Bachelor of Science with a major in Fitness and Sports with All-Level Certification ( BS)
Bachelor of Science with a major in Fitness and Sports (non-certification) (BS)
Bachelor of Science with a major in Special Education with All Level Certification (BS)
UNDERGRADUATE CROSS-COLLEGE DEGREES
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
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Bachelor of Science (BS)
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MINOR
Early Childhood Education
Special Education
GRADUATE DEGREES
Master of Science with a major in Curriculum
and Instruction (MS-Ed)
Master of Science with a major in Generic Special Education (MS-Ed)
Master of Science in Education with a major in Bilingual Education (MS-Ed)
Master of Science in Education with a major in Early Childhood Education (MS-Ed)
Master of Science in Education with a major in Educational Administration (MS-Ed)
Master of Science in Education with a major in Reading (MS-Ed)
Master of Science in School Counseling (MS)
COLLABORATIVE Ph.D. IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
COLLABORATIVE Ph.D. IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
(WITH TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY)
SEE ENDORSEMENTS AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES IN THIS SECTION.
SEE APPENDIX B FOR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AND COLLEGE OFBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MINORS AVAILABLE.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (COE)
The mission of the College of Education at Texas A&M International
University is to provide a comprehensive and coherent professional development
system for educators which links all aspects of the education profession.
Through educational experiences provided by the professional development system,
educators will be prepared to provide learner-centered instructional experiences
that will promote excellence and equity for all students. Faculty in the College
of Education are committed to accomplish this mission through: collaboration
with colleagues across the university community and the public schools; the
use of reflective teaching practices; research that enhances knowledge about
teaching and learning; and service to the community of educators in the region.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES:
See Academic Regulations - Undergraduate for specific TAMIU regulations.
EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS
The College of Education Educator Preparation Programs are rated
"Accredited" by the State Board for Educator Certification. Accreditation
status is based on the pass rate on the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards
(TExES).
Most recent Title II accountability report data indicate that the pass rate
for students who took ExCET exams for initial certification (219 students)
is 89%. When compared statewide, the University ranks in the fourth quartile.
Additional information is available upon request from the Teacher Certification
Office.
Students may choose to work toward certification at the following levels:
(1) Early Childhood through Grade 4; (2) Grades 4-8, Middle School; and (3)
Grades 8-12, Secondary; (4) All-level Fitness and Sports; (5) All-level Special
Education; and All-level Music. Students will complete, as part of their requirements,
three instructional blocks of study. These blocks, designated as Instructional
Blocks I, II, and III, will be completed sequentially.
Each instructional block is strongly field-based, requiring university preservice
teachers, mentors, public school administrators, and University faculty to
work collaboratively at designated campuses. University preservice teachers
enrolled in the blocks are assigned to mentor teachers at specified elementary
or secondary public schools. Preservice teachers in Block I complete a minimum
of four (4) hours per week of observation and teaching activities in their
assigned classrooms. Preservice teachers in Block II complete a minimum of
seven (7) hours per week of observation and teaching activities in their assigned
classrooms.
To be eligible for the Blocks, students, must be admitted to the Educator
Preparation Program by satisfying the following requirements:
To be eliglible to enroll in EDCI 4993 Teaching Internship, the student must fulfill the following:
Students will be required to interview before a committee of public school personnel and College of Education Supervising faculty. In the event that a student is denied admission to EDCI 4993, he or she may appeal to the Dean of the College of Education.
INSTRUCTIONAL COURSEWORK
Once students are admitted into the College of Education, they may
enroll in instructional blocks consisting of the Professional Development
Education courses required for teacher certification at the level they are
preparing to teach. There are three instructional blocks which students must
complete. These are described below for each certification level.
