGR 1343
The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society
ES 1003
Survey Topics in Environmental Studies
GES 1013
Fundamentals of Geography
GES 2623
Human Geography: People, Place, Culture (TCCN: GEOG 1302)
HTH 2413
Introduction to Community and Public Health
HTH 2513
Personal Health (TCCN: PHED 1304)
IDS 2113
Society and Social Issues
KIN 2123
Exercise as Medicine (TCCN: KINE 1338)
NDRB 1033
Drugs and Society (TCCN: PHED 1346)
PSY 1013
Introduction to Psychology (TCCN: PSYC 2301)
REGS 2003
Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice
SOC 1013
Introduction to Sociology (TCCN: SOCI 1301)
SOC 2013
Social Problems (TCCN: SOCI 1306)
SOC 2023
Social Context of Drug Use (TCCN: SOCI 2340)
SWK 1013
Introduction to Social Work
Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
COM 2113
Public Speaking (core component area 091, TCCN: SPCH 1315)
EGR 1403
Technical Communication (core component area 091)
ENG 2413
Technical Writing (core component area 091, TCCN: ENGL 2311)
PAD 1113
Public Administration and Policy in American Society (core component area 097)
PHI 2043
Introductory Logic (core component area 092, TCCN: PHIL 2303)
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Sciences
Language, Philosophy and Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government-Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
Total Credit Hours
42
EED Degree and Teacher Certification Requirements - Math ESL
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
A. Major Courses (42 semester credit hours)
BBL 3403
Cultural and Linguistic Equity for Schooling
CI 3663
Interdisciplinary Project Based Learning
EDP 3303
Learning and Development in the Middle School Context (Grades 4-8)
EDU 2103
Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
EED 2013
Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society
EED 3303
Teaching, Learning, and Classroom Culture
EED 3323
Developing Pedagogical Content Knowledge
ESL 3003
Language and Schooling
ESL 3033
Foundations of English as a Second Language
ESL 3053
Literacy in a Second Language
ESL 3073
Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 4-8
LDT 4083
Teaching with Media and Technology
LTED 3533
Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines-Grades 4-8
SPE 3603
Introduction to Special Education
Total Credit Hours
42
EED Math ESL Support Courses
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (core or major)
MAT 1093
Precalculus (core or major)
MAT 1153
Essential Elements in Mathematics I
MAT 1163
Essential Elements in Mathematics II
MAT 2113
Functions and Modeling
MAT 3123
Fundamentals of Geometry
STA 1053
Basic Statistics (core or major)
Total Credit Hours
21
Math ESL Clinical Professional Education Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
The following courses require an advisor code and are restricted to students who have applied for and been accepted into the Teacher Certification Program.
CI 4443
Mathematics Methods in Grades 4-8
CI 4603
Classroom Ecology in Middle Grades
EDP 4203
Assessment and Evaluation
EED 3620
4-8 MA/SCI Field Experience l
EED 3630
4-8 MA/SCI Field Experience ll
CI 4733
4-8 Math Yearlong Clinical Teaching l
CI 4743
4-8 Math Yearlong Clinical Teaching ll
SPE 4623
Mathematics Instruction for Students with Disabilities
Total Credit Hours
18
*New Courses for
Middle Grades 4-8 Math and English as a Second Language
CI 4733. 4-8 Math Yearlong Clinical Teaching l. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program; completion of all requirements for admission to the first 4-8 ESL clinical teaching semester, and concurrent enrollment in 9 semester credit hours of Professional Education:
EDP 4203
ESL 3073
, and
EED 3323
; a grade of "B-" or better in
EDP 4203
ESL 3073
, and
EED 3323
; a grade of "CR" is required for CI 4733* to be recommended for teacher certification. Individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance. The clinical teacher will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Seminars explore issues in teaching practice. The grade report for the course is either “CR” (satisfactory performance) or “NC” (unsatisfactory performance). Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $10.27.
CI 4743. 4-8 Math Yearlong Clinical Teaching ll. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of all requirements for admission to the second 4-8 clinical teaching semester, and concurrent enrollment in 9 semester credit hours of Professional Education:
LDT 4083
CI 3663
, and
SPE 4623
; a grade of "B-" or better is needed in
LDT 4083
CI 3663
, and
SPE 4623
, and a grade of "CR" is required for CI 4743* to be recommended for teacher certification. Clinical teaching requires experience in a 4-8th-grade school setting and in the certification area sought under the supervision of university faculty. This is the second course in a two-semester placement in the same middle grades school. Clinical teachers are expected to attend their clinical placement at least 3 full days per week for both semesters. The clinical teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating mentor teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Attendance at Clinical Teaching Seminar is mandatory and is required to earn credit for the course. The grade report for the course is either “CR” (satisfactory performance) or “NC” (unsatisfactory performance). Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $20.54.
Bachelor of Arts in Equity and Education: Middle Grades 4-8 Math and English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification Concentration
Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall
Credit Hours
AIS 1203
or
AIS 1253
Academic Introduction and Strategies (
core
or AIS: Interdisciplinary Education
WRC 1013
Freshman Composition I (
core
HIS 1053
United States History: Civil War Era to Present (
recommended core
BIO 1233
Contemporary Biology I (
recommended core
AST 1013
or
AST 1033
Introduction to Astronomy (
recommended core
or Exploration of the Solar System
Credit Hours
15
Spring
EED 2013
Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society
POL 1013
Introduction to American Politics (
core
WRC 1023
Freshman Composition II (
core
HIS 2053
Texas History (
recommended core
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (
core or major
Credit Hours
15
Second Year
Fall
EDU 2103
Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
MAT 1093
Precalculus (
core or major
POL 1133
or
POL 1213
Texas Politics and Society (
core
or Civil Rights in Texas and America
MAT 1153
Essential Elements in Mathematics I
AAS 2013
or
MAS 2013
or
WGSS 2013
or
WGSS 2023
Introduction to African American Studies (
core
or Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies
or Introduction to Women's Studies
or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
Credit Hours
15
Spring
IDS 2113
Society and Social Issues (
recommended core
COM 2113
Public Speaking (
recommended core
MAS 2023
Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions (
recommended core
MAT 1163
Essential Elements in Mathematics II
MAT 2113
Functions and Modeling
Credit Hours
15
Third Year
Fall
Admission to the Teacher Certification Program
EED 3620
CI 4603
4-8 MA/SCI Field Experience l
and Classroom Ecology in Middle Grades
EDP 3303
Learning and Development in the Middle School Context (Grades 4-8)
ESL 3033
Foundations of English as a Second Language
MAT 3123
Fundamentals of Geometry
SPE 3603
Introduction to Special Education
Credit Hours
15
Spring
CI 4443
Mathematics Methods in Grades 4-8
EED 3630
EED 3303
4-8 MA/SCI Field Experience ll
and Teaching, Learning, and Classroom Culture
ESL 3003
Language and Schooling
LTED 3533
Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines-Grades 4-8
STA 1053
Basic Statistics (
core or major
Credit Hours
15
Summer
ESL 3053
Literacy in a Second Language
BBL 3403
Cultural and Linguistic Equity for Schooling
Credit Hours
Fourth Year
Fall
EDP 4203
Assessment and Evaluation
EED 3323
Developing Pedagogical Content Knowledge
ESL 3073
Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 4-8
CI 4733
4-8 Math Yearlong Clinical Teaching l
1, 2, *
Credit Hours
12
Spring
CI 3663
Interdisciplinary Project Based Learning
CI 4743
4-8 Math Yearlong Clinical Teaching ll
1, 2, *
LDT 4083
Teaching with Media and Technology
SPE 4623
Mathematics Instruction for Students with Disabilities
Credit Hours
12
Total Credit Hours
120
Admission to the Teacher Certification Program is required.
EED students doing yearlong clinical teaching (CT) should enroll in no more than 13 hours in CT Semester 1 and Semester 2. Students wishing to take more hours in a semester should request the appeals form from their advisor. Under no circumstances will clinical teachers be allowed to take no more than 16 hours in the CT Semester 1 or 2.
A grade of "B-" or better is required to be recommended for the Teacher Certification.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Equity and Education (Grades 4–8 Science Certification Concentration
and
English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification Concentration)
The minimum number of semester credit hours required for the
EED
degree with
Middle Grades 4-8 Science and
English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental Certification
is 122 hours, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.A. degree in
Equity and Education
with teacher certification must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.
STA 1053
should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics and as a science support course requirement.
BIO 1243
and
GEO 1123
should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Life and Physical Sciences and as science support course requirements.
All EED majors must complete
AIS 1203
or
AIS 1253
AAS 2013
MAS 2013
WGSS 2013
, or
WGSS 2023
may be used to satisfy the core requirements in Language, Philosophy, and Culture.
HIS 2053
and
HIS 1053
are recommended to satisfy the core requirements in American History.
IDS 2113
should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
MAS 2023
is recommended to satisfy the core requirement in Creative Arts.
COM 2113
is recommended to satisfy the Component Area Option.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)
All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AIS 1203
Academic Introduction and Strategies (core component area 090)
AIS 1213
AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning (core component area 090)
AIS 1223
AIS: Arts and Humanities (core component area 090)
AIS 1233
AIS: Business (core component area 090)
AIS 1243
AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences (core component area 090)
AIS 1253
AIS: Interdisciplinary Education (core component area 090)
AIS 1263
AIS: Life and Health Sciences (core component area 090)
AIS 1273
AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy (core component area 090)
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
WRC 1013
Freshman Composition I (TCCN: ENGL 1301)
WRC 1023
Freshman Composition II (TCCN: ENGL 1302)
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
CS 1173
Data Analysis and Visualization
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (TCCN: MATH 1314)
MAT 1043
Quantitative Reasoning (TCCN: MATH 1332)
MAT 1053
Mathematics for Business (TCCN: MATH 1324)
MAT 1073
Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (TCCN: MATH 1314)
MAT 1093
Precalculus (TCCN: MATH 2312)
MAT 1133
Calculus for Business (TCCN: MATH 1325)
MAT 1193
Calculus for the Biosciences (TCCN: MATH 2313)
MAT 1213
Calculus I (TCCN: MATH 2313)
STA 1053
Basic Statistics (TCCN: MATH 1342)
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
ANT 2033
Introduction to Biological Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2301)
AST 1013
Introduction to Astronomy (TCCN: ASTR 1303)
AST 1033
Exploration of the Solar System (TCCN: ASTR 1304)
BIO 1203
Biosciences I for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1306)
BIO 1223
Biosciences II for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1307)
BIO 1233
Contemporary Biology I (TCCN: BIOL 1308)
BIO 1243
Contemporary Biology II (TCCN: BIOL 1309)
CHE 1083
Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter
CHE 1093
Introduction to Molecular Transformations
ES 1113
Environmental Botany (TCCN: BIOL 1311)
ES 1123
Environmental Zoology (TCCN: BIOL 1313)
ES 1213
Environmental Geology (TCCN: GEOL 1305)
ES 2013
Introduction to Environmental Science I (TCCN: ENVR 1301)
ES 2023
Introduction to Environmental Science II (TCCN: ENVR 1302)
GEO 1013
The Third Planet (TCCN: GEOL 1301)
GEO 1033
Geology of North American National Parks (TCCN: GEOL 1302)
GEO 1123
Life Through Time (TCCN: GEOL 1304)
GES 2613
Intro to Physical Geography (TCCN: GEOG 1301)
NDT 2043
Introduction to Nutritional Sciences
PHY 1943
Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (TCCN: PHYS 2325)
PHY 1963
Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (TCCN: PHYS 2326)
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AAS 2013
Introduction to African American Studies
AAS 2113
African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues
ANT 2063
Language, Thought, and Culture
ARC 1113
Introduction to the Built Environment (TCCN: ARCH 1311)
ARC 2423
Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century (TCCN: ARCH 1302)
CHN 1014
Elementary Chinese I (TCCN: CHIN 1411)
CLA 2013
Introduction to Ancient Greece
CLA 2023
Introduction to Ancient Rome
CLA 2323
Classical Mythology
COM 2313
Introduction to Media Studies
CSH 1103
Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I (TCCN: ENGL 2332)
CSH 1113
Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II (TCCN: ENGL 2333)
CSH 1213
Topics in World Cultures (TCCN: HUMA 2323)
CSH 2113
The Foreign Film
ENG 2013
Introduction to Literature (TCCN: ENGL 2341)
ENG 2023
Literature and Film
ENG 2213
Literary Criticism and Analysis
ENG 2383
Multiethnic Literatures of the United States
ENG 2423
Literature of Texas and the Southwest
ENG 2443
Persuasion and Rhetoric
FRN 1014
Elementary French I (TCCN: FREN 1411)
FRN 2333
French Literature in English Translation
GER 1014
Elementary German I (TCCN: GERM 1411)
GER 2333
German Literature in English Translation
GES 1023
World Regions and Global Change (TCCN: GEOG 1303)
GLA 1013
US in Global Context
GRK 1114
Introductory Classical Greek I
HIS 2123
Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2321)
HIS 2133
Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2322)
HIS 2533
Introduction to Latin American Civilization
HIS 2543
Introduction to Islamic Civilization
HIS 2553
Introduction to East Asian Civilization
HIS 2573
Introduction to African Civilization
HIS 2583
Introduction to South Asian Civilization
HUM 2093
World Religions (TCCN: PHIL 1304)
ITL 1014
Elementary Italian I (TCCN: ITAL 1411)
ITL 2333
Italian Literature in English Translation
JPN 1014
Elementary Japanese I (TCCN: JAPN 1411)
LAT 1114
Introductory Latin I (TCCN: LATI 1411)
MAS 2013
Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies (TCCN: HUMA 1305)
PHI 1043
Critical Thinking (TCCN: PHIL 2303)
PHI 2013
Basic Philosophical Problems (TCCN: PHIL 1301)
PHI 2023
Introduction to Ancient Philosophy (TCCN: PHIL 2316)
PHI 2033
Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy
PHI 2093
Philosophy of The Americas
PHI 2123
Contemporary Moral Issues
RUS 1014
Elementary Russian I (TCCN: RUSS 1411)
RUS 2333
Russian Literature in English Translation
SPN 1014
Elementary Spanish I (TCCN: SPAN 1411)
SPN 2333
Hispanic Literature in English Translation
WGSS 2013
Introduction to Women's Studies
WGSS 2023
Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AHC 1113
Art History: Prehistory-1350 (TCCN: ARTS 1303)
AHC 1123
Art History: 1350-Present (TCCN: ARTS 1304)
ARC 1513
Great Buildings and Cities of the World
ARC 2413
Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval (TCCN: ARCH 1301)
ART 1103
Introduction to Visual Arts (TCCN: ARTS 1301)
ART 1113
Image Culture
BBL 2023
Latino Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311)
CLA 2033
Introduction to Classical Literature
DAN 2003
Introduction to Dance (TCCN: DANC 2303)
HUM 2023
Introduction to the Humanities I (TCCN: HUMA 1301)
HUM 2033
Introduction to the Humanities II (TCCN: HUMA 1302)
HUM 2053
History of Film (TCCN: HUMA 1315)
MAS 2023
Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311)
MUS 2243
World Music in Society
MUS 2633
American Roots Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310)
MUS 2653
Music in Culture
MUS 2663
History and Styles of Jazz (TCCN: MUSI 1310)
MUS 2673
History and Styles of Popular Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310)
MUS 2683
History and Styles of Western Art Music (TCCN: MUSI 1306)
MUS 2713
History of Recorded Music
MUS 2733
History of the American Musical Theater
MUS 2743
Music and Film
PHI 2073
Philosophy of Art
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
HIS 1043
United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era (TCCN: HIST 1301)
HIS 1053
United States History: Civil War Era to Present (TCCN: HIST 1302)
HIS 2053
Texas History (TCCN: HIST 2301)
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
POL 1013
Introduction to American Politics (TCCN: GOVT 2305)
and one of the following two courses:
POL 1133
Texas Politics and Society (TCCN: GOVT 2306)
POL 1213
Civil Rights in Texas and America (TCCN: GOVT 2306)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AMS 2043
Approaches to American Culture
ANT 1013
Introduction to Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2346)
ANT 2043
Introduction to Archaeology (TCCN: ANTH 2302)
ANT 2053
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2351)
BBL 2003
Language, Culture, and Society (TCCN: ANTH 2351)
BBL 2243
Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences (TCCN: ANTH 2351)
CRJ 1113
The American Criminal Justice System (TCCN: CRIJ 1301)
ECO 2003
Economic Principles and Issues (TCCN: ECON 1301)
ECO 2023
Introductory Microeconomics (TCCN: ECON 2302)
EGR 1343
The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society
ES 1003
Survey Topics in Environmental Studies
GES 1013
Fundamentals of Geography
GES 2623
Human Geography: People, Place, Culture (TCCN: GEOG 1302)
HTH 2413
Introduction to Community and Public Health
HTH 2513
Personal Health (TCCN: PHED 1304)
IDS 2113
Society and Social Issues
KIN 2123
Exercise as Medicine (TCCN: KINE 1338)
NDRB 1033
Drugs and Society (TCCN: PHED 1346)
PSY 1013
Introduction to Psychology (TCCN: PSYC 2301)
REGS 2003
Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice
SOC 1013
Introduction to Sociology (TCCN: SOCI 1301)
SOC 2013
Social Problems (TCCN: SOCI 1306)
SOC 2023
Social Context of Drug Use (TCCN: SOCI 2340)
SWK 1013
Introduction to Social Work
Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
COM 2113
Public Speaking (core component area 091, TCCN: SPCH 1315)
EGR 1403
Technical Communication (core component area 091)
ENG 2413
Technical Writing (core component area 091, TCCN: ENGL 2311)
PAD 1113
Public Administration and Policy in American Society (core component area 097)
PHI 2043
Introductory Logic (core component area 092, TCCN: PHIL 2303)
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Sciences
Language, Philosophy and Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government-Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
Total Credit Hours
42
EED Degree and Teacher Certification Requirements - Science ESL
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
A. Major Courses (42 semester credit hours)
BBL 3403
Cultural and Linguistic Equity for Schooling
CI 3663
Interdisciplinary Project Based Learning
EDP 3303
Learning and Development in the Middle School Context (Grades 4-8)
EDU 2103
Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
EED 2013
Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society
EED 3303
Teaching, Learning, and Classroom Culture
EED 3323
Developing Pedagogical Content Knowledge
ESL 3003
Language and Schooling
ESL 3033
Foundations of English as a Second Language
ESL 3053
Literacy in a Second Language
ESL 3073
Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 4-8
LDT 4083
Teaching with Media and Technology
LTED 3533
Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines-Grades 4-8
SPE 3603
Introduction to Special Education
B. Electives
Students may need to select up to 6 semester credit hours of electives to meet the requirement of 122 total semester credit hours.
