West Texas A&M University: 1999-2000 Academic Year

    West Texas A&M University is accredited by the State Board for Educator Certification to prepare elementary teachers, secondary teachers and school service personnel at the undergraduate and graduate level. The University is also a member of the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education.
    The Division of Education faculty is dedicated to providing a comprehensive post-secondary educational program designed to produce graduates who are well prepared for future roles as educational leaders of the young people of our society. We believe that, as teachers, we exert a significant influence on society and, therefore, must be prepared to serve as models as well as instructors. Recognizing that teaching is an ever-changing science, we use successful educational principles of the past and research data from the present to prepare students to teach in an ever evolving future society. This requires that graduates not only demonstrate knowledge of material pertinent to their designated area of interest but also that they be encouraged to be creative thinkers and creative" doers" who employ interpersonal, organizational and motivational skills.
    The purpose of teacher education at WTAMU is to prepare professional educators who are academically and technically proficient, reflective in practice, committed to intellectual empowerment of others and guided by the larger democratic purposes of American education.
    Upon completion of the program, students shall:

• Possess attributes of an effective educational leader.
• Be able to create a model of teaching related to their individual knowledge base, personality and perspective rather than accepting existing models of teaching.
• Be grounded in a broad array of current research and theoretical principles combined in unique ways to meet needs of individual students.
• Have an understanding of professional and ethical practices governing education.
• Have an understanding of societal factors that affect students' academic and social performance.
• Have an understanding of available resources in the community that will augment the educational process.

Basic Program Requirements

• Admission Requirements
• Retention in the Teacher Education Program
• Provisional Certificate
• Requirements
• Description of the Program

    The state of Texas establishes standards for teacher education programs. All certification programs at West Texas A&ampM University are in compliance with these requirements. Students must meet state, University, college and department/program requirements for acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. Students are responsible for contacting the College of Education and Social Sciences Office (Old Main, Room 410) to obtain information about specific requirements in major and program areas. Requirements for admission to teacher education include:

• An approved degree/certification plan and Application for Admission to Teacher Education.
• Minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 with a grade of "C" or better in each course in each teaching field and in professional education. Minimum GPA of 2.5 is required in each teaching field/concentration and in professional education courses.
• Completion of minimum of 12 semester hours of course work at WTAMU (six semester hours minimum for post-baccalaureate students).
• Overall GPA of 2.5 at WTAMU.
• Completion of ENG 101 and 102 with a grade of "C" or better in each course (or CLEP credit).
• Pass all sections of the TASP test.
• Grade of "C" or better in SCOM 101.
• Completion of EDPD 340 with a grade of "B" or better. Students completing course with grade of "C" will not be admitted until completion of EPSY 341 with grade of "B" or better. (Students must obtain 2.5 GPA in the first six hours of foundation courses.)
• Approval of the Teacher Certification Office based on recommendations from faculty of the student's teaching field(s) or areas of specialization, approval of education faculty and check of judicial records.

Retention in the Teacher Education Program
    If, after admittance to the Teacher Education Program, a student fails to maintain admission requirements, the student will be placed on probationary status in the program. If the deficiency is not corrected by the end of the probationary semester, the student will be removed from the program. Students on probationary status may not enroll in further professional education course work. If removed from the program, the student must apply for admission when eligible.

Provisional Certificate
    Effective Sept. 1, 1999, a standard certificate with required renewal will be issued by the State Board for Higher Educator Certification when all certification requirements have been completed. The certificate gives a teacher legal authority to perform duties in public schools of Texas in specialized area(s) designated on the face of the certificate. Current elementary designation authorizes the holder to teach grades one through six (and middle school assignments only in areas in which the teacher has completed a minimum of 18 semester hours). All-level designation authorizes the holder to teach grades kindergarten through 12 (K-12) in one subject only. Current secondary certification is for grades six through 12 (6-12) in specific certification fields. New certification levels are being discussed and will be in effect at a later date.

Requirements
    For assignment in student teaching and recommendation for certification, the student must meet the following criteria:

• A student must apply for student teaching (in Old Main, Room 414) during the spring preceding their student teaching semester (i.e., a student who will student teach in either a fall or spring semester must apply during the previous spring semester).
• A minimum of 45 clock hours of field experience must be completed prior to student teaching. Students will also complete an "August Experience" by attending teacher preparation days and the first three days of school in August if student teaching during the fall or spring semester of an academic year.
• Grade point averages required prior to assignment and certification recommendation to State Board for Educator Certification:
• 2.5 GPA-Overall; each teaching field or concentration; and professional education courses. NOTE: No grade lower than "C" is accepted in a teaching field, subject concentration or professional education course.
• 2.00 GPA-12 hours of required English. NOTE: Admission to TEP requires a grade of "C" or better in ENG 101 and 102.
• 2.50 GPA-Overall at WTAMU.
• Appropriate ExCET tests must be passed prior to recommendation. Students are eligible to take ExCET tests during the last semester of course work. Students are responsible for selection of appropriate tests and for meeting registration deadlines. Assistance in such matters will be offered in Old Main, Room 416.

