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1 About College of Education Sam Houston State University is oldest teacher training institution in state of Texas with approved teacher education programs. College of Education (COE) is one of six colleges that make up University. Within COE, education programs are offered in each of five departments, directly or indirectly involved in public education. five departments are: (1) Curriculum and Instruction, (2) Educational Leadership and Counseling, (3) Health and Kinesiology, (4) Language, Literacy, and Special Populations, and (5) Library Science. Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Programs in COE offer undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, certificate, masters, and doctorate programs. Programs may be reviewed by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), University of Collegiate Education Administration (UCEA), or ors; accredited by Sourn Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), or, National Council for College of Education, Preparation Program is accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and State Board for Certification (SBEC) through Texas Accountability System. Sixteen of educator preparation programs in College of Education have earned highest category of national recognition, earning distinction for ir impact on K-12 student learning and retention in field. All programs devoted to instruction and preparation of PK-16 learners are accredited by a special program association (SPA) specific to program. Education programs are also offered in three colleges within University, but outside COE, College of Sciences (COS), College of Fine Arts and Mass Communication (CFAMC), and College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS). Teaching Certifications shsu.edu/see/teaching COLLEGE OF EDUCATION SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY A Member of Texas State University System

2 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY College of Education Teaching Certifications READY TO APPLY? HERE ARE YOUR NEXT STEPS: 1. Make sure you meet SHSU admission requirements. 2. Go to ApplyTexas.org. 3. Complete and submit application, along with nonrefundable application fee or application fee waiver request. 4. Pay undergraduate application fee. 5. Have your official HS transcript sent to SHSU. 6. Send your official ACT/SAT scores to SHSU. Ignite a Passion for Learning Sam Houston State University (SHSU) College of Education has partnered with many school districts to provide field experience necessary for completion of ir degree. se districts range from Buffalo ISD in north to Brazosport ISD in south and from Brenham ISD in west to Livingston ISD in east. About 75% of SHSU graduates are hired by one of se partnership districts after graduation. Preparation Program at SHSU is accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and State Board for Certification (SBEC). COURSEWORK first step to becoming a teacher is deciding which grade level you want to teach. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL All are required to participate in extensive field experiences in public schools. 7. Apply for scholarships and financial aid at SHSU through ScholarX. 8. Students who are interested in obtaining ir teacher certification should apply for admission with above listed instructions. TRANSFER STUDENTS SHOULD: 1. Make sure you meet SHSU admission requirements. 2. Review SHSU articulation agreements with or institutions: Cooperative Degree Requirements, Transfer Equivalency Guide, Joint Admissions where benefit from a special alliance between community colleges and SHSU, Time Compressed Degree to put your college degree on fast track, and Common Course Numbering System guidelines for transferring classes. 3. Have your official transcripts sent to SHSU. 4. Check with SHSU Financial Aid and Scholarships department to see if you qualify for a Transfer Scholarship. 5. Upon admission, attend SHSU transfer orientation.

3 Through excellent instruction, research and public service, College of Education provides all with opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, strategies, and experiences which allow m to serve in diverse roles and function productively in society. - Mission of College of Education CLASS LOCATIONS Interdisciplinary Studies is one of most convenient degrees offered by Sam Houston State University, with classes in Huntsville (main campus), Woodlands ( University Center), and Northwest Houston (University Park). ADVISEMENT Any student considering teaching as a profession is encouraged to contact Preparation Services at (936) All current Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking Ignite a Passion for Learning advisement should contact SAM Center at (936) Sam Houston State University College ofa Education All Transfer interested in pursuing degree in has partnered with many school districts to provide Interdisciplinary Studies should contact field experience Preparation Services at (936)necessary for completion of ir degree. se districts range from Buffalo ISD in north to Brazosport ISD in south and from Brenham SCHOLARSHIPS ISD in west to Livingston ISD in east. About 75% of SHSU graduates are hired by in We offer numerous scholarships to qualified one of se partnership districts after graduation. educator preparation program. se scholarships are awarded each spring, and some are available for Preparation Program at opportunities SHSU is entering freshmen. A variety of grant and accredited by National Council for Accreditation of loan forgiveness programs are also available. Students Teacher Education (NCATE) and State Board for may apply for non-degree specific scholarships by filling Certification (SBEC). out ScholarX online application. Transfer scholarships are available for who COURSEWORK would like to continue ir academic career at Sam Houston. Between available scholarships and grants, first step to becominggraduate a teacher is deciding which most teaching debt-free. grade level you want to teach. For more information on scholarships, visit Financial ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Aid website at shsu.edu/fao. MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL CONTACT US All are required to of participate College Educationin extensive field experiences in public schools. Curriculum and Instruction BEARKAT or

