DEGREES -GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS - GRADING POLICIES - EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS - MATRICULATION - SPANISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR BILINGUAL EMPHASIS - CONTINUATION OF UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT FOR STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION - ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMUNICATION DISORDERS PROGRAM
OPTION TO GRADUATE WITHOUT STUDENT TEACHING
ELIGIBILITY TO TAKE TExES EXAMS - PROGRAMS OF STUDY
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders (BS)
Bachelor of Science with a major in Kinesiology (non-certification) (BS)
Bachelor of Science with a major in Kinesiology with All-Level Certification (BS)
Bachelor of Science with a major in Special Education with All
Level and EC-6 Certification (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Elementary Education with EC-6 Certification and a Bilingual Emphasis (BSIS)
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary
Studies with a major in Elementary Education with EC-6 Certification and an Early Learning Emphasis (BSIS)
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary
Studies with a major in Elementary Education with EC-6 Certification and an English as a Second Language Emphasis (BSIS)
UNDERGRADUATE CROSS-COLLEGE DEGREES
The following degree plans are listed under the College of Arts and Sciences.
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Science (BS)
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (COE)
The mission of the College of Education is to prepare highly effective, culturally competent educational and clinical professionals who are equipped to assume leadership roles in a global society.
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W | Dropped or withdrawn |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 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 online. Students may apply for readmission to the College of Education (if not enrolled for one academic year) with a $15.00 non-refundable application fee. The application fee is paid in person at the Business Office in ZSC 137. Any COE admissions/program requirements in place at the time of readmission must be met.
2. All applicants must formally acknowledge acceptance into the appropriate EPP (the date of the acknowledgement will be the date of formal admission to the EPP), after which applicants may enroll in COE coursework.
3. Courses: Complete all core curriculum coursework with a grade "C" or better.
4. University Seminar: Complete two University Seminar courses UNIV 1101 and UNIV 1402. (Candidates who transfer Core complete or complete the institutional component option are exempt from this requirement.
SAT |
Verbal |
500 |
Math |
500 |
Composite |
1070 |
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ACT |
Reading |
19 |
Math |
19 |
Composite |
23 |
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Accuplacer |
Reading |
80 |
Math |
66 |
Writing Skills |
80 |
Written Essay |
6 |
Test scores obtained more than five years before applying for admission to the college will not be accepted.
6. Applicants must complete a screening instrument to determine applicant's knowledge, experience, skills, and aptitude.
7. Successfully complete ( with a "C" or better) the following: a minimum of 12 SCH in the subject content area for Elementary Certification or 15 SCH for 7-12 certification areas in mathematics or science or a passing score on the PACT examination.
8. GPA: Have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 in the last 60 SCH on all coursework previously attempted at which the applicant is currently enrolled or from the most recent bachelor's degree. For undergraduate initial certification, a 2.75 GPA must be maintained to remain in good standing, and a 3.0 must be maintained for the initial post-baccalaureate/alternative certification program.
9. Foreign Language Requirement: Meet the University’s Foreign Language graduation requirement. This may be demonstrated by fulfilling one of the following requirements:
Once admitted to the College of Education, candidates wishing to complete the Bilingual Emphasis will need to
complete all Spanish requirements as a prerequisite to enrolling in the following courses:
The Spanish language requirements for the Bilingual Emphasis include taking the Spanish Skills Assessment and receiving a score at the established benchmark. If this score is obtained, candidates may then enroll in SPAN 3305 and SPAN 3310. (The prerequisite/co-requisite for SPAN 3310, are SPAN 2630 and SPAN 3305, will be waived for those candidates who receive a score at the established benchmark on the Spanish Skills Assessment.)
Students who score below the established benchmark on the Spanish Skills Assessment will need to complete additional Spanish course work. Students must earn a minimum grade of "C" on all Spanish coursework. These additional courses are:
After successfully completing these courses, candidates will need to then also successfully complete SPAN 3305 and SPAN 3310, before taking EDBE 3335, and 4334.
Candidates desiring the Bilingual Emphasis should consider taking the Spanish Skills Assessment (SSA) as soon as possible to determine the pathway needed to complete the Spanish requirements in a timely manner, and before formal admission to the College of Education.