Description of the Program

• Core Curriculum
• Teaching Specializations and Teaching Fields
• General Degree Plan fot Teacher Certification
• Certification Requirements
• Course Descriptions

ELEMENTARY

SECONDARY OR ALL-LEVEL

Teaching Specializations and Teaching Fields, 48 to 52 semester hours
    Elementary interdisciplinary requirements: 36-42 hours plus a concentration selected from art, biology, earth science, English, generic special education, geography, history, math, physical science, sports and exercise sciences, reading and Spanish.
    Secondary teaching fields available in art, business basic, biology, business composite, business secretarial (second field only), chemistry, CIS, earth science (second field only), economics (second field only), English, generic special education (second field only), geography (second field only), government, history, sports and exercise sciences, life-earth science (second field only), mathematics, physical science (second field only), physics, Spanish, speech and theatre arts. Composite teaching fields are available in business, English language arts, science and social studies.
    All-level teaching fields available in art, sports and exercise sciences, music, speech communication and theatre arts.

Professional Education*
Elementary

 Secondary

 All-level

 *Various courses require field experiences.
Minimum total for degree: 130 semester hours

    Students should decide on the bachelor's degree they are pursuing and take appropriate courses to meet requirements as listed in the University catalog. Degree totals will vary according to choices made by the student regarding teaching specializations or teaching fields. Students in elementary certification will be working toward a bachelor of science degree with a major in interdisciplinary studies. All other students will be working toward a bachelor of arts, a bachelor of science, bachelor of music or bachelor of business administration degree with a major in the department.
    Additional endorsements to provisional teaching certificates which may be obtained at WTAMU are bilingual education, English as a second language, early childhood, early childhood generic special education, severely emotionally disturbed and information processing technologies.
    NOTE: Bilingual education, English as a second language and information processing technologies may be added as endorsements to all provisional teaching certificates. Early childhood endorsement may be added as endorsement to the following certificates: elementary, vocational homemaking, deaf/severely hard of hearing, and speech and hearing therapy. Vocational office education is a certificate available provided an individual meets requirements. Information is available in the Teacher Certification Office.

 Sophomore

Fall Semester Course Credit Hours ENG 201 or 202 3 POSC 101 3 CIS 105 3 GEOG 202 3 NSCI 201 (elementary) OR major course (secondary/all-level) 3 Interdisciplinary course (elementary) OR major course (secondary/all-level) 3

Spring Semester Course Credit Hours ENG 203 3 POSC 102 3 FA 101 3 PSY 201 3 NSCI 202 (elementary) OR major course (secondary/all-level) 3 Interdisciplinary course (elementary) OR major course (secondary/all-level) 3

Junior

Fall Semester Course Credit Hours EDPD 340 3 Interdisciplinary (elementary) OR teaching fields (secondary/all-level) 15

Spring Semester Course Credit Hours EPSY 341 3 Interdisciplinary (elementary) OR teaching (secondary/all-level) 15

 Senior

Fall Semester Course Credit Hours EDEL 470, 471, 474, 481, EPSY 450 (elementary) OR EDSE 420, EDRD 486, EPSY 450 and six hours teaching fields (secondary) OR EDSE 420, EDRD 404, EPSY 450 and six hours teaching fields (all-level) 15 Interdisciplinary (elementary) OR teaching fields (secondary/all-level) 3-6

Spring Semester Course Credit Hours CIS 443 3 EDPD 440 3 EDEL/EDSE 440 3 EDEL/EDSE 441 3

Certification Requirements

• Elementary Specializations
• Elementary Certification-Interdisciplinary Studies
• Secondary Certification Majors and Second Teaching Fields

• Any transfer students who select an interdisciplinary major must take all four of the science courses (NSCI 101, 102, 201, 202), regardless of their transfer credits in science. Any exceptions must be approved by the Division of Education.
• Any interdisciplinary major who changes to another major after successfully completing one of these courses must complete two other science courses (from the list of approved University core curriculum science courses listed) in order to satisfy core curriculum requirements in laboratory science.
• Any interdisciplinary major who successfully completes two of these courses will have satisfied the core curriculum sequence in laboratory science.

