DEGREES - MINORS - GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS - GRADING POLICIES - EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS -
MATRICULATION - CONTINUATION -
OPTION TO GRADUATE WITHOUT STUDENT TEACHING
ELIGIBILITY TO TAKE TExES EXAMS - BSIS CORE - MINORS - PROGRAMS OF STUDY
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Pre-Education - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Bilingual Education with EC-6 Certification (BSIS)
Pre-Education - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Early
Childhood - Reading Specialization (BSIS
Pre-Education - Bachelor of Science with a major in Special Education - All Level Certification (BS)
Pre-Education - Bachelor of Science with a major in Kinesiology - All Level Certification (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders (BS)
Bachelor of Science with a major in Kinesiology (non-certification) (BS)
UNDERGRADUATE CROSS-COLLEGE DEGREES
These following degree plans are listed under the College of Arts and Sciences.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
Bachelor of Science (BS) |
MINORS(for non-education majors)
Early Childhood Education
Health and Wellness
Kinesiology
Reading
Special Education
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 accomplishing 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.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS – COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
In order to graduate from the College of Education, all teacher candidates must complete the program with:
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, with or without notice in this catalog.
GRADING POLICIES
The College of Education has adopted the following grading scale:
A | 93-100 |
B | 84-92 |
C | 75-83 |
F | Below 75 |
S/CR/P | Satisfactory/credit/pass |
U/NC | Unsatisfactory (no credit) |
IP | In Progress |
W | Dropped or withdrawn |
I | Incomplete |
EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS
The College of Education Educator Preparation Programs are rated by the State Board for Educator Certification. Accreditation status is based on accountability standards as established by the Texas Education Agency.
The most recent Title II accountability data is available at the following website: http://title2.ed.gov/View.asp. Additional information is available upon request from the Teacher Certification Office.
Teacher candidates may choose to work toward certification at the following levels: (1) Early Childhood through Grade 6, (2) Grades 7-12, Secondary; and (3) All-level. Certification programs are field-based and have co-tangent tasks which coincide with coursework
Each certification program is highly integrated with field-based experiences, requiring teacher candidates, cooperating teachers, public school administrators, and University faculty to work collaboratively at designated campuses. Teacher candidates enrolled in the program are assigned to mentor teachers at specified elementary or secondary public schools. Field based experiences are on a continuum of early field experiences through full time teaching. Throughout the programs, teacher candidates observe, prepare teaching activities and lessons, and as a capstone experience are placed in an EC-12 environment for full time teaching (12 weeks minimum). Teacher candidates typically are in field-based placements, including student teaching, for approximately 600 hours.
.MATRICULATION
Students interested in programs/majors/certifications must apply to the College of Education. Admission to the College is contingent upon meeting full admission requirements, which is a separate application process from the University’s admission procedures. Acceptance to the University does not ensure acceptance into the College of Education. Students who are fully admitted to the College of Education will be eligible to enroll in 3000-4000 level education courses in their major. Full admission requirements are:
l. Application: Submit an application form (available at KL 426) and a $15.00 non-refundable fee for admission to the College of Education.
2. Courses: Complete all core curriculum coursework with a grade of “C” or better.
3. WIN Courses: Complete at least one Writing Intensive course at the 1000-2000 level. (For students with less than 60 credit hours.)
4. University Seminar: Complete two University Seminar courses (UNIV 1101 and 1102) linked to education courses. Students who transfer in with 30 or more credit hours are exempt from the UNIV requirement.
5. Assessment of Basic Skills: Complete one of the following basic skills tests and pass with a minimal score as noted below:
THEA | Reading |
240 |
Math |
250 |
Writing |
240 |
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COMPASS |
Reading |
86 |
Algebra |
45 |
Writing Skills |
59 |
Written Essay |
6 |
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SAT |
Verbal |
500 |
Math |
500 |
Composite |
1070 |
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ACT |
Reading |
19 |
Math |
19 |
Composite |
23 |
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Test scores obtained more than five years before applying for admission to the college will not be accepted.
6. Demonstrate Oral Proficiency in the English language.
7. Demonstrate Written Proficiency in the English language.
8. TAMIU GPA: Have a TAMIU GPA of 2.7. Students desiring entry into the undergraduate or certificate programs in Communication Disorders must have a TAMIU GPA, or an undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
9. Foreign Language Requirement: Meet the University’s Foreign Language graduation requirement. This may be demonstrated by:
a. completion of three years of high school study of a single foreign language with a minimum grade of 80 (3.0) at the end of the third year,
or
b. earning a minimum grade of "C" in 6 SCH in one foreign language,
or
c. CLEP or AP exam scores that award 6 SCH in one foreign language,
or
d. completion of two foreign language courses in one language with a "C" or better from the University's International Language Institute,
or
E. completion of two American Sign Language courses with a "C" or better.
10. The TOEFL IBT is required of all students having academic studies from a country where English is not the native language. A minimum TOEFL IBT score of 26 in each of the four areas (reading, listening, speaking and writing) is required for admission to the College of Education.
