Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Certification
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies as the degree leading to teacher certification at the elementary level of Early Childhood through Grade 6, at the middle school level of Grades 4 through 8, All Level Special Education, and Early Childhood through Grade 6 with Bilingual Education. Through this degree students choosing early childhood certification obtain a broad-based content preparation with a strong emphasis on language arts and reading. At the middle school level, certification areas include Generalist, Math, Science, Language Arts/Social Studies, and Math/Science. English as a Second Language (ESL) certification is included in the BS Interdisciplinary Studies degree with EC – 6, All Level Special Education, and Middle School certification except for Math/Science. At the graduate level certifications are available for Technology Applications and Master Reading Teacher. Application for admission to the Tarleton Teacher Education Program must be made during the junior year while enrolled in EDU 320 Professional Development I-Understanding Learners. Requirements for admission, retention, and admission to student teaching are described in the College of Education section of this catalog. Prior to enrolling in any teacher education course work, students must complete a minimum of 60 hours of coursework, excluding developmental courses.
Secondary and All-Level Certification
Students working toward secondary and all-level certification will pursue a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a major and minor, if applicable, in academic disciplines. Students will also take professional education courses to meet certification requirements. While not offering a major in secondary education, the Department of Curriculum and Instruction does offer the professional development courses required to obtain secondary and all-level certification.
Students obtain academic advisement for secondary and all-level certification programs in the department of their major. Application for admission to the Tarleton Teacher Education Program must be made during the junior year while enrolled in EDU 320. Requirements for admission, retention, and admission to student teaching are described in the College of Education section of this catalog. Prior to enrolling in any teacher education course work, students must complete a minimum of 60 hours of coursework excluding developmental courses.
Alternative Certification
The Tarleton Model for Accelerated Teacher Education (TMATE) is an alternative teacher certification program offered in Stephenville, Fort Worth, and Killeen. Its purpose is to prepare highly qualified individuals to serve as public school teachers in Texas. TMATE is a collaborative teacher education program between Tarleton State University and public school districts in the Tarleton service area.
TMATE is an alternative certification program designed for persons with a baccalaureate degree and who have a record of exemplary academic achievement and/or work experience. Certification is earned through a combination of intensive summer course work coupled with a paid, year-long internship in a teaching position with a public school. The internship is jointly sponsored and supervised by Tarleton State University and the participating school district. Interns develop professional teaching skills and values through the combination of University classes and practical classroom experience.
Through TMATE, teaching certificates may be earned in the following certification areas: Early Childhood – Grade 6; Middle School (grades 4 – 8); and High School (grades 8 – 12); ESL and Bilingual. All-level certifications are available in Generic Special Education, Physical Education, Art, and Music.
TMATE Entry Requirements
TMATE applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with an overall GPA of at least 2.75 in the area of certification. Applicants must meet the requirements for Graduate School and are eligible to apply their TMATE coursework toward a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Applicants are evaluated to determine an appropriate level of oral language proficiency and critical thinking ability. Additional evaluation procedures include a structured oral interview, formal writing sample, work evaluations from previous employment and additional evaluations prescribed by TMATE admission policies.
Concurrent to applying for admission to TMATE, applicants must also apply for a teaching position with a school district within a 125-mile radius of Fort Worth, Killeen, and Stephenville. Thus, applicants are subjected to a dual screening process: one conducted by the University and the other by the school district.
A full description of the TMATE program is provided on the website, www.tarleton.edu/tmate. Applicants may also contact one of the TMATE offices.