• Art: 111, 121, six hours from 302, 303, 304 and three hours advanced art elective (15 hours) (Major Code: 403)
• Biology: 18-hour requirement; NSCI 202 and 15 hours (nine of which must be advanced-level courses) from BIOL 121, 210, 212, 301, 340, 410, 435 (Major Code: 446)
• Earth Science: 18-hour requirement; NSCI 201 and 15 hours (nine of which must be advanced-level courses) from GESC 303, 308, 310, 313, GEOL 306, 312, PHYS 390. (Major Code: 467)
• English: Six hours from ENG 301 or 462, 332, 360 or 361, 451; plus six hours from one area listed below, excluding English (12 hours) (Major Code: 406)
• Generic Special Education (K-12): ART 370; CIS 443; EDRD 202, 301, 303, 402; MATH 102, 305, 350; NSCI 201, 202; MUSC 321; SES 250; plus EDSP 451, 452, 454, 455, 458, 459. (EDSP 456 and 457 also required for certification.) (Major Code: 418)
• Geography: 302, 308, 313, 315, 431 (15 hours) (Major Code: 407)
• History: 110, 412; plus six hours of advanced history elective (12 hours) (Major Code: 409)
• Mathematics: 110, 331, plus six hours from one area listed below, excluding math (12 hours) (Major Code: 410)
• Physical Science: 24-hour requirement; NCSI 101, NSCI 102; three hours of chemistry, three hours of physics, six hours of advanced-level courses. Choose 18 hours of advanced-level courses: CHEM 101 or 121, 102 or 122, 310; GESC 303, 313; PHYS 301, 321, 341, 390. (NOTE: To meet requirements for 139 total hours, students would drop ENG 320 from interdisciplinary requirements of the program.) (Major Code: 468.)
• Reading: EDRD 403, 405; plus six hours from one area listed below, excluding reading (12 hours) (Major Code: 412)
• SES: 301, 320, 321, 342, 422 (15 hours) (Major Code: 411)
• Spanish: SPAN 206, 207, 340, 341, 440 (and substitution of SPAN 106 and 107 for ENG 320 and 333; or, if SPAN 106 and 107 are waived, selection of six hours from ENG 320, 333; SPAN 315 and 410; or EDPD 478 and EDEL 463). Must pass TOPT. (NOTE: To add bilingual endorsement to this subject concentration, EDPD 478, EDEL 463 and satisfactory completion of required tests and appropriate student teaching.) (Major Code: 414)

Secondary Certification Majors and Second Teaching Fields

• Option I
• Option II
• Option III
• Option IV
• All-Level Certification
• Endorsements

• Art: ART 111, 121, 122, 152, 201, 302 (six hours), 303 (six hours), 304, 370, 470. (36); plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 477)
• Biology: BIOL 121, 122, 210 or 212, 301, 340, 410 and 12 hours from 310, 320, 331, 332, 433; CHEM 101, 102; MATH 110, 111; four semester hours from directly supporting fields. (62); plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 432)
• Chemistry: CHEM 101, 102, 233, 310, 311, 421, 10 semester hours advanced chemistry electives; PHYS 101, 102, 321; MATH 111, 140, 240, 241. (61); plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 423)
• Computer Information Systems: CIS 204, 206, 260, 310, 313, 314, 380, 425; 12 hours from CIS 305, 320, 360, 385, 390, 450, 452, 482, 490, 498. (36); CIS 443; MATH 111, 240, 241 and three hours from 325, 321 or 492. (Major Code: 479)
• English: ENG 101, 102, 201 or 202, 203, 310, 359 or 442, 370 or 450; six hours from 380, 401, 402, 431 and 451; six hours from 301, 381, 411, 462; six hours from 312, 351, 358, 360, 361, 363 and 461; 12-16 hours foreign language (four courses with minimum of three semester hour per course) (51); plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 487)
• Mathematics: MATH 140, 240, 241, 306, 310, 316, 331, 340, 360, 411, 441; 12 semester hours from 321, 342, 350, 430, 440, 461, 492; PHYS 101 or 210, 102 or 211; 12 semester hours from directly supporting fields; plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 465)
• Spanish: SPAN 106, 107, 206, 207, 302 (1), 303 (1), 304 (1), 306, 421, 432 or 440, 12 hours advanced Spanish electives (six hours of literature recommended), and six semester hours selected from anthropology, English, geography, history or speech by advisement (ENG 101, 102, 201, 202, 320, HIST 201, 202 excluded). (36); plus CIS 443. NOTE: If SPAN 106 and 107 are waived, eight semester hours of Spanish electives must be taken to bring total Spanish hours to 36. The total program must include 12-14 hours of French and/or German taken in any combination for four semesters. Six hours may be used to meet core curriculum requirements. (SPAN 106 and 107 prerequisites or consent of instructor.) Must pass TOPT. (Major Code: 489)
• Speech: SCOM 103, 207, 222, 271/242 (three hours), 255 or 370, 341, 345, 401, 302 or 430 or 454, 403, 415, MC 398-05 (36 hours); plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 489)
• Theatre: THRE 105, 121, 204, 229, 235, 256, 312, 321, 340, 351 (3), 412, 494, 495; plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 490)

