SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

  • Educational Leadership
  • Counseling
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Educational Management
  • Geography
  • Instructional Technology
  • Interdisciplinary Studies:
    • EC-4 Generalist
    • EC-4 Bilingual Generalist
    • EC-4 ESL Generalist
    • EC-4 Generalist with EC-12 Special Education (All Level)
    • 4-8 Generalist
    • 4-8 ESL Generalist
  • Master Mathematics Teacher
  • Master Reading Teacher
  • Master Technology Teacher
  • Multicultural Studies in Education
  • Reading
  • School Library and Information Science
  • Teacher Education with:
    • Initial Certification
    • Supplemental Certification
  • UHCL Certificates

Building on a solid base of liberal arts and general studies, the School of Education (SoE) seeks to produce thoughtful, skilled and humane educators. Numerous plans are available to help students develop into highly qualified professionals.

The SoE offers an extensive choice of certification plans in graduate and undergraduate specializations. Many alumni find employment in a variety of educational settings, while others pursue careers in industry, government, independent practice or consulting. Plans in the SoE are fully approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and University of Houston-Clear Lake is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Office Phone
School of Education Bayou 1231 281-283-3600
Center for Professional Development of Teachers Bayou 1231 281-283-3612
Center for Educational Programs Arbor 190 281-283-3530
Office of Academic Advising Bayou 1231 281-283-3615
Office of Educator Certification Bayou 1231 281-283-3618
Office of State Assessments Bayou 1231 281-283-3609
Research Center for Language and Culture Bayou 1325 281-283-3580
Learning Resources Review Center Bayou 3402 281-283-3900
Office of the Associate Dean Bayou 1231 281-283-3620
Office of the Dean Bayou 1237 281-283-3501
Web Site http://www.uhcl.edu/soe
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) http://www.soe.uhcl.edu/ncate
New Teachers OnLine (NTOL) http://www.soe.uhcl.edu/ntol
SoE E-Mail Address education@uhcl.edu

In the School of Education we believe that teaching, learning and educational leadership should be learner-centered. Whether we are referring to university pre-service teacher students, in-service teachers pursuing advanced studies, others in professional educator roles or the learners influenced by these educators, the focus of teaching and learning is on the learner. TheisSoE conceptual framework guides the way in which we structure our university courses and degree plans. This is reflected in the SoE Mission Statement quoted below. It is also the central theme that is reinforced in our classes. The vision of the School of Education is a learner-centered community in which success for all students is paramount.

The mission of the School of Education is to prepare outstanding educators and leaders in education through achievement of the highest standards of knowledge, skills and dispositions to assist all students to learn. The mission is accomplished by promoting:

Although each of these is critically central to the goals and directions of the School of Education at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, the first, "...promoting excellence and innovation in learner-centered teaching and learning for all..." is the most succinct statement of what we value as a professional higher education faculty.

ACCOUNTABILITY AND ACCREDITATION

The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Unique to education itself are other accrediting and accountability bodies with strict guidelines and standards that must be met in order for the School of Education (SoE) at UHCL to recommend educators for teaching certificates, supplemental certificates, master teacher certificates and certificates requiring a master's degree. Below is a brief description of the accountability and accreditation measures of the U.S. Department of Education (USDE), the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and how our university measures up to those criteria and standards.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY

In 1998, Congress reauthorized Title II of the Higher Education Act. The act established a reporting system for the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) to collect information annually on the quality of the teacher training programs of states and institutions of higher education. Within Title II, the USDE mandates federal accountability measures to determine how well all higher education institutions prepare teachers, what states require of individuals before they are allowed to teach and how institutions and states are raising their standards to provide "highly qualified" educators. The USDE administers Title II and gathers information from all the states each October for distribution in April of the following year. Institutions are ranked on aggregate and summary pass rates. The rankings show the percentages of program completers who demonstrated subject-matter competency by passing a required State Assessment. In Texas, SBEC collects all data for Title II.

The pass rates of the 2003-2004 academic year cohort of teacher certificate program completers at UHCL were evaluated and compared to the pass rates of the state and national groups of program completers. At UHCL, our students from the 2003-2004 cohort had an overall passing rate of almost 100% on all of their State Assessments.

Our passing rates during 2003-2004 included the following:

Basic Skills Assessment 100%
Academic Content Areas 100%
Professional Knowledge 100%
Teaching Special Populations 100%
Summary Pass Rates (Overall) 100%

The Texas statewide pass rates in each of those areas in 2003-2004 included the following:

Basic Skills Assessment 100%
Academic Content Areas 96%
Professional Knowledge 96%
Teaching Special Populations 95%
Summary Pass Rates (Overall) 94%

For a complete summary of all pass rates see the federal Title II reporting website and click on, "View State Reports Here" at: http://www.title2.org/.

Title II also collected the following numeric data about our students and faculty for the 2003-2004 cohort. Title II requires that all higher education institutions share the following data about their institution publicly:

Students enrolled in teacher preparation programs 1076
Students in supervised student teaching (internships) 187
Full-time faculty in professional education 47
Supervising faculty for the teacher preparation program 17
Students to faculty ratio 11:1
Average number of hours per week required of students' participation in supervised teaching 24
Total number of required weeks of supervised student teaching (internships) 21
Total number of hours required of a supervised student teacher 504

NCATE ACCREDITATION

NCATE is the largest and most recognized accrediting body for teacher education in the United States. The University of Houston-Clear Lake is one of only 11 Texas higher education institutions to be accredited by NCATE. NCATE has rigorous academic guidelines for initial and advanced levels of educator certification. In Fall 2001, UHCL was the first institution in the nation to undergo an evaluation using the council's newly revised performance-based standards for accreditation. The NCATE Board of Examiners conducted a site visit of UHCL and the NCATE Accrediting Board awarded UHCL continuing accreditation at both the initial and advanced levels.

SBEC ACCREDITATION

The University of Houston-Clear Lake is one of 141 educator preparation programs in the State of Texas that are accredited to recommend educators for certificates. SBEC implements stringent guidelines and standards for initial and advanced levels of educator certification. These standards are evaluated by the pass rates of our students on the SBEC State Assessments. SBEC's last announcement of UHCL's overall final pass rate on all State Assessments was 100%.

In the future, the administrative functions for the certification process will be conducted by the Educator Certification and Standards Division of the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Licensing authority remains with SBEC.

Policy on professional dispositions

Students seeking teacher certification or enrolled in the SOE are required to read The Policy on Professional Dispositions, which is provided to define the standard of behavior the School of Education expects of its students. Just as students may be withdrawn from their program for not meeting the academic requirements, students may be withdrawn from their program for not meeting the professional disposition standards. The Policy on Professional Dispositions is found at http://prtl.uhcl.edu/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/SOE/POLICIES/DOC/STATEMENTONPROFESSIONALDISPOSITIONS.

CENTERS AND OFFICES

CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS

The School of Education has been designated a Center for Professional Development of Teachers (CPDT). The teacher preparation plan has been restructured to provide extensive school-based experiences for prospective educators. These expanded experiences include a two-semester internship, field-based courses and close cooperation with a number of schools, which have been designated as professional development school sites. These sites operate under the philosophy that every staff member is a mentor, providing a rich and supportive environment for the preparation of professional educators. The CPDT coordinates field experiences and works with the Center for Educational Programs (CEP) in providing a wide array of professional development opportunities. The CPDT also provides technological support and professional development.

Field-based experiences and graduate internships take place in a variety of settings in 23 area school districts. Fifty-seven schools have been designated as professional development schools (PDS) and provide pre-service internships and professional mentoring. In addition, the SoE has contracts with 15 additional school districts and over 60 businesses to provide graduate internship placements.

Professional Development Laboratory School

The University of Houston-Clear Lake and the Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD) have entered into a partnership to create and maintain a professional development laboratory school (PDLS). The PDLS is located in what was McWhirter Elementary School in Webster, Texas and opened at the beginning of the 2002 - 2003 school year.

The School of Education acts on behalf of the University to oversee the PDLS. Some SoE courses are taught in the PDLS school and faculty conduct research in the PDLS school. The main focus is on professional development of both the UHCL faculty and students and the CCISD faculty and students. Faculty and students interested in being involved in the PDLS should contact the SoE Associate Dean.

CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

The Center for Educational Programs (CEP) provides academic and outreach services to students, faculty, schools, school districts, other educational entities and members of the community. The CEP coordinates the SoE's clinical services, provides facilities and coordination for laboratory experiences, supports a broad range of programs for children and youth, offers non-credit courses for area educators, assists local schools and school districts in emerging and ongoing professional development activities and promotes and supports various projects of the SoE.

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC ADVISING

This office provides information about the SoE degree requirements, advises all undergraduate and graduate teacher certification students who seek initial teaching certificates, analyzes transcripts, performs student audits prior to admission to Pre-Service Internship I and Alternative Certification Program (ACP) and prepares degree and certification plans for these students. The office also advises prospective graduate students in the various SoE plans and assigns them faculty advisers.

OFFICE OF EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION

Questions about State educator certification policies and regulations should be directed to this office. It maintains all official certification records for the SoE. This office also approves applications for admission to the Teacher Education Program; audits for practica, graduate internships, the Master's Comprehensive Examination and graduation; recommends students for educator certificates; prepares deficiency plans and tracks Title II data.

OFFICE OF STATE ASSESSMENTS

This office facilitates the process of registering for the State Assessments and recording these scores for all certification students. It also houses and distributes literature pertaining to the State Assessments (TExES), including the registration bulletin, practice test information as well as information on how to obtain study guides. The office also conducts practice tests. The results of each State Assessment administration are recorded in the students' files. The Coordinator of State Assessments networks with UHCL faculty and staff, as well as National Evaluation Systems, Inc. (NES) and the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) to ensure accurate testing procedures and requirements.

Research Center FOR LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

This center supports initiatives in research and development of educational programs for students working with second language learners and their families. Funded projects have included teacher training, bilingual counselor training and bilingual administrator training.

Learning Resources Review Center

This center is jointly sponsored by the Alfred R. Neumann Library and the SoE and houses current children's books furnished by the generosity of publishers and producers of books and materials. The primary function of the center is to encourage review activities.

ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

The UHCL School of Education Alternative Certification Program, in cooperation with UHCL member school districts, is a training program that provides the opportunity for initial teacher certification students who have earned a bachelor's degree to be employed as full-time teachers while they complete their certification. The length of the program may be from one to three years, depending on the students' qualifications. The UHCL Alternative Certification Program meets the requirements of the U.S. Department of Education (USDE), definition of "highly qualified" under the No Child Left Behind Law (NCLB). According to the USDE and NCLB, each school district must ensure that all teachers hired who teach core academic subjects funded by Title I funds are "highly qualified." An uncertified educator is able to meet this "highly qualified" definition by:

  1. Holding a bachelor's degree or higher from an approved institution
  2. Being admitted to an SBEC approved Alternative Certification Program
  3. Passing the content State Assessments required for the certification area being sought.

Admission Requirements

Students must have the following:

Alvin Angleton Brazosport Channelview
Clear Creek Columbia-Brazoria Danbury Deer Park
Dickinson Friendswood Galena Park Galveston
Goose Creek Hitchcock Houston La Marque
La Porte Pasadena Pearland Santa Fe
Sheldon Texas City Harris County Department of Education

Qualified Alternative Certification Program Students

Upon acceptance, qualified students will complete the following steps:

  1. Probationary Certificate - Students must apply for a "Probationary Certificate" for $52. The certificate is issued by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC). Students must apply online at: http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/sbeconline. Apply under "Applications and Probationary Certification." Make a $52 payment online to SBEC for the certificateat theirwebsite. Make a $47 payment to SBEC online for afingerprintingbackground check. Twofingerprintcards will be mailed to each student applicant. Students must have a professional fingerprinting service perform fingerprinting before the cards are returned to SBEC. The DPS electronic fingerprint scan is accepted by SBEC. SBEC will conduct its criminal background check using these cards or scan by running them through the FBI and DPS databases. The Probationary Certificate must be re-applied for each year. A maximum of three Probationary Certificates may be issued by SBEC for one student (one per academic year). SBEC may or may not issue a Probationary Certificate to anyone currently or formerly on an emergency permit or other permit. Students should have the district contact SBEC if the district is concerned with this issue.
  2. Alternative Certification Program Fee - the students will have a non-refundable fee of $3000 (subject to change) deducted from the students' annual salary by the school district. This fee supports the administration of the program, the university supervisor, the public school mentor and the students' release time. If students require a second year or third year to complete the program, a second fee of $900 each semester required for completion will be deducted from the students' salary by the school district for the same reasons. Three years is the maximum allowed to complete the program. In addition, each semester, the students will register for the ACP Internship course as well as any courses required for completion of certification. The costs of the courses are calculated at graduate tuition and fees rates.
  3. Certification Plan - the students' transcript will be analyzed during the first semester at UHCL and the SoE Office of Academic Advising will create Candidate Plans of Study for all students. (Deficiency plans are not used by the Alternative Certification Program). Students will receive a card in the mail with instructions to come to B1231 to sign the plan. See Graduate Teacher Certification plans section of catalog, bulletin board at B1231 and SoE website for additional details on the SoE plans.
  4. Plan Completion - Students will assume all tuition, fees and other costs for required university course work, and complete all the requirements listed on the plan. Students are then instructed to apply for the Standard Classroom Teaching Certificate online and pay SBEC a $77 fee. UHCL then goes online and recommends the students for the certificates at SBEC Online.

GENERAL CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

In accordance with the requirements of Senate Bill 994 and the rules of the State Board of Education, students applying for a teaching certificate in the State of Texas must meet the requirements for a bachelor's degree with an academic major (other than education) or an interdisciplinary academic major. The major must be related to the public school curriculum as defined by Chapter 75 of the Texas Education code.

Students seeking a certification recommendation must have at least a 3.000 overall grade point average (GPA) in Professional Development course work and at least a 2.500 overall GPA in the content area for which the recommendation is sought. Grades of "C-" or better are necessary for all UHCL course requirements. Pre-Service Internship I requires a grade of "B-" or better.

A State Board of Education rule (amendment to 19 TAC Section 141.5, effective Sept. 1, 1982, which resulted from HB247) gives the Commissioner of Education the authority to suspend or revoke a teaching certificate or refuse to issue a teaching certificate to a person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor which directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of the teaching profession.

STATE ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

State Assessments have been developed by SBEC for each educator certificate. In the past, the State Assessments included the Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET) and the Texas Oral Proficiency Test (TOPT). SBEC added the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES), Master Reading Teacher (MRT), Master Mathematics Teacher (MMT) and Master Technology Teaching (MTT) assessments. SBEC is adding the Bilingual Language Proficiency Test (BLPT) in Fall 2006. All students enrolling in a Bilingual Education program will be required to take the new BLPT exam. Students planning to complete their Bilingual certification by October, 2008 can take either the old TOPT or the new BLPT exam. The last administration of the old TOPT exam will be in Fall, 2007. To determine which State Assessment(s) may be required of a certificate, students should check their degree or certification plan, view the SoE bulletin board outside of B1231, check the catalog section of their plan or ask a SoE Academic Adviser or faculty adviser.

All students at UHCL may register to take their State Assessments on any of the test administration dates under the following conditions:

  1. Students must have an approved degree or certification plan on file in the School of Education that matches the State Assessment test(s) for which they are registering .
  2. Initial teacher certification students must also be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
  3. Initial teachercertification students must also be enrolled in or have completed a semester in either, TCED 4010/ 4012: Professional Preparation Seminar.

Students who meet the above conditions may register for the State Assessments by completingin the appropriate registration form and turning it in with the pre-printed envelope, proper postage and correct test fee payment to the SoE in B1231 by UHCL's posted deadlines. Students wishing to pay by MasterCard or Visa may fill out the Internet Registration form in person or by phone. Internet Registration forms must be received by the UHCL posted deadline to avoid late fees. Registration forms are available outside of B1231. Free preparation manuals and study guides are available online at the following websites: http://www.texes.nesinc.com/.

All supplemental certificates, master teacher certificates and certificates requiring a master's degree in the School of Education include the course, TCED 5010: Professional Preparation Seminar (ADSU 5010 for Principal and Superintendent certificate students and COUN 5010 for School Counselor students). If students do not pass all State Assessments by their final semester, they must successfully complete the appropriate 5010 course.

The following items are available to all students to prepare them for the State Assessments:

  2. State Assessment Review Sessions. Faculty hold review sessions for some of the State Assessments. Review sessions are timed to precede an administration of the State Assessments. For review information contact the SoE Office of State Assessments.
  3. Practice Assessments. UHCL provides students with the opportunity to take any practice assessments, released by SBEC. Contact the SoE Office of State Assessments for further information on which practice assessments are available and how to register. The courses TCED 4010 /4012, TCED 5010, ADSU 5010 and COUN 5010 include taking the appropriate practice assessment(s) (if available) and participating in a score analysis of the results.
  4. Tutoring. Faculty work with students to help prepare them for the State Assessments. Those students completing a certificate requiring a master's degree should contact their faculty advisers for tutoring information.

State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)

For additional information on State certification, contact SBEC at their website http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/ or at their Information and Support Center toll-free number, 1-888-863-5880. Any changes made by the State and UHCL in interpreting the rulings on educator certification plans in Texas may supersede the requirements of existing certification plans, degree plans, alternative certification plans or deficiency plans.

APPLYING FOR CERTIFICATION

All students completing requirements for certificates must apply for certification and pay the required fee at the "SBEC Online" website: http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/. Verification of certification will automatically be issued to an educator electronically by SBEC as soon as all requirements have been completed.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GEOGRAPHY

The Bachelor of Science in Geography is designed to improve the analytical skills necessary to explore and interpret real-world problems in the human environment. Majoring in Geography prepares students for specialized careers and graduate study. The geography program emphasizes both field and technical training opportunities utilizing the latest techniques and technologies including Geographic Information Systems.

Within the degree, there are three tracks: Geography, Geography Education with 4-8 Social Studies Certification, and Geography Education with 8-12 Social Studies Certification. For students interested in the Geography Education Tracks please see the 4-8 certification section or the 8-12 certification section. For those students interested in the Geography Track see below.

B.S. in Geography, Geography Track

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses. Contact the Office of Academic Advising for information.

Additional Lower-Level Requirements:

Choose four lower-level Behavioral Science, Natural Science, or Social Science elective Courses as advised.

Required Core Courses:

GEOG 3137 GEOG 4030 GEOG 4032 GEOG 4033
GEOG 4232 GEOG 4231

Required Geography Courses:

GEOG 4031 GEOG 4131 GEOG 4133 GEOG 4135
GEOG 4136

Other Required Courses:

CSCI 4037 HIST 4035 MATH 3038 WRIT 3135

Elective Courses:

Choose eight elective courses as advised.

UNDERGRADUATE PLANS WITH CERTIFICATION

The SoE has been designated by the SBEC as a Center for Professional Development of Teachers (CPDT). The CPDT provides, in collaboration with area school districts, teacher preparation and professional development in partnership schools and promotes integration of technology in public school instruction.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

The undergraduate plan in Interdisciplinary Studies leads to the Bachelor of Science degree (BS). Students wishing to pursue this degree may choose one of the following: EC-4 Bilingual Generalist, EC-4 Generalist, EC-4 Generalist with EC-12 Special Education (All Level), EC-4 ESL Generalist, 4-8 Generalist or 4-8 ESL Generalist.

The SoE offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography without certification as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography with either 4-8 or 8-12 social studies certification. Undergraduate students seeking either 4-8 or 8-12 certification in conjunction with an academic degree in another UHCL school (School of Human Sciences and Humanities or School of Science and Computer Engineering) must seek their degree plan in the appropriate school.

The staff of the SoE Office of Academic Advising advises all students seeking the bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, initial certification, supplemental certificates, professional certificates and UHCL certificates. Teacher education students pursuing bachelor's degrees in other schools also must be advised about certification plan requirements by the staff of the SoE Office of Academic Advising. These students should also contact academic advisers in the school in which they are pursuing their degrees.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE AND EC-4 TEACHING CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The following EC-4 plans are currently offered in the School of Education at UHCL. Please check with the Office of Academic Advising for the most recent list of certification plans.