Fort Worth
Dr. Randy Ford
TMATE Coordinator
6777 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76116
817-723-7300
rford@tarleton.edu
Killeen
Dr. Jan Parham
TMATE Coordinator
701 Whitlow Ave., Room 501
Killeen, TX 76541
254-526-4164
jparham@tarleton.edu
Interdisciplinary Studies
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies leads to teacher certification at the Early Childhood through Grade 6, EC-6 Generalsit with Bilingual Education, and the Middle School Grades 4 through 8 levels. English as a Second Language (ESL) certification is included in the BS Interdisciplinary Studies degree with EC-6, All Level Special Education, and Middle School certification except for 4-8 Math/Science. Standards developed by the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) provide the framework for Early Childhood through Grade 6 Generalist and Middle School Grades 4 through 8 Generalist and in Math, Science, Language Arts/Social Studies, and Math/Science certification programs as well as All Level Special Education that have been approved at Tarleton State University.
The typical curriculum for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies requires (1) a minimum of 120 semester hours and (2) a minimum of 45 semester hours of advanced credit (300 level or above).
Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies
| Required Courses | ||
| General Education Requirements 1 | 42 | |
| Sophmore Literature | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Visual and Theatre Arts 2 | ||
| Fundamentals of Music 2 | ||
| BIOL 210 | Essential Elements of Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 102 | Essential Elementary of Chemistry 3 | 0 |
| E S 210 | Earth Systems Science | 3 |
| PHYS 102 | Essential Elements of Physics 3 | 0 |
| MATH 303 | Concepts of Elementary Mathematics I | 3 |
| MATH 305 | Concepts of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| RDG 311 | Reading I-Reading Acquistion and Development | 3 |
| RDG 351 | Content Area Reading | 3 |
| RDG 384 | Reading II-Assessment and Instruction of the Developing Reader | 3 |
| EDU 130 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 1 |
| EDU 320 | Professional Development I-Understanding Learners | 3 |
| EDU 330 | Professional Development II:Effective Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 435 | Issues In Professional Development | 3 |
| EDU 490 | Practicum in Teaching | 6 |
| Total Hours | 82 | |
Additional Required Courses for Concentrations
Generalist with Bilingual Certification
| GEOG 110 | World Regional Geography 4 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Introduction To Economics 4 | ||
| Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics 4 | ||
| Principles Of Economics: Microeconomics | ||
| FCS 300 | Child Development | 3 |
| MATH 405 | Mathematics Concepts III | 3 |
| HLTH 351 | Principles of Health and Fitness for Children | 3 |
| EDSP 361 | Survey of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| RDG 301 | Introduction to Children's Literature | 3 |
| RDG 409 | Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| RDG 410 | Implementation of Classroom Reading Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 200 | Families, School, and Community | 3 |
| EDU 310 | Foundations of Bilingual and English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDU 315 | Literacy Instruction for Bilingual Classrooms | 3 |
| EDU 404 | Early Childhood Environment | 3 |
| EDU 405 | Content Area Instruction in Bilingual Classrooms | 3 |
| EDU 415 | Elem Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction | 3 |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
EC-6 Generalist with ESL
| GEOG 110 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HLTH 351 | Principles of Health and Fitness for Children | 3 |
| SPAN 103 | Basic Spanish For Vocations | 3 |
| PSY 303 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| or FCS 300 | Child Development | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Introduction To Economics 4 | ||
| Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics 4 | ||
| Principles Of Economics: Microeconomics | ||
| MATH 405 | Mathematics Concepts III | 3 |
| EDSP 361 | Survey of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| RDG 301 | Introduction to Children's Literature | 3 |
| RDG 409 | Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| RDG 410 | Implementation of Classroom Reading Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 200 | Families, School, and Community | 3 |