• Art: ART 111, 121, 122, 152, 201, 216 or 217, 302, 303, 304, 370, 470; three additional hours from 302, 303 or 304. (36) Studio areas may not be repeated; plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 421)
• Art second field: ART 111, 121, 152, 216 or 217, 370 and nine hours from 302, 303 and/or 304. (24) Studio areas may not be repeated.
• Biology: BIOL 121, 122, 210 or 212, 301, 340, 410 and two courses from 310, 320, 331, 332, 433; CHEM 101, 102. (40); plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 422)
• Biology second field: BIOL 121, 122, 210 or 212, 301, 340, 410; CHEM 101, 102. (32)
• Business Secretarial second field only: GBUS 111, 215, 353, 481, 497; CIS 310; ACC 231 and ECO 201; plus CIS 443. (Note: three hours of college shorthand are required and should be taken as transfer courses.) (27)
• Chemistry second field only: CHEM 101 or 121, 102 or 122, 233, 310, 311, 421; PHYS 321. (29)
• CIS second field only: CIS 204, 206, 260, 310, 313, 314, 380 and one course from 305, 320, 360, 385, 398, 425, 450, 452, 462, 482, 485, 490, 498. (26)
• Earth Science second field only: GESC 111, 112 (or GEOL 101, 102), GESC 303, 310, 313; PHYS 390; and six hours from GEOL 306, 312, 350, GEOG 315, GESC 308, 421. (26) (Major Code: 471)
• Economics second field only: ECO 201, 202, 321, 401, 412, 421, 432, 441. (24)
• English: ENG 201 or 202, 203, 310, 359 or 442, 370 or 450; six hours from 380, 401, 402, 431 and 451; six hours from 301, 381, 411, 462; six hours from 312, 351, 358, 360, 361, 363 and 461; 12-16 hours foreign language (four courses with minimum of three semester hours per course). (45) Choose second teaching field from: Spanish, art, chemistry, earth science, geography, life/earth sciences; physics; plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 424)
• English second field: ENG 201 or 202; 203; 359 or 442; six hours from 380, 401, 402, 431 and 451; three hours from 301, 381, 411 and 462; three hours from 312, 351, 358, 360, 361, 363 and 461; and three hours advanced English. (24)
• Generic Special Education second field only (grades six-12 only): EDSP 451, 452, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459. (24) (Major Code: 483)
• Geography second field: GESC 111, 112; GEOG 202, 302, 308, 313, 315, 431. (26)
• Government: POSC 231, 362, 442, 490, plus 12 hours from 312, 341, 347, 350, 412, 422, 443, 471, 482; plus six hours of advanced political science electives. (30); plus CIS 443 (Major Code: 428)
• Government second field: POSC 231, 362, 442, 490, 12 hours advanced from 312, 341, 347, 350, 412, 422, 443, 471, 482. (24)
• History: HIST 110, 251 or 252, 390, 412, 490, plus three hours advanced non-U.S. history and 12 hours advanced history electives. (30); plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 429)
• History second field: HIST 110, 251 or 252, 390, 412, 490 plus three hours advanced non-U.S. history and six hours advanced history electives. (24)
• Sports and Exercise Sciences: SES 302, 304, 321, 341, 342, 422, and three hours from 230, 231; six hours from 220, 224, 232; three hours from 210, 413. (30); plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 482)
• Sports and Exercise Sciences second field: SES 302, 304, 321, 341, 342, 422; and three hours from 230, 231; six hours from 220, 224, 232; three hours from 210, 413. (30)
• Life-Earth Science second field only (not to be combined with biology major): BIOL 121, 122, GESC 111, 112 (or GEOL 101, 102) GESC 310, BIOL 301, 340. (26)
• Mathematics: MATH 140, 240, 241, 310, 316, 411, 441; and five courses (adviser consent required) from 306, 321, 331, 340, 342, 350, 360, 440, 461, 492; PHYS 101 or 210, 102 or 211. (46); plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 431)
• Mathematics second field: MATH 140, 240, 241, 310, 331, 350, 360 and three semester hours advanced elective (adviser consent required MATH 306 recommended). (26)
• Physical Science second field only: CHEM 101, 102, 233; PHYS 101, 102, 321, 341, 390 and GEOG 313. (32)
• Physics (NOTE: Designated second field of mathematics): PHYS 101, 102, 210, 211, 301, 302, 321, 341 (2), 390; CHEM 101, 102; MATH 140, 240, 241. (45); plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 433)
• Physics second field: PHYS 101 or 210, 102 or 211, 301, 302, 321, 341 (1), 390; GEOG 313. (24)
• Spanish second field only: SPAN 206, 207, 302 (1), 303 (1), 304 (1), 306 or 315, 410 or 421, 432 or 440, and six hours of advanced Spanish electives (three hours of literature recommended) (SPAN 106 and 107 prerequisites or consent of instructor.) Must pass TOPT. (24)
• Speech: SCOM 103, 207, 222, 271/472 (three hours), 255 or 370, 301, 341, 345, 401, 302 or 430 or 454, 403, 415, MC 398-05 (36); plus CIS 443. Choose second teaching field from: art, chemistry, earth science, English, geography, life/earth science, physics, Spanish. (Major Code: 435)
• Speech second field: SCOM 103, 207, 222, 255 or 370, 341, 401, 415; MC 398-05.
• Theatre Arts: THRE 204, 221, 229, 235, 251 (2), 256, 312, 321, 340, 351 (1), 412, 494, 495. (36); plus CIS 443. Choose second teaching field from: art, chemistry, earth science, English, geography, life/earth science, physics. (Major Code: 473)
• Theatre Arts second field: THRE 105, 221, 229, 235, 351 (3), 412, 494, 495. (24)