EDCI | 3301 | Theory and Practice for Public School Teaching |
EDCI | 3302 | Language Acquisition and Development |
EDCI | 3304 | Methods, Management, and Discipline for the Early Grades |
EDDP | 4324 | Teaching Diverse Student Populations |
EDCI | 4993 | Teaching Internship |
EDCI | 3301 | Theory and Practice for Public School Teaching |
EDCI | 3302 | Language Acquisition and Development |
EDCI | 3305 | Middle/Secondary School Methods, Management, and Discipline |
EDDP | 4324 | Teaching Diverse Student Populations |
EDCI | 4993 | Teaching Internship |
EDCI | 3301 | Theory and Practice for Public School Teaching |
EDCI | 3302 | Language Acquisition and Development |
EDCI | 3304 | Methods, Management, and Discipline for the Early Grades OR |
EDCI | 3305 | Middle/Secondary School Methods, Management, and Discipline |
EDDP | 4324 | Teaching Diverse Student Populations |
EDCI | 4993 | Teaching Internship |
STANDARD CERTIFICATES
The Standard Early Childhood Certificate (PreK - 4th Grades)
Students seeking a standard certificate to teach in grades PreK-4
in Texas must complete: (1) bachelor's degree; (2) eighteen to twenty-four
(18-24) semester credit hours in the delivery system to develop a teaching
specialization; (3) twenty-four to thirty-six semester credit hours in the
combination of subjects taught in prekindergarten through grade 4; and (4)
twenty-one semester credit hours of education course work, including EDCI 4993.
The Standard Early Childhood Bilingual Certificate (PreK -4thGrades)
Students pursuing Early Childhood Certification may choose to specialize
in Bilingual Education. Students choosing this certification will complete
the requirements outlined for the Early Childhood Certificate.
The Standard Middle School Certificate (4th-8th Grades)
Students working toward certification to teach grades 4-8, may select from the following teaching specializations:
Students will complete twenty-one (21) semester credit hours of coursework in Professional Development Education courses. Courses for the teaching specialization will be defined by the respective college. For further information, students may contact the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or the University Registrar.
The Standard Secondary School Certificate (8th-12th Grades)
Students working toward secondary teacher certification (grades 8-12)
will specialize in a teaching field, following an Option I degree plan. Option
I requires the completion of a minimum of thirty-six (36) semester credit
hours in one academic field and twelve (12) semester credit hours of coursework
in a supporting field. Students specializing in a Composite Teaching Field
will follow an Option IV degree plan. Option IV consists of a minimum of forty-eight
(48) semester credit hours in a composite teaching field. All students working
toward secondary teacher certification will complete twenty-one (21) semester
credit hours of Professional Development Education coursework. Courses for
the teaching specialization are defined by the respective college. Students
should consult with an advisor in the appropriate college to determine the
options and requirements for their academic field.
ENDORSEMENTS
Texas A&M International University offers programs leading to
endorsements which can be added to a valid Texas teacher certificate. Endorsements
are available in the following areas:
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
A professional certificate may be issued to a student who: (1) has
earned a master’s degree; (2) holds a valid Texas teacher certificate;
(3) has completed three years of successful teaching; (4) has completed the
required course work in an approved professional certificate program; (5)
has successfully completed the appropriate Texas Examinations of Educator
Standards (TExES), as needed; and (6) has been recommended by the TAMIU Certification
Officer. If course work is properly planned, the graduate student may be able
to complete requirements simultaneously for a master’s degree and a
professional certificate.
Students are required to pass the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards
(TExES) in their area(s) of specialization prior to being recommended for
a certificate or endorsement, as appropriate.
At Texas A&M International University, approved professional certificate
programs are available in the following areas:
A student interested in working toward a graduate degree and/or professional
certificate should contact the Office of the Dean, College of Education or
the Office of the University Registrar for further information.
Students holding at least a baccalaureate degree and who are interested in
obtaining teacher certification may apply through the Office of the Certification
Officer. An application fee will be assessed for each deficiency plan or certificate
plan prepared.
MASTER READING TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Master Reading Teacher certification is available to certified teachers.
Students may complete the coursework for the Master Reading Teacher Certificate
either for graduate stem work of for graduate credit. Students completing
the courses for graduate credit must be admitted to Graduate Study in the
College of Education. (Refer to requirements for admission to graduate study
in this catalog).
To enroll in the Master Reading Teacher Program, students must be admitted
to the program. To be admitted to the Master Reading Teacher Program, students
must submit an Application for the Master Reading Teacher Program to the Chair
of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Application forms are available
in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Admission requirements include
the following: (1) completion of the Application for the Master Reading Teacher
Program; (2) documentation of three years of successful teaching experience;
(3) official transcripts of all college-level work; (4) a copy of the Texas
Teacher Certificate; (5) a copy of the Reading Specialist Certificate (if
applicable); and (6) a letter of recommendation from the applicant's campus
principal.