| EDU 310 | Foundations of Bilingual and English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDU 404 | Early Childhood Environment | 3 |
| EDU 415 | Elem Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 | |
Middle School Generalist with ESL
| PSY 220 | Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| or PSY 303 | Educational Psychology | |
| RDG 301 | Introduction to Children's Literature | 3 |
| or ENGL 390 | Readings in Adolescent Literature | |
| EDU 310 | Foundations of Bilingual and English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDU 430 | Professional Development III | 3 |
| RDG 409 | Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| RDG 410 | Implementation of Classroom Reading Instruction | 3 |
| BIOL 120 | General Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 121 | General Biology Animal Emphasis | 4 |
| BIOL 401 | Ecology | 4 |
| GEOL 107 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 4 |
| MATH 118 | Precalculus 5 | 0 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introductory to Probability and Statistics | ||
| Principles Of Statistics | ||
| Principles of Bio-Statistics | ||
| MATH 302 | Principles of Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 405 | Mathematics Concepts III | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Introduction To Economics 4 | ||
| Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics 4 | ||
| Principles Of Economics: Microeconomics | ||
| GEOG 110 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| SPAN 103 | Basic Spanish For Vocations | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Advanced HIST | ||
| Social Sciences Survey | ||
| Total Hours | 56-57 | |
Middle School Math with ESL
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Child and Adolescent Psychology | ||
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Child Development | ||
| SPAN 103 | Basic Spanish For Vocations | 3 |
| EDU 310 | Foundations of Bilingual and English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDU 430 | Professional Development III | 3 |
| RDG 301 | Introduction to Children's Literature | 3 |
| or ENGL 390 | Readings in Adolescent Literature | |
| RDG 409 | Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| RDG 410 | Implementation of Classroom Reading Instruction | 3 |
| MATH 118 | Precalculus 5 | 0 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 302 | Principles of Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 404 | Survey Of Mathematical Ideas | 3 |
| MATH 405 | Mathematics Concepts III | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introductory to Probability and Statistics | ||
| Principles Of Statistics | ||
| Principles of Bio-Statistics | ||
| Advanced MATH as advised | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 40-41 | |
Middle School Science with ESL
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Child and Adolescent Psychology | ||
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Child Development | ||
| SPAN 103 | Basic Spanish For Vocations | 3 |
| MATH 405 | Mathematics Concepts III | 3 |
| EDU 310 | Foundations of Bilingual and English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDU 430 | Professional Development III | 3 |
| RDG 301 | Introduction to Children's Literature | 3 |
| or ENGL 390 | Readings in Adolescent Literature | |
| RDG 409 | Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| RDG 410 | Implementation of Classroom Reading Instruction | 3 |
| BIOL 120 | General Biology 6 | 0 |
| BIOL 121 | General Biology Animal Emphasis 6 | 0 |
| BIOL 401 | Ecology | 4 |
| GEOL 107 | Introduction to Environmental Science 6 | 4 |
| Advised Science Elective | 3-4 | |
| Total Hours | 35-36 | |
Middle School Math and Science
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Child and Adolescent Psychology | ||
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Child Development | ||
| EDU 430 | Professional Development III | 3 |
| RDG 301 | Introduction to Children's Literature | 3 |
| or ENGL 390 | Readings in Adolescent Literature | |
| BIOL 120 | General Biology 6 | 0 |
| BIOL 121 | General Biology Animal Emphasis 6 | 0 |
| BIOL 401 | Ecology | 4 |
| GEOL 107 | Introduction to Environmental Science 6 | 4 |
| Advised Science Elective | 3-4 | |
| MATH 118 | Precalculus 5 | 0 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 302 | Principles of Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 404 | Survey Of Mathematical Ideas | 3 |