In order to register for 3000-4000 College of Education courses, students must maintain a 2.75 TAMIU GPA, a 2.75 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 2.75 and a TAMIU GPA of 2.75 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 a TAMIU GPA of 2.75 or higher (3.0 for Communication Disorders majors) to remain in good standing and to graduate. Any teacher candidate who receives less than a 2.75 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 2.75 GPA must be maintained each semester to remain in good standing (3.0 for Communication Disorders majors). A teacher candidate is on academic probation if the GPA falls below (3.0 for Communication Disorders majors). Notification of academic probation is thorugh the Dean's office. Teacher candidates 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 2.75 (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.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMUNICATION DISORDERS PROGRAM
l. Application: Submit an application form (available at KL 426 or online), or Readmission to college of Education, and a $15.00 non-refundable fee for admission to the College of Education. Candidates who have not been enrolled for one academic year must reapply. Any COE admissions/program requirements in place at the time of readmission must be met.
2.
Courses: Complete all core curriculum coursework with a grade of “C” or better.
3.
University Seminar: Complete two University Seminar courses (UNIV 1101 and 1402) (Candidates who transfer Core complete or complete the institutional component option are exempt from this requirement).
4.
Assessment of Basic Skills: Complete Accuplacer and pass with a minimal score as noted below:
Accuplacer: |
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Reading |
80 |
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Math |
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66 |
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Writing Skills |
80 |
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Written Essay |
6 |
Test scores obtained more than five years before applying for admission to the college will not be accepted.
5.
GPA: Have a GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours on all coursework previously attempted at which the applicant is currently enrolled or from the most recent bachelor’s degree by the person at an accredited institution of higher education.
6.
Foreign Language Requirement: Meet the University’s Foreign Language graduation requirement. This may be demonstrated by fulfilling one of the following:
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.
b. Earning a minimum grade of "C" in 6 SCH in one foreign language.
c. CLEP or AP exam scores that award 6 SCH in one foreign language.
d. Completion of two foreign language courses in one language with a "C" or better from the University's International Language Institute.
e. Completion of two American Sign Language courses with a "C" or better.
Remediation plan for the Exit Exam:
All Exit Examinations are administrated at the University Testing Center. Registration is required prior to taking the exam.
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 who choose a non-certification option may supplant/substitute 9 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, as so noted on transcripts. 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.
MINOR IN KINESIOLOGY |
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MINOR CURRICULUM - KINESIOLOGY |
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KINE | 3300 |
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KINE | 4300 |
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KINE | 3301 |
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KINE | 3303 | ||||||
KINE | 3305 |
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KINE | 3306 | ||||||
KINE | 3307 | ||||||
KINE | 3308 | ||||||
KINE | 3310 | ||||||
KINE | 4301 | ||||||
KINE | 4302 | ||||||
KINE | 4303 | ||||||
KINE | 4305 |
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KINE | 4306 | ||||||
KINE | 4307 | ||||||
KINE | 4309 | ||||||
KINE | 4399 |
PROGRAMS OF STUDY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE/BACHELOR OF INTERDSICIPLINARY STUDIES
Degree Requirements for the BS in Communication Disorders:
1. Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, with fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
3. Math Elective: 3 SCH designated as MATH 1342.
4. Life & Physical Science Lab: 1 SCH, designated as CHEM 1170.
5. Support Area: 19 SCH: ENGL 3347 or PSYC 4309; KINE 1152, KINE 2225, KINE 2316, PSYC 2117, PSYC 2317, PSYC 2301, PSYC 4305.
6. Field of Study: 12 SCH including: EDEL 3362, EDSE 3305, EDSE 3315, EDSE 4330.
7. Specialization: 43 SCH including: CSDO 3122, 3305, 3321, 3325, 3331, 4126, 4226, 4300, 4313, 4320, 4321, 4330, 4333, 4335, 4336, 4337.
Degree Requirements for the BS in Kinesiology with All Level Certification Program:
1. Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, with fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”. Life & Physical Science requirements in the core must include BIOL 1171/1371 or BIOL 2101/2301.
3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
4. Life & Physical Science Lab: 1 SCH compatible with Life & Physical Science course.
5. Major: 45 SCH including: KINE 1101, 1103, 1104, 1111, 1152, 2224, 2225, 2300, 2301, 2316, 3300, 3301, 3302, 3305, 3310, 4300, 4301, 4305, and 4307.