Total Credit Hours
48
EED Science ESL Support Courses
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
IDS 3234
Investigations in Physical Science
IDS 3224
Earth Systems Science Investigations
STA 1053
Basic Statistics (core and major)
BIO 1243
Contemporary Biology II (core and major)
CHE 1073
Basic Chemistry
IDS 3003
STEM in Social Contexts
GEO 1123
GEO 1131
Life Through Time
and Life Through Time Laboratory
(core and major)
Total Credit Hours
24
Science ESL Clinical Professional Education Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
The following courses require an advisor code and are restricted to students who have applied for and been accepted into the Teacher Certification Program.
CI 4433
Science Methods in Grades 4-8
CI 4603
Classroom Ecology in Middle Grades
EDP 4203
Assessment and Evaluation
EED 3620
4-8 MA/SCI Field Experience l
EED 3630
4-8 MA/SCI Field Experience ll
CI 4753
4-8 Science Yearlong Clinical Teaching l
CI 4763
4-8 Science Yearlong Clinical Teaching ll
Total Credit Hours
15
*New Courses for
Middle Grades 4-8 Science and English as a Second Language
CI 4753. 4-8 Science Yearlong Clinical Teaching l. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program; completion of all requirements for admission to the first 4-8 ESL clinical teaching semester, and concurrent enrollment in 9 semester credit hours of Professional Education:
EDP 4203
ESL 3073
, and
EED 3323
; a grade of "B-" or better in
EDP 4203
ESL 3073
, and
EED 3323
; a grade of "CR" is required for CI 4753* to be recommended for teacher certification. Individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance. The clinical teacher will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Seminars explore issues in teaching practice. The grade report for the course is either “CR” (satisfactory performance) or “NC” (unsatisfactory performance). Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $10.27.
CI 4763. 4-8 Science Yearlong Clinical Teaching ll. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of all requirements for admission to the second 4-8 ESL clinical teaching semester, and concurrent enrollment in 9 semester credit hours of Professional Education:
LDT 4083
CI 3663
, and
BBL 3403
; a grade of "B-" or better is needed in
LDT 4083
CI 3663
, and
BBL 3403
, and a grade of "CR" is required for CI 4763* to be recommended for teacher certification. Clinical teaching requires experience in a 4-8th-grade school setting and in the certification area sought under the supervision of university faculty. This is the second course in a two-semester placement in the same middle grades school. Clinical teachers are expected to attend their clinical placement at least 3 full days per week for both semesters. The clinical teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating mentor teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Attendance at Clinical Teaching Seminar is mandatory and is required to earn credit for the course. The grade report for the course is either “CR” (satisfactory performance) or “NC” (unsatisfactory performance). Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $20.54.
Bachelor of Arts in Equity and Education: Middle Grades 4-8 Science and English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification Concentration
Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall
Credit Hours
AIS 1203
or
AIS 1253
Academic Introduction and Strategies (
core
or AIS: Interdisciplinary Education
WRC 1013
Freshman Composition I (
core
HIS 1053
United States History: Civil War Era to Present (
recommended core
Free Elective (to meet 122 semester credit hours)
Free Elective (to meet 122 semester credit hours)
Credit Hours
14
Spring
EED 2013
Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society
POL 1013
Introduction to American Politics
WRC 1023
Freshman Composition II (
core
HIS 2053
Texas History (
recommended core
Free Elective (to meet 122 semester credit hours)
Credit Hours
15
Second Year
Fall
AAS 2013
or
MAS 2013
or
WGSS 2013
or
WGSS 2023
Introduction to African American Studies (
core
or Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies
or Introduction to Women's Studies
or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
EDU 2103
Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
POL 1133
or
POL 1213
Texas Politics and Society
or Civil Rights in Texas and America
IDS 3234
Investigations in Physical Science
BIO 1243
Contemporary Biology II (
core and major
Credit Hours
16
Spring
IDS 2113
Society and Social Issues (
recommended core
IDS 3224
Earth Systems Science Investigations
MAS 2023
Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions (
recommended core
COM 2113
Public Speaking (
recommended core
CHE 1073
Basic Chemistry
Credit Hours
16
Third Year
Fall
Admission to the Teacher Certification Program
EDP 3303
Learning and Development in the Middle School Context (Grades 4-8)
ESL 3033
Foundations of English as a Second Language
EED 3620
CI 4603
4-8 MA/SCI Field Experience l
and Classroom Ecology in Middle Grades
IDS 3003
STEM in Social Contexts
STA 1053
Basic Statistics (
core and major
Credit Hours
15
Spring
CI 4433
Science Methods in Grades 4-8
EED 3630
EED 3303
4-8 MA/SCI Field Experience ll
and Teaching, Learning, and Classroom Culture
ESL 3003
Language and Schooling
LTED 3533
Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines-Grades 4-8
GEO 1123
GEO 1131
Life Through Time
and Life Through Time Laboratory
core and major
Credit Hours
16
Summer
ESL 3053
Literacy in a Second Language
SPE 3603
Introduction to Special Education
Credit Hours
Fourth Year
Fall
EDP 4203
Assessment and Evaluation
EED 3323
Developing Pedagogical Content Knowledge
ESL 3073
Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 4-8
CI 4753
4-8 Science Yearlong Clinical Teaching l
1, 3, *
Credit Hours
12
Spring
BBL 3403
Cultural and Linguistic Equity for Schooling
CI 3663
Interdisciplinary Project Based Learning
CI 4763
4-8 Science Yearlong Clinical Teaching ll
1, 3, *
LDT 4083
Teaching with Media and Technology
Credit Hours
12
Total Credit Hours
122
Admission to the Teacher Certification Program is required.
A grade of "B-" or better is required to be recommended for the Teacher Certification.
EED students doing yearlong clinical teaching (CT) should enroll in no more than 15 and 12 hours in CT Semester 1 and Semester 2 respectively. Students wishing to take more hours in a semester should request the appeals form from their advisor. Under no circumstances will clinical teachers be allowed to take no more than 15 hours in the CT Semester 1 or 2.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Equity and Education (EC–12 Special Education Certification Concentration)
The minimum number of semester credit hours required for the
EED
degree with EC–12 Special Education certification is 122, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.A. degree in Equity and Education with teacher certification must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.
All EED majors must complete
AIS 1203
or
AIS 1253
MAT 1023
should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics.
BIO 1233
and
AST 1033
should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Life and Physical Sciences.
AAS 2013
or
MAS 2013
are recommended to satisfy the core requirement in Language, Philosophy, and Culture.
MAS 2023
should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Creative Arts.
HIS 2053
is recommended to satisfy a core requirement in American History.
IDS 2113
should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)
All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AIS 1203
Academic Introduction and Strategies (core component area 090)
AIS 1213
AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning (core component area 090)
AIS 1223
AIS: Arts and Humanities (core component area 090)
AIS 1233
AIS: Business (core component area 090)
AIS 1243
AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences (core component area 090)
AIS 1253
AIS: Interdisciplinary Education (core component area 090)
AIS 1263
AIS: Life and Health Sciences (core component area 090)
AIS 1273
AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy (core component area 090)
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
WRC 1013
Freshman Composition I (TCCN: ENGL 1301)
WRC 1023
Freshman Composition II (TCCN: ENGL 1302)
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
CS 1173
Data Analysis and Visualization
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (TCCN: MATH 1314)
MAT 1043
Quantitative Reasoning (TCCN: MATH 1332)
MAT 1053
Mathematics for Business (TCCN: MATH 1324)
MAT 1073
Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (TCCN: MATH 1314)
MAT 1093
Precalculus (TCCN: MATH 2312)
MAT 1133
Calculus for Business (TCCN: MATH 1325)
MAT 1193
Calculus for the Biosciences (TCCN: MATH 2313)
MAT 1213
Calculus I (TCCN: MATH 2313)
STA 1053
Basic Statistics (TCCN: MATH 1342)
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
ANT 2033
Introduction to Biological Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2301)
AST 1013
Introduction to Astronomy (TCCN: ASTR 1303)
AST 1033
Exploration of the Solar System (TCCN: ASTR 1304)
BIO 1203
Biosciences I for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1306)
BIO 1223
Biosciences II for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1307)
BIO 1233
Contemporary Biology I (TCCN: BIOL 1308)
BIO 1243
Contemporary Biology II (TCCN: BIOL 1309)
CHE 1083
Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter
CHE 1093
Introduction to Molecular Transformations
ES 1113
Environmental Botany (TCCN: BIOL 1311)
ES 1123
Environmental Zoology (TCCN: BIOL 1313)
ES 1213
Environmental Geology (TCCN: GEOL 1305)
ES 2013
Introduction to Environmental Science I (TCCN: ENVR 1301)
ES 2023
Introduction to Environmental Science II (TCCN: ENVR 1302)
GEO 1013
The Third Planet (TCCN: GEOL 1301)
GEO 1033
Geology of North American National Parks (TCCN: GEOL 1302)
GEO 1123
Life Through Time (TCCN: GEOL 1304)
GES 2613
Intro to Physical Geography (TCCN: GEOG 1301)
NDT 2043
Introduction to Nutritional Sciences
PHY 1943
Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (TCCN: PHYS 2325)
PHY 1963
Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (TCCN: PHYS 2326)
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AAS 2013
Introduction to African American Studies
AAS 2113
African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues
ANT 2063
Language, Thought, and Culture
ARC 1113
Introduction to the Built Environment (TCCN: ARCH 1311)
ARC 2423
Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century (TCCN: ARCH 1302)
CHN 1014
Elementary Chinese I (TCCN: CHIN 1411)
CLA 2013
Introduction to Ancient Greece
CLA 2023
Introduction to Ancient Rome
CLA 2323
Classical Mythology
COM 2313
Introduction to Media Studies
CSH 1103
Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I (TCCN: ENGL 2332)
CSH 1113
Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II (TCCN: ENGL 2333)
CSH 1213
Topics in World Cultures (TCCN: HUMA 2323)
CSH 2113
The Foreign Film
ENG 2013
Introduction to Literature (TCCN: ENGL 2341)
ENG 2023
Literature and Film
ENG 2213
Literary Criticism and Analysis
ENG 2383
Multiethnic Literatures of the United States
ENG 2423
Literature of Texas and the Southwest
ENG 2443
Persuasion and Rhetoric
FRN 1014
Elementary French I (TCCN: FREN 1411)
FRN 2333
French Literature in English Translation
GER 1014
Elementary German I (TCCN: GERM 1411)
GER 2333
German Literature in English Translation
GES 1023
World Regions and Global Change (TCCN: GEOG 1303)
GLA 1013
US in Global Context
GRK 1114
Introductory Classical Greek I
HIS 2123
Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2321)
HIS 2133
Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2322)
HIS 2533
Introduction to Latin American Civilization
HIS 2543
Introduction to Islamic Civilization
HIS 2553
Introduction to East Asian Civilization
HIS 2573
Introduction to African Civilization
HIS 2583
Introduction to South Asian Civilization
HUM 2093
World Religions (TCCN: PHIL 1304)
ITL 1014
Elementary Italian I (TCCN: ITAL 1411)
ITL 2333
Italian Literature in English Translation
JPN 1014
Elementary Japanese I (TCCN: JAPN 1411)
LAT 1114
Introductory Latin I (TCCN: LATI 1411)
MAS 2013
Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies (TCCN: HUMA 1305)
PHI 1043
Critical Thinking (TCCN: PHIL 2303)
PHI 2013
Basic Philosophical Problems (TCCN: PHIL 1301)
PHI 2023
Introduction to Ancient Philosophy (TCCN: PHIL 2316)
PHI 2033
Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy
PHI 2093
Philosophy of The Americas
PHI 2123
Contemporary Moral Issues
RUS 1014
Elementary Russian I (TCCN: RUSS 1411)
RUS 2333
Russian Literature in English Translation
SPN 1014
Elementary Spanish I (TCCN: SPAN 1411)
SPN 2333
Hispanic Literature in English Translation
WGSS 2013
Introduction to Women's Studies
WGSS 2023
Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AHC 1113
Art History: Prehistory-1350 (TCCN: ARTS 1303)
AHC 1123
Art History: 1350-Present (TCCN: ARTS 1304)
ARC 1513
Great Buildings and Cities of the World
ARC 2413
Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval (TCCN: ARCH 1301)
ART 1103
Introduction to Visual Arts (TCCN: ARTS 1301)
ART 1113
Image Culture
BBL 2023
Latino Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311)
CLA 2033
Introduction to Classical Literature
DAN 2003
Introduction to Dance (TCCN: DANC 2303)
HUM 2023
Introduction to the Humanities I (TCCN: HUMA 1301)
HUM 2033
Introduction to the Humanities II (TCCN: HUMA 1302)
HUM 2053
History of Film (TCCN: HUMA 1315)
MAS 2023
Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311)
MUS 2243
World Music in Society
MUS 2633
American Roots Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310)
MUS 2653
Music in Culture
MUS 2663
History and Styles of Jazz (TCCN: MUSI 1310)
MUS 2673
History and Styles of Popular Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310)
MUS 2683
History and Styles of Western Art Music (TCCN: MUSI 1306)
MUS 2713
History of Recorded Music
MUS 2733
History of the American Musical Theater
MUS 2743
Music and Film
PHI 2073
Philosophy of Art
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
HIS 1043
United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era (TCCN: HIST 1301)
HIS 1053
United States History: Civil War Era to Present (TCCN: HIST 1302)
HIS 2053
Texas History (TCCN: HIST 2301)
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
POL 1013
Introduction to American Politics (TCCN: GOVT 2305)
and one of the following two courses:
POL 1133
Texas Politics and Society (TCCN: GOVT 2306)
POL 1213
Civil Rights in Texas and America (TCCN: GOVT 2306)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AMS 2043
Approaches to American Culture
ANT 1013
Introduction to Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2346)
ANT 2043
Introduction to Archaeology (TCCN: ANTH 2302)
ANT 2053
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2351)
BBL 2003
Language, Culture, and Society (TCCN: ANTH 2351)
BBL 2243
Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences (TCCN: ANTH 2351)
CRJ 1113
The American Criminal Justice System (TCCN: CRIJ 1301)
ECO 2003
Economic Principles and Issues (TCCN: ECON 1301)
ECO 2023
Introductory Microeconomics (TCCN: ECON 2302)
EGR 1343
The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society
ES 1003
Survey Topics in Environmental Studies
GES 1013
Fundamentals of Geography
GES 2623