EC-4 Bilingual Generalist

EC-4 Generalist

EC-4 ESL Generalist

EC-4 Generalist with EC-12 Special Education (All Level)

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with EC-4 Bilingual Generalist Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses. Contact the Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

Recreation/Game Skills

Three hours of lower-level Natural Science2

Field of Study Courses:

MATH 3031 or MATH 1350

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 or TECA 1354 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

SILC 4031 SILC 4130 SILC 4133

Choose two courses from:

SILC 4134 SILC 4136 SILC 4137 SILC 4531

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4231 TCED 4232 TCED 4233
TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Required Courses:

ECED 4032 1 ECED 4131 1 ECED 4134 1 HUMN 3034
LITR 3334 or LITR 3631 LLLS 4131 LLLS 4434 LLLS 4435
MATH 3032 SPED 4030 TCED 4010 WRIT 3037
TCED 4033

Three hours of upper-level Natural Science2

1These courses must be taken the semester prior to or with Internship I.

2In the 12 hours (core included) of Science, students must have at least one course in each of the following: Biology, Earth Science and Physics/Chemistry.

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with EC-4 Generalist Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses. Contact the Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

Recreation/Games Skills

Field of Study Courses:

MATH 3031 or MATH 1350

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 or TECA 1354 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

ECED 4031 1 ECED 4032 2 ECED 4034 1
ECED 4134 2 ECED 4335 1 ECED 4131 2

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4231 TCED 4232
TCED 4738 TCED 4798 TCED 4233

Other Required Courses:

HUMN 3034 LITR 3334 or LITR 3631 LLLS 4131 LLLS 4434
LLLS 4435 MATH 3032 SPED 4030 SPED 4332
TCED 4010 TCED 4033 WRIT 3037

Six hours of upper-level Natural Science3

1Equivalent lower-level early childhood course may be transferred if taken before attending UHCL.

2These courses must be taken the semester prior to or with Internship I.

3In the 12 hours (core included) of Science, students must have at least one course in each of the following: Biology, Earth Science and Physics/Chemistry.

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with EC-4 ESL Generalist Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses. Contact the Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

Recreation/Games Skills

Three hours of lower-level Natural Science2

Field of Study Courses:

MATH 3031 or MATH 1350

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 or TECA 1354 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

SILC 4032 SILC 4130 SILC 4131 SILC 4132
SILC 4133

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4231 TCED 4232 TCED 4233
TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Required Courses:

ECED 4032 1 ECED 4131 1 ECED 4134 1 HUMN 3034
LITR 3334 or LITR 3631 LLLS 4131 LLLS 4434 LLLS 4435
MATH 3032 SPED 4030 TCED 4010 WRIT 3037
TCED 4033

Three hours of upper-level Natural Science2

1These courses must be taken the semester prior to or with Internship I.

2In the 12 hours (core included) of Science, students must have at least one course in each of the following: Biology, Earth Science and Physics/Chemistry.

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with EC-4 Generalist and EC-12 Special Education (All Level) Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses. Contact the Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

Recreation/Games Skills

Six hours Natural Science1

Field of Study Courses:

MATH 3031or MATH 1350

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 or TECA 1354 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

SPED 4030 SPED 4131 SPED 4132 SPED 4133
SPED 4231 SPED 4331

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4231 TCED 4232 TCED 4233
TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Required Courses:

ECED 4032 2 HUMN 3034 LITR 3334 or LITR 3631 LLLS 4131
LLLS 4133 LLLS 4332 LLLS 4434
MATH 3032 ECED 4332 TCED 4010 WRIT 3037

1In the 12 hours (core included) of Science, students must have at least one course in each of the following: Biology, Earth Science and Physics/Chemistry.

2ThIs course must be taken the semester prior to or with Internship I

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE AND EC-4 TEACHING CERTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING THE ASSOCIATE OF ARTSIN TEACHING DEGREE (AAT)

The following EC-4 plans are currently offered in the School of Education at UHCL for students pursuing the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree (AAT) at a community college. Please check with the Office of Academic Advising for the most recent list of certification plans.

EC-4 Bilingual Generalist

EC-4 Generalist

EC-4 ESL Generalist

EC-4 Generalist with EC-12 Special Education (All Level)

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with EC-4 Bilingual Generalist Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses. Contact the Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

Recreation/Game Skills

Three hours of lower-level Natural Science2

Field of Study Courses:

MATH 3031 or MATH 1350 EDUC 1301 EDUC 2301

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 or TECA 1354 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

SILC 4031 SILC 4130 SILC 4133

Choose two courses from:

SILC 4134 SILC 4136 SILC 4137 SILC 4531

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4231 TCED 4232 TCED 4233
TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Required Courses:

ECED 40321 ECED 41311 HUMN 3034 WRIT 3037
LITR 3334 or LITR 3631 orLLLS 4435 LLLS 4131 LLLS 4434 TCED 4033
MATH 30322 SPED 4030 TCED 4010

Three hours of upper-level Natural Science3

1These courses must be taken the semester prior to or with Internship I.

2Transfers to the Associate of Arts in Teaching.

3In the 12 hours (core included) of Science, students must have at least one course in each of the following: Biology, Earth Science and Physics/Chemistry.

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with EC-4 Generalist Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses. Contact the Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

Recreation/Games Skills

Three hours of lower-level Natural Science1

Field of Study Courses:

MATH 3031 or MATH 1350 EDUC 1301 EDUC 2301

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 or TECA 1354 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

ECED 40312 ECED 40323 ECED 40342 ECED 41313
ECED 41343 ECED 43352

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4231 TCED 4232 TCED 4233
TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Required Courses:

HUMN 3034 LITR 3334 or LITR 3631 or LLLS 4435 LLLS 4131 LLLS 4434
WRIT 3037 MATH 30324 SPED 4030 SPED 4332
TCED 4010 TCED 4033

Three hours of upper-level Natural Science3

1In the 12 hours (core included) of Science, students must have at least one course in each of the following: Biology, Earth Science and Physics/Chemistry.

2Equivalent lower-level early childhood course may be transferred if taken before attending UHCL.

3These courses must be taken the semester prior to or with Internship I.

4Transfers to the Associate of Arts in Teaching.

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with EC-4 ESL Generalist Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses. Contact the Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

Recreation/Games Skills

Three hours of lower-level Natural Science1

Field of Study Courses:

MATH 3031 or MATH 1350 EDUC 1301 EDUC 2301

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 or TECA 1354 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

SILC 4032 SILC 4130 SILC 4131 SILC 4132
SILC 4133

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4231 TCED 4232 TCED 4233
TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Required Courses:

ECED 40322 ECED 41312 WRIT 3037 HUMN 3034
LITR 3334 or LITR 3631 or LLLS 4435 LLLS 4131 LLLS 4434 TCED 4033
MATH 30323 SPED 4030 TCED 4010

Three hours of upper-level Natural Science2

1In the 12 hours (core included) of Science, students must have at least one course in each of the following: Biology, Earth Science and Physics/Chemistry.

2 These courses must be taken the semester prior to or with Internship I.

3Transfers to the Associate of Arts in Teaching.

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with EC-4 Generalist and EC-12 Special Education (All Level) Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses. Contact the Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

Recreation/Games Skills

Six hours Natural Science1

Field of Study Courses:

MATH 3031 or MATH 1350 EDUC 1301 EDUC 2301

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 or TECA 1354 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

SPED 4030 SPED 4131 SPED 4132 SPED 4133
SPED 4231 SPED 4331

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4231 TCED 4232 TCED 4233
TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Required Courses:

ECED 40322 HUMN 3034 LITR 3334 or LITR 3631 or LLLS 4435 LLLS 4131
LLLS 4133 LLLS 4332 LLLS 4434 WRIT 3037
MATH 30323 ECED 4332 TCED 4010

1In the 12 hours (core included) of Science, students must have at least one course in each of the following: Biology, Earth Science and Physics/Chemistry.

2ThIs course must be taken the semester prior to or with Internship I

3Transfers to the Associate of Arts in Teaching.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE AND 4-8 TEACHING CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The following 4-8 plans are currently offered at UHCL. Please check with the Office of Academic Advising for the most recent list of certification plans. Those students pursuing the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree (AAT) should see the Office of Academic Advising regarding bachelor's degree requirements.

Grade 4-8 Plans at UHCL:

School of (SoE):

Generalist ESL Generalist Social Studies (Geography)

School of Human Sciences and Humanities (HSH):

English Language Arts & Reading Social Studies (History)

School of Science and Computer Engineering (SCE):

Mathematics Science

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with 4-8 Generalist Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses. Contact the SoE Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

Three hours of Natural Science1

Field of Study courses:

MATH 3033 or MATH 1350

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 or TECA 1354 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specializations:

Mathematics:

MATH 3034 MATH 3036 MATH 3037

Choose one course from:

MATH 3038 MATH 4030 MATH 4031 MATH 4034
MATH 4231

Natural Science:

Nine hours of upper-level course work1

Social Studies:

Choose one course from:

GEOG 3137 GEOG 4030 GEOG 4032 GEOG 4033

Choose two courses from:

HIST 3230 HIST 3331 HIST 3332 HIST 3334
HIST 4035 HIST 4036 HIST 4037 HIST 4038
HIST 4133 HIST 4137 HIST 4138 HIST 4139
HIST 4230 HIST 4333

English:

LITR 4031 or WRIT 3037

Choose one course from:

LITR 3334 LITR 3631 LITR 4034 LITR 4132
LITR 4133 LITR 4232 LITR 4233 LITR 4234
LITR 4236 LITR 4237 LITR 4533 LITR 4534

Choose one course from:

HUMN 3035 LITR 4231 LITR 4332 LITR 4333
LITR 4535 LITR 4537 LITR 4632

Reading:

LLLS 4131 LLLS 4434 LLLS 4435 LLLS 4531

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4331 TCED 4332 TCED 4333
TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Required Courses:

SPED 4030 TCED 4012* TCED 4034*

1In the 18 hours (core included) of Natural Science, students must have at least one course in each of the following: Biology, Earth Science and Physics/Chemistry.