The Master Reading Teacher Certification Program consists of three graduate
courses in Reading (nine semester credit hours). These courses are: EDRD 5309 Seminar in Reading, EDRD 5313 Organization
and Evaluation of Reading Programs, and EDRD 5319 Advanced Diagnosis of Reading Problems. After successfully completing the
three courses, students may then be eligible to take the Master Reading Teacher
TExES exam.
ADMISSION TO THE EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM
A student seeking admission to the University may declare his /her
intention to prepare to teach and initiate a general academic program in preparation
for teacher certification. Upon declaring his/her intention to pursue teacher
certification, the student must apply for admission to the program in the
Certification Office.
Admission to the Educator Preparation Program requires screening in the areas
of reading, oral and written communication, critical thinking, and mathematics.
To be admitted to the Educator Preparation Program, candidates must:
Students seeking admission into the Program must submit an Application for Admission with the College of Education Certification Office. Students must provide complete and official transcripts of all college work at the time of application and pay a fee of $10.00. A student who withdraws from either a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate program leading to certification forfeits his/her admission status to certification. Should he /she decide to re-enter a certification program at a later time, he/she will be required to satisfy the admission criteria stated in the Catalog for the year of re-entry into the Program. This applies in the case when a deficiency or certificate plan has expired, three years after it is first issued.
Additional Information on the Educator Preparation Based Program and Certification
POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE AND DEFICIENCY PLANS
Individuals who possess a bachelor's degree and who intend on becoming
certified to teach in the state of Texas may complete requirements for certification
on a Certificate or Deficiency Plan. The Certificate Plan is designed for
post-baccalaureate students who are not currently teaching, but intend to
complete course work for teacher certification. The Deficiency Plan is designed
for those individuals who are not certified and have been employed on an Emergency
Teaching Permit.
To be eligible for a Certificate or Deficiency Plan, the individual must:
(1) possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; (2) be admitted
to the University; and (3) satisfy all requirements for admission to educator
preparation, as outlined on page 137 of this catalog. Candidates meeting these
criteria may submit an application for a certificate or deficiency plan, along
with official copies of all college transcripts, to the Certification Office
in the College of Education. Additional information about post-baccalaureate
certification is available in the Certification Office.
Individuals pursuing post-baccalaureate certification will complete fifteen
(15) semester credit hours of Education courses. The Education courses are
taken in sequence, in Instructional Blocks. Following are the required courses
for Post-Baccalaureate Certification.
Early Childhood - 4th Grade Post-Baccalaureate Certification
EDCI | 5101 | Early School Practicum | 1 SCH |
EDCI | 5201 | Early Methods and Management of Diverse Populations | 2 SCH |
EDCI | 5300* | Teaching/Learning Principles in the Public Schools | 3 SCH |
EDEC | 4362 | Language&Literature for the Young Child | 3 SCH |
EDEC | 5324 | Advanced Study of the Young Child | 3 SCH |
EDEC | 5361 | Curriculum and Materials for Early Childhood Education | 3 SCH |
TOTAL | 15 SCH | ||
*EDCI 5300 must be taken before EDCI 5101 and EDCI 5201. |
Early Childhood - 4th Grade Bilingual Post-Baccalaureate Certification
EDBE | 3325 | Dual Language Methods for ECE-4th Grade Bil | 3 SCH |
EDBE | 4334 | Teaching the Content Areas in Dual Language | |
Environments/Early Childhood-4th Grade | 3 SCH |
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EDCI | 5101 | Early School Practicum | 1 SCH |
EDCI | 5201 | Early Methods and Management of Diverse Populations | 2 SCH |
EDCI | 5300* | Teaching/Learning Principles in the Public Schools | 3 SCH |
EDRD | 4317 | Teaching English Literacy from a Spanish Literacy Base | 3 SCH |
TOTAL | 15 SCH |