Human Geography: People, Place, Culture (TCCN: GEOG 1302)
HTH 2413
Introduction to Community and Public Health
HTH 2513
Personal Health (TCCN: PHED 1304)
IDS 2113
Society and Social Issues
KIN 2123
Exercise as Medicine (TCCN: KINE 1338)
NDRB 1033
Drugs and Society (TCCN: PHED 1346)
PSY 1013
Introduction to Psychology (TCCN: PSYC 2301)
REGS 2003
Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice
SOC 1013
Introduction to Sociology (TCCN: SOCI 1301)
SOC 2013
Social Problems (TCCN: SOCI 1306)
SOC 2023
Social Context of Drug Use (TCCN: SOCI 2340)
SWK 1013
Introduction to Social Work
Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
COM 2113
Public Speaking (core component area 091, TCCN: SPCH 1315)
EGR 1403
Technical Communication (core component area 091)
ENG 2413
Technical Writing (core component area 091, TCCN: ENGL 2311)
PAD 1113
Public Administration and Policy in American Society (core component area 097)
PHI 2043
Introductory Logic (core component area 092, TCCN: PHIL 2303)
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Sciences
Language, Philosophy and Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government-Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
Total Credit Hours
42
EED Degree Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
EED support courses
IDS 3234
Investigations in Physical Science
IDS 3224
Earth Systems Science Investigations
MAT 1153
Essential Elements in Mathematics I
MAT 1163
Essential Elements in Mathematics II
Total Credit Hours
14
Certification Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
BBL 3403
Cultural and Linguistic Equity for Schooling
EED 3303
Teaching, Learning, and Classroom Culture
ECE 3603
Language and Literacy Acquisition
EDU 2103
Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
EED 2013
Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society
LTED 3523
Reading Development, Processes, and Instruction
LTED 3803
Writing Development, Processes, and Instruction Grades 4-8
SPE 3603
Introduction to Special Education
SPE 3693
Special Education Law
The following courses require an advisor code and are restricted to students who have applied for and been accepted into the Teacher Certification Program.
SPE 3623
Assessment of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
SPE 3633
Classroom and Behavior Management for Students with Disabilities
SPE 3673
Assessment for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities
SPE 3683
Special Education Across the Lifespan
SPE 4683
Communication and Collaboration in Special Education
SPE 4693
Assistive Technology
Total Credit Hours
45
Professional Education Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
The following courses require an advisor code and are restricted to students who have applied for and been accepted into the Teacher Certification Program. EED degree requirements and EED support courses listed above are prerequisite to enrollment in Professional Special Education courses.
SPE 3653
Practicum in Special Education (Mild/Moderate Disabilities)
SPE 4623
Mathematics Instruction for Students with Disabilities
SPE 4643
Instruction for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
SPE 4653
Practicum in Special Education (Moderate/Severe Disabilities)
SPE 4673
Instruction for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities
Clinical Teaching:
CI 4713
Clinical Teaching: All Level EC12
CI 4723
Clinical Teaching II: All Level EC-12
Total Credit Hours
21
B.A. in Equity in Education (EC–12 Special Education Certification Concentration) – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall
Credit Hours
AIS 1203
or
AIS 1253
Academic Inquiry and Scholarship (
core
or AIS: Interdisciplinary Education
BIO 1233
Contemporary Biology I (
core
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (
core
POL 1013
Introduction to American Politics (
core
WRC 1013
Freshman Composition I (
core
Credit Hours
15
Spring
AST 1033
Exploration of the Solar System (
core
HIS 2053
Texas History (
core
EED 2013
Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society
IDS 2113
Society and Social Issues (
core and major
WRC 1023
Freshman Composition II (
core
Credit Hours
15
Summer
AAS 2013
or
MAS 2013
Introduction to African American Studies (
core
or Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies
MAS 2023
Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions (
core
POL 1133
or
POL 1213
Texas Politics and Society (
core
or Civil Rights in Texas and America
Component Area Option (core)
Credit Hours
12
Second Year
Fall
EDU 2103
Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
IDS 3234
Investigations in Physical Science
LTED 3803
Writing Development, Processes, and Instruction Grades 4-8
MAT 1153
Essential Elements in Mathematics I
American History (core)
Credit Hours
16
Spring
ECE 3603
Language and Literacy Acquisition
IDS 3224
Earth Systems Science Investigations
MAT 1163
Essential Elements in Mathematics II
SPE 3603
Introduction to Special Education
SPE 3693
Special Education Law
Credit Hours
16
Third Year
Fall
Admission to the Teacher Certification Program
EED 3303
Teaching, Learning, and Classroom Culture
SPE 3623
Assessment of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
SPE 3653
Practicum in Special Education (Mild/Moderate Disabilities)
SPE 4623
Mathematics Instruction for Students with Disabilities
SPE 4643
Instruction for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Credit Hours
15
Spring
LTED 3523
Reading Development, Processes, and Instruction
SPE 4653
Practicum in Special Education (Moderate/Severe Disabilities)
SPE 3673
Assessment for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities
SPE 3683
Special Education Across the Lifespan
SPE 4673
Instruction for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities
Credit Hours
15
Fourth Year
Fall
CI 4713
Clinical Teaching: All Level EC12
SPE 4683
Communication and Collaboration in Special Education
SPE 4693
Assistive Technology
Credit Hours
Spring
BBL 3403
Cultural and Linguistic Equity for Schooling
SPE 3633
Classroom and Behavior Management for Students with Disabilities
CI 4723
Clinical Teaching II: All Level EC-12
Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours
122
Students doing yearlong clinical teaching (CT) should enroll in no more than 13 hours in CT Semester 1 and Semester 2. Students wishing to take more hours in a semester should request the appeals form from their advisor. Under no circumstances will clinical teachers be allowed to take no more than 16 hours in the CT Semester 1 or 2.
Secondary Certification Programs & All-Level Specialized Certification Programs
Students seeking certification to teach at the secondary level (grades 7–12) or in an all-level (early childhood – grade 12) specialized field such as Physical Education, Spanish, Music, or Fine Arts, must obtain a bachelor’s degree in the academic area in which they plan to teach. These students should consult with their advisor in the department in which their degree is housed.
Please note that requirements for degrees and certification have been carefully coordinated between the content area departments and the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching; however, there may be specific degree requirements that are not required in the certification program and specific certification requirements that may not be required in the degree program.
Certification program requirements are dictated by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas State Board of Educator Certification.
Teacher candidates are encouraged to meet with their certification and disciplinary advisors often to ensure they are abreast of the most recent requirements.
Secondary Certification Programs
UTSA Currently has secondary teacher certification in the following
single-subject certifications:
Grades
7-12 English Language Arts with English as a Second Language Supplemental
with a major in English
Grades
7-12 History
with a major in History
Grades 7-12 Social Studies
with a major in History, Political Science, or Geography
Grades 7-12 Mathematics (
Through
UTeachSA
with a Major in Mathematics
for Teaching
Grades 7-12 Sciences
(several options)
(Through
UTeachSA
with a major in
Multidisciplinary Science
s,
Biology,
Geosciences,
or Physics
Grades 7-12 Computer Science (Through
UTeachSA
with a major in Computer Science (pending TEA approval)
Students seeking secondary certification are strongly encouraged to add the Minor in Secondary Education. Coursework in the
Minor in Secondary Education
is fully inclusive of the Secondary Certification Sequence of Coursework. Secondary certification includes Certification Requirements, Professional Education Coursework, and the Yearlong Clinical Teaching Residency Model and is completed in 32 credit hours. Students enrolled in UTeachSA will also qualify for the Minor in Secondary Education.
The Secondary Certification Sequence of Courses/Minor in Secondary Education is meant to be completed during the last 4 semesters of the Teacher Candidate’s degree plan. The first two semesters are considered the pre-clinical year (junior year), and the previous two semesters are considered the clinical year (senior year). The UTSA Educator Preparation Program is a TEA-approved and vetted residency program meaning that the clinical teaching experience and the last year of pedagogical coursework are completed concurrently over the course of the clinical year. Students are encouraged to meet with a certification advisor as soon as they decide to pursue teacher certification to prepare their program of study.
Students are encouraged to consult with their content area advisor as well as their certification advisors about the specific requirements for each subject area. Some content area degrees include the Secondary Teacher Certification Sequence/Minor in Secondary Education as part of their teacher certification focused Degree Concentrations. Please note that a content degree concentration may include coursework in the college of education beyond the Secondary Sequence to fulfill the concentration area. In some instances, a content area degree plan may choose not to adopt the full sequence of courses below because the degree may already contain content that would be duplicated in the certification sequence. Students are, again, highly encouraged to meet with certification and content advisors early and often.
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
Pre-Clinical Year Semester One
EDP 3203
Learning and Development in the Secondary School Adolescent
EDU 2103
Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
EED 2013
Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society
SPE 3603
Introduction to Special Education
Pre-Clinical Year Semester Two
Must be admitted to the Teacher Certification Program to complete PreClinical Year Semester Two onward.
CI 4200
Secondary Professional Learning Community
CI 4203
Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Classroom
EDP 4203
Assessment and Evaluation
Yearlong Clinical Teaching Semester One
CI 4223
Secondary Mathematics Methods
or
CI 4233
Secondary Social Studies Methods
or
CI 4243
Secondary Science Methods
or
CI 4253
Secondary English Language Arts and Reading Methods
CI 4661
Secondary Yearlong Clinical Teaching I
LTED 3773
Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines-Grades 7-12
Yearlong Clinical Teaching Semester Two
CI 4671
Secondary Yearlong Clinical Teaching II
ESL 3083
Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 7-12
LDT 4083
Teaching with Media and Technology
Total Credit Hours
32
EDU 2103
and
SPE 3603
may be completed prior to pre-clinical year.
In extenuating circumstances, students seeking 7-12 certification may petition to opt out of the Yearlong Clinical Teaching Residency, instead completing a Yearlong Professional Experience where they will complete their clinical teaching in 1 semester and enroll in
CI 4613
Clinical Teaching: Early Childhood-Grade 6
. This is only available for students with extreme needs and must be formally requested by submitting a letter of petition to the Director of Clinical Teaching and the Department Chair in ILT.
All-Level (EC-12) Certification Programs
UTSA currently offers the following All-Level Specialized Certification pathways:
EC-12 Art with
a major in Art
EC-12 Languages Other Than English. (LOTE) Spanish with
a major in Spanish
EC-12 Physical Education with
a major in Kinesiology
EC-12 Music with
a major in Music and a concentration in Music Education
Interested students must consult with their academic advisor in the department that houses their content area degree to notify them of their intent to seek certification and connect them with the certification advisors. Teacher candidates seeking an All-Level Certification will complete the Certification Sequence of Courses that includes Required Certification Courses, Professional Education Coursework, and either the Yearlong Professional Experience Clinical Teaching option for 33 credit hours or the Yearlong Clinical Teaching Residency Model option for 32 credit hours. Recently, all teacher certification pathways at UTSA have been engaged in program innovation and renewal that aims to incorporate the Yearlong Clinical Teaching experience for all pathways. Some pathways are still in the process of changing, so it is important to meet with a certification advisor early and often to stay abreast of the latest developments and programs of study.
Please note that requirements for degrees and certification have been carefully coordinated between the content area departments and the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching; however, there may be specific degree requirements that are not required in the certification program and specific certification requirements that may not be required in the degree program.
Certification program requirements are dictated by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas State Board of Educator Certification.
Teacher candidates are encouraged to meet with their certification and disciplinary advisors often to ensure they are abreast of the most recent requirements.
Core Curriculum Requirements:
Students should refer to the appropriate section of this catalog for a listing of Core Curriculum requirements for the degree they are seeking. Additionally, students must seek advising from a certification advisor toward the end of their sophomore year or as the approach being core complete to understand the certification requirements and admissions process for the Educator Preparation Program (EPP). Those who transfer to UTSA with an Associate of Arts in Teaching or similar degree must meet with the certification program advisors upon enrolling at UTSA to ensure timely completion of requirements for certification.
Please refer to the
Degrees with Certification tab
for view coursework related to the EC-12 Special Education pathway in Education.
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
Required Certification Courses
15
EED 2013
Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society
EDP 3203
Learning and Development in the Secondary School Adolescent
EDU 2103
Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
ESL 3083
Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 7-12
SPE 3603
Introduction to Special Education
Professional Education Coursework
12
Students must be admitted to the Teacher Certification Program before enrolling in Professional Education and Clinical Teaching coursework.