In order to register for 3000-4000 College of Education courses, students must maintain a 2.7 TAMIU GPA, a 2.7 semester GPA and a 2.7 GPA in the specialization/major. Students in the Communication Disorders program must maintain a 3.0 TAMIU GPA.
Teacher candidates must earn a “C” or better in all education courses. Any teacher candidate earning less than a “C” in a prerequisite course must repeat the failed course before enrolling in subsequent courses.
A teacher candidate may enroll in the same undergraduate course a maximum of three (3) times in order to obtain a “C” or better. After the third unsuccessful attempt to earn a “C” or better in a course, the teacher candidate must change program/major. When teacher candidates change their program/major, all current program/major admission requirements must be met.
To be eligible to enroll in EDCI 4993 Student Teaching, teacher candidates must fulfill the following:
• have a TAMIU GPA of 2.7 and a TAMIU GPA of 2.7 in the specialization/major;
• complete all degree plan courses with a grade of "C" or better;
• pass the content/specialization/major TExES Certification Exams; and
• submit an application for Student Teaching in the office of the Director.
Teacher candidates who are unable to meet admission requirements for EDCI 4693 Student Teaching may either pursue another degree program outside the College of Education in order to complete a bachelor’s degree or complete the non-student teaching option.
CONTINUATION OF UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT FOR STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
STANDARDS OF PROGRESS
All teacher candidates must maintain an TAMIU GPA of 2.7 or higher (3.0 for Communication Disorders majors) to remain in good standing and to graduate. Any teacher candidate who receives less than a 2.7 GPA (3.0 for Communication Disorders) is subject to academic probation.
OVERLOADS
Overloads will only be approved for TAMIU GPAs of 3.0 or higher and approval of the department chair and dean.
ACADEMIC PROBATION
Once fully admitted to the College of Education, a teacher candidate remains in good academic standing if the TAMIU and the program/major GPA is 2.7 or above (3.0 or above for Communication Disorders majors). A teacher candidate is on academic probation if the TAMIU GPA falls below 2.7 (3.0 for Communication Disorders majors). Notification of academic probation is through the Dean’s Office. Teacher candidates on probation may be required to register for a limited course load.
ACADEMIC SUSPENSION
A teacher candidate who is on probation and continues to receive less than a tamiu GPA of 2.7 (3.0 for Communication Disorders majors) in a subsequent semester will be suspended by the College of Education. A teacher candidate who has been suspended for academic reasons may not petition the College of Education for readmission until one long semester has elapsed. Summer sessions are considered short terms and thus must not be supplanted for a long term. A teacher candidate suspended for any reason will be subject to those criteria and guidelines specified in the University Catalog and required by the major, College of Education, and/or Texas Education Agency in effect at the time of readmission. Enrollment waivers for teacher candidates on suspension will not be granted. When a teacher candidate returns from suspension, the teacher candidate must enroll in and repeat those courses in which the teacher candidate earned a less than satisfactory grade, before subsequent or new courses are taken.
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
For state approved programs leading to certification, as the state implements new requirements for certification, they will become compulsory at the time required with or without notice in this catalog. Students in these programs/majors have sole responsibility to comply with requirements for certification and to keep current with changes in certification requirements.
Students enrolled in certification programs will need to obtain a fingerprint clearance and may be subject to a criminal background check.
Before teacher candidates may be recommended for taking the state certification exams, they must take and demonstrate successful diagnostic readiness on a practice exam in the area of certification sought.
Option to Graduate Without Completing the Student Teaching Semester
COED candidates in their culminating semester may supplant/substitute 12 credits from a pool of specified courses in lieu of completing their student teaching requirement for certification. By doing so candidates electing this route may graduate in the degree program and will not be recommended for certification. Candidates choosing this route must:
Post-graduation certification may be attained through either a post-baccalaureate or Alternative Certification Program of the student’s choice.
Eligibility to Take TExES Exams
Approval to take TExES Exams is based on the procedure and criteria listed below. These procedures and criteria apply to all candidates pursuing degrees with teacher certification, regardless of their catalog year.
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 (5) -Year Renewable certificates.
The individual holding the certificate must submit documentation to the State
every five (5)years showing that he/she has completed the required clock hours
of professional development activities relating to his/her area of certification.