4 Program to Prepare Teachers for Secondary Education Students interested in teaching grades EC - 6, Special Education EC - 12, or Bilingual-Spanish in EC - 6 will major in Interdisciplinary Studies. This program offers degrees leading to certification in preschool through sixth grade in areas of: Bilingual Education Special Education English as a second language ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (EC - 6th grade) Candidates should consult with Preparation Advisor and be assigned an advisor from department of ir teaching field. Undergraduate Degrees for Teaching 8th-12th: Teaching: Special Education (EC-12) Teaching: Grades 8-12 Major: Teaching field (see list on opposite page) Minor: Secondary Education IDS EC-6 (PreK-6th) Leading to: EC-6 Bilingual (BA Degree and Generalist Certification) EC-6 Generalist (BS Degree and Generalist Certification) EC-6 Bilingual (BS Degree and Generalist Certification) EC-6 Generalist, EC-12 Special Education (BS Degree and Generalist Certification with SPD Endorsement)

5 Interdisciplinary Studies (4th - 8th) Students interested in teaching grades 4-8 will also major in Interdisciplinary Studies, but will minor in preferred teaching field such as Science, Mamatics, Social Studies, or Language Arts. Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers ability to pursue a Middle Level Education Certification Program leading to Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies. student picks one of three areas in MLE Program in which to concentrate. Undergraduate Degrees for Teaching 4th-8th: Teaching: Grades 4-8, with teaching field in Math, Math / Science, or English Language Arts/ Social Studies. Teaching: Special Education (EC-12) Teaching: Grades 8-12 Major: Teaching field (Math, History, etc.) Minor: Secondary Education Below are BS Degree with 4-8 Certification and ESL Supplement: English-Language Arts-Reading/Social Studies (able to teach in eir/both fields) Mamatics/Science (able to teach in eir/both fields) Mamatics (able to teach in one field) It is a field-based program, with spending extensive time in middle schools. program is designed to give necessary content knowledge and skills and necessary pedagogical knowledge and skills needed to be an effective middle grades teacher. To be certified to teach in middle grades in state of Texas an individual must: Possess an undergraduate degree Pass appropriate TExES examination for ir content field Pass appropriate TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility examination Apply for certification with Texas State Board of Certification MIDDLE SCHOOL (4th - 8th grade)

6 Interdisciplinary Studies (EC - 6th) Students interested in teaching grades 8-12 will major in preferred subject (teaching field) and will minor in Secondary Education. Teacher Candidates should: Select a major to serve as a teaching content area Select a minor in secondary education that includes 24 semester hours including six hours of student teaching Complete a majority of ir content area courses before beginning certification course work. Students seeking secondary education certification are encouraged to contact College of Education s department of Curriculum and Instruction. Undergraduate Degrees for Teaching EC- 6th: Teaching: Grades EC 6 Teaching: Special Education (EC-12) Teaching: Bilingual-Spanish in EC-6 Sam Houston State University is authorized to prepare and recommend individuals for following Secondary Standard certificates: 6-12 Business Education 6-12 Family and Consumer Science 6-12 Technology Education 7-12 Speech 8-12 Computer Science 8-12 Dance 8-12 English Language Arts and Reading 8-12 History 8-12 Journalism 8-12 Life Science 8-12 Mamatics 8-12 Physical Science 8-12 Science 8-12 Social Studies 8-12 Technology Applications 8-12 Trade and Industrial Education EC-12 Art EC-12 Languages Or Than English-Spanish EC-12 Music EC-12 Physical Education EC-12 atre HIGH SCHOOL (8th - 12th grade)