CI 4203
Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Classroom
EDP 4203
Assessment and Evaluation
LDT 4083
Teaching with Media and Technology
LTED 3773
Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines-Grades 7-12
Disciplinary Methods Courses
3-6
CI 4273
Methods of Teaching Content in the Elementary School-Physical Education
CI 4283
EC-12 Art Methods
CI 4293
EC-12 Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Methods
CI 4313
Methods of Teaching Content in the Secondary School-Physical Education
Clinical Teaching Residency Options:
2-3
Clinical Teaching Residency Option 1: Yearlong Clinical Teaching
CI 4711
All Level EC12 Yearlong Clinical Teaching I
CI 4721
All Level EC12 Yearlong Clinical Teaching II
Clinical Teaching Residency Option 2: Yearlong Professional Experience
CI 4713
Clinical Teaching: All Level EC12
Total Credit Hours
32-36
CI 4203
EDP 4203
, and
LTED 3773
are restricted classes that require a field experience component, these courses are not offered during the Summer term. Advisor authorization for these classes will be issued only if all prerequisites have been completed.
Students seeking EC-12 Physical Education Certification will not take this course.
EC-12 Music Education Certification Requirements
Students seeking Certification for EC-12 Music Education must ensure they are in contact with both their academic advisor in the School of Music and the Certification Advisors in COEHD. The certification courses for music are included as part of the Bachelor of Music Degree with the Music Education Concentration.
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
Additional Disciplinary Methods Courses
CI 4213
Music Methods
CI 4263
Secondary Music Methods (EC-12 Music Certification)
CI 4713
Clinical Teaching: All Level EC12
EDP 3203
Learning and Development in the Secondary School Adolescent
EDU 2103
Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
EED 2013
Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society
LTED 3773
Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines-Grades 7-12
SPE 3603
Introduction to Special Education
Grades 7-12 and EC-12 Supplemental Certification (TEA approved) or Supplementary Certificates (UTSA Issued) (9 hours)
The following Supplemental Certification (TEA approved) or Supplementary Certificate (UTSA Issued) are available for those pursuing initial 7-12 content area or EC-12 certification.
Supplemental Certification (TEA approved)
Content Area + Bilingual Supplemental (BIL)
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
BBL 3033
Mexican Americans in the Southwest
or
MAS 3033
Mexican Americans in the Southwest
BBL 3053
Foundations of Bilingual Studies
BBL 4063
Bicultural-Bilingual Approaches to Teaching Social Studies and Integrating Other Content Areas
Content Area + English as a Second Language (ESL)
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
ESL 3003
Language and Schooling
ESL 3033
Foundations of English as a Second Language
ESL 3053
Literacy in a Second Language
Supplementary Certificates (UTSA Issued)
Content Area + REGSS African American Studies (AAS)
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
AAS 3013
Black Communities and Culture
AAS 3123
Civil Rights Movement and African American Education
AAS 4013
Topics in African American Studies
Content Area + REGSS Mexican American Studies (MAS)
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
MAS 3033
Mexican Americans in the Southwest
MAS 3063
Historical Legacies of Educational Justice
or
MAS 4013
Si se puede! Latino Leadership, Activism and Organizing
SOC 3413
Sociology of the Mexican American Community
Content Area + REGSS Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS)
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
WGSS 2013
Introduction to Women's Studies
or
WGSS 2023
Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
WGSS 4863
Transnational Feminisms
WGSS 4953
Special Topics in Women's Studies
Certificate in Early Childhood Education
The undergraduate Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate’s curriculum is based on five premises that will help early childhood educators develop an in-depth knowledge of cognitive, linguistic, physical, and socio-emotional development, as well as appropriate teaching and learning practices. It enables undergraduates from across the university to pursue a coursework program that concentrates on the early learning experiences of very young children (birth to age 8) of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and examines the following: 1) developmentally appropriate practices; 2) collaboration with diverse families; 3) play and learning; 4) early language and literacy development; and 5) advocacy in early childhood settings. The curriculum for this certificate aligns with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation. Students pursuing the ECE Certificate must complete 15 semester credit hours in Early Childhood courses.
Admission Requirements
An undergraduate student wishing to enroll in the Early Childhood Education certificate program should contact the Certificate Program Advisor and request permission to enter the program. Approval to enter the program by the Certificate Program Advisor and the Dean of the College of Education and Human Development is required.
Certificate Requirements
The ECE certificate comprises five undergraduate courses for a total of 15 semester credit hours. Three of these courses are currently offered in our undergraduate EC-6
th
grade certification program in the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching and constitute the core of the early childhood coursework. The two additional courses allow prospective students the opportunity to learn about special populations, namely dual language learners and children with special needs. This certificate will serve to increase the knowledge base of individuals seeking roles in the early childhood profession, particularly in diverse learning spaces.
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
BBL 4043
Dual Language Education in Early Childhood
ECE 3143
Child Growth and Development
ECE 3313
Play, Creativity, and Learning
ECE 3603
Language and Literacy Acquisition
ECE 4153
Culturally Appropriate Assessment for Infants and Young Children
Total Credit Hours
15
Minor in Secondary Education
The Minor in Secondary Education provides teacher candidates with an understanding of the needed pedagogical and philosophical foundations; the ability to identify high-quality, evidence-based instructional methodologies and materials; and a complex and nuanced understanding of the uses of formative and summative assessment in the secondary school. The Minor in Secondary Education engages teacher candidates in experiential learning, in the context of a professional learning community, to ensure they are ready to answer society’s greatest challenges and support students in secondary schools every day.
All students pursuing a Minor in Secondary Education must complete 32 semester credit hours.
Minor Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
Pre-Clinical Year Semester One
EDP 3203
Learning and Development in the Secondary School Adolescent
EDU 2103
Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
EED 2013
Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society
SPE 3603
Introduction to Special Education
Pre-Clinical Year Semester Two
Must be admitted to the Teacher Certification Program to complete Pre-Clinical Year Semester Two onward.
CI 4200
Secondary Professional Learning Community
CI 4203
Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Classroom
EDP 4203
Assessment and Evaluation
Yearlong Clinical Teaching Semester One
CI 4223
Secondary Mathematics Methods
or
CI 4233
Secondary Social Studies Methods
or
CI 4243
Secondary Science Methods
or
CI 4253
Secondary English Language Arts & Reading Methods
CI 4661
Secondary Yearlong Clinical Teaching I
LTED 3773
Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines-Grades 7–12
Yearlong Clinical Teaching Semester Two
CI 4671
Secondary Yearlong Clinical Teaching II
ESL 3083
Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 7-12
LDT 4083
Teaching with Media and Technology
Total Credit Hours
32
EDU 2103
and
SPE 3603
may be completed prior to pre-clinical year.
To declare a Minor in Secondary Education, obtain advice, or seek approval of substitutions for course requirements, students should consult their academic advisor or the UGAR in ILT.
Curriculum and Instruction (CI) Courses
CI 3663. Interdisciplinary Project Based Learning. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
In this course, students will learn about interdisciplinary project-based learning through first-hand experience. Project-based learning is a student-driven teaching approach in which the learners identify and analyze a critical issue or problem, then work over a period of time to develop a possible solution, which is then shared with a public audience. The course will focus on both project-based teaching and learning approaches for all learners and across content areas. Generally Offered: Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
CI 4200. Secondary Professional Learning Community. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite:
EED 2013
and
EDP 3203
; Admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Corequisites:
CI 4203
. This course is a professional learning community (PLC). The PLC serves as a touchstone in the secondary teacher certification program, bringing together preclinical and clinical teacher candidates within disciplinary areas to share and co-construct knowledge and skills applied to their field-based classroom experiences. By working in small groups of colleagues and peers, learning is emergent, responsive, and collaborative. Although the PLC is facilitated by faculty members with expertise in the specialty area, it is a vehicle for horizontal expertise where students and faculty alike share their expertise and insights. In this way, the PLC is a community of practice where teacher candidates come together to (a) share learning from various school- and community-based experiences and (b) synthesize learning through reflection and discussion on teaching and being a teacher. Multiple discipline-based sections will be offered each semester, and all preclinical and clinical teachers in a discipline will enroll in the same section throughout their program. Teacher candidates must pass the course with a CR to qualify for clinical teaching. This course will not be offered in the Summer. (Formerly CI 4801, credit cannot be earned for both CI 4801 and
CI 4200
.). Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54.
CI 4203. Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Classroom. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program; completion of
EED 2013
and
EDP 3203
is required. Corequisites:
EDP 4203
and
CI 4200
. Students are introduced to Universal Design for Learning, an approach that aims to meet the diverse needs of all learners. The course’s focus on instructional equity is strengthened by the integration of culturally responsive/sustaining pedagogy, social-emotional learning, trauma-informed pedagogy, and restorative justice practices. Students will explore classroom ecology by examining the deep connection between a teacher’s curricular and instructional choices and how it shapes the secondary classroom environment. Students will apply their developing knowledge of these concepts and skills by designing curricular materials that demonstrate the importance of fostering a healthy and supportive learning environment. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
CI 4213. Music Methods. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program,
EDP 3203
, and
EDU 2103
. This course is designed to provide music teacher candidates with the necessary knowledge and skills to prepare for successfully planning, implementing, and evaluating music instruction. This course may be offered in multiple sections to accommodate choral and instrumental music instruction in various contexts. Field experience required. (Formerly C&I 4213. Credit cannot be earned for both
CI 4213
and C&I 4213.) Generally offered: Fall. Course Fee: LRH1 $20; STF1 $75; STSH $30.
CI 4223. Secondary Mathematics Methods. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program,
EDP 3203
, and
EDU 2103
; completion of or concurrent enrollment in
EED 2013
and
EDP 4203
is required. Study of curricular, instructional, and management approaches to mathematics in secondary schools. Emphasis on developing instructional and curricular strategies that are effective in diverse teaching contexts. Course will address teaching special populations of students, the application of instructional technology and multimedia, and developing classroom culture and ecology. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for CI 4646 or CI 4643 Clinical Teaching: Grades 7-12. Field experience required. Restricted course, advisor code required for registration. (Formerly C&I 4223. Credit cannot be earned for both
CI 4223
and C&I 4223.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Not offered in the Summer. Course Fee: LRH1 $20; STF1 $75; STSH $30.
CI 4233. Secondary Social Studies Methods. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program,
EDP 3203
, and
EDU 2103
; completion of or concurrent enrollment in
EED 2013
and
EDP 4203
is required. A study of methods, materials, and processes for teaching social studies in secondary school settings. Topics include the effective implementation of social studies curriculum and standards, pacing and planning for instruction, authentic formative and summative assessment, and cultivating cultural and critical competence. Special emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary and multicultural connections using integrated and thematic unit planning. Restricted course, advisor code required for registration. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for CI 4646 or CI 4643 Clinical Teaching: Grades 7-12. Field experience required. (Formerly C&I 4233. Credit cannot be earned for both
CI 4233
and C&I 4233.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Not offered in the Summer. Course Fee: LRH1 $20; STF1 $75; STSH $30.
CI 4243. Secondary Science Methods. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program,
EDP 3203
, and
EDU 2103
; completion of or concurrent enrollment in
EED 2013
and
EDP 4203
is required. Study of curricular, instructional, and management approaches to science in secondary schools. Emphasis on developing instructional and curricular strategies that are effective in diverse teaching contexts. Course will address teaching special populations of students, the application of instructional technology and multimedia, and developing classroom culture and ecology. Restricted course, advisor code required for registration. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for CI 4646 Clinical Teaching: Grades 7-12. Field experience required. (Formerly C&I 4243. Credit cannot be earned for both
CI 4243
and C&I 4243.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Not offered in the Summer. Course Fee: LRH1 $20; STF1 $75; STSH $30.
CI 4253. Secondary English Language Arts and Reading Methods. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program,
EDP 3203
, and
EDU 2103
; prior or concurrent enrollment in
EED 2013
and
EDP 4203
is required.
Study of curricular, instructional, and management approaches to English language arts and reading in secondary schools. Emphasis on developing instructional and curricular strategies that are effective in diverse teaching contexts. Course will address teaching special populations of students, the application of instructional technology and multimedia, and developing classroom culture and ecology. Restricted course, advisor code required for registration. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for CI 4643 or CI 4646 Clinical Teaching: Grades 7-12. Field experience required. (Formerly C&I 4253. Credit cannot be earned for both
CI 4253
and C&I 4253.)
Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Not offered in the Summer. Course Fees: LRH1 $20; STF1 $75; STSH $30.
CI 4263. Secondary Music Methods. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program,
EED 2013
EDP 3203
, and
EDU 2103
. Study of curricular, instructional, and management approaches to music in the secondary schools. Emphasis on developing instructional and curricular strategies that are effective in diverse teaching contexts. Course will address teaching special populations of students, the application of instructional technology and multimedia, and developing classroom culture and ecology. Restricted course, advisor code required for registration. This course may be offered in multiple sections to accommodate choral and instrumental music instruction. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4716
Clinical Teaching: All Level EC-12. Field experience required. (Formerly C&I 4263. Credit cannot be earned for both
CI 4263
and C&I 4263.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Not offered in the Summer. Course Fee: LRH1 $20; STF1 $75; STSH $30.
CI 4273. Methods of Teaching Content in the Elementary School-Physical Education. (3-1) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite:
KIN 4343
KIN 4423
, and admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Examination of current trends, issues, and pedagogical approaches to teaching and facilitating learning of physical education in the elementary school curriculum. Contemporary programming, problem solving, and community outreach activities will be emphasized. Weekly fieldwork in the public schools at the elementary school level is required. Restricted course; advisor code required for registration. (Same as KIN 4303. Credit cannot be earned for both
CI 4273
and KIN 4303.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
CI 4283. EC-12 Art Methods. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program,
EED 2013
EDP 3203
, and
EDU 2103
Study of curricular, instructional, and management methods in teaching Art in early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary settings. Emphasis on developing instructional and curricular strategies that are effective in diverse teaching contexts. Course will address teaching special populations of students, the application of instructional technology and multimedia, and developing classroom culture and ecology. Restricted course, advisor code required for registration. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4716
Clinical Teaching: All Level EC-12. Field experience required. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Not offered in the Summer. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
CI 4293. EC-12 Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Methods. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program,
EED 2013
EDP 3203
, and
EDU 2103
Study of curricular, instructional, and management methods in teaching languages other than English (LOTE) in early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary settings. Emphasis on developing instructional and curricular strategies that are effective in diverse teaching contexts. Course will address teaching special populations of students, the application of instructional technology and multimedia, and developing classroom culture and ecology. Restricted course, advisor code required for registration. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4716
Clinical Teaching: All Level EC-12. Field experience required. (Formerly C&I 4293. Credit cannot be earned for both
CI 4293
and C&I 4293.)
Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Not offered in the Summer. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
CI 4303. Social Studies Methods in Early Childhood-Grade 6. (2-3) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program,
CI 4353
CI 4403
ECE 4203
, and
LTED 3823
; concurrent enrollment in
LTED 3813
is required for EC-6 ESL students; may not be taken concurrently with
CI 4353
CI 4403
ECE 4203
, or
LTED 3823
. A study of methods, materials, and processes for teaching social studies in early childhood through grade 6. Topics include the effective implementation of social studies curriculum and standards, pacing and planning for instruction, authentic formative and summative assessment, and cultivating cultural and critical competence. Special emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary and multicultural connections using integrated and thematic unit planning. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better. Restricted course, advisor code required for registration.