*Pending Coordinating Board approval

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with 4-8 ESL Generalist Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses. Contact the SoE Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

Six hours of Natural Science1

Field of Study courses:

MATH 3033 or MATH 1350

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 or TECA 1354 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specializations:

SILC 4032 SILC 4130 SILC 4131 SILC 4132
SILC 4133

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4332 TCED 4333 TCED 4738
TCED 4798

Other Required Courses:

LITR 4031 or WRIT 3037

LLLS 4131 LLLS 4434 LLLS 4435 LLLS 4531
MATH 3034 MATH 3036 MATH 3037 SPED 4030
TCED 4012* TCED 4034*

Choose two courses from:

LITR 3334 LITR 3631 LITR 4034 LITR 4132
LITR 4133 LITR 4232 LITR 4233 LITR 4234
LITR 4236 LITR 4237 LITR 4533 LITR 4534

Three hours of upper-level Natural Science1

1In the 15 hours (core included) of Science, students must have at least one course in each of the following: Biology, Earth Science and Physics/Chemistry.

*Pending Coordinating Board approval

B.S. in Geography with 4-8 Social Studies Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses. Contact the SoE Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

ECON 2301 or ECON 2302

GEOG 1301 GEOG 1302

Field of Study Courses:

MATH 3033 or MATH 1350

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 or TECA 1354 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

GEOG 3137 GEOG 4030 GEOG 4032 GEOG 4033
GEOG 4034 GEOG 4136 HIST 3230 HIST 4035

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4331 TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Required Courses:

LLLS 4131 LLLS 4434 LLLS 4435 LLLS 4531
MATH 3037 SPED 4030 TCED 4012* WRIT 3037
TCED 4034*

Choose one course from:

HUMN 3031 HUMN 3033 HUMN 3035

Choose six hours of upper-level Science1

1In the 12 hours (includes core) of Science, students must have at least one course in each of the following: Biology, Earth Science and Physics/Chemistry.

*Pending Coordinating Board approval

The certificates described below are offered through SoE with the degree being offered through the School of Human Sciences and Humanities (HSH). Please refer to HSH's portion of the catalog for additional information regarding their degrees.

B.A. in Literature with 4-8 English Language Arts and Reading Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses. Contact the HSH Office of Academic Advising for information.

HSH General Education Requirements:

WRIT 3037

Choose one course from the following:

ANTH 3131 ANTH 4532 PSYC 3331 PSYC 4131
SOCI 4132 SOCI 4232

Three hours of lower-level English Literature

Six hours of lower-level Natural Science¹

Field of Study Courses:

MATH 3033 or MATH 1350

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 or TECA 1354 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

LLLS 4131 LLLS 4434 LLLS 4435 LLLS 4531

Please see HSH academic adviser for further information regarding the courses below.

LITR 3631 LITR 4031 LITR 4130

Choose one course from each of the following areas:

American Literature:

LITR 4132 LITR 4135 LITR 4231 LITR 4232
LITR 4233 LITR 4234 LITR 4235 LITR 4332
LITR 4333

British Literature:

LITR 3632 LITR 3633 LITR 4132 LITR 4236
LITR 4237 LITR 4238 LITR 4631

World/Multicultural Literature:

LITR 3334 LITR 4231 LITR 4332 LITR 4333
LITR 4435 LITR 4530 LITR 4531

Pre-1700 Literature:

LITR 3334 LITR 3632 LITR 4435 LITR 4631

Choose two courses from the following:

Thematic/Genre Literature:

LITR 3334 LITR 3731 LITR 4034 LITR 4035
LITR 4131 LITR 4132 LITR 4133 LITR 4134
LITR 4238 LITR 4331 LITR 4533 LITR 4534
LITR 4535 LITR 4537 LITR 4632

Choose one course from the following:

HUMN 3031 HUMN 3033 HUMN 3035

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 LLLS 4634 TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Required Courses:

MATH 3037 SPED 4030 TCED 4012*

¹In the 12 hours (includes core) of Science, students must have at least one course in each of the following: Biology, Earth Science and Physics/Chemistry.

*Pending Coordinating Board approval

B.A. in History with 4-8 Social Studies Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses. If GEOG 1303 is not taken to fulfill social and behavior science requirements, students must take GEOG 3137 at UHCL. Contact the HSH Office of Academic Advising for information.

HSH General Education Requirements:

ECON 2301 or ECON 2302 WRIT 3037

Choose one course from the following:

HUMN 3031 HUMN 3033 HUMN 3035

Six hours of lower-level Natural Science¹

Field of Study Courses:

MATH 3033 or MATH 1350

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 or TECA 1354 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

GEOG 4030 GEOG 4136 HIST 3230 HIST 4035

Choose one course from the following:

ANTH 3131 ANTH 4532 PSYC 3331 PSYC 4131
SOCI 4132 SOCI 4232

Choose five courses from the following:

HIST 3331 HIST 3334 HIST 4036 HIST 4037
HIST 4038 HIST 4133 HIST 4134 HIST 4135
HIST 4136 HIST 4137 HIST 4138 HIST 4139
HIST 4230 HIST 4333 HIST 4334 HIST 4336

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4331 TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Required Courses:

LLLS 4131 LLLS 4434 LLLS 4435 LLLS 4531
MATH 3037 SPED 4030 TCED 4012* TCED 4034*

¹In the 12 hours (includes core) of Science, students must have at least one course in each of the following: Biology, Earth Science and Physics/Chemistry.

*Pending Coordinating Board approval

The certificates described below are offered through SoE with the degree being offered through the School of Science and Computer Engineering (SCE). Please refer to SCE's portion of the catalog for additional information regarding their degrees.

B.A. in Mathematics with 4-8 Mathematics Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the SCE Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses. Contact the SCE Office of Academic Advising for information.

SCE General Education Requirements:

Calculus II

ENGL 2311 or ENGL 2314 or WRIT 3135

Six hours of lower or upper-level Natural Science¹

Field of Study Courses:

MATH 3033 or MATH 1350 MATH 3037 or MATH 1351

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 or TECA 1354 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

MATH 3034 MATH 3131 MATH 4030 MATH 4434

Choose five courses from:

MATH 3231 MATH 4031 MATH 4131 MATH 4132
MATH 4135 MATH 4136 MATH 4231 MATH 4232
MATH 4235 MATH 4435 MATH 3035

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4333 TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Courses:

LLLS 4131 LLLS 4434 LLLS 4435 LLLS 4531
SPED 4030 TCED 4012* TCED 4034*

¹In the 12 hours (includes core) of Science, students must have at least one course in each of the following: Biology, Earth Science and Physics/Chemistry

*Pending Coordinating Board approval

B.A in Biological Sciences with 4-8 Science Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the SCE Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses.

Contact the SCE Office of Academic Advising for information.

SCE General Education Requirements:

Chemistry (including organic) (12 hours)

Physics (7 hours)

Field of Study Courses:

MATH 3033 or MATH 1350

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 or TECA 1354 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

BIOL 3431 GEOL 3034 GEOL 3035

Choose one course from:

BIOL 3131 BIOL 3333 BIOL 3335 BIOL 4131

Choose one course from:

BIOL 3031 BIOL 3133 BIOL 3231 BIOL 3733

Choose one course from:

BIOL 3037 BIOL 4431

Choose one course from:

BIOL 3134 BIOL 4434 BIOL 4435 BIOL 4436

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4332 TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Courses:

LLLS 4131 LLLS 4434 LLLS 4435 LLLS 4531
MATH 3037 MATH 3038 1 SPED 4030 TCED 4012*
WRIT 3135 TCED 4034*

1This course will satisfy computer competency requirement in Core.

*Pending Coordinating Board approval

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE AND 8-12 TEACHING CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The following 8-12 plans are offered at UHCL. Please check with the Office of Academic Advising for the most recent list of certification plans. Those students pursuing the Associates of Arts in Teaching degree (AAT) at a community college should see the Office of Academic Advising regarding bachelors degree requirements.

Grade 8-12 Plans at UHCL

School of Education (SoE):

8-12 Social Studies (Geography)

School of Human Sciences and Humanities (HSH):

8-12 English Language Arts & Reading 8-12 Social Studies
8-12 History 8-12 Technology Applications

School of Science and Computer Engineering (SCE):

8-12 Life Sciences 8-12 Mathematics 8-12 Physical Science

B.S. in Geography with 8-12 Social Studies Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the SoE Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses. Contact the SoE Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

ECON 2301 or ECON 2302 GEOG 1301 GEOG 1302

Choose one course from ANTH, ECON, GEOG, GOVT, HIST or SOCI

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

GEOG 3137 GEOG 4030 GEOG 4032 GEOG 4033
GEOG 4034 GEOG 4136 HIST 3230

Choose one course from:

GEOG 4031 GEOG 4134 GEOG 4135

Choose three courses from:

ANTH 3534 ANTH 3535 ANTH 3537 ANTH 4333
ANTH 4334 ANTH 4532 ANTH 4633 BIOL 3033
BIOL 3333 BIOL 4131 BIOL 4233 ENSC 4632
ENSC 4739 ENSC 4931 ENVR 4133 ENVR 4135
ENVR 4331 ENVR 4332 GEOG 4232 GEOG 4233
GEOG 4931 GEOL 3034 1 GEOL 3035 GEOL 3037
GEOL 4131 GEOL 4222 GEOL 4234 GEOL 4331¹
HIST 4035¹ HIST 4234 MGMT 3031 MGMT 4431
MGMT 4533 MGMT 4535 MKTG 3031 MKTG 4531
MKTG 4532 POLS 3532 PSYC 4131 PSYC 4631
PSYC 4632 PSYC 4836 SOCI 3531 SOCI 3532
SOCI 4132 SOCI 4232 SOCI 4335 SOCI 4535

Or any HIST elective

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4631 TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Courses:

LLLS 4132 LLLS 4635 SPED 4030 TCED 4012*
WRIT 3037 TCED 4034*

Choose one course from:

HUMN 3031 HUMN 3033 HUMN 3035

¹Equivalent to lower-level course.

*Pending Coordinating Board approval

The certificates described below are offered through SoE with the degree being offered through the School of Human Sciences and Humanities (HSH). Please refer to HSH's portion of the catalog for additional information regarding their degrees.