*EDCI 5300 must be taken before EDCI 5201 and EDCI 5101. |
4th - 8th Grade Bilingual
Generalist Post-Baccalaureate Certificatio
EDBE | 3326 | Dual Language Methods for 4-12 Grade Bil | 3 SCH |
EDBE | 4335 | Teaching the Content Areas in the Dual Language | |
Environment, 4-8 Bilingual | 3 SCH |
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EDCI | 5102 | Middle School Practicum | 1 SCH |
EDCI | 5202 | Middle/Secondary School Pedagogy and Applications | 2 SCH |
EDCI | 5300* | Teaching and Learning Principles in the Public Schools | 3 SCH |
EDRD | 4317 | Teaching English Literacy from a Spanish Literacy Base | 3 SCH |
TOTAL | 15 SCH |
*EDCI 5300 must be taken before EDCI 5202 and EDCI 5102. |
Generic Special Education Post-Baccalaureate Certification
EDSE | 3310 | High Incident Disabilities | 3SCH |
EDSE | 3315 | Low Incident Disabilities | 3SCH |
EDSE | 3320 | Measurement and Evaluation in Special Education | 3 SCH |
EDCI | 5101* | Early School Practicum | 1 SCH |
EDCI | 5201* | Early Methods and Management of Diverse Populations | 2 SCH |
EDCI | 5300 | Teaching and Learning Principles in the Public Schools | 3 SCH |
OR |
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EDCI | 5102** | Middle School Practicum | 1 SCH |
EDCI | 5202** | Middle/Secondary School Pedagogy and Applications | 2 SCH |
TOTAL | 15 SCH |
EDBE | 3326 | Dual Language Methods for 4-12 Bilingual Instruction | 3 SCH |
EDCI | 5102 | Middle School Practicum | 1 SCH |
EDCI | 5202 | Middle/Secondary School Pedagogy and Applications | 2 SCH |
EDCI | 5300* | Teaching and Learning Principles in the Public Schools | 3 SCH |
EDSE | 3310 | High Incident Disabilities | 3 SCH |
EDRD | 3320 | Content Reading | 3 SCH |
TOTAL | 15 SCH |
NOTE: Up to nine semester hours of coursework in the teaching field may be required based on scores on the secondary TExES.
Additional coursework may be required when candidates are working toward certification outside their major field in which the bachelor's degree was earned.
Eligibility to Take TExES Exams
Students are eligible to take an TExES exam when they have completed
all program requirements, which include: completing all required courses with
a satisfactory grade, earning a "C" or better in all Education courses,
maintaining an overall grade point average of 2.7 or higher, maintaining a
grade point average of 2.7 or higher in the teaching field or specialization,
and attending required TExES review sessions.
Students who have been approved to take a TExES exam must obtain a registration
bulletin and a bar code from the Certification Office. Students will be responsible
for correctly completing their registration forms and mailing them by the
deadlines given in the registration bulletin. To be eligible to test, students
must complete all program requirements which include the successful completion
of all coursework, reviews, and pre-tests.
Obtaining Teacher Certification
Teacher Certification is obtained after the candidate has completed
the certification program he/she has been enrolled in and has passed the appropriate
TExES exams. To obtain Texas Teacher Certification, candidates must complete
an on-line Application for Certification and submit it to the State Board
for Educator Certification. Information for the application process is available
in the Teacher Certification Office.
The Certification Officer will review the candidate's application to ensure
that all program requirements have been successfully completed. The application
will be forwarded by the Certification Officer to the State Board of Educator
Certification. ALL HOLDS MUST BE CLEARED BEFORE THE CERTIFICATION
CAN BE FORWARDED TO THE STATE BOARD. The Teacher Certificate will
be issued by the State Board of Educator Certification.
All certificates issued by the State are Five-Year Renewable certificates.
The individual holding the certificate must submit documentation to the State
every five years showing that he/she has completed the required clock hours
of professional development activities relating to his/her area of certification.
Important Notice: As the State Board for Educator Certification
makes changes in the certification framework, degree plans may be subject
to change. Any changes made by the state in interpreting the rulings on educator
certification programs in Texas may supersede the requirements of the existing
degree plan, certification or deficiency plan.