CI 4621
Clinical Teaching required. (Formerly C&I 4303. Credit cannot be earned for both
CI 4303
and C&I 4303.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20; STF1 $75; STSH $30.
CI 4313. Methods of Teaching Content in the Secondary School-Physical Education. (3-1) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite:
KIN 4343
KIN 4423
, and admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Examination of current trends, issues, and pedagogical approaches to the teaching and learning of physical education in the secondary school curriculum. Contemporary programming, behavior management strategies, and community outreach activities will be emphasized. Weekly fieldwork in the public schools at the secondary school level is required. Restricted course; advisor code required for registration. (Same as KIN 4203. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 4203 and
CI 4313
.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
CI 4353. Science Methods in Early Childhood-Grade 6. (2-3) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program,
ECE 3143
ECE 3313
, and
ECE 3603
; concurrent enrollment in
CI 4403
ECE 4203
, and
LTED 3823
is required. A study of pedagogical approaches, materials, and resources designed to support children’s meaningful exploration, discovery, and construction of basic concepts and skills in EC–Grade 6. Emphasis in the course will be on the interrelatedness of science in the daily lives of students, unifying concepts and processes common to all sciences, development of effective learning environments for science both inside and outside of the classroom, planning and implementation of inquiry-based science lessons, assessment of student learning, and the use of an integrated approach to teaching. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4611
and
CI 4621
. Restricted course; advisor code required for registration. Field experience required. (Formerly C&I 4353. Same as
BBL 4353
. Credit can only be earned for one course:
CI 4353
, C&I 4353, or
BBL 4353
.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20; STF1 $75; STSH $30.
CI 4403. Mathematics Methods in Early Childhood-Grade 6. (2-3) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program,
ECE 3143
ECE 3313
, and
ECE 3603
; concurrent enrollment in
CI 4353
ECE 4203
, and
LTED 3823
is required.
This course involves the study of instructional methods and materials that support diverse children’s meaningful exploration, discovery, and development of basic concepts and skills in mathematics from EC–Grade 6. Emphasizing a constructivist approach to the teaching and learning of mathematics, this course also advances the use of technology to facilitate mathematic understanding. Attention will be given to understanding the interrelatedness of mathematics and other content areas, creating effective learning environments, planning and implementing lesson plans to meet the differentiated needs of a wide variety of learners, and assessing student learning in mathematics. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4611
and
CI 4621
. Restricted course, advisor code required for registration. Field experience required. (Same as
BBL 4403
. Formerly C&I 4403. Credit can only be earned for one course:
CI 4403
, C&I 4403, or
BBL 4403
.)
Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
CI 4433. Science Methods in Grades 4-8. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the Teacher Certification Program; completion of
CI 4443
CI 4603
, and
LTED 3533
in semester prior to clinical teaching.
Study of curricula, instructional, and management approaches to teaching science grades 4–8. This course emphasizes a constructivist approach in developing inductive and inquiry teaching methods. Special emphasis is placed on the integration of technology in diverse learning environments. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4731
or
CI 4631
4-8 MA/SCI Clinical Teaching l or ll. (Formerly C&I 4433. Credit cannot be earned for more than one of the following: C&I 4413, C&I 4433, or
CI 4433
.)
Generally offered: Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
CI 4443. Mathematics Methods in Grades 4-8. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the Teacher Certification Program; completion of
CI 4433
CI 4603
CI 4623
, and
LTED 3533
in semester prior to clinical teaching.
Study of curricula, instructional, and management approaches to teaching mathematics grades 4–8. This course emphasizes a constructivist approach to the teaching of mathematics, including the use of technology in diverse learning environments. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4731
or
CI 4631
4-8 MA/SCI Clinical Teaching l or ll. (Formerly C&I 4443. Same as BBL 4443. Credit cannot be earned for more than one of the following:
CI 4443
, BBL 4443, C&I 4423, or C&I 4443.)
Generally offered: Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
CI 4543. Social Studies Methods in Grades 4-8. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the Teacher Certification Program; completion of
CI 4603
LTED 3633
, and
LTED 3533
in semester prior to clinical teaching.
This course emphasizes student-centered curricula that meet the needs of diverse students in grades 4–8. Pre-service teachers examine models of teaching and learning to develop the knowledge, values, and experiential basis necessary for effective teaching. Students will demonstrate proficiency by creating lesson plans that specifically address the 4th–8th grade Social Studies standards and integrate other content, incorporate technology, and address diversity. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4641
and
CI 4651
ELA/SS Clinical Teaching l/ll.
Generally offered: Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
CI 4553. Interdisciplinary Service Learning. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the Teacher Certification Program; concurrent enrollment in
LDT 4083
and
CI 3663
. This course examines the philosophy, methodology, and components of interdisciplinary service-learning. Service-learning is the engagement of students in critically conscious activities designed to address or meet a community need in collaboration with community members, community organizations, museums, and/or school districts. Students will connect service-learning experiences to interdisciplinary pedagogical and curricular knowledge. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
CI 4603. Classroom Ecology in Middle Grades. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the Teacher Certification Program; for Grades 4–8 Mathematics/Science Certification Option: completion of
CI 4433
CI 4443
, and
LTED 3533
in semester prior to clinical teaching; for Grades 4–8 Language Arts/Reading/Social Studies Certification Option: completion of
CI 4543
LTED 3633
CI 4623
, and
LTED 3533
in semester prior to clinical teaching. Preservice teachers will be able to identify the ecological elements of a positive learning environment and develop a teaching philosophy that reflects their professional beliefs and implements them through their teaching practice (e.g., design of classroom spaces and procedures, etc.). The course further examines instructional methods and approaches that
support the ability to lead the classroom by establishing strong, trusting relationships that ensure the academic success of all students. Students will also critically examine theories that were historically called “classroom management” and discuss the many ways that the concept has evolved to include contemporary socio-emotional learning strategies and developmentally-appropriate interventions and context modifications. (Formerly C&I 4603. Same as BBL 4603. Credit can only be earned for one of the following:
CI 4603
, C&I 4603, or BBL 4603.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
CI 4611. Yearlong Clinical Teaching I: Early Childhood-Grade 6. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of all requirements for admission to the first EC–6 clinical teaching semester, and concurrent enrollment in 9 semester credit hours of Professional Education:
CI 4353
CI 4403
, and
LTED 4503
; and a grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4353
CI 4403
, and
LTED 4503
; a grade of "CR" is required for
CI 4611
and
CI 4621
to be recommended for teacher certification; individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance; Bilingual EC–6 prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of all requirements for admission to the first EC–6 clinical teaching semester, concurrent enrollment in 9 semester credit hours of Professional Education:
BBL 4073
BBL 4353
, and
BBL 4403
; requires experience in an EC–6 school setting and in the certification area sought under the supervision of university faculty. The clinical teacher will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Seminars explore issues in teaching practice.
Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $10.27.
CI 4612. Clinical Teaching I and II: Early Childhood - Grade 6. (0-0) 2 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of all requirements for admission to the second EC–6 clinical teaching semester, and completion of 21 semester credit hours of Professional Education:
CI 4303
CI 4353
CI 4403
ECE 4143
ECE 4203
LTED 3823
, and
LTED 4833
; a grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4303
CI 4353
CI 4403
LTED 3823
, and
LTED 4833
; a grade of "CR" is required for
CI 4612
to be recommended for teacher certification; individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance; bilingual EC–6 prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of all requirements for admission to the EC–6 clinical teaching semester, completion of 18 semester credit hours of Professional Education:
BBL 4033
BBL 4063
BBL 4073
BBL 4353
BBL 4403
, and
LTED 3823
; requires experience in an EC–6th-grade school setting and in the certification area sought under the supervision of university faculty.
The clinical teacher will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Seminars explore issues in teaching practice.
Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $20.54.
CI 4613. Clinical Teaching: Early Childhood-Grade 6. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of all requirements for admission to the EC–6 clinical teaching semester, completion of 21 semester credit hours of Professional Education:
CI 4303
CI 4353
CI 4403
ECE 4143
ECE 4203
LTED 3823
, and
LTED 4833
, a grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4303
CI 4353
CI 4403
LTED 3823
, and
LTED 4833
, and a grade of "CR" is required for
CI 4616
to be recommended for teacher certification; individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance; Bilingual EC–6 prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of all requirements for admission to the EC–6 clinical teaching semester, completion of 18 semester credit hours of Professional Education:
BBL 4033
BBL 4063
BBL 4073
BBL 4353
BBL 4403
, and
LTED 3823
Will be repeated for two long semesters and requires half-day clinical teaching in an EC–6th grade school setting and in the certification area sought under the supervision of University faculty. Student teacher will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Seminars explore issues in teaching practice. May be repeated for credit. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
CI 4616. Clinical Teaching: Early Childhood-Grade 6. (0-0) 6 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of all requirements for admission to the EC–6 clinical teaching semester, completion of 21 semester credit hours of Professional Education:
CI 4303
CI 4353
CI 4403
ECE 4143
ECE 4203
LTED 3823
, and
LTED 4833
, a grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4303
CI 4353
CI 4403
LTED 3823
, and
LTED 4833
, and a grade of "CR" is required for
CI 4616
to be recommended for teacher certification; individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance; Bilingual EC–6 prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of all requirements for admission to the EC–6 clinical teaching semester, completion of 18 semester credit hours of Professional Education:
BBL 4033
BBL 4063
BBL 4073
BBL 4353
BBL 4403
, and
LTED 3823
Full semester of full-day clinical teaching in a regular or bilingual EC–grade 6 classroom under the supervision of University faculty. Student teacher will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Seminars explore issues in teaching practice. (Formerly C&I 4616. Credit cannot be earned for both
CI 4616
and C&I 4616.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $61.62.
CI 4621. Yearlong Clinical Teaching II: Early Childhood-Grade 6. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certfication Program, completion of all requirements for admission to the first EC–6 clinical teaching semester, and concurrent enrollment in 9 semester credit hours of Professional Education:
CI 4303
LTED 3813
, and
ESL 3023
; and a grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4353
CI 4403
, and
LTED 4503
; a grade of "CR" is required for
CI 4611
and
CI 4621
to be recommended for teacher certfication; individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance; Bilingual EC–6 prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certfication Program, completion of all requirements for admission to the first EC–6 clinical teaching semester, concurrent enrollment in 9 semester credit hours of Professional Education:
BBL 4063
ESL 3023
, and
LTED 3813
; requires experience in an EC–6 school setting and in the certfication area sought under the supervision of university faculty; a grade of "CR" is required for
CI 4611
and
CI 4621
to be recommended for teacher certfication; individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance. The clinical teacher will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Seminars explore issues in teaching practice. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $10.27.
CI 4623. Applied Teaching: Grades 4-8. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Must be admitted to the Teacher Certification Program; for Grades 4–8 Mathematics/Science Certification Option: concurrent enrollment in
CI 4433
CI 4443
CI 4603
, and
LTED 3533
; for Grades 4–8 Language Arts/Reading/Social Studies Certification Option: concurrent enrollment in
CI 4543
CI 4553
CI 4603
, and
LTED 3533
; for Grades 4–8 Generalist Certification Option: concurrent enrollment in
CI 4433
CI 4443
CI 4543
CI 4603
, and
LTED 3533
This field experience course provides preservice teachers the opportunity to work with students in grades 4-8 in school settings under the supervision of a university instructor. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4626
or
CI 4633
Clinical Teaching: Grades 4–8. (Formerly C&I 4623. Credit cannot be earned for both
CI 4623
and C&I 4623.) Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
CI 4626. Clinical Teaching: Grades 4-8. (0-0) 6 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of all requirements to the 4–8 clinical teaching semester including all relevant TExES examinations, completion of 21 semester credit hours:
CI 4603
EDP 3303
ESL 3073
MAT 1023
LTED 3533
LTED 3633
LTED 3803
, and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance; 4–8 Mathematics/Science students: The following courses completed with a grade of "B-" or better:
CI 4433
CI 4443
CI 4603
LTED 3523
, and
LTED 3533
; 4–8 Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies students: The following courses completed with a grade of "B-" or better:
CI 4543
CI 4553
LTED 3523
LTED 3533
LTED 3633
; 4–8 ESL students: Completion of a minimum of 15 semester credit hours of the ESL specialization and completion of
ESL 4003
EDU 2103
EDP 3303
EDP 4203
, or
BBL 5053
; 4–8 Bilingual students: Completion of all requirements for admission to the Bilingual 4–8 clinical teaching semester and completion of 15 semester credit hours of Professional Education:
BBL 4033
BBL 4063
BBL 4073
CI 4433
or
CI 4443
, and
CI 4603
Full semester of full-day clinical teaching in a regular upper elementary/middle school classroom under the supervision of University faculty is required. Student teacher will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Seminars explore issues in teaching practice. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $61.62.
CI 4631. 4-8 MA/SCI Yearlong Clinical Teaching ll. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of all requirements for admission to the 4-8 clinical teaching semester, and concurrent enrollment in 9 semester credit hours of Professional Education:
LDT 4083
CI 3663
, and
CI 4553
; a grade of "B-" or better is needed in
CI 4433
LDT 4083
CI 3663
, and
CI 4553
to be recommended for teacher certification. Clinical teaching requires experience in a 4-8th-grade school setting and in the certification area sought under the supervision of university faculty. This is the second course in a two-semester placement in the same middle grades school. Clinical teachers are expected to attend their clinical placement at least 3 full days per week for both semesters. The clinical teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating mentor teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Attendance at Clinical Teaching Seminar is mandatory and is required to earn credit for the course. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $20.54.
CI 4633. Clinical Teaching: Grades 4-8. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of all requirements to the 4–8 clinical teaching semester including all relevant TExES examinations, completion of 21 semester credit hours:
CI 4603
EDP 3303
ESL 3073
MAT 1023
LTED 3533
LTED 3633
LTED 3803
, and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance; 4–8 Mathematics/Science students: The following courses completed with a grade of "B-" or better:
CI 4433
CI 4443
CI 4603
LTED 3523
, and
LTED 3533
; 4–8 Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies students: The following courses completed with a grade of "B-" or better:
CI 4543
CI 4553
LTED 3523
LTED 3533
LTED 3633
; 4–8 ESL students: Completion of a minimum of 15 semester credit hours of the ESL specialization and completion of
ESL 4003
EDU 2103
EDP 3303
EDP 4203
, or
BBL 5053
; 4–8 Bilingual students: Completion of all requirements for admission to the Bilingual 4–8 clinical teaching semester and completion of 15 semester credit hours of Professional Education:
BBL 4033
BBL 4063
BBL 4073
CI 4433
or
CI 4443
, and
CI 4603
Will be repeated for two long semesters and requires half-day clinical teaching in an elementary/middle school setting and in the certification area sought under the supervision of University faculty. Student teacher will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Seminars explore issues in teaching practice. May be repeated for credit. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
CI 4641. 4-8 ELR/SS Yearlong Clinical Teaching l. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: Completion of all requirements for admission to the 4-8 ESL clinical teaching semester; concurrent enrollment in 9 hours of Professional Education:
EDP 4203
LTED 3803
, and
EED 3323
; a grade of "B-" or better is needed in
EDP 4203
LTED 3803
, and
EED 3323
to be recommended for certification. Clinical teaching requires experience in a 4-8th-grade school setting and in the certification area sought under the supervision of university faculty. This is the first course in a two-semester placement in the same middle grades school. Clinical teachers are expected to attend their clinical placement at least 3 full days per week for both semesters. The clinical teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating mentor teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Attendance at Clinical Teaching Seminar is mandatory and is required to earn credit for the course. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $10.27.