| or MATH 405 | Mathematics Concepts III | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introductory to Probability and Statistics | ||
| Principles Of Statistics | ||
| Principles of Bio-Statistics | ||
| Advanced MATH as advised | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 36-38 | |
Middle School Language Arts and Social Sciences with ESL
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Child and Adolescent Psychology | ||
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Child Development | ||
| COMS 201 | Voice And Performance | 3 |
| ENGL 320 | Advanced Grammars | 3 |
| MATH 405 | Mathematics Concepts III | 3 |
| SPAN 103 | Basic Spanish For Vocations | 3 |
| EDU 310 | Foundations of Bilingual and English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDU 430 | Professional Development III | 3 |
| RDG 409 | Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| RDG 410 | Implementation of Classroom Reading Instruction | 3 |
| RDG 301 | Introduction to Children's Literature | 3 |
| or ENGL 390 | Readings in Adolescent Literature | |
| Advanced ENGL as advised | 3 | |
| HIST 102 | World History Since 1700 4 | 0 |
| or HIST 101 | World History To 1700 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction To Economics 4 | ||
| Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics 4 | ||
| Principles Of Economics: Microeconomics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Advanced HIST | ||
| Social Sciences Survey | ||
| Advanced Social Science as advised | 3 | |
| GEOG 110 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 120 | Introduction Human Geography | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 | |
All Level Special Education EC-6 Generalist with ESL
| EDU 310 | Foundations of Bilingual and English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDU 404 | Early Childhood Environment | 3 |
| EDU 415 | Elem Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction | 3 |
| RDG 301 | Introduction to Children's Literature | 3 |
| RDG 409 | Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| RDG 410 | Implementation of Classroom Reading Instruction | 3 |
| GEOG 110 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| SPAN 103 | Basic Spanish For Vocations | 3 |
| HLTH 351 | Principles of Health and Fitness for Children | 3 |
| or KINE 380 | Adaptive, Corrective, and Developmental Exercise | |
| PSY 303 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| or FCS 300 | Child Development | |
| EDSP 361 | Survey of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDSP 462 | Special Education Rules and Regulations for Teachers | 3 |
| EDSP 463 | Teaching Learners With Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| EDSP 464 | Teaching Learners With Developmental Disabilities | 3 |
| EDSP 465 | Behavior Management For Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
Education Specialist
| EDTC 300 | Desktop Publishing in Classroom | 3 |
| EDTC 400 | Video in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDTC 486 | Educational Technology Problems | 1-3 |
| EDSP 361 | Survey of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDSP 463 | Teaching Learners With Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| 1 | Please see Academic Information section |
| 2 | This course satisfies the visual and performing arts general education requirement. |
| 3 | These three courses satisfy the university lab science general education requirement. |
| 4 | One of these courses may be counted toward the social and behavioral sciences general education requirement. |
| 5 | This requirement may also be met by taking both MATH 107 College Algebra and MATH 109 Plane Trigonometry. This course satisfies the university general education mathematics requirement. |
| 6 | Any two of these courses satisfies the university lab science general education requirement. |
Secondary and All-Level Certification
Students pursuing secondary and all-level certification must be in contact with the academic department of their intended major.
Prior to enrolling in any teacher education course work, students must complete a minimum of 60 hours of coursework excluding developmental courses.
A student seeking provisional certification to teach in secondary schools (grades 8-12) must earn a bachelor’s degree in an academic department by completing:
- 60 semester hours of academic foundations;
- the specified courses in professional development;
- a course in reading instruction; and
- requirements in teaching field(s) or delivery system(s) selected.