7 Through excellent instruction, research and public service, College of Education provides all with opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, strategies, and experiences which allow m to serve in diverse roles and function productively in society. - Mission of College of Education CLASS LOCATIONS Interdisciplinary Studies is one of most convenient degrees offered by Sam Houston State University, with classes in Huntsville (main campus), Woodlands ( University Center), and Northwest Houston (University Park). ADVISEMENT Any student considering teaching as a profession is encouraged to contact Preparation Services at (936) All current Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking Ignite a Passion for Learning advisement should contact SAM Center at (936) Sam Houston State University College ofa Education All Transfer interested in pursuing degree in has partnered with many school districts to provide Interdisciplinary Studies should contact field experience Preparation Services at (936)necessary for completion of ir degree. se districts range from Buffalo ISD in north to Brazosport ISD in south and from Brenham SCHOLARSHIPS ISD in west to Livingston ISD in east. About 75% of SHSU graduates are hired by in We offer numerous scholarships to qualified one of se partnership districts after graduation. educator preparation program. se scholarships are awarded each spring, and some are available for Preparation Program at opportunities SHSU is entering freshmen. A variety of grant and accredited by National Council for Accreditation of loan forgiveness programs are also available. Students Teacher Education (NCATE) and State Board for may apply for non-degree specific scholarships by filling Certification (SBEC). out ScholarX online application. Transfer scholarships are available for who COURSEWORK would like to continue ir academic career at Sam Houston. Between available scholarships and grants, first step to becominggraduate a teacher is deciding which most teaching debt-free. grade level you want to teach. For more information on scholarships, visit Financial ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Aid website at shsu.edu/fao. MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL CONTACT US All are required to of participate College Educationin extensive field experiences in public schools. Curriculum and Instruction BEARKAT or

8 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY College of Education Teaching Certifications READY TO APPLY? HERE ARE YOUR NEXT STEPS: 1. Make sure you meet SHSU admission requirements. 2. Go to ApplyTexas.org. 3. Complete and submit application, along with nonrefundable application fee or application fee waiver request. 4. Pay undergraduate application fee. 5. Have your official HS transcript sent to SHSU. 6. Send your official ACT/SAT scores to SHSU. Ignite a Passion for Learning Sam Houston State University (SHSU) College of Education has partnered with many school districts to provide field experience necessary for completion of ir degree. se districts range from Buffalo ISD in north to Brazosport ISD in south and from Brenham ISD in west to Livingston ISD in east. About 75% of SHSU graduates are hired by one of se partnership districts after graduation. Preparation Program at SHSU is accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and State Board for Certification (SBEC). COURSEWORK first step to becoming a teacher is deciding which grade level you want to teach. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL All are required to participate in extensive field experiences in public schools. 7. Apply for scholarships and financial aid at SHSU through ScholarX. 8. Students who are interested in obtaining ir teacher certification should apply for admission with above listed instructions. TRANSFER STUDENTS SHOULD: 1. Make sure you meet SHSU admission requirements. 2. Review SHSU articulation agreements with or institutions: Cooperative Degree Requirements, Transfer Equivalency Guide, Joint Admissions where benefit from a special alliance between community colleges and SHSU, Time Compressed Degree to put your college degree on fast track, and Common Course Numbering System guidelines for transferring classes. 3. Have your official transcripts sent to SHSU. 4. Check with SHSU Financial Aid and Scholarships department to see if you qualify for a Transfer Scholarship. 5. Upon admission, attend SHSU transfer orientation.

9 About College of Education Sam Houston State University is oldest teacher training institution in state of Texas with approved teacher education programs. College of Education (COE) is one of six colleges that make up University. Within COE, education programs are offered in each of five departments, directly or indirectly involved in public education. five departments are: (1) Curriculum and Instruction, (2) Educational Leadership and Counseling, (3) Health and Kinesiology, (4) Language, Literacy, and Special Populations, and (5) Library Science. Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Programs in COE offer undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, certificate, masters, and doctorate programs. Programs may be reviewed by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), University of Collegiate Education Administration (UCEA), or ors; accredited by Sourn Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), or, National Council for College of Education, Preparation Program is accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and State Board for Certification (SBEC) through Texas Accountability System. Sixteen of educator preparation programs in College of Education have earned highest category of national recognition, earning distinction for ir impact on K-12 student learning and retention in field. All programs devoted to instruction and preparation of PK-16 learners are accredited by a special program association (SPA) specific to program. Education programs are also offered in three colleges within University, but outside COE, College of Sciences (COS), College of Fine Arts and Mass Communication (CFAMC), and College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS). Teaching Certifications shsu.edu/see/teaching COLLEGE OF EDUCATION SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY A Member of Texas State University System