CI 4651. 4-8 ELR/SS Yearlong Clinical Teaching ll. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of all requirements for admission to the 4-8 clinical teaching semester, and completion of 9 semester credit hours of Professional Education:
LDT 4083
CI 3663
, and
CI 4553
; a grade of "B-" or better is needed in
LDT 4083
CI 3663
, and
CI 4553
; and a grade of "CR" is required for
CI 4641
to be recommended for teacher certification. Clinical teaching requires experience in a 4-8th-grade school setting and in the certification area sought under the supervision of university faculty. This is the first course in a two-semester placement in the same middle grades school. Clinical teachers are expected to attend their clinical placement at least 3 full days per week for both semesters. The clinical teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating mentor teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Attendance at Clinical Teaching Seminar is mandatory and is required to earn credit for the course. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $10.27.
CI 4661. Secondary Yearlong Clinical Teaching I. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of the clinical teaching semester, completion of
CI 4200
CI 4203
, and
EDP 4203
; can lack no more than 12 hours of content subject matter; a grade of "B-" or better in any 3-credit Secondary Methods course with the subject code of CI and a course number that begins with 42 (CI 42X3); and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; and individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance. This is the first half of the yearlong, two-semester placement in the same 7-12 school. Clinical teachers are expected to attend their clinical placement at least 3 full days per week for both semesters. Clinical teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating mentor teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Clinical Teaching Seminar will explore issues in teaching practice. Seminar attendance is required to earn credit for the course. (Same as
UTE 4646
. Credit cannot be earned for both
UTE 4646
and
CI 4661
.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $10.27.
CI 4663. Secondary Clinical Teaching. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of the clinical teaching semester, and completion of
CI 4203
, any 3-credit Secondary Methods course with the subject code of CI and a course number that begins with 42 (CI 42X3),
EDP 3203
EDP 4203
, and
LTED 3773
(English majors must take
LTED 3683
instead of
LTED 3773
); can lack no more than 6 hours in content subject matter; a grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4203
, a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification, and individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance. This course includes a one semester, five full days a week clinical teaching placement in a high school (7-12) setting and in the certification area sought under the supervision of University faculty. Student teachers will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Clinical Teaching Seminar will explore issues in teaching practice. Seminar attendance is required to earn credit for the course. (Formerly CI 4643; credit cannot be earned for both CI 4643 and
CI 4663
.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
CI 4666. Secondary Clinical Teaching. (0-0) 6 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of the clinical teaching semester, and completion of
CI 4203
, any 3-credit Secondary Methods course with the subject code of CI and a course number that begins with 42 (CI 42X3),
EDP 3203
EDP 4203
, and
LTED 3773
(English majors must take
LTED 3683
instead of
LTED 3773
); can lack no more than 6 hours in content subject matter; a grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4203
, a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification, and individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance. This course includes a one semester, five full days a week clinical teaching placement in a high school (7-12) setting and in the certification area sought under the supervision of University faculty. Clinical teachers will be responsible for will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Clinical Teaching Seminar will explore issues in teaching practice. Seminar attendance is required to earn credit for the course. (Formerly CI 4646; credit cannot be earned for both CI 4646 and
CI 4666
.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $61.62.
CI 4671. Secondary Yearlong Clinical Teaching II. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of the clinical teaching semester, completion of
CI 4641
CI 4203
, and
EDP 4203
; can lack no more than 6 hours in content subject matter; a grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4203
and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; and individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance. This is the second half of the yearlong, two-semester placement in the same 7-12 school. Clinical teachers are expected to attend their clinical placement at least 3 full days per week for both semesters. The clinical teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating mentor teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. The Clinical Teaching Seminar will explore issues in teaching practice. Seminar attendance is required to earn credit for the course. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $10.27.
CI 4711. All Level EC12 Yearlong Clinical Teaching I. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program; completion of all requirements for the All-Level clinical teaching semester; All-Level Physical Education students: Completion of
CI 4313
and
CI 4273
with a grade of "B-" or better and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; All-Level Health Education students: Completion of
CI 4203
, and
EDP 3303
with a grade of "B-" or better and a grade of "B-" or better is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; Special Education students: All courses required for the degree and certification in All-Level special education must be completed prior to clinical teaching,
SPE 3653
and
SPE 4653
must be completed with a grade of "B" or better to serve as prerequisites for
CI 4716
, and a grade of "B-" or better is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; All-Level Music students: Completion of
CI 4623
CI 4213
EDP 3203
, and
LTED 3773
, a grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4203
and
CI 4213
, and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; All Level Art students: Completion of all requirements for admission to the clinical teaching semester and
CI 4203
EDU 2103
EDP 3203
or
EDP 3303
EDP 4203
, and
LTED 3523
or
LTED 3773
, grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4203
, and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; Languages other than English students: Completion of all requirements for admission to the clinical teaching semester, completion of
CI 4203
EDP 3203
EDP 4203
, and
LTED 3773
, can lack no more than 6 hours in content subject matter, a grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4203
, a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification, and all courses for degree/certification plan must be completed prior to clinical teaching. This is the first half of the yearlong, two-semester placement in the EC-12 content area. Clinical teachers are expected to attend their clinical placement at least 3 full days per week for both semesters. The clinical teacher will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Meets clinical teaching requirements for the All-Level certification. Seminars explore issues in teaching practice. A grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification. Individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance. May be repeated for credit. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
CI 4713. Clinical Teaching: All Level EC12. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program; completion of all requirements for the All-Level clinical teaching semester; All-Level Physical Education students: Completion of
CI 4313
and
CI 4273
with a grade of "B-" or better and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; All-Level Health Education students: Completion of
CI 4203
, and
EDP 3303
with a grade of "B-" or better and a grade of "B-" or better is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; Special Education students: All courses required for the degree and certification in All-Level special education must be completed prior to clinical teaching,
SPE 3653
and
SPE 4653
must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better to serve as prerequisites for
CI 4713
, and a grade of "B-" or better is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; All-Level Music students: Completion of
CI 4623
CI 4213
EDP 3203
, and
LTED 3773
, a grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4203
and
CI 4213
, and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; All Level Art students: Completion of all requirements for admission to the clinical teaching semester and
CI 4203
EDU 2103
EDP 3203
or
EDP 3303
EDP 4203
, and
LTED 3523
or
LTED 3773
, grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4203
, and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; Languages other than English students: Completion of all requirements for admission to the clinical teaching semester, completion of
CI 4203
EDP 3203
EDP 4203
, and
LTED 3773
, can lack no more than 6 hours in content subject matter, a grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4203
, a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification, and all courses for degree/certification plan must be completed prior to clinical teaching. This course includes a one semester, five full days a week clinical teaching placement in an elementary/high school setting and in the certification area sought under the supervision of University faculty. The clinical teacher will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Meets clinical teaching requirements for the All-Level certification. Seminars explore issues in teaching practice. A grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification. Individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance. May be repeated for credit. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
CI 4716. Clinical Teaching: All Level EC-12. (0-0) 6 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program and completion of all requirements for the All-Level clinical teaching semester; All-Level Physical Education students: Completion of
CI 4313
and
CI 4273
with a grade of "B-" or better and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; All-Level Health Education students: Completion of
CI 4203
and
EDP 3303
with a grade of "B-" or better and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; Special Education students: All courses required for the degree and certification in All-Level special education must be completed prior to clinical teaching,
SPE 3653
and
SPE 4653
must be completed with a grade of "B" or better to serve as prerequisites for
CI 4716
, and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; All-Level Music students: Completion of
CI 4263
CI 4213
EDP 3203
, and
LTED 3773
, a grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4203
and
CI 4213
, a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; All-Level Art students: Completion of all requirements for admission to the clinical teaching semester, and
CI 4203
EDU 2103
EDP 3203
or
EDP 3303
EDP 4203
, and
LTED 3523
or
LTED 3773
, and a grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4203
, a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; Languages other than English students: Completion of all requirements for admission to the clinical teaching semester and
CI 4203
EDP 3203
EDP 4203
, and
LTED 3773
, can lack no more than 6 hours in content subject matter, a grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4203
, and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; all courses for degree/certification plan must be completed prior to clinical teaching.
Full semester of full-day clinical teaching in an elementary or middle school setting and in a high school setting (grades 7–12) in the certification area sought. Student teacher will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Meets clinical teaching requirements for the All-Level certification. Seminars explore issues in teaching practice. A grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification. Individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance. (Formerly C&I 4716. Credit cannot be earned for both
CI 4716
and C&I 4716.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $61.62.
CI 4721. All Level EC12 Yearlong Clinical Teaching II. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program; completion of all requirements for the All-Level clinical teaching semester; All-Level Physical Education students: Completion of
CI 4313
and
CI 4273
with a grade of "B-" or better and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; All-Level Health Education students: Completion of
CI 4203
, and
EDP 3303
with a grade of "B-" or better and a grade of "B-" or better is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; Special Education students: All courses required for the degree and certification in All-Level special education must be completed prior to clinical teaching,
SPE 3653
and
SPE 4653
must be completed with a grade of "B" or better to serve as prerequisites for
CI 4716
, and a grade of "B-" or better is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; All-Level Music students: Completion of
CI 4623
CI 4213
EDP 3203
, and
LTED 3773
, a grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4203
and
CI 4213
, and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; All Level Art students: Completion of all requirements for admission to the clinical teaching semester and
CI 4203
EDU 2103
EDP 3203
or
EDP 3303
EDP 4203
, and
LTED 3523
or
LTED 3773
, grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4203
, and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; Languages other than English students: Completion of all requirements for admission to the clinical teaching semester, completion of
CI 4203
EDP 3203
EDP 4203
, and
LTED 3773
, can lack no more than 6 hours in content subject matter, a grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4203
, a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification, and all courses for degree/certification plan must be completed prior to clinical teaching. This is the second half of the yearlong, two-semester placement in the EC-12 content area. Clinical teachers are expected to attend their clinical placement at least 3 full days per week for both semesters. The clinical teacher will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Meets clinical teaching requirements for the All-Level certification. Seminars explore issues in teaching practice. A grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification. Individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance. May be repeated for credit. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
CI 4723. Clinical Teaching II: All Level EC-12. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program; completion of all requirements for the All-Level clinical teaching semester; All-Level Physical Education students: Completion of
CI 4313
and
CI 4273
with a grade of "B-" or better and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; All-Level Health Education students: Completion of
CI 4203
, and
EDP 3303
with a grade of "B-" or better and a grade of "B-" or better is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; Special Education students: All courses required for the degree and certification in All-Level special education must be completed prior to clinical teaching,
SPE 3653
and
SPE 4653
must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better to serve as prerequisites for
CI 4713
, and a grade of "B-" or better is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; All-Level Music students: Completion of
CI 4623
CI 4213
EDP 3203
, and
LTED 3773
, a grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4203
and
CI 4213
, and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; All Level Art students: Completion of all requirements for admission to the clinical teaching semester and
CI 4203
EDU 2103
EDP 3203
or
EDP 3303
EDP 4203
, and
LTED 3523
or
LTED 3773
, grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4203
, and a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification; Languages other than English students: Completion of all requirements for admission to the clinical teaching semester, completion of
CI 4203
EDP 3203
EDP 4203
, and
LTED 3773
, can lack no more than 6 hours in content subject matter, a grade of "B-" or better in
CI 4203
, a grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification, and all courses for degree/certification plan must be completed prior to clinical teaching. Will be repeated for two long semesters and requires half-day clinical teaching in an elementary or middle school setting and in a high school setting (grades 7–12) in the certification area sought under the supervision of University faculty. The student teacher will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Meets clinical teaching requirements for the All-Level certification. Seminars explore issues in teaching practice. A grade of "CR" is required for the clinical teaching course to be recommended for teacher certification. Individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance. May be repeated for credit. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
CI 4731. 4-8 MA/SCI Yearlong Clinical Teaching l. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program; completion of all requirements for admission to the second 4-8 ESL clinical teaching semester, and concurrent enrollment in 9 semester credit hours of Professional Education:
EDP 4203
ESL 3073
, and
EED 3323
; a grade of "B-" or better in
EDP 4203
ESL 3073
, and
EED 3323
; a grade of "CR" is required for
CI 4612
to be recommended for teacher certification; individuals must apply to the director of clinical teaching one semester in advance. The clinical teacher will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and in conjunction with the UTSA supervisor. Seminars explore issues in teaching practice. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $10.27.
CI 4911. Independent Study. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. (Formerly C&I 4911.) Course Fee: STSH $10.27.
CI 4912. Independent Study. (0-0) 2 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. (Formerly C&I 4912.) Course Fee: STSH $20.54.
CI 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. (Formerly C&I 4913.) Course Fee: STSH $30.81.
CI 4923. Residency Internship in Education. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, a bachelor's degree, completion of all coursework requirements for the certification program, or candidate admitted into Residency 2.0; consent of the Interdisciplinary Education and Certification Center; and consent of the director of clinical teaching.
Internships to be jointly supervised by an employing school district and UTSA. Experiences will relate to the intern as the teacher-of-record in the classroom. A grade of "CR" is required for
CI 4923
to be recommended for teacher certification. May be repeated for credit. (Formerly C&I 4923. Credit cannot be earned for both C&I 4923 and
CI 4923
.) Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
CI 4926. Residency Internship in Education. (0-0) 6 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, a bachelor’s degree, completion of all coursework requirements for the certification program, or candidate admitted into Residency 2.0; consent of the Interdisciplinary Education Advising and Certification Center; and consent of the director of clinical teaching.
Internships to be jointly supervised by an employing school district and UTSA. Experiences will relate to the intern as the teacher-of-record in the classroom. A grade of "CR" is required for
CI 4926
to be recommended for teacher certification. (Formerly C&I 4926. Credit cannot be earned for both C&I 4926 and
CI 4926
.) May be repeated for credit. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $61.62.