B.A. in Literature with 8-12 English Language Arts & Reading Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the HSH Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses.

Contact the HSH Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

Six hours of English Literature

Six hours of Humanities

HSH General Education Requirements:

WRIT 3037

Choose one course from:

ANTH 3131 ANTH 4532 PSYC 3331 PSYC 4131
SOCI 4132 SOCI 4232

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

LLLS 4132 LLLS 4133 LLLS 4332 LLLS 4531
LLLS 4532 LLLS 4739

Please see HSH academic adviser for further information regarding the courses below.

LITR 3631 LITR 4031 LITR 4130

Choose one course from:

HUMN 3031 HUMN 3033 HUMN 3035

Choose one course from each of the following areas:

British Literature:

LITR 3632 LITR 3633 LITR 4132 LITR 4236
LITR 4237 LITR 4238 LITR 4631

World/Multicultural Literature:

LITR 3334 LITR 4231 LITR 4332 LITR 4333
LITR 4435 LITR 4530 LITR 4531

Choose two courses from each of the following areas:

American Literature:

LITR 4132 LITR 4135 LITR 4231 LITR 4232
LITR 4233 LITR 4234 LITR 4235 LITR 4332
LITR 4333

Thematic/Genre Literature:

LITR 3334 LITR 3731 LITR 4034 LITR 4035
LITR 4131 LITR 4132 LITR 4133 LITR 4134
LITR 4238 LITR 4331 LITR 4533 LITR 4534
LITR 4535 LITR 4537 LITR 4632

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 LLLS 4634 TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Courses:

SPED 4030 TCED 4012*

*Pending Coordinating Board approval

B.A. in History with 8-12 Social Studies Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the HSH Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses. Students must complete GEOG 1303 for social and behavioral science Core or nine hours of lower-level electives. Contact the HSH Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

ECON 2301 or ECON 2302

Choose three lower-level electives: Please see HSH academic adviser for a list of electives.

HSH General Education Requirements:

HUMN 3035 WRIT 3037

Choose one course from:

HUMN 3031 HUMN 3033

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

GEOG 4136 HIST 3230

Choose one course from:

ANTH 3131 ANTH 4532 PSYC 3331 PSYC 4131
SOCI 4132 SOCI 4232

Choose two courses from:

GEOG 4030 GEOG 4031 GEOG 4032 GEOG 4033
GEOG 4132 GEOG 4133 GEOG 4134 GEOG 4135

Choose six courses from:

HIST 3231 HIST 3232 HIST 3331 HIST 3334
HIST 4035¹ HIST 4036 HIST 4037 HIST 4133
HIST 4134 HIST 4135 HIST 4136 HIST 4137
HIST 4333 HIST 4334 HIST 4336

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4631 TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Courses:

LLLS 4132 LLLS 4531 SPED 4030 TCED 4012*

¹Equivalent to lower-level course. If lower-level equivalent taken at community college, students must choose another elective.

*Pending Coordinating Board approval

B.A. in History with 8-12 History Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the HSH Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses. Students must complete GEOG 1303 for social and behavioral science Core or take GEOG 3137 at UHCL.

Contact the HSH Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

ECON 2301 or ECON 2302

Choose three lower-level electives: Please see HSH academic adviser for a list of electives.

HSH General Education Requirements:

WRIT 3037

Choose one course from:

HUMN 3031 HUMN 3033 HUMN 3035

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

Please see HSH academic adviser for a list of approved courses.

Choose one course from:

ANTH 3131 ANTH 4532 PSYC 3331 PSYC 4131
SOCI 4132 SOCI 4232

Choose one course from the following:

Latin America or Non-Western History electives

Choose two courses from each of the following areas:

European History electives

American History electives

Choose three History electives

Choose three courses from the following:

Geography (SoE) or other Social Sciences (HSH) electives

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4631 TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Courses:

LLLS 4132 LLLS 4531 SPED 4030 TCED 4012*

*Pending Coordinating Board approval

B.A. in Communication with 8-12 Technology Applications Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the HSH Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses.

Contact the HSH Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

Choose four lower-level electives: Please see HSH academic adviser for a list of electives.

HSH General Education Requirements:

WRIT 3037

Choose one course from:

ANTH 3131 ANTH 4532 PSYC 3331 PSYC 4131
SOCI 4132 SOCI 4232    

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

COMM 4033 or INST 4635

Choose one course from:

COMM 3534, COMM 3535 or COMM 3532

ARTS 4133 ARTS 4433 ARTS 4438 ARTS 4439
ARTS 4532 COMM 3231 COMM 3531 COMM 4436
COMM 4565 COMM 3030    

Choose one course from:

HUMN 3031 HUMN 3033 HUMN 3035

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4634 TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Courses:

LLLS 4132 LLLS 4531 SPED 4030 TCED 4012*

*Pending Coordinating Board approval

The certificates described below are offered through SoE with the degree being offered through the School of Science and Computer Engineering (SCE). Please refer to SCE's portion of the catalog for additional information regarding their degrees.

B.A. in Biological Science with 8-12 Life Sciences Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the SCE Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses.

Contact the SCE Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

ENGL 2311 or ENGL 2314 or WRIT 3135

CHEM 1411 (4 hours) CHEM 1412 (4 hours)

CHEM 2423 (4 hours)

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

BIOL 3431 BIOL 4011 BIOL 4031

Choose one course from:

BIOL 3036 BIOL 4738

Choose one course from:

BIOL 3037 BIOL 4431

Choose one course from:

BIOL 3134 BIOL 4434 BIOL 4435

Choose one course from:

BIOL 3333 BIOL 4131

Choose two courses from approved list: please see SCE faculty adviser.

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4632 TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Courses:

LLLS 4132 LLLS 4531 MATH 3038 SPED 4030
TCED 4012* TCED 4034*

*Pending Coordinating Board approval

B.A. in Mathematics with 8-12 Mathematics Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the SCE Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses.

Contact the SCE Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

CALCULUS I CALCULUS IICALCULUS III or MATH 3231

ENGL 2311 or ENGL 2314 or WRIT 3135

Six hours of Science elective

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

MATH 3034 MATH 3035 MATH 3131 MATH 4030
MATH 4434

Choose five courses from:

MATH 3231 MATH 4031 MATH 4131 MATH 4132
MATH 4135 MATH 4136 MATH 4231 MATH 4232
MATH 4235 MATH 4435

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4633 TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Courses:

LLLS 4132 LLLS 4531 SPED 4030 TCED 4012*
TCED 4034*

*Pending Coordinating Board approval

B.S. in Mathematics with 8-12 Mathematics Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the SCE Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses.

Contact the SCE Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

CALCULUS I CALCULUS II CALCULUS III or MATH 3231

ENGL 2311 or ENGL 2314 or WRIT 3135

Six hours of Science elective

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

MATH 3034 MATH 3035 MATH 3131 MATH 4131
MATH 4136 MATH 4331 MATH 4434 MATH 4435

Choose five courses from:

MATH 4132 MATH 4133 MATH 4135 MATH 4231
MATH 4232 MATH 4235 MATH 4431 MATH 4435
MATH 4633

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4633 TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Courses:

LLLS 4635 SPED 4030 TCED 4012* TCED 4034*

*Pending Coordinating Board approval

B.S. in Physical Sciences with 8-12 Physical Sciences Certification

Core Requirements:

See the University Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the SCE Core courses.

Minimum grade requirements are established for lower-level courses.

Contact the SCE Office of Academic Advising for information.

Lower-Level Courses:

CALCULUS II ENGL 2311 or ENGL 2314 or WRIT 3135 CHEM 2423

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 4130 SILC 4135 TCED 3133

Academic Specialization:

CHEM 3230 CHEM 3234 INDH 3034 MATH 3038
PHYS 3031 and PHYS 3011 PHYS 3032 and PHYS 3012 PHYS 3033 PHYS 4031 and PHYS 4011

Choose four courses from:

ASTR 3131 CHEM 3431 CHEM 3432 CHEM 4532
CHEM 4535 PHYS 4331 PHYS 4332

Pedagogy:

EDUC 4132 TCED 4632 TCED 4738 TCED 4798

Other Courses:

LLLS 4132 LLLS 4531 SPED 4030 TCED 4012*

*Pending Coordinating Board approval

ADMISSION TO THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

In order to enroll in Professional Development course work students must be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Admission to the SoE Teacher Education Program is contingent on the following:

  1. Achieving the following passing scores on the three sections of the basic skills test (THEA/TASP) before applying to the program: Reading 260, Mathematics 230 and Writing 230. Only THEA/TASP and Quick THEA/Quick TASP will be accepted.
  2. Participating in the "ABC Workshop Presentation" (online at http://soe.cl.uh.edu/ABCWoksp/presentation/ABCWksp.htm).
  3. Logging on to the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) website and creating an account at: http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/. Go to "Online Services for Educators".
  4. Submitting the Teacher Education Program application with all required documents to the Office of Educator Certification. Faxes will not be accepted. The application is online at the end of the "ABC Workshop Presentation".
  5. Achieving grades of "C-"or better in EDUC 4130 (or TECA 1354), SILC 4135 and TCED 3133. If using TECA 1354, the course must already be completed and the transcript received by UHCL before applying to the Teacher Education Program.
  6. Completing a college-level Public Speaking course with a grade of "C-" or better or submitting a Speech Competency form (students are still required to take a public speaking course to meet the core requirement) signed by a UHCL instructor who has observed the public speaking skills of the students.
  7. Receiving formal approval of the application for Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

The final authority for admission and retention in the Teacher Education Program resides with the Dean of the SoE.

ADMISSION TO PRE-SERVICE INTERNSHIPS I AND II FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

TCED 4738: Pre-Service Internship I and TCED 4798: Pre-Service Internship II are the capstone experiences for the UHCL approved Teacher Education Program and students must enroll in consecutive long semesters (fall/spring or spring/fall) to complete these two experiences. Pre-Service Internship I is every Wednesday of the public school semester. Pre-Service Internship II is every day of the public school semester. Enrollment in Pre-Service Internship I should not be considered until almost all content and basic certification courses have been successfully completed, since the number of semester hours in the Pre-Service Internship II semester is restricted to 15 hours. Specific requirements for Pre-Service Internships I and II are listed below.