The following courses comprise the Core Curriculum for all Bachelor of Science
in Interdisciplinary Studies with specialization in Early Childhood, Bilingual Education and Reading.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
SPECIALIZATION- EARLY CHILDHOOD,
BILINGUAL
EDUCATION AND READING
CORE CURRICULUM | 42 SCH |
EDFS | 1152 | Health and Wellness | 1 |
ENGL | 1301 | English Composition I | 3 |
ENGL | 1302 | English Composition II | 3 |
HIST | 1301 | The U.S. to 1877 | 3 |
HIST | 1302 | The U.S. Since 1877 | 3 |
PSCI | 2305 | American National Government | 3 |
PSCI | 2306 | American State Government | 3 |
ARTS | Any fine arts course | 3 | |
ENGLISH | Sophomore English Literature | 3 | |
MATH | MATH 1314 or higher | 3 | |
SCIENCE | Life and Earth Science | 8 | |
COMMUNICATION | ENGL 2311, HUM 2301 or SPCH 1311 | 3 | |
Social Behavioral Science | 3 |
MINOR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
MINOR CURRICULUM - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 18 SCH |
EDEC | 1304 | Play and Play Environments |
EDEC | 2324 | The Young Child |
EDEC | 3363 | Expressive Arts for the Young Child |
EDEC | 3364 | Mathematics and Science Principles for Young Children |
EDEC | 4362 | Language and Literacy for the Young Child |
EDEC | 4366 | Curriculum and Materials in Early Childhood Education |
EDEC | 4199-4399 | Issues in Early Childhood Education |
MINOR IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS
MINOR CURRICULUM - HEALTH AND WELLNESS | 18 SCH |
EDHW | 3340 | Healthy Lifestyles |
EDHW | 3341 | Health Issues of Diverse Populations |
EDHW | 3345 | Chronic and Infectious Diseases |
EDHW | 4310 | School/Community Health Promotions |
EDHW | 4315 | Comprehensive Sexuality Education |
EDHW | 4320 | Substance Abuse Education |
MINOR IN READING
MINOR CURRICULUM-READING | 18 SCH |
EDRD | 3300 | Word Identification |
EDRD | 3302 | Literacy |
EDRD | 3303 | Teaching Reading and Language Arts |
EDRD | 3309 | Teaching Reading in the Schools |
EDRD | 3311 | Classroom Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties |
EDRD | 3320 | Content Reading |
EDRD | 4303 | Special Topics in Secondary Education: Strategies for Teaching Reading in |
the Secondary School | ||
EDRD | 4305 | Reading Materials for Individualized Instruction |
EDRD | 4307 | Reading Comprehension |
EDRD | 4315 | Reading Problems in Middle and High School |
EDRD | 4317 | Teaching English Literacy from a Spanish Literacy Base |
EDRD | 4330 | Managing and Enhancing Reading Programs |
EDRD | 4399 | Issues in Reading |
MINOR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
MINOR CURRICULUM-SPECIAL EDUCATION | 18 SCH |
EDSE | 3305 | Introduction to Special Education |
EDSE | 3310 | High Incident Disabilities |
EDSE | 3315 | Low Incident Disabilities |
EDSE | 3320 | Measurement and Evaluation for Special Education |
EDSE | 3325 | Management of Special Education Classrooms |
EDSE | 4330 | Special Education Law and Procedures |
EDSE | 4360 | Teaching Children with Emotional Disturbances |
EDSE | 4199-4399 | Issue in Special Education |
SUPPORT AREA IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS
SUPPORT AREA CURRICULUM - HEALTH AND WELLNESS | 15 SCH |
EDHW | 3340 | Health Lifestyles |
EDHW | 3341 | Health Issues of Diverse Populations |
Three courses chosen from: | ||
EDHW | 3345 | Chronic and Infectious Diseases |
EDHW | 4310 | School/Community Health Promotion |
EDHW | 4315 | Comprehensive Sexuality Education |
EDHW | 4320 | Substance Abuse Education |
PROGRAMS OF STUDY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Degree Requirements for the BSIS Bilingual Generalist Grades 4-8 Certification
Degree Requirements for the BSIS Early Childhood:
Degree Requirements for the BSIS Early Childhood Bilingual Specialization:
Degree Requirements for the BSIS Early Childhood Reading Specialization:
Degree Requirements for the BS Fitness and Sports All Level Certification
Degree Requirements for the BS Fitness and Sports Non Certification
Degree Requirements for the BS Special Education All Level Certification:
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