A grade of C or better is required in all professional development courses and a GPA of 2.6 is required on all work in professional development and in the academic specialization(s) selected. Admission to the Teacher Education Program is a pre-requisite for enrollment in professional development courses beyond EDU 320 Professional Development I-Understanding Learners. The following courses must be completed prior to enrollment in student teaching: PSY 220 Child and Adolescent Psychology or PSY 303 Educational Psychology; EDU 320 Professional Development I-Understanding Learners, EDU 330 Professional Development II:Effective Instruction, RDG 351 Content Area Reading, and EDU 430 Professional Development III. The recommended sequence for secondary education course work is listed below:
- PSY 220 Child and Adolescent Psychology or required for admission to Tarleton Teacher Education Program
- EDU 320 Professional Development I-Understanding Learners First semester junior year. (See Tarleton Teacher Education Admission requirements.) Formal admission to the Teacher Education Program shall be a prerequisite to taking Professional Development courses beyond EDU 320 Professional Development I-Understanding Learners. The THEA requirement must be met for admission to the Tarleton Teacher Education Program
- EDU 330 Professional Development II:Effective Instruction Two semesters prior to Practicum Semester
- RDG 351 Content Area Reading Must be completed before enrolling in EDU 430 Professional Development III
- EDU 430 Professional Development III 1 Semester prior to Practicum Semester
- EDU 435 Issues In Professional Development 1 and EDU 490 Practicum in Teaching (Practicum Semester)
| 1 | These courses must be taken concurrently during the practicum semester. |
Those seeking secondary and all-level certification must seek advisement from the department of their academic major. (Refer to specific academic departments for typical curriculum.) Refer to the College of Education section of this catalog for specific requirements regarding:
- admission to the Teacher Education Program;
- retention in the Teacher Education Program;
- admission of practicum interns;
- placement of practicum interns; and
- obtaining a teaching certificate
Secondary and All-Level Educator Certificates
The State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) adopted Standards Based Educator Preparation programs aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Tarleton State University currently offers the following secondary and all-level educator certificates developed within the framework of SBEC 2000 Standards.
Educator Certificates 2000 Standards
Grades 6 – 12
Agriculture Science Technology
| AGSD 101 | Freshman Seminar in Agriccultral Services and Development | 1 |
| AGRN 105 | Fundamentals of Crop Production | 3 |
| AGRN 425 [WI] | Crop Production and Management | 3 |
| AGSD 201 | Agricultural Power Units | 3 |
| AGSD 211 | Applied Agricultural Analysis | 3 |
| AGSD 230 | Introductory Metals and Welding | 3 |
| AGSD 302 [WI] | Agricultral Sales and Services | 3 |
| AGSD 306 | Lab Techniques in Agricultural Mechanics | 3 |
| AGSD 406 | Agricultural Mechanical Services and Instruction | 3 |
| AGSD 407 | Program Methods | 3 |
| AGSD 450 | Animal Related Systems | 3 |
| AGSD 485 | Seminar | 1-3 |
| ANSC 107 | General Animal Science | 3 |
| ANSC 403 | Beef Cattle Production | 3 |
| ANSC 410 | Swine Production | 3 |
| or ANSC 313 | Sheep and Goat Production | |
| A EC 314 | The Agricultural Marketing System | 3 |
| HORT 200 | Principles of Horticulture | 3 |
| HORT 360 | Horticulture Design | 3 |
| WLDM 221 | Wildlife Conservation and Management | 3 |
| FCS 304 | Food Processing | 3 |
| Total Hours | 56-58 | |
Business Education
| ACC 203 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ADMS 105 | Intermediate Keyboarding | 3 |
| ADMS 314 | Advanced Document Production | 3 |
| ADMS 315 | Word Processing | 3 |
| ADMS 316 | Advanced Word Processing | 3 |
| ADMS 318 | Current Issues in Business Technology | 3 |
| ADMS 319 [WI] | Current Issues in Business Operations | 3 |
| ADMS 413 | Administrative Information Systems | 3 |
| ADMS 414 | Administration of the Electronic Office | 3 |
| CIS 103 | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 |
| or CIS 300 | Computer Tecnologyh and Impact | |
| ECO 201 | Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics 1 | 3 |
| FIN 101 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| G B 103 | Business And Society | 3 |
| G B 312 [WI] | Business Correspondence | 3 |
| G B 432 | Business Law I | 3 |
| G B 444 | International Business | 3 |
| MGMT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 51 | |
| 1 | May be counted toward the general education requirement. |
Family Consumer Sciences
| FCS 101 | Basic Clothing Construction | 2 |
| FCS 102 | Principles Of Design | 3 |