Early Childhood (ECE) Courses
ECE 2013. Introduction to Multicultural Early Childhood Education. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Examination of the history of Early Childhood Education, curriculum, and current issues with a special emphasis on culturally and linguistically diverse families and young children. Field experience required. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
ECE 2123. Diversity in Early Childhood. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Study of diversity within early childhood contexts including culture, language, traditions, beliefs, family structure, socioeconomic background, ability, and national origin within the US and the world. (Same as
BBL 2123
. Credit cannot be earned for both
ECE 2123
and
BBL 2123
.) Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
ECE 3133. Programs and Policies in Early Childhood Education. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course is a survey of historical, philosophical, and sociocultural foundations of early childhood programs and policies. Students will examine past and current trends in early childhood education and their impact on early childhood practices and policies. A variety of early childhood programs national and international, traditional and culturally responsive, and federal and state-funded, will be examined. Early childhood policies and their impact on teachers and students will be discussed at length. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
ECE 3143. Child Growth and Development. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Examination of child development theories (conception through elementary years) within different domains that affect children's development and learning including, physical, cognitive, linguistic, social, and emotional. Emphasis on multicultural theoretical perspectives of child development addressing culturally and linguistically diverse populations and children with atypical patterns of development. Field experience required. (Formerly ECE 2103. Credit cannot be earned for both
ECE 3143
and ECE 2103.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
ECE 3153. Movement, Music and Health in Early Childhood. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Emphasis on creative movement through the senses focusing on appropriate motor development skills (fine and gross). Examination of physical development to increase health awareness through culturally relevant music. Field experience required. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
ECE 3313. Play, Creativity, and Learning. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program,
ECE 3143
ECE 3603
EED 3303
, and
ESL 3033
. Corequisites:
ECE 4203
LTED 3823
LTED 3513
, and
ESL 3003
. A study of play theories as they relate to creativity, development, and learning. Will provide early childhood and elementary educators with knowledge and skills necessary to promote and guide children's play as a fundamental learning mechanism within culturally, linguistically, and cognitively diverse classrooms. Emphasis on effective strategies, equipment, materials, and activities that support and encourage children's play and creativity at the early childhood and elementary grades. For EC–6 Core Subjects, this course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4353
CI 4403
, and/or
LTED 4503
. Restricted course, advisor code required for registration. Field experience required. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
ECE 3603. Language and Literacy Acquisition. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Exploration of theories of first and second language development in young children with implications for the acquisition of early literacy concepts for all children. Examines ways that educators can enhance language and literacy development for first and second language learners. Introduces appropriate, research-based approaches to teach early reading and writing for culturally and linguistically diverse children. Field experience required. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
ECE 4103. Guidance of Young Children in Groups. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Study of effective strategies for guiding the social-emotional development and learning of children, including those with special needs, in group settings. Emphasis on classroom management and discipline methods; understanding human interactions and the cultural dynamics of groups; and guiding children in task involvement. Examination of strategies for facilitating cooperative activities and use of materials; the design of effective learning environments; conflict resolution techniques, and strategies for enhancing the inclusion of children with special needs in social and learning contexts. Field experience required. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
ECE 4123. Family and Community Resources in Early Childhood. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Study of approaches to family, community, societal, cultural, and ideological support systems in children’s growth, learning, and development. Emphasis on how these factors are related in the permissive-restrictive dimensions of child rearing and socialization in broad perspectives across environmental contexts. Examination of resources and systems to address the special needs of families with children who are "at risk" or have disabilities. Review of technological tools used to locate and compile information on community resources. Field experience required. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
ECE 4143. Principles and Practices of Differentiated Education EC-6. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Study of cultural and responsive programming for linguistically diverse groups of children representing a wide range of abilities. Identification of theoretical perspectives and principles for differentiated education in early childhood and elementary. Emphasis on effective instructional planning, learning environments, and teaching practices to accommodate individuals in group settings. Field experiences may be required. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
ECE 4153. Culturally Appropriate Assessment for Infants and Young Children. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Selecting and employing culturally fair assessment and evaluation techniques that are reliable, valid, and developmentally appropriate for infants and young children. Includes the examination of strategies such as developmental checklists, parent interviews, play-based, portfolios, and informal observations for conducting assessment. Using assessment outcomes appropriately for instructional and curricular planning. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
ECE 4203. Assessment and Evaluation in EC-6. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program,
ECE 3143
ECE 3603
EED 3303
, and
ESL 3033
. Corequisites:
LTED 3823
ECE 3313
LTED 3513
, and
ESL 3003
. Principles of designing and using assessment and evaluation techniques that are culturally fair, intellectually sound, reliable, dependable, and content-valid for first and second language learners. Examination of standardized, authentic, and performance-based assessments. Review of strategies for using assessment data to inform instructional planning for culturally and linguistically diverse children. Exploration of matching assessment techniques to individual children and learning situations. For EC–6 Core Subjects, this course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4353
CI 4403
, and/or
LTED 4503
. Restricted course, advisor code required for registration. Field-based experiences required. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LEA1 $15; LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
ECE 4253. STEM in Early Childhood Contexts. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course focuses on the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in early childhood settings. Participants will examine the design of developmentally appropriate methodologies to engage young children in interdisciplinary learning in authentic settings. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
ECE 4342. Internship in Multicultural Early Childhood Development I - Infants. (0-0) 2 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of required courses in the major and the minor.
Students engage in an internship experience where the focus is on the development and growth of infants. Emphasis is on experiences that benefit infants and families in different contexts. There is a study abroad option. Course Fees: INT1 $100; STSH $20.54.
ECE 4412. Internship in Multicultural Early Childhood Development II - Toddlers. (0-0) 2 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of required courses in the major and the minor. Students engage in an internship experience where the focus is on the development and growth of toddlers. Emphasis is on experiences that benefit toddlers and families in different contexts. There is a study abroad option. Course Fees: INT1 $100; STSH $20.54.
ECE 4552. Internship in Multicultural Early Childhood Development III - Preschool. (0-0) 2 Credit Hours.
Students engage in an internship experience where the focus is on the development and growth of preschoolers. Emphasis is on experiences that benefit preschoolers and families in different contexts. There is a study abroad option. Course Fees: INT1 $100; STSH $20.54.
ECE 4653. Leadership and Management of Early Childhood Settings. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course will focus on the leadership aspects related to sustaining high-quality Early Childhood Education programs. Developmentally Appropriate Practice and growth and development practices for young children will be explored. Special attention will be given to effective ECE practices in culturally and linguistically diverse settings. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
ECE 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Course Fee: STSH $30.81.
Equity and Education (EED) Courses
EED 2013. Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Introductory course for all prospective teachers. This course is designed to help students understand the complexity of K–12 teaching in our contemporary society. Students will examine the history, policies and practices that have shaped schooling in the United States. Contemporary dilemmas of equity, the achievement gap, and other marginalizing practices will be considered to better understand the culture of schooling and classrooms, and the complex role of the teacher. Emphasis will be on, but not limited to, students as learners, curriculum standards and assessment, effective teaching practices for diverse learners, professionalism, and the sociopolitical challenges confronting today’s teachers. Field experience required. (Formerly IDS 2013. Credit cannot be earned for both IDS 2013 and
EED 2013
.)
Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; STF1 $75.
EED 3110. Preclinical Field Experience I. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
Corequisites: Preclinical Year Semester 1 Courses:
EED 3303
ECE 3143
ECE 3603
ESL 3033
EDU 3002
. 32 hours of field experience that includes but is not limited to activities such as school/classroom observations, assisting a mentor teacher, working with small groups, or any course assignments related to interacting with students. These activities may be online or in person depending on state requirements for certification. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20; STF1 $75; STSH $30.
EED 3220. Preclinical Field Experience II. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Corequisites: Preclinical Year Semester 2:
ECE 4203
ECE 3313
LTED 3823
LTED 3513
ESL 3003
. 40 hours of field experience that includes but is not limited to activities such as school/classroom observations, assisting a mentor teacher, working with small groups, designing and delivering a lesson to a small group or whole class with mentor teacher cooperation and feedback, independently creating and delivering a lesson to a small group/whole class, or any course assignments related to interacting with students. These activities may be online or in person depending on state requirements for certification.
Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75.
EED 3303. Teaching, Learning, and Classroom Culture. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Corequisites: Preclinical Year Semester 1 Courses:
EED 3110
ECE 3143
ECE 3603
ESL 3033
EDU 3002
Students are introduced to Universal Design for Learning, an approach that aims to meet the diverse needs of all learners. The course’s focus on instructional equity is strengthened by the integration of culturally responsive/sustaining pedagogy, social emotional learning, trauma-informed pedagogy, and restorative justice practices. Students will explore classroom ecology by examining the deep connection between a teacher’s curricular and instructional choices and how it shapes elementary and middle grades classroom environments. Students will apply their developing knowledge of these concepts and skills by designing curricular materials that demonstrate the importance of fostering a healthy and supportive learning environment. Field experience required. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
EED 3323. Developing Pedagogical Content Knowledge. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Developing Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) is a course designed to assist students (teacher candidates) in acquiring and applying the skills of integrating content and pedagogy in the subject areas and grade levels they are seeking certification. PCK involves deep knowledge of students, subject matter knowledge, theory, and curriculum design. This includes assessing the needs and strengths of students, the content to be taught, and choosing appropriate teaching strategies that will best represent the content and support student learning. The use of PCK invites students (teacher candidates) to actively bring together theory, research, and practice for classroom teaching during their clinical experiences. This course also aims to support students (teacher candidates) in developing their skills and knowledge for teacher certification assessments. Generally offered: Fall. Course fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
EED 3620. 4-8 MA/SCI Field Experience l. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Corequisites: Preclinical Year Semester 1 Courses. Includes but is not limited to activities such as school/classroom observations, assisting a mentor teacher, working with small groups, or any course assignments related to interacting with students. These activities may be online or in person, depending on state requirements for certification. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75.
EED 3630. 4-8 MA/SCI Field Experience ll. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Includes but is not limited to activities such as school/classroom observations, assisting a mentor teacher, working with small groups, designing and delivering a lesson to a small group or whole class with mentor teacher cooperation and feedback, independently creating and delivering a lesson to a small group/whole class, or any course assignments related to interacting with students. These activities may be online or in person depending on state requirements for certification. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75.
EED 3640. 4-8 ELR/SS Field Experience l. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Corequisites: Preclinical Year Semester 1 Courses. Includes but is not limited to activities such as school/classroom observations, assisting a mentor teacher, working with small groups, or any course assignments related to interacting with students. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75.
EED 3650. 4-8 ELR/SS Field Experience ll. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Includes but is not limited to activities such as school/classroom observations, assisting a mentor teacher, working with small groups, designing and delivering a lesson to a small group or whole class with mentor teacher cooperation and feedback, independently creating and delivering a lesson to a small group/whole class, or any course assignments related to interacting with students. These activities may be online or in person, depending on state requirements for certification. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75.
Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) Courses
IDS 2083. Learning with Technology. (3-1) 3 Credit Hours.
This course investigates theoretical and practical issues surrounding the use of digital technologies in formal and informal contexts of learning. The course offers opportunities for learners to explore current and emergent technologies for learning, and how the use of these technologies can be optimized for diverse learning contexts. (Formerly titled "Technology for Learning and Teaching.") Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
IDS 2113. Society and Social Issues. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course explores contemporary social issues resulting from modern globalization and transnationalism from diverse disciplinary perspectives. Students investigate data and relate scholarship to understand the nature of global changes, as well as their impact on the world's people and global societies. Personal and social responsibility in relation to social issues will be explored through a variety of global, national, regional, and community-based topics. Students will be expected to synthesize disciplinary studies and demonstrate their connections of global issues to local contexts through written, oral, and visual representations. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: LRC1 $12; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
IDS 2403. Physical Science. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Completion of Mathematics and Science Core Curriculum requirements.
Study of fundamental laws that govern the universe, including mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and quantum theory, and how these relate to physics and chemistry. Topics will include but not be limited to: basic scientific problem-solving techniques, fundamental forces; energy and how it is conserved and transformed; matter; atomic structure; and chemical interactions. (Same as
IDS 3234
. Credit cannot be earned for both
IDS 2403
and
IDS 3234
.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
IDS 2413. Earth Systems Science. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Completion of Mathematics and Science Core Curriculum requirements.
This course provides a look at the Earth system as a whole. Emphasis will be on the interrelationships between biological, geological, hydrological, climatological, and human systems on local, continental and global scales. The interactions between the hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, cryosphere, and lithosphere that together make up the Earth system will be studied. This interdisciplinary view of our planet highlights the manner in which all systems of the Earth control or influence each other. (Formerly IDS 3213. Credit cannot be earned for both
IDS 2413
and IDS 3213. Credit cannot be earned for both
IDS 2413
and
IDS 3224
.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
IDS 3003. STEM in Social Contexts. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites:
IDS 2113
WRC 1013
, and
WRC 1023
An exploration of inquiry in STEM fields and how it is situated in local and global sociocultural contexts across time. This course uses an interdisciplinary approach to studying the nature of inquiry, knowledge, and theory development, as well as the mutual relationships between STEM fields and social contexts. (Formerly titled "Science and Humanity.") Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: DL01 $75; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
IDS 3013. Diversity, Equity, and the Social Sciences. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite:
IDS 2113
This course offers learners opportunities to explore issues of diversity and equity by examining the social construction of race, class, sex, sexuality and other markers that may cause social oppression. Students will be invited to engage in in-depth inquiry about knowledge production and identity construction within the dominant discourse, as well as in critical reflection on social transformation practices in schools and communities. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
IDS 3123. Culture, Literature, and Fine Arts. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites:
IDS 2113
WRC 1013
, and
WRC 1023
The goal of this course is to engage students in inquiry on how issues embedded within and across cultures/time periods are reflected, challenged, and reinterpreted, through literature, art, music, film, and other forms of cultural expression. By contrasting and comparing cultural discourses and identities, students will have opportunities to develop respect, empathy, and understanding of diversity and social responsibility from an interdisciplinary perspective. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: ISCU $120; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
IDS 3201. Inquiry in Physical Science. (0-3) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisites: Completion of Mathematics and Science Core Curriculum requirements.
Hands-on experimental inquiry with standard laboratory tools and techniques in the fields of physics and chemistry. Major themes include energy, forces, and atomic and subatomic interactions. (Credit cannot be earned for both
IDS 3201
and
IDS 3234
.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: L001 $35; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $10.27; DL01 $25.
IDS 3211. Inquiry in Earth Systems Science. (0-3) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisites: Completion of Mathematics and Science Core Curriculum requirements.
Course familiarizes students with laboratory and field tools, techniques, and safety issues and allows them to form a better understanding of major topics in Earth systems science, especially in the areas of hydrology, soils, atmosphere, land cover, and GPS. Students will participate in scientific inquiry investigations of the Earth’s systems and components. (Same as
IDS 3211
. Credit cannot be earned for both
IDS 3211
and
IDS 3224
.) (Formerly titled "Advanced Earth Systems Science Laboratory.") Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: L001 $25; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $10.27; DL01 $25.
IDS 3224. Earth Systems Science Investigations. (2-6) 4 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Completion of Mathematics and Science Core Curriculum requirements.
Integrated online lecture and laboratory course that provides a look at the Earth system as a whole. Emphasis will be on the interrelationships between biological, geological, hydrological, and human systems on local, continental and global scales. The interactions between the hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere that together make up the Earth system will be studied. This interdisciplinary view of our planet highlights the manner in which all systems of the Earth influence each other. (Same as
IDS 2413
. Credit cannot be earned for
IDS 2413
, IDS 3213, and
IDS 3211
.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: DL01 $100; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $41.08.
IDS 3234. Investigations in Physical Science. (2-6) 4 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Completion of Mathematics and Science Core Curriculum requirements.
Integrated online lecture and laboratory course that provides learners with varied opportunities to build an understanding of intricate relationships commonly addressed in the fields of physics and chemistry, and to evaluate these relationships as a holistic system. Explorations of conceptual ideas will include varied methods of engagement, including hands-on and minds-on experimentation. (Same as
IDS 2403
and
IDS 3201
. Credit cannot be earned for
IDS 2403
(formerly IDS 3203),
IDS 3201
, and
IDS 3234
.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: DL01 $100; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $41.08.