• Business Basic: ECO 201, 202, three hours advanced ECO; GBUS 111, 212, 215, 353, 476, 481; MGT 330, 411, 415; MKT 340; ACC 231, 232; BST 250; FIN 320; CIS 204, 310, 443, 480; MATH 115, 116. (Major Code: 447)
• Business Composite: ECO 201, 202, three hours advanced economy; GBUS 111, 212, 215, 353, 476, 481; MGT 330, 411, 415; MKT 340; ACC 231, 232; BST 250; FIN 320; CIS 204, 310, 443, 480; MATH 115, 116. In addition, the following course must be transferred in: College Shorthand. (Major Code: 443)

• English Language Arts: ENG 101, 102, 201 or 202, 203, 310, 359 or 442, 370 or 450; six hours from 380, 401, 402, 431, 451; six hours from 301, 381, 411, 462; six hours from 312, 351, 358, 360, 361, 363, 461; SCOM 207, 222; EDE 402, 403; MC 101, 102, 201; four courses of foreign language. (72) English major; plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 444)
• Science Composite Biology Emphasis: BIOL 121, 122, 210 or 212, 301, 340, 410, two courses from 310, 312, 320, 331, 332, 433; PHYS 101, 102, 390 or GESC 310; CHEM 101, 102, 233; GESC 111, 112, 310 or 313. Biology major; plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 446)
• Social Studies Composite (History Major): HIST 110, 251 or 252, 390, 412, 490, six hours advanced U.S. history, six hours advanced European/British history, six hours advanced Latin American, Asian, African or Middle East history; ECO 201, 202; GEOG 202, 302, 431; POSC 231; three hours from SOCI 421, 422, ECO 421, 461, GEOG 411. (54) History major; plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 445)
• Social Studies Composite (Political Science Major): POSC 231, 362, 442, 490, six hours from comparative politics or international relations selected from 301, 410, 422, 423, 425, 456, 460, 12 hours of advanced American government; HIST 110, 251 or 252, 412, ECO 201, 202, GEOG 202, 302, 431; (54) Political Science major, plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 448)

• Art: ART 111, 112, 121, 122, 151, 152, 201, 216 or 217, 18 hours from 302, 303 and 304; 370, 470. Studio areas may not be repeated; plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 451)
• Music: Contact the Department of Music and Dance for instrumental, vocal and keyboard emphases course listings. (Major Code: 452)
• Speech Communications Theatre Arts: SCOM 207, 222, 255 or 370, 341, 401, 415, 430; THRE 121, 221, 229, 235, 251, 256, 312, 321 or 330 or 441, 351, 412, 494, 495; plus CIS 443. (Major Code: )
• Sports and Exercise Sciences: SES 301, 302, 304, 320, 321, 341, 342, 422; three hours from 230, 231; six hours from 220, 224, 232; three hours from 210, 413. (36 plus second field selected from biology, earth-science, chemistry, life-earth, math, physical science, physics, or Spanish); plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 462)
• Theatre: THRE 105, 204, 221, 229, 235, 251, 256, 312, 321, 329, 330, 351, 411, 412, 421, 441, 494, 495; plus CIS 443. (Major Code: 458)

• Bilingual: EDPD 478/5478, EDEL 463/5463, SPAN 340 or 5510; SPAN 341 or 5540; SPAN 440; Texas Oral Proficiency Exam (TOPT); ExCET #67; completion of half of student teaching assignment in a bilingual classroom or completion of one year of successful classroom experience on a permit in an approved bilingual program. Prerequisite for admission to this endorsement program: satisfactory completion of two years of college-level Spanish courses or consent of the Department of English and Modern Languages.
• English as a Second Language (ESL): EDPD 478/5478, 488/5488, ENG 442/5442 and 470/5470. Student teaching in an ESL classroom or one year of successful classroom teaching on a permit in an approved ESL or bilingual education program.
• Early Childhood: EDEC 483, 484, 485. Three semester hours of student teaching in an early childhood classroom; or one year of successful early childhood teaching on a permit in an accredited school and three additional hours of early childhood education, EDEC 486. Permit may include teaching in a multi-age class which includes kindergarten-age students.
• Early Childhood Special Education: (Prerequisite: EDSP 451/5451) EDE 459/5459, EDEC 483, 484, 485, 486, EDSP 5553, three semester hours elective specified by adviser, three semester hours of student teaching with young handicapped children (ages 1-8) or one year of successful teaching experience on a permit in a classroom for the early childhood handicapped students in an accredited school.
• Generic Special Education (graduate only): EDSP 5451, 5452, 5556, 5558, 5459 and EPSY 5522.; three semester hours of student teaching with special education students or one year on a permit.
• Information Processing Technologies: CIS 204, 310, 314, 420.
• Severely Emotionally Disturbed (added to teacher certificate with an elementary or secondary option in generic special education): PSY 423/5423, 430/5430, EDSP 5456 or 5457, 5459, 5554 and EDEL 5583. A minimum of three hours of practicum working with severely emotionally disturbed or one year of successful teaching the emotionally disturbed and three semester hours of additional course work related to teaching emotionally disturbed.
• Vocational Office Education: GBUS 417, 476, (additional six hours may be required in GBUS); POSC 101, 102. See Teacher Certification Office for other requirements.