| FCS 105 | Science of Food Preparation | 3 |
| FCS 109 | Clothing and Society | 3 |
| FCS 202 | Intermediate Clothing Construction | 3 |
| FCS 205 | Consumer Issues and Decision Making | 3 |
| FCS 210 | Nutrition | 3 |
| FCS 300 | Child Development | 3 |
| FCS 304 | Food Processing | 3 |
| FCS 306 | Textiles | 3 |
| FCS 309 | Lifespan Of The Family | 3 |
| FCS 316 | Human Intimacy | 3 |
| FCS 317 | Housing and Interiors | 3 |
| FCS 325 | Meal Management | 3 |
| FCS 333 | Family Financial Management | 3 |
| FCS 409 | Parenting | 3 |
| FCS 305 | Management of Licenseed Child Care Progams | 3 |
| FCS 456 [WI] | Research Methods in Hum Sciences | 3 |
| AGSD 101 | Freshman Seminar in Agriccultral Services and Development | 1 |
| Total Hours | 54 | |
Spanish All Level
| SPAN 101 | Beginning Spanish | 4 |
| SPAN 102 | Beginning Spanish II | 4 |
| SPAN 201 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN 202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| SPAN 303 | Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition | 3 |
| SPAN 306 | Spanish Conversation | 3 |
| SPAN 400 [WI] | Foundation in Literary Skills | 3 |
| SPAN 406 | Spanish and Spanish-American Culture | 3 |
| SPAN 407 [WI] | Advanced Oral and Writing Skills | 3 |
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Survey of Peninsular Literature | ||
| Survey of Spanish American Literature | ||
| Spanish Seminar 1 | ||
| Special Problems 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 38 | |
| 1 | May be repeated for credit. |
Technology Education (BS)
| I T 105 | Principles of Drafting | 3 |
| I T 106 | Power Transfer Technology | 3 |
| I T 117 | Metals Technology | 3 |
| I T 235 | Solid Modeling | 3 |
| I T 303 [WI] | Industrial Materials | 3 |
| I T 314 | Principlesc of Tech Education | 3 |
| I T 317 | Machine Tool Technology | 3 |
| I T 324 | Thermoplastic Processing | 3 |
| I T 325 | Thermoset Plastic Processing | 3 |
| I T 345 | Industrial Design | 3 |
| I T 350 | Numerical Control Systems | 3 |
| I T 393 | Modular Technology | 3 |
| I T 405 | Architectural Drafting | 3 |
| MET 216 | Introduction to Manufacturing Systems | 3 |
| MET 336 | Industrial Controls | 3 |
| AGSD 230 | Introductory Metals and Welding | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 | |
Technology Education (BAAS)
| I T 106 | Power Transfer Technology | 3 |
| I T 117 | Metals Technology | 3 |
| I T 235 | Solid Modeling | 3 |
| I T 303 [WI] | Industrial Materials | 3 |
| I T 314 | Principlesc of Tech Education | 3 |
| I T 324 | Thermoplastic Processing | 3 |
| I T 393 | Modular Technology | 3 |
| SPEC FIELD | 33 | |
| Total Hours | 54 | |
Grades 7-12
Speech
| COMS 102 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMS 110 | Mass Comm and Society | 3 |
| COMS 201 | Voice And Performance | 3 |
| COMS 303 | Debate | 3 |
| COMS 304 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMS 310 | Communication Law | 3 |
| COMS 406 | Group Process and Decision Making | 3 |
| COMS 412 [WI] | Rhetorical and Communication Theory | 3 |
Grades 8 – 12
Chemistry
| CHEM 105 | College Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 108 | College Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 323 [WI] | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 486 | Chemistry Problems | 1-4 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 209 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 104 | General Physics I | 4 |
| or PHYS 122 | Principles of Physics | |
| PHYS 105 | General Physics II | 4 |
| or PHYS 242 | Principles of Physics II | |
| Advanced CHEM as advised | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 39-42 | |
English Language Arts Reading
| ENGL 111 [WI] | Introduction to College Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 112 [WI] | College Composition and Research | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| The Short Story | ||
| Introductionduction to Literature | ||
| Literature and Film | ||
| ENGL 250 | Backgrounds of Western Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 301 | American Literature to 1865 | 3 |
| ENGL 302 | American Literature Since 1865 | 3 |
| ENGL 320 | Advanced Grammars | 3 |
| ENGL 400 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL 401 | British Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 402 | British Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 411 | Studies in Rhetoric and Language | 3 |
| ENGL 460 | Advanced Studies in Secondary English | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Cultural Studies | ||
| Genre Studies | ||
| Senior Literary Seminar | ||
| Total Hours | 33 | |
History
| HIST 101 | World History To 1700 | 3 |
| HIST 102 | World History Since 1700 | 3 |
| HIST 201 | United States History through 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 202 | United States History Since Reconstruction | 3 |
