Education, Early Childhood Through Grade Six ESL Generalist (BSEd)
Total Hours Required: 120
Plan of Study
The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| UTS 306J | Hands-On Science I | 3 |
| RHE 306 | Rhetoric and Writing | 3 |
| SED 303 | Autism Spectrum Disorder: Truths and Consequences | 3 |
| Mathematics (020) | 3 | |
| First-Year Signature Course (090) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EDU 321 | Play in Early Childhood Development | 3 |
| UTS 306K | Hands-On Science II | 3 |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | 6 | |
| American and Texas Government (070) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | 4 | |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| EDC 312 | Foundations of United States Schooling | 3 |
| UTS 306L | Hands-On Science III | 3 |
| M 316K | Foundations of Arithmetic | 3 |
| F A 308 | Arts Integrations for Multidisciplinary Connections | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EDU 327 | Sociocultural Influences on Learning | 3 |
| UTS 306M | Hands-On Science IV | 3 |
| Humanities (040) | 3 | |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Hours | 2 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| EDU 329 | Acquisition of Language and Literacies | 3 |
| EDU 333 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| HED 329K | Child and Adolescent Health | 3 |
| EDC 314 | Children's Movement | 3 |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EDC 324 | Foundations of Language and Literacy Education | 3 |
| EDC 370E.9 | Early and Elementary Social Studies Methods | 3 |
| EDC 370E.7 | Early and Elementary Writing Methods | 3 |
| EDC 339L | Young Children As Learners | 3 |
| EDC 339K | Designing a Classroom Community with Equity and Justice | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| EDC 339M | Communities and Families as Assets in Education | 3 |
| EDC 370E.6 | Early and Elementary Reading Methods | 3 |
| EDC 370E.8 | Early and Elementary Science Methods | 3 |
| EDC 370E.10 | Early and Elementary Mathematics Methods | 3 |
| EDC 370E.11 | Inquiry and Project-Based Learning Methods | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EDC 370E.20 | Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDC 950E | Elementary Grade Teaching Practicum | 9 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Requirements
All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | ||
| UTS 306J | Hands-On Science I (required for major) | 3 |
| UTS 306K | Hands-On Science II (required for major) | 3 |
| UTS 306L | Hands-On Science III (required for major) | 3 |
| or UTS 306M | Hands-On Science IV | |
| EDC 314 | Children's Movement | 3 |
| EDC 324 | Foundations of Language and Literacy Education | 3 |
| EDC 370E.6 | Early and Elementary Reading Methods (Topic 6: Early and Elementary Reading Methods) | 3 |
| EDC 370E.7 | Early and Elementary Writing Methods (Topic 7: Early and Elementary Writing Methods) | 3 |
| EDC 370E.11 | Inquiry and Project-Based Learning Methods (Topic 11: Inquiry and Project-Based Learning Methods) | 3 |
| EDC 370E.20 | Teaching English as a Second Language (Topic 20: Teaching English as a Second Language) | 3 |
| EDU 321 | Play in Early Childhood Development | 3 |
| EDU 327 | Sociocultural Influences on Learning | 3 |
| EDU 329 | Acquisition of Language and Literacies | 3 |
| EDU 333 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| HED 329K | Child and Adolescent Health | 3 |
| Professional Development Sequence | ||
| EDC 339K | Designing a Classroom Community with Equity and Justice | 3 |
| EDC 339L | Young Children As Learners | 3 |
| EDC 339M | Communities and Families as Assets in Education | 3 |
| EDC 150E | Elementary Grade Teaching Practicum | 1 |
| EDC 250E | Elementary Grade Teaching Practicum | 2 |
| EDC 350E | Elementary Grade Teaching Practicum | 3 |
| EDC 950E | Elementary Grade Teaching Practicum | 9 |
| EDC 370E.8 | Early and Elementary Science Methods (Topic 8: Early and Elementary Science Methods) | 3 |
| EDC 370E.9 | Early and Elementary Social Studies Methods (Topic 9: Early and Elementary Social Studies Methods) | 3 |
| EDC 370E.10 | Early and Elementary Mathematics Methods (Topic 10: Early and Elementary Mathematics Methods) | 3 |
| Major (see details below) | 6 | |
| Subtotal | 81 | |
| Free electives: Additional coursework to reach total hours required. | 12 | |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| General Education | ||
| Remaining Core Curriculum (42 hours total) | 27 | |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | ||
| Subtotal | 27 | |
| College Requirements - Education | ||
| General University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Major-Education (BSEd)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDC 312 | Foundations of United States Schooling | 3 |
| F A 308 | Arts Integrations for Multidisciplinary Connections | 3 |
| or T D 302S | Arts Integrations for Multidisciplinary Connections | |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Licensure
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State of Texas teacher certification requirements are governed by the Texas Education Agency and are subject to change. Students must adhere to current teacher certification requirements, even if they differ from those listed in the University catalogs.