6. Professional Education Core: 26 SCH including: EDCI 1102, EDCI 2210, EDCI 3224, EDCI 3301, EDCI 3302, EDCI 3315, EDCI 4310, EDCI 4693 and EDSE 4350.
7. Support Area: 3 SCH selected from EDRD 3309 or EDRD 3320.
Requirements for the BS with a major in Special Education with All Level and EC-6 Certification Program:
1. Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, with fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
3. Life & Physical Science Lab: 1 SCH designated as PHYS 1170.
4. Combination of Subjects: 10 SCH including EPSC 1170/1370, MATH 1350 and MATH 1351.
5. Major: 20 SCH including: EDSE 3210, EDSE 3305, EDSE 3310, EDSE 3315, EDSE 3320, EDSE 4330 and EDSE 4360.
6. Field of Study: 12 SCH including: EDEL 3362, EDEL 3374, EDEL 3384 and EDEL 3394.
7. Support Area: 9 SCH including EDRD 3303, EDRD 3309 and EDRD 4311.
8. Professional Education Core: 26 SCH including: EDCI 1102, EDCI 2210, EDCI 3224, EDCI 3301, EDCI 3302, EDCI 3315, EDCI 4310, EDCI 4693 and EDSE 4350.
Requirements for the BSIS with a major in Elementary Education with EC-6 Certification and a Bilingual Emphasis Program:
1. Hours Required: A minimum of 126 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, with fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
3. Life & Physical Science Lab: 1 SCH designated as PHYS 1170.
4. Combination of Subjects: 10 SCH including EPSC 1170/1370, MATH 1350 and MATH 1351.
5. Major: 26 SCH including: ARTS 3100, EDBE 3310, EDBE 3325, EDBE 3335, EDBE 4334, ENGL 3361, KINE 3207, MUSI 3100, SPAN 3305 and SPAN 3310, and THAR 3100.
6. Field of Study: 12 SCH including: EDEL 3362, EDEL 3374, EDEL 3384 and EDEL 3394.
7. Support Area: 9 SCH including EDRD 3303, EDRD 3309 and EDRD 4311.
8. Professional Education Core: 26 SCH including: EDCI 1102, EDCI 2210, EDCI 3224, EDCI 3301, EDCI 3302, EDCI 3315, EDCI 4310, EDCI 4693 and EDSE 4350.
Requirements for the BSIS with a major in Elementary Education with EC-6 Certification and an Early Learning Emphasis Program:
1. Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, with fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
3. Life & Physical Science Lab: 1 SCH designated as PHYS 1170.
4. Combination of Subjects: 10 SCH including EPSC 1170/1370, MATH 1350 and MATH 1351.
5. Major: 20 SCH including: ARTS 3100, KINE 3207, EDSE 3310, EDYC 3350, EDYC 3366, EDYC 4325, ENGL 3324, MUSI 3100, and THAR 3100.
6. Field of Study: 12 SCH including: EDEL 3362, EDEL 3374, EDEL 3384 and EDEL 3394.
7. Support Area: 9 SCH including EDRD 3303, EDRD 3309 and EDRD 4311.
8. Professional Education Core: 26 SCH including: EDCI 1102, EDCI 2210, EDCI 3224, EDCI 3301, EDCI 3302, EDCI 3315, EDCI 4310, EDCI 4693 and EDSE 4350.
Requirements for the BSIS with a major in Elementary Education with EC-6 Certification and an English as a Second Language Emphasis Program:
1. Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, with fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
3. Life & Physical Science Lab: 1 SCH designated as PHYS 1170.
4. Combination of Subjects: 10 SCH including EPSC 1170/1370, MATH 1350 and MATH 1351.
5. Major: 20 SCH including: ARTS 3100, KINE 3207, EDSE 3310, EDSL 3325, EDSL 4325, ENGL 3324, ENGL 3347,
MUSI 3100, and THAR 3100.
6. Field of Study: 12 SCH including: EDEL 3362, EDEL 3374, EDEL 3384 and EDEL 3394.
7. Support Area: 9 SCH including EDRD 3303, EDRD 3309 and EDRD 4311.
8. Professional Education Core: 26 SCH including: EDCI 1102, EDCI 2210, EDCI 3224, EDCI 3301, EDCI 3302, EDCI 3315, EDCI 4310, EDCI 4693 and EDSE 4350.
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