| HIST 440 [WI] | Historical Method | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| HIST 310 [WI] | American Beginnings | 3 |
| HIST 321 [WI] | Europe In Age Of Absolutism, 1648-1789 | 3 |
| HIST 401 [WI] | United States And The World | 3 |
| HIST 412 [WI] | Social History Of The United States Before 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 420 [WI] | Europe 1850-1919 | 3 |
| Advanced HIST Electives | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 48 | |
Life Science
| BIOL 120 | General Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 121 | General Biology Animal Emphasis | 4 |
| BIOL 303 | Heredity | 4 |
| BIOL 307 | Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL 315 | Plant Taxonomy | 4 |
| BIOL 349 | Invertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| BIOL 401 | Ecology | 4 |
| BIOL 470 | Analysis of Biological Principles | 3 |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
Mathematics (BS in Math)
| MATH 120 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 209 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 232 | Applied Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 301 | Number Theory | 3 |
| MATH 306 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 310 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 311 | Probability and Statistics I | 3 |
| MATH 332 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 333 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 402 | College Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 404 | Survey Of Mathematical Ideas | 3 |
| MATH 405 | Mathematics Concepts III | 3 |
| MATH 409 [WI] | Advanced Analysis I | 3 |
| MATH 411 | Probability and Statistics II | 3 |
| MATH 432 [WI] | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| PHYS 122 | Principles of Physics | 4 |
| Approved CS Elective | 3 | |
| Approved Advanced CS Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 58 | |
Mathematics/Physics (BS in Math)
| MATH 120 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 209 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 232 | Applied Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 301 | Number Theory | 3 |
| MATH 306 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 310 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 311 | Probability and Statistics I | 3 |
| MATH 332 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 333 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 402 | College Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 404 | Survey Of Mathematical Ideas | 3 |
| MATH 409 [WI] | Advanced Analysis I | 3 |
| MATH 411 | Probability and Statistics II | 3 |
| MATH 432 [WI] | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| Advanced PHYS Electives | 3 | |
| PHYS 122 | Principles of Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 242 | Principles of Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 334 [WI] | Modern Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 435 | Quantum Physics | 3 |
| Approved CS Electives | 3 | |
| Approved Advanced CS Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 68 | |
Mathematics/Physics (BS in Physics)
| MATH 120 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 209 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 306 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 311 | Probability and Statistics I | 3 |
| MATH 333 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 402 | College Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 404 | Survey Of Mathematical Ideas | 3 |
| PHYS 122 | Principles of Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 242 | Principles of Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 331 | Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 332 | Electromagnetic Field Theory | 3 |
| PHYS 333 [WI] | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| PHYS 334 [WI] | Modern Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 430 | Mathematical Methods of Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 435 | Quantum Physics | 3 |
| PHYS Elective | 3 | |
| Advanced PHYS Electives | 6 | |
| Approved CS Electives | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Physical Science (BS in Chemistry)
| CHEM 105 | College Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 108 | College Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 323 [WI] | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 486 | Chemistry Problems 1 | 1-4 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 209 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 306 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| or MATH 333 | Calculus III | |
| PHYS 122 | Principles of Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 242 | Principles of Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 334 [WI] | Modern Physics I | 3 |