IDS 3713. Interdisciplinary Inquiry. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites:
IDS 2113
IDS 3003
IDS 3013
IDS 3123
WRC 1013
, and
WRC 1023
This course fosters opportunities for engaging in the study of thinking in the sciences, social studies, mathematics, language arts, and fine arts through interdisciplinary investigations. Course experiences include development, practice, and analysis of ways of inquiring in several subject areas and seeking their implications for interdisciplinary inquiries toward critical reflection and transformative praxis. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: DL01 $75; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
IDS 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Course Fee: STSH $30.81.
IDS 4993. Honors Thesis. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Enrollment limited to candidates for honors in the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching during the last two semesters; consent of the Honors College.
Supervised research and preparation for an honors thesis. May be repeated once with advisor’s approval. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
Learning, Design and Technology (LDT) Courses
LDT 4083. Teaching with Media and Technology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
In this course, students will learn the theoretical foundations and practical applications of safely and effectively integrating media and technology in the classroom. This course will introduce students to digital tools and pedagogical strategies that promote learning, creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and content creation. The course will also provide foundational knowledge on media education, online learning resources, virtual learning environments, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies that can support and enhance teaching and learning. Course fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
Literacy Education (LTED) Courses
LTED 3513. Children's Multicultural Literature in Early Childhood - Grade 6. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program,
ECE 3143
ECE 3603
EED 3303
EED 3110
ESL 3033
, and
EDU 3002
. Corequisites: Pre-Clinical Year Semester 2:
ECE 4203
ECE 3313
LTED 3823
EED 3220
, and
ESL 3003
. Designed to familiarize students with quality children's books from diverse cultures that can be used for aesthetic, personal, social, and critical purposes in EC-6 classrooms. A focus on the features of different genres and formats of children’s literature and strategies for using these genres and formats to support both literacy instruction and instruction across the curriculum. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4353
CI 4403
, and
LTED 4503
. Field experience required. Generally offered: Fall and Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
LTED 3523. Reading Development, Processes, and Instruction. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
An overview of the development of reading across the grades with an emphasis on grades 4 through 8. This course focuses on the reading process, techniques for developing oral and written language facilities, word identification and comprehension of readers from various sociocultural backgrounds and with differing abilities, and classroom assessment of reading. Certain standards of the Science of Teaching Reading are addressed. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
LTED 3533
. Field experience required. (Formerly RDG 3523. Credit cannot be earned for both
LTED 3523
and RDG 3523.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
LTED 3533. Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines-Grades 4-8. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: All students must be admitted to the Teacher Certification Program; completion of
CI 4543
CI 4553
, and
EDP 4203
in the semester prior to clinical teaching; for students in Grades 4–8 LA/RDG/SS certification also complete
LTED 3523
in the prior semester. Study of the teaching and learning of content area reading in grades 4 through 8 including the textual, contextual, and cultural factors that influence reading. The course considers the range of reading abilities of intermediate and middle grade students, texts used in these grade levels, and strategies for teaching and evaluating vocabulary, comprehension, and thinking skills in the content areas. This course must be completed with a grade of “B-” or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4626
Clinical Teaching: Grades 4–8. Field experience required. (Formerly RDG 3533. Credit cannot be earned for both
LTED 3533
and RDG 3533.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
LTED 3633. Literature and Other Texts Across the Content Areas-Grades 4-8. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course is designed to familiarize students with literature and other texts appropriate for students in grades 4 through 8. These texts include trade books, informational books, electronic texts, and other real-world texts that are appropriate for teaching and learning. Topics will include: examination of critical issues in children’s books and young adult literature, evaluation and selection of texts, and literary response. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4626
or
CI 4633
Clinical Teaching: Grades 4–8. (Formerly RDG 3633. Credit cannot be earned for both
LTED 3633
and RDG 3633.) Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
LTED 3643. Children's Literature for Young Diverse Learners - Infants and Toddlers. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course is designed to familiarize students with formats and genres of children's books appropriate for young children from 0 to age 5, with a particular focus on books from diverse cultures. Topics will include: the values of children's books for promoting social, linguistic, emotional, and cognitive development, criteria for selecting books, the evaluation of individual books, and ways of fostering young children's engagement with books. (Formerly RDG 3643. Credit cannot be earned for both
LTED 3643
and RDG 3643.) Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
LTED 3673. Reading Development, Processes, and Instruction Grades 7-12. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to teacher certification program.
An overview of the developmental nature of reading across the grades with an emphasis on grades 7 through 12. This course focuses on the reading process, including word identification, fluency, vocabulary, higher-order levels of comprehension, and metacognition. This course considers social and cultural factors that influence the adolescent reading processes, including the role of social interaction in reading, language variations, and background knowledge that are a part of the reading process. Other topics include differences in student ability and motivation as well as new approaches to assessment. This course also explores literacy programs that fit the needs of diverse adolescents, especially programs that address the challenges of struggling secondary readers. Field experience required. (Formerly RDG 3673. Credit cannot be earned for both
LTED 3673
and RDG 3673.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
LTED 3683. Writing Development, Processes, and Instruction-Grades 7-12. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Examines the nature of written language and facets of the writing process. The course focuses on the developmental nature of writing, stages in the writing process, writing in different genres, writing in the content areas, writing to learn, writing in relation to other communication processes, the evaluation of writing, and the place of technology in writing. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20; STSH $30.
LTED 3773. Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines-Grades 7-12. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of all requirements for admission to the Teacher Certification Program, including but not limited to satisfying the TSI requirement, and completing
EDP 3203
and
EDU 2103
. Study of the reading process and of materials and techniques for supporting reading and writing in the secondary school. Considers the range of reading ability of secondary students, texts used, and strategies for teaching vocabulary, and comprehension in different content areas. Directed field experiences in secondary school classrooms are required. Opportunities for cross-disciplinary applications. Restricted course; advisor code required for registration. Field experience required. (Formerly RDG 3773. Credit cannot be earned for both
LTED 3773
and RDG 3773.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
LTED 3803. Writing Development, Processes, and Instruction Grades 4-8. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Examines the nature of written language and facets of the writing process. The course focuses on the developmental nature of writing, stages in the writing process, writing in different genres, writing in the content areas, writing to learn, writing in relation to other communication processes, the evaluation of writing, and the place of technology in writing. For Grades 4-8, this course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4626
or
CI 4633
Clinical Teaching: Grades 4–8. Restricted course; advisor code required for registration.
Generally offered: Fall. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
LTED 3813. Writing Development and Instruction in Early Childhood-Grade 6. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program and completion of
CI 4353
CI 4403
LTED 4503
, and
CI 4611
. Corequisites: For EC-6 Core Subjects: Clinical Year Semester 2 course:
CI 4303
. Examines the developmental nature of writing and contextual factors that impact development. Focuses on theories of writing development, including the nature of written language, the writing process, and writing to learn (within various disciplines) for monolingual and multilingual children. Field experience required. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
LTED 3823. Literacy Assessment and Instruction Early Childhood-Grade 6. (2-3) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program,
ECE 3143
ECE 3603
EED 3303
EED 3110
ESL 3033
, and
EDU 3002
Corequisites: Pre Clinical Year Semester 2:
ECE 4203
ECE 3313
LTED 3513
EED 3220
, and
ESL 3003
Designed to support students in using assessment, planning, and research-based instruction in their work with individuals and small groups of children. Students will focus on differentiating and drawing on children’s cultural, linguistic, and experiential backgrounds in their literacy teaching. Students will mentor (i.e., tutor) an elementary-age child across the semester as part of the course. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4353
CI 4403
, and/or
LTED 4503
. Restricted course, advisor code required for registration. Field experience required. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. (Formerly RDG 3823. Credit cannot be earned for both
LTED 3823
and RDG 3823. Same as
BBL 3823
. Credit cannot be earned for both
LTED 3823
and
BBL 3823
.). Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
LTED 4503. Literacy Methods in Early Childhood-Grade 6. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program and completion of
ECE 4203
ECE 3313
LTED 3513
LTED 3823
EED 3220
, and
ESL 3003
. Corequisites: Clinical Year Semester 1 Courses:
CI 4353
CI 4403
, and
CI 4611
. This course involves the study of instructional methods and materials that support diverse children’s meaningful literacy learning in small group and whole-class contexts from EC-Grade 6. Field experience required. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better to serve as a prerequisite for
LTED 3813
. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; STF1 $75.
LTED 4833. Organizing Literacy Programs for Differentiated Instruction-EC-6. (2-3) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, completion of
CI 4353
CI 4403
ECE 4203
, and
LTED 3823
; field experience required; may not be taken concurrently with
CI 4353
CI 4403
ECE 4203
, and
LTED 3823
; RESTRICTED COURSE: advisor code required for registration.
Corequisite:
CI 4303
Course is designed to familiarize students with a variety of literacy (reading and writing) programs (and how those programs support the science of teaching reading and writing) and to implement differentiated reading and writing pedagogy to support literacy development in various contexts (individual, small group, and whole-class). Students will learn to administer, interpret, and use assessments to gain a holistic view of students' strengths and areas of need to inform instruction. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4621
Clinical Teaching: Early Childhood-Grade 6. Restricted course; advisor code required for registration. Field experience required. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
LTED 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. (Formerly RDG 4913. Credit cannot be earned for both RDG 4913 and
LTED 4913
.) Course Fee: STSH $30.81.
Special Education (SPE) Courses
SPE 3603. Introduction to Special Education. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
A study of individuals, groups, and populations with disabilities or exceptionalities. Content covered includes special education and disability law, critical issues in special education, special education processes and procedures, etiology, characteristics, prevalence, and placement options. Knowledge and competencies necessary for providing research-based, empirically derived best practices in curriculum and instruction to preschool and school-aged children and youth with exceptionalities in inclusive settings will also be presented. (Formerly titled "Introduction to Exceptionality.") Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: DL01 $75; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
SPE 3623. Assessment of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite:
SPE 3603
and
SPE 3693
; Restricted course: advisor code required for registration. Corequisites:
SPE 3653
SPE 4623
, and
SPE 4643
. An introduction to the assessment of students with mild/moderate disabilities. Informal and formal assessment instruments, procedures, and systems for assessing aptitude, achievement, adaptive behavior, and language abilities will be studied. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4713
Clinical Teaching: All level EC-12. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fee: LEA1 $15; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
SPE 3633. Classroom and Behavior Management for Students with Disabilities. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite:
SPE 3603
, and
SPE 3623
or
SPE 3673
. A study of common behavior problems in children with disabilities, behavior management, and other research-supported strategies for addressing behavior issues in children with disabilities. Research related to alternative explanations for behavior and behavior change will be included. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fee: DL01 $75; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
SPE 3653. Practicum in Special Education (Mild/Moderate Disabilities). (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite:
SPE 3603
; restricted course: advisor code required for registration. Corequisites:
SPE 3623
and
SPE 4643
. Instructional practices for students with disabilities will be studied, including instructional design and the creation of individual education plans. Application of course content in the field with students with disabilities will be required. Students enrolled in this course will be required to spend 6-8 hours a week in field-based placements, for a total of 60 to 80 hours, dependent upon the field placement program needs and requirements and on instructor requirements. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4713
Clinical Teaching: All Level EC-12. Restricted course; advisor code required for registration. (Formerly EDP 5893 and SPE 5893. Credit can only be earned for one of the following: EDP 5893, SPE 5893, and
SPE 3653
.) Generally offered: Fall. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
SPE 3673. Assessment for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite:
SPE 3603
and
SPE 3693
; Restricted course: advisor code required for registration. Corequisites:
SPE 4653
and
SPE 4673
. An introduction to formal and informal standardized assessment procedures for students with moderate/severe disabilities. Course emphasis will be on evaluating instruction through assessment and using assessment for instructional design and programmatic planning for students with moderate/severe disabilities. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4713
Clinical Teaching: All Level EC-12. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fee: LEA1 $15; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
SPE 3683. Special Education Across the Lifespan. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite:
SPE 3603
. The study of programs and services in special education, including early childhood intervention and transition, that impact students with disabilities throughout the lifespan. The course will focus on supports, procedures, and resources for facilitating transitions and communication of transition activities involving the student and families. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
SPE 3693. Special Education Law. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
A study of the local, federal and state laws, regulations, rules, and ethics that govern special education. Course topics will include due process, confidentiality, monitoring and evaluation requirements, and the provision of related services. Emphasis on terminology, definitions, classification systems, and current issues and trends. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: DL01 $75; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
SPE 4623. Mathematics Instruction for Students with Disabilities. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite:
SPE 3603
. The study of the learning and development of mathematical concepts, procedures, and skills for students with disabilities. Concepts, methods, and appropriate use of technology related to numbers, patterns, operations, problem solving, geometry, and algebraic reasoning will be included. Research-based methods and strategies will be applied in the field. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4713
Clinical Teaching: All Level EC-12. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
SPE 4643. Instruction for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite:
SPE 3603
and
SPE 3693
; restricted course: advisor code required for registration. Corequisites:
SPE 3623
and
SPE 3653
. This course is a study of the development and implementation of research-validated instructional strategies. Students will learn how to select learning strategies to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities. Specific learning strategies will be evaluated and implemented in classroom settings. Strategies will address the acquisition, storage, and expression of knowledge. Class sessions will involve direct development in learning strategies and specific problem solving associated with strategies instruction. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4713
Clinical Teaching: All Level EC-12. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
SPE 4653. Practicum in Special Education (Moderate/Severe Disabilities). (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite:
SPE 3603
and
SPE 3693
; restricted course: advisor code required for registration. Corequisites:
SPE 3673
and
SPE 4673
. The study of the planning, application, and evaluation of Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and the specialized educational and related services provided under the law to students with disabilities. Students enrolled in this course will be required to spend 6 to 8 hours a week in field-based placements for a total of 60 to 80 hours, dependent upon field placement program needs and requirements and on instructor requirements. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4713
Clinical Teaching: All Level EC-12. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
SPE 4673. Instruction for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite:
SPE 3603
and
SPE 3693
; Restricted course: advisor code required for registration. Corequisites:
SPE 3673
and
SPE 4653
. This course is a study of the development and implementation of research-validated instructional strategies for students with moderate/severe disabilities. Course topics will include the use of formal and informal assessments to determine appropriate academic, social, and behavioral goals and objectives for students and identifying research-validated strategies to assist students with meeting these goals. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for
CI 4713
Clinical Teaching: All Level EC-12. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
SPE 4683. Communication and Collaboration in Special Education. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites:
SPE 3603
; Restricted course: advisor code required for registration. This course will focus on the collaborative roles and responsibilities of teachers, school district personnel, and parents/families in providing individualized educational programs to students with disabilities. Effective strategies for communication and collaboration will be studied. Additional course topics include consultation, collaborating with general education teachers, and designing and managing the activities of paraprofessionals. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
SPE 4693. Assistive Technology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite:
SPE 3603
; Restricted course: advisor code required for registration. This course is a study of the use of technology in facilitating the teaching and learning of students with disabilities. Course will emphasize the selection and use of assistive technology devices and services for students, including those used for communication and mobility and those that facilitate performance in academic environments. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
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