Students must apply for Pre-Service Internships I and II through the CPDT. Applications for Pre-Service Internships I and II must be received in the CPDT by March 1 for fall and October 1 for spring. Mailed applications must be postmarked by February 24 for fall and September 26 for spring. No faxes or late applications will be accepted. Pre-Service Internships I and II are not offered in the summer.

Pedagogy course work must be taken prior to or concurrently with Pre-Service Internship I. The Office of Academic Advising will perform audits to establish students' eligibility for these experiences. Audits are work copies only. The degree and/or certification Candidate Plan of Study (CPS) is the official documentation of requirements.

Pre-Service Internship I

All students must meet the following requirements for admission to Pre-Service Internship I:

  1. Formal Admission to the Teacher Education Program. (see above)
  2. Verification of written and spoken proficiency in English. Evidence of successful completion of speech and composition courses (if the course requires public speaking in English) will satisfy this requirement.
  3. Pedagogy courses and LLLS 4434 must be satisfactorily completed prior to or taken concurrently with Pre-Service Internship I. Students are not allowed to take more than two courses which include field experience concurrent with Internship I. Courses offered at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays may not be taken during Internship I, as they may interfere with Internship I's course requirements.
  4. For those certifications requiring TCED 4233, successful completion of MATH 3032 is a prerequisite. For those certifications requiring TCED 4333, successful completion of MATH 3037 is a prerequisite unless otherwise noted in the catalog. See catalog prerequisites for all Pedagogy courses.
  5. Applications for Pre-Service Internship I must be received in the CPDT (B1231-4) before the close of business on March 1 for fall and October 1 for spring. Mailed applications must be postmarked by September 26 for spring and February 24 for fall. If the application deadline falls on a weekend or a university holiday, applications will be accepted before the close of business on the following working day. Faxes and late applications will not be accepted.

Admission to Pre-Service Internship I is contingent upon eligibility for entering Pre-Service Internship II the following consecutive long semester. Students will be informed of their public school internship assignment before Pre-Service Internship I begins.

Pre-Service Internship II

Students must meet the following requirements for admission to Pre-Service Internship II:

  1. Successful completion of Pre-Service Internship I (grade of "B-" or better).
  2. Successful completion of all Pedagogy courses (grade of "C-" or better) and LLLS 4434. EC-4 students must complete their field experience courses.
  3. GPA of 3.000 or better in Pedagogy courses. Pre-Service Internship I requires a grade of "B-" or better.
  4. GPA of 2.500 or better in specialization courses with grades of "C-" or better.
  5. Grades of "C-" or better are required for all other coursework at UHCL.
  6. No more than six semester hours may be remaining in addition to Pre-Service Internship II. Maximum load during Pre-Service Internship II is 15 semester hours. See adviser for acceptable course work. Courses offered at 4:00 p.m. may not be taken during Internship II, as they will interfere with Internship II's course requirements.
  7. Applications for Pre-Service Internship II must be received in the CPDT (B1231-4) before the close of business on March 1 for fall and October 1 for spring. Mailed applications must be postmarked by September 26 for spring and February 24 for fall. If the application deadline falls on a weekend or a university holiday, applications will be accepted before the close of business on the following working day. Faxes and late applications will not be accepted.

Students denied admission to Pre-Service Internships I or II are required to reapply by stated deadlines in subsequent semesters.

THECB AIDE EXEMPTION PROGRAM

According to Texas HB 1130, passed in 2001, an educational aide may apply to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to be a part of their "Educational Aide Exemption Program." Once approved by THECB, the students may then be allowed by a university to be exempt from participating and enrolling in student teaching. At the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL), this means the Internships I and II experience. The form, "THECB Educational Aide Exemption Program Internship I and II waiver," must be completed by any educational aide participating in the program who seeks a teaching certificate at UHCL and desires to be exempt from Internships I and II.

THECB Requirements of the Students

UHCL Requirements of the Students to Waive Internships I and II

- TCED 4737: THECB Aide Project. This three-hour, five-week course includes one week of observations and four weeks of teaching in the area and level of the certificate being pursued. This course is offered only in the first-five week summer session. The UHCL Director of the Center for Professional Development of Teachers (CPDT) will place the students. An informational meeting is held in early September and February each year. Dates and times are posted on the bulletin board outside Suite B1231. Contact the CPDT for a THECB Aide Application Form, which is due March 1. Mailed forms must be postmarked by February 24. No faxes or late applications will be accepted. TCED 4737 requires co-enrollment in (or previous completion of a semester in) TCED 4010: Professional Preparation Seminar; prior admission to the Teacher Education Program; and successful completion of MATH 3032 or MATH 3037 if required on the Candidate Plan of Study (CPS). TCED 4737 will replace Internship I and will require a grade of "B-" or better. Students may only have six hours or less of coursework the following long semester of TCED 4737. Academic Advising will conduct an audit to determine eligibility of TCED 4737.

- TCED 4033: Creating Positive Learning Environments in EC-4* (If TCED 4033 is on students plan, 3 hours of advised course work must be substituted.)

- Six hours of advised course work.

* Pending Coordinating Boards approval

GRADUATE TEACHER CERTIFICATION PLANS

Students seeking initial teacher certification who hold at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited university are classified as graduate teacher certification students in the School of Education. They are also considered to be graduate program students and therefore must maintain graduate academic standards and pay graduate tuition and fees. They may choose to enroll either as graduate non-degree-seeking students in order to complete teacher certification requirements only or as graduate degree-seeking students to complete teacher certification requirements as they pursue a master's degree. Students pursuing a second bachelor's degree are considered to be post-baccalaureate students.

To be eligible for admission to the graduate teacher certification plan, students must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited university with an overall GPA of 2.500 or greater or in the last 60 semester hours. The last 60 hours chronologically include the full semester in which the 60th hour appears, which will be used to calculate the GPA. Students whose overall GPAs are below 2.500 must raise their GPAs to the minimum requirement before being admitted to the graduate teacher certification plan. They may take approved courses to achieve the required overall 2.500 GPA. Once admitted, however, they must maintain a GPA of 3.000 in all course work completed. Students may wish to contact the Office of Academic Advising for additional information.

Although graduate teacher certification students are not required to pursue a second bachelor's degree, those who wish to do so must meet the lower-level requirements of the university in addition to requirements for both teacher certification and the second degree unless such requirements were met in the first bachelor's degree. These lower-level requirements are described in the core section of this catalog.

GRADUATE TEACHER CERTIFICATION PLANS

Graduate Teacher Certification Plans at UHCL:

EC-4 Generalist

EC-4 Bilingual Generalist

EC-4 ESL Generalist

4-8 English Language Arts and Reading

4-8 English Language Arts & Reading/Social Studies

4-8 Generalist

4-8 Mathematics

4-8 Science

4-8 Social Studies

8-12 English Language Arts and Reading

8-12 History

8-12 Life Sciences

8-12 Social Studies

8-12 Mathematics

EC-12 Special Education (All Level)

The following Graduate Teacher Certification Plans are under consideration:

EC-12 Technology Applications (All Level)

8-12 Physical Science

8-12 Science

8-12 Technology Applications

Contact an academic adviser for the status of these plans.

Graduate Teacher Plan EC-4 Generalist

This certification may also be combined with a master's degree in Early Childhood Education. Please refer to master's degree plans.

Required:

ECED 5031 ECED 5131/ ECED 4032 1 ECED 5132/ ECED 4131 1 ECED 5331/ ECED 4134 1
ECED 5335/ ECED 4335 ECED 5033/ TCED 4033

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 5130/ EDUC 4130 SILC 6030/ SILC 4135 TCED/ 6031 or TCED 3133

Pedagogy:

EDUC 5132/ EDUC 4132 TCED 5231/ EDUC 4231 TCED 5232/ EDUC 4232 TCED 5233 2/ EDUC 4233 2

TCED 4738 and TCED 4798 or TCED 4768 and TCED 4769

Other required courses:

LLLS 5131/ LLLS 4434 LLLS 5533/ LLLS 4435 SPED 5030/ SPED 4030 TCED 5010

1Courses should be taken concurrently with or semester prior to Internship I.

2Prerequisite required - check course roster

Graduate Teacher Plan EC-4 Bilingual Generalist

Required:

ECED 5132/ECED 4131 1 ECED 5331/ECED 4134 1
SILC 5032/SILC 4133 SILC 5130/SILC 4130 SILC 5134/SILC 4134

Choose one course from:

SILC 5031/SILC 4136

SILC 5531/SILC 4531

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 5130/EDUC 4130 SILC 6030/SILC 4135 TCED 6031/TCED 3133

Pedagogy:

EDUC 5132/ EDUC 4132 TCED 5231/ TCED 4231 TCED 5232/ TCED 4232 TCED 5233 2/ TCED 4233 2

TCED 4738 and TCED 4798 or TCED 4768 and TCED 4769

Other required courses:

LLLS 5131/LLLS 4434 SPED 5030/SPED 4030 TCED 5010

1Courses should be taken concurrently with or semester prior to Internship I.

2Prerequisite required - check course roster

Graduate Teacher Plan EC-4 ESL Generalist

Required:

ECED 5132/ECED 4131 1 ECED 5331/ECED 4134 1
SILC 5032/SILC 4133 SILC 5130/SILC 4130 SILC 5134/SILC 4134

Choose one course from:

SILC 5033/SILC 4132

SILC 6032/SILC 4032

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 5130/EDUC 4130 SILC 6030/SILC 4135 TCED/ 6031 or TCED 3133

Pedagogy:

EDUC 5132/ EDUC 4132 TCED 5231/ TCED 4231 TCED 5232/ TCED 4232 TCED 5233 2/ TCED 4233 2

TCED 4738 and TCED 4798 or TCED 4768 and TCED 4769

Other required courses:

LLLS 5131/LLLS 4434 SPED 5030/SPED 4030 TCED 5010

1Courses should be taken concurrently with or semester prior to Internship I.

2Prerequisite required - check course roster

Graduate Teacher Plan 4-8 English Language Arts and Reading

This plan has a content waiver option based on passing the content State Assessments on the first attempt. See a SoE adviser for details.