Course Descriptions

• Early Childhood (EDEC)
• Educational Psychology (EPSY)
• Elementary Education (EDEL)
• Generic Special Education (EDSP)
• Professional Development (EDPD)
• Reading (EDRD)
• Secondary Education (EDSE)

 

 442. Student Teaching-Early Childhood. Prerequisites: professional education courses required prior to student teaching semester; admission and retention in teacher education, required grade point averages, minimum of six hours early childhood courses and enrollment in EDEL 440. Students completing elementary certification with early childhood endorsement are required to enroll in EDEL 440 and EDEC 442 for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. Students will successfully complete five weeks of student teaching at the early childhood level. Successful completion will be noted on the student's transcript by a grade of "S" indicating three semester hours credit with no grade points. (3 0 0)

 483. Early Childhood Education. Physical, psychological, sociological and emotional behavior domains of human growth and development with emphasis on the young child. (3 3 0)

 484. Curriculum and the Young Child. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: 483. Curriculum and methodology related to early childhood programs considered in-depth. Practical experience required. (3 3 0)

 485. Program Development for Early Childhood Education. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: 483. Administration of early childhood education programs including teacher preparation, school environment, staff utilization, community and parent involvement, and evaluation techniques. (3 3 0)

 486. Practicum in Early Childhood Education. Prerequisite: 483, 484. Experience in observation, discussion and team teaching in an actual early childhood education classroom setting. (3 3 0)

Educational Psychology (EPSY)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)

 341. Educational Psychology. Prerequisite: Admission into WTAMU Teacher Education Program or consent of department head. Theories of stage development, age-level characteristics, understanding cultural diversity, human variability, behavioral and social learning theories, cognitive field learning theories, motivation, reinforcement theory, stages of moral development, learning styles and problem solving. (3 3 0)

 450. Children with Special Needs. Prerequisite: 341, EDPD 340, TASP and admission into Teacher Education Program. Overview of characteristics of children with special needs including disabled, gifted/talented and/or from culturally diverse backgrounds. Modifications and adaptations of programs to meet individual needs. (3 3 0)

Elementary Education (EDEL)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)

 440. Student Teaching-Elementary. Prerequisites: professional education courses required prior to student teaching semester; admission and retention in teacher education, required grade point averages, minimum of 90 semester hours credit with at least two-thirds of subject concentration and interdisciplinary courses or all-level teaching field completed. Students are required to enroll in a minimum of two student-teaching courses for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. Students will successfully complete six weeks of student teaching at the elementary level. Successful completion will be noted on the student's transcript by a grade of "S" indicating three semester hours credit with no grade points. (3 0 0)

 441. Student Teaching-Elementary. Prerequisites: professional education courses required prior to student teaching semester; admission and retention in teacher education, required grade point averages, minimum of 90 semester hours credit with at least two-thirds of subject concentration and interdisciplinary courses or all-level teaching field completed. Students are required to enroll in a minimum of two student teaching courses for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. Students will successfully complete six weeks of student teaching at the elementary level. Successful completion will be noted on the student's transcript by a grade of "S" indicating three semester hours credit with no grade points. (3 0 0)

 444. Student Teaching-English as a Second Language. Prerequisites: professional education courses required prior to student teaching semester; admission and retention in teacher education, required grade point averages, minimum of nine semester hours of English as a Second Language courses, enrollment in EDEL 440. Students completing secondary certification with English as a Second Language subject concentration are required to enroll in EDEL 440 and 444 for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. Students will successfully complete six weeks of student teaching in English as a Second Language at the secondary level. Successful completion will be noted on the student's transcript by a grade of "S" indicating three semester hours credit with no grade points. (3 0 0)

 445. Internship-Elementary. Prerequisites: qualify for post-baccalaureate/alternative/STEP; admission to teacher education if required, completion of all other required courses, employment in school district as required. Students are required to enroll in a minimum of two internships for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. Student will successfully complete one-half of required teaching assignment in a designated accredited school at the elementary level. Successful completion will be noted on the student's transcript by a grade of "S" indicating three semester hours credit with no grade points. (3 0 0)

 446. Internship-Elementary. Prerequisites: qualify for post-baccalaureate/alternative/STEP, admission to teacher education if required, completion of all other required courses, employment in school district as required. Students are required to enroll in a minimum of two internships for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. Student will successfully complete one-half of required teaching assignment in a designated accredited school at the elementary level. Successful completion will be noted on the student's transcript by a grade of "S" indicating three semester hours credit with no grade points. (3 0 0)

 463. Bilingual Approach to Teaching Subject Matter. Methodology for teaching content areas for learners who have limited English proficiency. (3 3 0)