CORE CURRICULUM
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
SPECIALIZATIONS IN EC-6 READING AND EC-6
BILINGUAL
EDUCATION
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 | ||
All students must enroll in two one (1) credit University Seminar Courses (i.e., Learning Communities), unless they transfer in 30 or more credit hours. |
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION MINORS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN NON-CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
MINOR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
(For students outside the College of 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 |
Note: Students opting for an Early Childhood Education minor must meet all College of Education admissions standards. |
MINOR IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS
(For students outside the College of Education)
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 |
Note: Students opting for a Health and Wellness minor must meet all College of Education admissions standards. | ||
MINOR IN KINESIOLOGY (For students outside the College of Education) |
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MINOR CURRICULUM - KINESIOLOGY | ||
One course from: | ||
KINE | 2300 | Physical Fitness |
KINE | 2325 | First Aid |
Required Courses: | ||
KINE | 2301 | Foundations of Fitness and Sports |
KINE | 3300 | Exercise Physiology |
KINE | 4300 | Biomechanics |
KINE | 4301 | Tests and Measurements |
One course selected from: | ||
KINE | 3301 | Coaching |
KINE | 3305 | Teaching Physical Education |
KINE | 4305 | Adaptive Physical Education |
KINE | 4307 | Sports Management |
MINOR IN READING
(For students outside the College of Education)
MINOR CURRICULUM-READING | 18 SCH |
EDRD | 3300 | Word Identification |
EDRD | 3302 | Teaching Reading to Bilingual/Multicultural Young Learners |
EDRD | 3303 | Teaching Reading and Language Arts |
EDRD | 3309 | Teaching Reading in the Schools |
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 | 4311 | Classroom Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties |
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 |
Note: Students opting for a Health and Wellness minor must meet all College of Education admissions standards. |
MINOR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
(For students outside the College of Education)
MINOR CURRICULUM-SPECIAL EDUCATION | 18 SCH |
EDSE | 3305 | Introduction to Special Education |
EDSE | 4330 | Special Education Law and Procedures |
Select 12 SCH from the following: | ||
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 | 4315 | Adapting the Curriculum for Special Education |
EDSE | 4360 | Teaching Children with Emotional Disturbances |
Note: Students opting for a Health and Wellness minor must meet all College of Education admissions standards. |
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 |
Note: Students opting for a Health and Wellness Support Area must meet all College
of Education admission standards.
PROGRAMS OF STUDY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Requirements for the Pre-Education BSIS with a major in Bilingual Education with Grades EC-6 Certification Program:
1. Hours Required: 61 semester credit hours (SCH).
2. University Core Curriculum: 41 SCH including BIOL 1170/1370, ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302, ENGL 2322/ 2323/2327/2328/2332/2333, HIST 1301, HIST 1302, MATH 1314, PHYS 1170/1370, PSCI 2305, PSCI 2306, PSYC 2314; 3 SCH visual/literary/performing arts; and 3 SCH communications.
3. Combination of Subjects: 13 SCH including ARTS 3100, EPSC 1170/1370, MATH 1350, Math 1351, MUSI 3100, THAR 3100.
4. Professional Education Core: 5 SCH including EDCI 1102, EDCI 2210, EDCI 3224.
5. Freshman Seminar: 2 SCH: UNIV 1101 and UNIV 1102.
Requirements for the Pre-Education BSIS with a major in Early Childhood Education Reading Specialization Program:
1. Hours Required: 61 semester credit hours (SCH).
2. University Core Curriculum: 41 SCH including BIOL 1170/1370, ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302, ENGL 2322/ 2323/2327/2328/2332/2333, HIST 1301, HIST 1302, MATH 1314, PHYS 1170/1370, PSCI 2305, PSCI 2306, PSYC 2314; 3 SCH visual/literary/performing arts; and 3 SCH communications.
3. Combination of Subjects: 13 SCH including ARTS 3100, EPSC 1170/1370, MATH 1350, Math 1351, MUSI 3100, THAR 3100.
4. Professional Education Core: 5 SCH including EDCI 1102, EDCI 2210, EDCI 3224.
5. Freshman Seminar: 2 SCH: UNIV 1101 and UNIV 1102.
Requirements for the Pre-Education BSIS with a major in Special Education with All Level Certification Program:
1. Hours Required: 64 semester credit hours (SCH).
2. University Core Curriculum: 41 SCH including BIOL 1170/1370, ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302, ENGL 2322/ 2323/2327/2328/2332/2333, HIST 1301, HIST 1302, MATH 1314, PHYS 1170/1370, PSCI 2305, PSCI 2306, PSYC 2314; 3 SCH visual/literary/performing arts; and 3 SCH communications.
3. Combination of Subjects: 10 SCH including EPSC 1170/1370, MATH 1350, Math 1351.
4. Major: 6 SCH including EDSE 3305 and EDSE 3315.
5. Professional Education Core: 5 SCH including EDCI 1102, EDCI 2210, EDCI 3224.
6. Freshman Seminar: 2 SCH: UNIV 1101 and UNIV 1102.
Degree Requirements for the BS in Communication Disorders:
Requirements for the Pre-Education BS with a major in Kinesiology with All Level Certification Program:
1. Hours Required: 63 semester credit hours (SCH).
2. University Core Curriculum: 40 SCH including BIOL 1470 or 2401, ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302, ENGL 2322/ 2323/2327/2328/2332/2333, HIST 1301, HIST 1302, MATH 1314, PSCI 2305, PSCI 2306, PSYC 2314; COMM 1311 or 1315, 3 SCH science elective, and 3 SCH visual/literary/performing arts.
3. Major: 16 SCH including KINE 1101, 1104, 1111, 1152, 2300, 2301, 2303, and 2325.
4. Professional Education Core: 5 SCH including EDCI 1102, EDCI 2210, EDCI 3224.
5. Freshman Seminar: 2 SCH: UNIV 1101 and UNIV 1102.
Degree Requirements for the BS in Kinesiology Non Certification
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