Required:

LITR 3631 LITR 4031 LLLS 5135/ LLLS 4132 LLLS 5531/ LLLS 4531
LLLS 5533/ LLLS 4435

Choose two courses from:

LITR 3334 LITR 3731 LITR 4034 LITR 4035
LITR 4131 LITR 4132 LITR 4133 LITR 4134
LITR 4238 LITR 4331 LITR 4533 LITR 4534
LITR 4535 LITR 4537 LITR 4632

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 5130/EDUC4130 SILC 6030/SILC 4135 TCED/ 6031 or TCED 3133

Pedagogy:

EDUC 5132/EDUC 4132 LLLS 5634/LLLS 4634

TCED 4738 and TCED 4798 or TCED 4768 and TCED 4769

Other required courses:

SPED 5030/SPED 4030 TCED 5010 TCED 5431

Graduate Teacher Plan 4-8 English Language Arts, Reading and Social Studies

This plan has a content waiver option based on passing the content State Assessments on the first attempt. See a SoE adviser for details.

Required:

HIST 3230 HIST 4035¹ LITR 3631 LITR 4031
LLLS 5131/ LLLS 4434 LLLS 5135/ LLLS 4132 LLLS 5531/ LLLS 4531

Choose two courses from:

LITR 3334 LITR 3731 LITR 4034 LITR 4035
LITR 4131 LITR 4132 LITR 4133 LITR 4134
LITR 4238 LITR 4331 LITR 4533 LITR 4534
LITR 4535 LITR 4537 LITR 4632

Choose two courses from:

GEOG 3137² GEOG 4030 GEOG 4136

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 5130/EDUC 4130 SILC 6030/EDUC 4135 TCED/ 6031 or TCED 3133

Pedagogy:

EDUC 5132/EDUC 4132 TCED 4331

TCED 4738 and TCED 4798 or TCED 4768 and TCED 4769

Other required courses:

SPED 5030/SPED 4030 TCED 5010 TCED 5431

¹Course has lower-level equivalent.

²Students entering UHCL with GEOG 1303 have met the GEOG 3137 requirement.

Graduate Teacher Plan 4-8 Generalist

This plan has a content waiver option based on passing the content State Assessments on the first attempt. See a SoE adviser for details.

Required:

LITR 3631 LLLS 5531/LLLS 4531 LLLS 5533/LLLS 4435 MATH 3037

Choose one course from:

LITR 4031 WRIT 3037

Choose one course from:

GEOG 3137¹ GEOG 4030 GEOG 4032 GEOG 4033

Choose one course from:

HIST 3230 HIST 3331 HIST 3332 HIST 3334
HIST 4035² HIST 4036 HIST 4037 HIST 4038
HIST 4133 HIST 4137 HIST 4138 HIST 4139
HIST 4230 HIST 4333

Nine hours of upper-level courses required, one course from each of the following areas: Biology, Earth Science and Physics/Chemistry.

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 5130/EDUC 4130 SILC 6030/EDUC 4135 TCED/ 6031 or TCED 3133

Pedagogy:

EDUC 5132/ EDUC 4132 TCED 4331 TCED 5332/ TCED 4332 TCED 5333³/ TCED 4333³

TCED 4738 and TCED 4798 or TCED 4768 and TCED 4769

Other required courses:

SPED 5030/SPED 4030 TCED 5010 TCED 5431

¹Students entering UHCL with GEOG 1303 have met the GEOG 3137 requirement.

²Course has lower-level equivalent.

³Prerequisite required - check course roster

Graduate Teacher Plan 4-8 Mathematics

This plan has a content waiver option based on passing the content State Assessments on the first attempt. See a SoE adviser for details.

Required:

CALCULUS I (4hours)

CALCULUS II (4 hours)

MATH 3034 MATH 3131 MATH 4030 MATH 4434

Choose four courses from:

MATH 3231 MATH 4031 MATH 4132 MATH 4135
MATH 4136 MATH 4231 MATH 4232 MATH 4235
MATH 4435

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 5130/EDUC 4130 SILC 6030/SILC 4135 TCED/ 6031 or TCED 3133

Pedagogy:

EDUC 5132/EDUC 4132 TCED 5333¹/TCED 4333¹

TCED 4738 and TCED 4798 or TCED 4768 and TCED 4769

Other required courses:

LLLS 5531/ LLLS 4531 LLLS 5533/ LLLS 4435 SPED 5030/ SPED 4030 TCED 5010
TCED 5431

¹Prerequisite required - check course roster

Graduate Teacher Plan 4-8 Science

This plan has a content waiver option based on passing the content State Assessments on the first attempt. See a SoE adviser for details.

Required:

Botany and lab (4 hours)

Zoology and lab (4 hours)

Physics (4 hours)

BIOL 3037 BIOL 3333 BIOL 3431

Choose one course from:

GEOL 3034

GEOL 3035

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 5130/EDUC 4130 SILC 6030/SILC 4135 TCED/ 6031 or TCED 3133

Pedagogy:

EDUC 5132/EDUC 4132 TCED 5332/EDUC 4332

TCED 4738 and TCED 4798 or TCED 4768 and TCED 4769

Other required courses:

LLLS 5531/ LLLS 4531 LLLS 5533/ LLLS 4435 SPED 5030/ SPED 4030 TCED 5010
TCED 5431

Graduate Teacher Plan 4-8 Social Studies

This plan has a content waiver option based on passing the content State Assessments on the first attempt. See a SoE adviser for details.

Required:

GEOG 3137¹ GEOG 4030 GEOG 4136 HIST 3230
HIST 4035²

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 5130/EDUC 4130 SILC 6030/SILC 4135 TCED/ 6031 or TCED 3133

Pedagogy:

EDUC 5132/EDUC 4132 TCED 5332/EDUC 4332

TCED 4738 and TCED 4798 or TCED 4768 and TCED 4769

Other required courses:

LLLS 5531/ LLLS 4531 LLLS 5533/ LLLS 4435 SPED 5030/ SPED 4030 TCED 5010
TCED 5431

¹Students entering UHCL with GEOG 1303 have met the GEOG 3137 requirement.

²Course has lower-level equivalent.

Graduate Teacher Plan 8-12 English Language Arts and Reading

This plan has a content waiver option based on passing the content State Assessments on the first attempt. See a SoE adviser for details.

Required:

LITR 3631 LITR 4031 LLLS 5135/ LLLS 4132 LLLS 5531/ LLLS 4531
LLLS 5532/ LLLS 4532

Choose two courses from:

LITR 3334 LITR 3731 LITR 4034 LITR 4035
LITR 4131 LITR 4132 LITR 4133 LITR 4134
LITR 4238 LITR 4331 LITR 4533 LITR 4534
LITR 4535 LITR 4537 LITR 4632

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 5130/EDUC 4130 SILC 6030/SILC 4135 TCED/ 6031 or TCED 3133

Pedagogy:

EDUC 5132/EDUC 4132 LLLS 5634/LLLS 4634

TCED 4738 and TCED 4798 or TCED 4768 and TCED 4769

Other required courses:

SPED 5030/SPED 4030 TCED 5010 TCED 5530

Graduate Teacher Plan 8-12 History

This plan has a content waiver option based on passing the content State Assessments on the first attempt. See a SoE adviser for details.

Required:

GEOG 3137¹ HIST 4036 HIST 4133 HIST 4333

Choose two courses from History electives: Please see School of Education academic adviser.

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 5130/EDUC 4130 SILC 6030/SILC 4135 TCED/ 6031 or TCED 3133

Pedagogy:

EDUC 5132/EDUC 4132

TCED 4738 and TCED 4798 or TCED 4768 and TCED 4769

TCED 5234/EDUC 4631

Other required courses:

LLLS 5135/ LLLS 4132 LLLS 5531/ LLLS 4531 SPED 5030/ SPED 4030 TCED 5010
TCED 5530

¹Students entering UHCL with GEOG 1303 have met the GEOG 3137 requirement.

Graduate Teacher Plan 8-12 Life Sciences

This plan has a content waiver option based on passing the content State Assessments on the first attempt. See a SoE adviser for details.

Required:

Botany and lab (4 hours)

Zoology and lab (4 hours)

Chemistry (8 hours)

BIOL 3431 BIOL 4011 BIOL 4031

Choose one course from:

BIOL 3036

BIOL 4738

Choose one course from:

BIOL 3333

BIOL 4131

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program

EDUC 5130/EDUC 4130 SILC 6030/EDUC 4135 TCED/ 6031 or TCED 3133

Pedagogy:

EDUC 5132/EDUC 4132

TCED 4738 and TCED 4798 or TCED 4768 and TCED 4769

TCED 5235/TCED 4632

Other required courses:

LLLS 5135/ LLLS 4132 LLLS 5531/ LLLS 4531 SPED 5030/ SPED 4030 TCED 5010
TCED 5530

Graduate Teacher Plan 8-12 Mathematics

This plan has a content waiver option based on passing the content State Assessments on the first attempt. See a SoE adviser for details.

Required:

CALCULUS I (4 hours)

CALCULUS II (4 hours)

MATH 3034 MATH 3035 MATH 3131 MATH 4434

Choose fivecourses from:

MATH 3231 MATH 4031 MATH 4131 MATH 4132
MATH 4135 MATH 4136 MATH 4231 MATH 4232
MATH 4235 MATH 4435

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 5130/EDUC 4130 SILC 6030/SILC 4135 TCED/ 6031 or TCED 3133

Pedagogy:

EDUC 5132/EDUC 4132

TCED 4738 and TCED 4798 or TCED 4768 and TCED 4769

TCED 5236/TCED4633

Other required courses:

LLLS 5135/ LLLS 4132 LLLS 5531/ LLLS 4531 SPED 5030/ SPED 4030 TCED 5010
TCED 5530

Three hours of scientific programming language (C++, C, JAVA, VISUAL BASIC, BASIC, FORTRAN or PASCAL).

Graduate Teacher Plan 8-12 Social Studies

This plan has a content waiver option based on passing the content State Assessments on the first attempt. See a SoE adviser for details.