 470. Language Arts. Prerequisite: EDPD 340, EPSY 341 and admission into Teacher Education Program. Investigation of language arts curriculum in the elementary school with emphasis on content and methodology in areas of listening, speaking and writing, including spelling and penmanship. (3 3 0)

 471. Mathematics. Prerequisite: EDPD, 340, EPSY 341 and admission into Teacher Education Program. Investigation of mathematics topics, reasoning strategies and related teaching techniques pertaining to elementary school mathematics curriculum. (3 3 0)

 474. Social Sciences. Prerequisite: EDPD 340, EPSY 341 and admission into Teacher Education Program. Investigation of the social studies component of elementary curriculum. Major areas of study include content and development of curricula and methods and resources used in planning and presentation of classroom experiences. (3 3 0)

 481. Science. Prerequisite: EDPD 340, EPSY 341 and admission into Teacher Education Program. Investigation of science curriculum in the elementary school with emphasis on content and methodology on selected topics in metric measurement, earth science, physical science and life science. (3 3 0)

 491. Problems in Elementary Education. Actual problems relating to elementary education. To be taken only after prearrangements with a faculty member and approval of division head. May be repeated once when topics vary. (1-3 0 0)

Generic Special Education (EDSP)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)

 443. Student Teaching-Generic Special Education. Prerequisites: professional education courses required prior to student teaching semester; admission and retention in teacher education, required grade point averages, minimum of 90 semester hours credit with at least two-thirds of generic special education and interdisciplinary courses completed. Students completing secondary certification enroll in EDSE 440 and EDSP 443. Students completing elementary certification with generic special education subject concentration are required to enroll in EDEL 440 and EDSP 443 for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. Students will successfully complete six weeks of student teaching at the elementary generic special-education level. Successful completion will be noted on the student-s transcript by a grade of "S" indicating three semester hours credit with no grade points. (3 0 0)

 451. Exceptionality in Children. Psychological effects of disabilities on children and youth: emotional disturbances, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, visual impairments, hearing or other health impairments, speech and language impairments, and giftedness. Field-based course. (3 3 0)

 452. Teaching Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. Educational delivery options, classroom organization, behavior management, curriculum and instructional aids and materials useful in education of the learner with intellectual disabilities. Field-based course. (3 3 0)

 454. Learning and Behavior Disorders. Introduction to learning disabilities and emotional disturbances. Field-based course. (3 3 0)

 455. Individual Assessment Techniques. Prerequisite: EDSP 451 and 454. Techniques and procedures for testing exceptional learners, interpretation of test results, criterion-referenced tests, informal assessment procedures and the application for writing individual educational programs. Field-based course. (3 3 0)

 456. Curriculum Adaptation and Prescriptions. Techniques for adapting curriculum and instructional materials, task analysis, remedial strategies, educational prescriptions, and individual educational programs for the student with learning and behavioral disorders. Field-based course. (3 3 0)

 457. Educational Procedures for Adolescents. Designed to develop understanding and competence in educational procedures and programs for students with learning impairments in the secondary school. Emphasis on remedial and compensatory strategies, career education and adaptation of instructional materials. Field-based course. (3 3 0)

 458. Theories of Multiple Disabilities. Adaption of instruction and physical environment for those whose language, motor, sensory or medical impairments necessitate specialized intervention to meet educational, physical and psychological needs. Field-based course. (3 3 0)

 459. Behavior Management of Exceptional Children. Prerequisite: EDSP 451, 452 and 454. Applied behavior analysis, behavior therapy and management techniques with emphasis on environmental manipulation and management of surface behaviors. Field-based course. (3 3 0)

Professional Development (EDPD)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)

 340. Educational Foundations. Prerequisite: 54 hours; pass TASP. Includes social, historical, philosophical foundations of education; legal and ethical issues and concerns; school governance, historical and contemporary pedagogy and community resources at local, state and federal levels. (3 3 0)

 440. Student Teaching. Prerequisites: Admission and retention in Teacher Education Program, completion of all professional education courses required prior to student teaching semester or consent. Students are required to enroll in a minimum of three student teaching courses for a minimum required credit of nine semester hours. Attendance and participation in certain departmental activities related to entrance into the profession will be required. Successful completion of EDPD 440 will be noted on the student's transcript by a grade of "S" indicating three semester hours credit with no grade points. (3 0 0)

 478. Bilingual Approach to Language Development. Prerequisite: 60 semester hours. First- and second-language acquisition and development of the second language. Emphasis on implications for teaching. (3 3 0)

 488. Methods and Materials of Teaching English as a Second Language. Intensive study of specific methodology in teaching English as a second language to Spanish speakers and to pupils whose first language is another language. (3 3 0)

Reading (EDRD)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)

 099. Developmental Reading. Improvement of reading and study skills including vocabulary, comprehension and speed of reading for University students at all levels. May not be counted toward a degree or grade points. Grade of "P" indicating three hours credit with no grade points. (1-3 1-3 0)

