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| 2007-2008 UHCL Catalog |
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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)/Texas Education Agency (TEA) and University of Houston-Clear Lake is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
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. The SoE 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)/Texas Education Agency (TEA) 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 2004-2005 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 2004-2005cohort had an overall passing rate of almost 100% on all of their State Assessments. Our pass rates during 2004-2005 included the following:
The Texas statewide pass rates in each of those areas in 2004-2005 included the following:
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 2004-2005cohort. Title II requires that all higher education institutions publicly share the following data about their institution:
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, 2000, 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. The University of Houston-Clear Lake is one of 143 educator preparation programs in the State of Texas that are accredited to recommend educators for certificates. SBEC/TEA 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/TEA State Assessments. TEA's last announcement of UHCL's overall final pass rate on all State Assessments was 100%. The administrative functions for the certification process are conducted by the Educator Certification and Standards Division of the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Licensing authority remains with SBEC/TEA. Policy on professional dispositions Students seeking teacher certification or enrolled in the SOE are required to read The Statementon 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 Statement on Professional Dispositions is found at http://soe.uhcl.edu/dispositions. 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 22area school districts. Fifty schools have been designated as professional development schools (PDS) and provide pre-service internships and professional mentoring. In addition, the SoE has contracts with 32 additional school districts and over 62 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. UHCL faculty provides instructional leadership, conducts research, and engages in professional development. In addition some SOE courses are taught at the PDLS. The main focus of the PDLS is on developing a partnership that provides educational opportunities for UHCL and CCISD faculty, students and the school community. 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. 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. 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 Educational Testing Services (ETS) and the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)/Texas Education Agency (TEA) 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's (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:
Students must have the following:
Qualified Alternative Certification Program Students Upon acceptance, qualified students will complete the following steps:
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 Assessments have been developed by SBEC/TEA 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. To determine which State Assessment(s) may be required for 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:
Students who meet the above conditions may register for the State Assessments by completing the following steps:
Registration forms are available outside of B1231. Free preparation manuals and study guides are available online at the following website: http://www.texes.ets.org. 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 (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:
State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)/TExas Education Agency (TEA) For additional information on State certification, contact SBEC/TEA 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. 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/TEA 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:
Required Geography Courses:
Other Required Courses:
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. 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 Science1 Field of Study Courses:
Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:
Academic Specialization:
Choose two courses from:
Pedagogy:
Other Required Courses:
Three hours of upper-level Natural Science1 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 Equivalent lower-level course may be transferred if taken before attending UHCL. 3These courses must be taken the semester prior to or with Internship I. 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:
Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:
Academic Specialization:
Pedagogy:
Other Required Courses:
Six hours of upper-level Natural Science3 1Equivalent lower-level 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 Science1 Field of Study Courses:
Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:
Academic Specialization:
Pedagogy:
Other Required Courses:
Three hours of upper-level Natural Science1 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 Equivalent lower-level course may be transferred if taken before attending UHCL. 3These courses must be taken the semester prior to or with Internship I. 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 of Natural Science1 Field of Study Courses:
Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:
Academic Specialization:
Pedagogy:
Other Required Courses:
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 Equivalent lower-level course may be transferred if taken before attending UHCL. 3This course must be taken the semester prior to or with Internship I. 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 Science1 Field of Study Courses:
Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:
Academic Specialization:
Choose two courses from:
Pedagogy:
Other Required Courses:
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 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 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:
Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:
Academic Specialization:
Pedagogy:
Other Required Courses:
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 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:
Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:
Academic Specialization:
Pedagogy:
Other Required Courses:
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. 2Equivalent lower-level course may be transferred if taken before attending UHCL. 3 These courses must be taken the semester prior to or with Internship I. 4Transfers to the Associate of Arts in Teaching. 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 of Natural Science1 Field of Study Courses:
Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:
Academic Specialization:
Pedagogy:
Other Required Courses:
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 course may be transferred if taken before attending UHCL. 3This course must be taken the semester prior to or with Internship I 4Transfers 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. School of Education (SoE):
School of Human Sciences and Humanities (HSH):
School of Science and Computer Engineering (SCE):
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:
Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:
Academic Specializations: Mathematics:
Choose one course from:
Natural Science: Nine hours of upper-level course work1 Social Studies: Choose one course from:
Choose two courses from:
English:
Choose one course from:
Choose one course from:
Reading:
Pedagogy:
Other Required Courses:
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. 2Equivalent lower-level course may be transferred if taken before attending UHCL. 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:
Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:
Academic Specializations:
Pedagogy:
Other Required Courses:
Choose two courses from:
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. 2Equivalent lower-level course may be transferred if taken before attending UHCL. 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:
Field of Study Courses:
Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:
Academic Specialization:
Pedagogy:
Other Required Courses:
Choose one course from:
Choose six hours of upper-level Natural Science1 1Equivalent lower-level course may be transferred if taken before attending UHCL. 2In 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. 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:
Choose one course from the following:
Three hours of lower-level English Literature Six hours of lower-level Natural Science¹ Field of Study Courses:
Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:
Academic Specialization:
Please see HSH academic adviser for further information regarding the courses below.
Choose one course from each of the following areas: American Literature:
British Literature:
World/Multicultural Literature:
Pre-1700 Literature:
Choose two courses from the following: Thematic/Genre Literature:
Choose one course from the following:
Pedagogy:
Other Required Courses:
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. 2Equivalent lower-level course may be transferred if taken before attending UHCL. 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:
Choose one course from the following:
Six hours of lower-level Natural Science¹ Field of Study Courses:
Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:
Academic Specialization:
Choose one course from the following:
Choose five courses from the following:
Pedagogy:
Other Required Courses:
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. 2Equivalent lower-level course may be transferred if taken before attending UHCL. 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
Six hours of lower- or upper-level Natural Science¹ Field of Study Courses:
Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:
Academic Specialization:
Choose five courses from:
Pedagogy:
Other Courses:
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. 2Equivalent lower-level course may be transferred if taken before attending UHCL. 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:
Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:
Academic Specialization:
Choose one course from:
Choose one course from:
Choose one course from:
Choose one course from:
Pedagogy:
Other Courses:
1This course will satisfy computer competency requirement in Core. 2Equivalent lower-level course may be transferred if taken before attending UHCL. 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 Associate of Arts in Teaching degree (AAT) at a community college should see the Office of Academic Advising regarding bachelor's degree requirements. School of Education (SoE): 8-12 Social Studies (Geography) School of Human Sciences and Humanities (HSH):
School of Science and Computer Engineering (SCE):
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:
Choose one course from ANTH, ECON, GEOG, GOVT, HIST or SOCI Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:
Academic Specialization:
Choose one course from:
Choose three courses from:
Or any HIST elective Pedagogy:
Other Courses:
Choose one course from:
¹Equivalent to lower-level course. 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:
Choose one course from:
Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:
Academic Specialization:
Please see HSH academic adviser for further information regarding the courses below.
Choose one course from:
Choose one course from each of the following areas: British Literature:
World/Multicultural Literature:
Choose two courses from each of the following areas: American Literature:
Thematic/Genre Literature:
Pedagogy:
Other Courses:
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:
Choose three lower-level electives: Please see HSH academic adviser for a list of electives. HSH General Education Requirements:
Choose one course from:
Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program:
Academic Specialization:
Choose one course from:
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