Required:

GEOG 3137¹ GEOG 4132 GEOG 4136 HIST 4036
HIST 4133 HIST 4333

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 5130/EDUC 4130 SILC 6030/SILC 4135 TCED/ 6031 or TCED 3133

Pedagogy:

EDUC 5132/EDUC 4132

TCED 4738 and TCED 4798 or TCED 4768 and TCED 4769

TCED 5234/TCED 4631

Other required courses:

LLLS 5135/ LLLS 4132 LLLS 5531/ LLLS 4531 SPED 5030/ SPED 4030 TCED 5010

¹Students entering UHCL with GEOG 1303 have met the GEOG 3137 requirement.

Graduate Teacher Plan EC-12 Special Education (All-Level)

Required:

SPED 5030/ SPED 4030 1 SPED 5131/ SPED 4131 1 SPED 5132/ SPED 4132 1 SPED 5133/ SPED 4133
SPED 5233/ SPED 4231 SPED 5331/ SPED 4331 SPED 5332/ SPED 4332

Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:

EDUC 5130/EDUC 4130 SILC 6030/SILC 4135 TCED/ 6031 or TCED 3133

Pedagogy:

EDUC 5132/EDUC 4132

TCED 4738 and TCED 4798 or TCED 4768 and TCED 4769

Other required courses:

LITR 4031 2 or WRIT 3037 2 LLLS 5131/ LLLS 4434 2 LLLS 5134/ LLLS 4131 2 LLLS 5533/ LLLS 4435
LLLS 6732 TCED 5010 TCED 5031
MATH 3031 MATH 3032

1These courses must have been taken after 1997.

2These courses may be waived. See Adviser.

Note: Students may need to pursue additional coursework, continuing education or certifications to meet the USDE definition of "highly" qualified" for special education if teaching an academic core subject in grades 6-12. See an academic adviser for details

ADMISSION TO PRE-SERVICE INTERNSHIPS I AND II

TCED 4738: Pre-Service Internship I and TCED 4798: Pre-Service Internship II are the capstone experiences for the UHCL approved Teacher Education program and students must enroll in consecutive long semesters (fall/spring or spring/fall) to complete these two experiences. Pre-Service Internship I is every Wednesday of the public school semester. Pre-Service Internship II is every day of the public school semester. Enrollment in Pre-Service Internship I should not be considered until almost all courses have been successfully completed, since the number of semester hours in the Pre-Service Internship II semester is restricted to 15 hours. Specific requirements for Pre-Service Internships I and II are listed below.

Students must apply for Pre-Service Internships I and II through the CPDT. Applications for Pre-Service Internships I and II must be received in the CPDT March 1 for fall and October 1 for spring. Mailed applications must be postmarked by February 24 for fall and September 26 for spring. No faxes or late applications will be accepted. Pre-Service Internships I or II are not offered during the summer.

Pedagogy courses must be taken prior to or concurrently with Pre-Service Internship I. It is strongly encouraged that students not take all their Pedagogy course work with Internship I. The Office of Academic Advising will perform audits to establish students' eligibility for these experiences. Audits are work copies only. The degree and/or certification Candidate Plan of Study (CPS) is the official document of requirements.

Pre-Service Internship I

All students must meet the following requirements for admission to Pre-Service Internship I:

  1. Formal admission to Teacher Education Program. (see above)
  2. Verification of written and spoken proficiency in English. Evidence of successful completion of speech and composition courses (if the course requires public speaking in English) will satisfy this requirement.
  3. Pedagogy courses and LLLS 5131/LLLS4 434 must be satisfactorily completed prior to or taken concurrently with Pre-Service Internship I. Students are not allowed to take more than two courses which include field experience concurrent with Internship I. Courses offered at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays may not be taken during Internship I, as they may interfere with Internship I's course requirements.
  4. For those certifications requiring TCED 4233, successful completion of MATH 3032 is a prerequisite. For those certifications requiring TCED 4333, successful completion of MATH 3037 is a prerequisite unless otherwise noted in the catalog. See catalog prerequisites for all Pedagogy courses.
  5. Applications for Pre-Service Internship I must be received in the CPDT (B1231-4) before the close of business on March 1 for fall and October 1 for spring. Mailed applications must be postmarked by September 26 for spring and February 24 for fall. If the application deadline falls on a weekend or a university holiday, applications will be accepted before the close of business on the following working day. Faxes and late applications will not be accepted.

Admission to Pre-Service Internship I is contingent upon eligibility for entering Pre-Service Internship II the following consecutive long semester. Students will be informed of their public school internship assignment before Pre-Service Internship I begins.

Pre-Service Internship II

Students must meet the following requirements for admission to Pre-Service Internship II:

  1. Successful completion of Pre-Service Internship I (grade of "B-" or better).
  2. Successful completion of all Pedagogy courses (grade of "C-" or better) and LLLS 5131/LLLS 4434. EC-4 students must complete their field experience courses.
  3. GPA of 3.000 or better in Pedagogy . Pre-Service Internship I requires a grade of "B-" or better.
  4. GPA of 2.500 or better in specialization courses with grades of "C-" or better. Grades of "C-" or better are required for all other coursework at UHCL.
  6. No more than six semester hours may be remaining in addition to Pre-Service Internship II. Maximum load during Pre-Service Internship II is 15 semester hoursSee adviser for acceptable course work. Courses offered at 4:00 p.m. may not be taken any day during Internship II, as they will interfere with Internship II's course requirements.
  7. Applications for Pre-Service II Internship must be received in the CPDT (B1231-4) before the close of business on March 1 for fall and October 1 for spring. Mailed applications must be postmarked by September 26 for spring and February 24 for fall. If the application deadline falls on a weekend or a university holiday, applications will be accepted before the close of business on the following working day. Faxes and late applications will not be accepted.

Students denied admission to Pre-Service Internships I or II are required to reapply by stated deadlines in subsequent semesters.

ADMISSION TO THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR GRADUATE TEACHER CERTIFICATION STUDENTS

In order to enroll in Pedagogy course work, students must be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Enrollment in the SoE Teacher Education Program is contingent on the following:

  1. Achieving the following passing scores on the three sections of the basic skills test (THEA/TASP) before applying to the program: Reading 260, Mathematics 230 and Writing 230 or have earned the equivalent of a U.S. master's or doctoral degree. Only THEA/TASP or Quick THEA/Quick TASP will be accepted.
  2. Participating in the "ABC Workshop Presentation" (online at http://soe.cl.uh.edu/ABCWoksp/presentation/ABCWksp.htm). The application is at the end of the presentation.
  3. Logging on to the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) website and creating an account at: http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/ Go to "Online Services for Educators."
  4. Submitting the Teacher Education Program application with all required documents to the Office of Educator Certification. Faxes will not be accepted.
  5. Achieving grades of "C-" or better in prerequisite courses EDUC 5130/4130 (or TECA 1354), SILC 6030/4135 and TCED/ 6031 or TCED 3133. If using TECA 1354 (lower-level course), the course must already be completed and the transcript received by UHCL before applying to the Teacher Education Program.
  6. Completing a college-level Public Speaking course with a grade of "C-" or better or submitting a Speech Competency form signed by a UHCL instructor who has observed the public speaking skills of the students.
  7. Receiving formal approval of the application for Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

The final authority for admission and retention in the Teacher Education Program resides with the Dean of the SoE.

CONTENT COURSES WAIVED FOR GRADUATE TEACHER CERTIFICATES

Graduate teacher certification students whopass the required Academic Specialization State Assessment on the first attempt while bar coded by UHCL may have all of their respective Academic Specialization course work waived by UHCL, if they are pursuing one of the following certificates:

4-8 English Language Arts and Reading

4-8 English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies

4-8 Mathematics

4-8 Science

4-8 Social Studies

8-12 English Language Arts and Reading

8-12 History

8-12 Life Sciences

8-12 Mathematics

8-12 Physical Science

8-12 Social Studies

Important Points to Know:

SUPPLEMENTAL CERTIFICATES

A supplemental certificate is an area of concentration added to an existing certificate. A supplemental certificate gives educators the ability to teach the supplemental subject only at the grade level and in the area of their already existing teaching certificate. UHCL offers the following :

Supplemental Certificates

Bilingual Education

English as a Second Language

Gifted and Talented

Special Education

BILINGUAL SUPPLEMENTAL CERTIFICATE (15-16 Hours)

A supplemental certificate gives educators the ability to teach the supplemental subject only at the grade level and in the area of their already existing teaching certificate. Students seeking the Bilingual Supplemental Certificate must hold a valid Texas teaching certificate and must complete the following required courses:

SILC 5031/SILC 4136 SILC 5032/SILC 4133
SILC 5130/SILC 4130 SILC 5134/SILC 4134
SILC 5531/SILC 4531 TCED 5010 1

1Students not passing the EC-4 or 4-8 Bilingual Education State Assessment by the final semester of this plan must enroll in and successfully complete this course. Students passing this State Assessment by the final semester will have this course waived.

Students must also pass the following State Assessments which overlap with their current teaching certificate: Bilingual EC-4 TExES or Bilingual 4-8 TExES and students must pass the TOPT - Spanish. The TOPT is valid for certification purposes until October 2008. The Bilingual Language Proficiency Test (BLPT) is replacing the TOPT and will be offered beginning Fall 2006.

ESL SUPPLEMENTAL CERTIFICATE (15-16 Hours)

A supplemental certificate gives educators the ability to teach the supplemental subject only at the grade level and in the area of their already existing teaching certificate. Students seeking the ESL Supplemental Certificate must hold a valid Texas teaching certificate and must complete the following required courses:

SILC 5032/SILC 4133 SILC 5 033/SILC 4137
SILC 5130/SILC 4130 SILC 5134/SILC 4134
SILC 6032/SILC 4032 TCED 5010 1

1Students not passing the ESL State Assessment by the final semester of this plan must enroll in and successfully complete this course. Students passing this State Assessment by the final semester will have this course waived.

Students must also pass the English as a Second Language Supplemental TExES.

GIFTED AND TALENTED SUPPLEMENTAL CERTIFICATE (9-13 hours)

A supplemental certificate gives educators the ability to teach the supplemental subject only at the grade level and in the area of their already existing teaching certificate. Students seeking the gifted and talented supplemental certificate must hold a valid Texas teaching certificate and complete the following required courses:

TCED 5630 TCED 5632
TCED 5634 TCED 5637 1
TCED 5010 2

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