 301. Teaching Reading through Children's Literature. Techniques and methods of teaching reading through use of children's literature. Emphasis on genres, author and illustrator studies, multicultural and international publications, and historical and contemporary publishing trends. Criteria for building and equitable and balanced collection for home, classroom and library. (3 3 0)

 302. Reading Skills in the Elementary School. Surveys of current theories of reading and developmental reading instruction including readiness, word identification, comprehension and study skills, and scope and sequence of skill development. Laboratory experience. (3 3 0)

 303. Approaches to Reading. Prerequisite: 202. Literature, basal, language experience and individualized reading approaches with emphasis on teaching reading and providing materials to meet individual needs of students in the classroom. Field-based experience. (3 3 0)

 401. Emergent Literacy in Diverse Cultures. Prerequisites: 301, 302, 303; admission to teacher education. Emergent literacy in the contest of family, language(s) and culture. Emphasis on theory bases of constructivism, psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics; diverse language and literacy development; reading-writing connection; and bilingual/multicultural literature experiences. (3 3 0)

 402. Evaluation of Reading Performance. Prerequisite: 202, 303 or 482. Basic principles of evaluation applied to reading performance with survey of day-to-day procedures and materials which classroom teachers can use in determining and meeting reading needs of children. (3 3 0)

 403. Field Experience in Teaching Reading. Prerequisite: 202, 303 and 402. Work with school-age children in a tutorial role with directed experiences in correcting an individual child's reading problems. (3 3 0)

 404. Reading Skills in the Content Field. To help the content teacher gain a more complete understanding of reading instruction. Relation of reading ability to academic achievement, procedures for teaching reading skills needed in content area reading and reading difficulties encountered by elementary student. (3 3 0)

 486. Secondary Reading in the Content Area. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education, pass TASP. Development of reading skills and abilities in the middle school and secondary content area classroom. Emphasis on cognitive processes, questioning strategies, study skills and comprehension of expository text. Demonstrate knowledge of the Texas Essential Elements and relate recent research to instruction implications in the classroom. (3 3 0)

Secondary Education (EDSE)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)

 420. Teaching in Secondary School. Prerequisite: EDPD 340, EPSY 341, admission to teacher education. Intensive study of general methods of teaching which focuses on study of secondary curriculum, instructional planning and instructional skills. To be taken the semester of student teaching. Field experiences required. (3 3 0)

 428. Teaching of School Music. Prerequisite: EDPD 340, EPSY 341, admission to teacher education. Intensive study of teaching vocal and instrumental music in secondary school. To be taken semester of student teaching. Usually offered only during fall semesters. Field experiences required.(3 3 0)

 440. Student Teaching-Secondary. Prerequisites: professional education courses required prior to student teaching semester; admission and retention in teacher education, required grade point averages, minimum of 90 semester hours credit with at least two-thirds of course work completed in teaching field. Students are required to enroll in a minimum of two student teaching courses for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. Students will successfully complete six weeks of student teaching in their teaching field at the secondary level. Successful completion will be noted on the student's transcript by a grade of "S" indicating three semester hours credit with no grade points. (3 0 0)

 441. Student Teaching-Secondary. Prerequisites: professional education courses required prior to student teaching semester; admission and retention in teacher education, required grade point averages, minimum of 90 semester hours credit with at least two-thirds of course work completed in teaching field. Students are required to enroll in a minimum of two student teaching courses for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. Students will successfully complete six weeks of student teaching in their teaching field at the secondary level. Successful completion will be noted on the student's transcript by a grade of "S" indicating three semester hours credit with no grade points. (3 0 0)

 444. Student Teaching-English as a Second Language. Prerequisites: professional education courses required prior to student teaching semester; admission and retention in teacher education, required grade point averages, minimum of nine semester hours of English as a Second Language courses, enrollment in EDSE 440. Students completing secondary certification with English as a Second Language subject concentration are required to enroll in 440 and 444 for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. Students will successfully complete six weeks of student teaching in English as a Second Language at the secondary level. Successful completion will be noted on the student's transcript by a grade of "S" indicating three semester hours credit with no grade points. (3 0 0)

 445. Internship-Secondary. Prerequisites: qualify for post-baccalaureate/alternative/STEP; admission to teacher education if required, completion of all other required courses, employment in school district as required. Students are required to enroll in a minimum of two internships for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. Student will successfully complete one-half of required teaching assignment in a designated accredited school at the secondary level. Successful completion will be noted on the student's transcript by a grade of "S" indicating three semester hours credit with no grade points. (3 0 0)

 446. Internship-Secondary. Prerequisites: qualify for post-baccalaureate/alternative/STEP, admission to teacher education if required, completion of all other required courses, employment in school district as required. Students are required to enroll in a minimum of two internships for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. Student will successfully complete one-half of required teaching assignment in a designated accredited school at the secondary level. Successful completion will be noted on the student's transcript by a grade of "S" indicating three semester hours credit with no grade points. (3 0 0)

 492. Problems in Secondary Education. Study and/or research on an identified topic in secondary education. Requires approval of division head. May be repeated once when topics vary. (1-3 0 0)

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