| Advanced Advised CHEM | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 45-48 | |
| 1 | Lab safety |
Physical Science (BS in Physics)
| CHEM 105 | College Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 108 | College Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 486 | Chemistry Problems | 1-4 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 209 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 306 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 333 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 404 | Survey Of Mathematical Ideas | 3 |
| PHYS 122 | Principles of Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 242 | Principles of Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 331 | Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 332 | Electromagnetic Field Theory | 3 |
| PHYS 333 [WI] | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| PHYS 334 [WI] | Modern Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 430 | Mathematical Methods of Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 435 | Quantum Physics | 3 |
| PHYS Elective | 3 | |
| Advanced PHYS Electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 66-69 | |
Science (BS in Biology)
| BIOL 120 | General Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 121 | General Biology Animal Emphasis | 4 |
| BIOL 303 | Heredity | 4 |
| BIOL 307 | Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL 315 | Plant Taxonomy | 4 |
| BIOL 349 | Invertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| BIOL 401 | Ecology | 4 |
| BIOL 470 | Analysis of Biological Principles | 3 |
| GEOL 105 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 106 | Historical Geology | 4 |
| E S 210 | Earth Systems Science | 3 |
| CHEM 105 | College Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 108 | College Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 486 | Chemistry Problems | 1-4 |
| PHYS 104 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 105 | General Physics II | 4 |
| Total Hours | 62-65 | |
Science (Geosciences Emphasis)
| BIOL 120 | General Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 121 | General Biology Animal Emphasis | 4 |
| BIOL 401 | Ecology | 4 |
| BIOL 470 | Analysis of Biological Principles | 3 |
| GEOL 105 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 106 | Historical Geology | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Astronomy | ||
| Meteorology | ||
| Oceanography | ||
| Environmental Science | ||
| CHEM 105 | College Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 108 | College Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 486 | Chemistry Problems | 1-4 |
| PHYS 104 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 105 | General Physics II | 4 |
| Total Hours | 49-52 | |
Social Studies (BA in History)
| HIST 101 | World History To 1700 | 3 |
| HIST 102 | World History Since 1700 | 3 |
| HIST 201 | United States History through 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 202 | United States History Since Reconstruction | 3 |
| HIST 440 [WI] | Historical Method | 3 |
| Advanced HIST | 15 | |
| GEOG 110 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction Human Geography | ||
| Geography Of Texas | ||
| Economic Geography | ||
| ECO 201 | Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles Of Economics: Microeconomics | 3 |
| POLS 201 | American National Government | 3 |
| POLS 202 | Texas Government | 3 |
| Advanced POLS | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 54 | |
Social Studies (BS in Political Science)
| HIST 101 | World History To 1700 | 3 |
| HIST 102 | World History Since 1700 | 3 |
| HIST 201 | United States History through 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 202 | United States History Since Reconstruction | 3 |
| HIST 440 [WI] | Historical Method | 3 |
| Advanced HIST | ||
| POLS 201 | American National Government | 3 |
| POLS 202 | Texas Government | 3 |
| POLS 490 [WI] | Political Science Capstone Course | 3 |
| Advanced POLS | 18 | |
| GEOG 110 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction Human Geography | ||
| Geography Of Texas | ||
| Economic Geography | ||
| ECO 201 | Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles Of Economics: Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO Elective | ||
| SOC 330 | Social Sciences Statistics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 57 | |
All – Level
Art
| ART 111 | Design I | 3 |
| ART 121 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 211 | Design II | 3 |
| ART 221 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 231 | Art History I | 3 |
| ART 232 | Art History II | 3 |
| ART 234 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| ART 241 | Introduction to Painting Media | 3 |
| ART 311 | Experimental Media Studio | 3 |
| ART 321 | Life Drawing | 3 |
| ART 331 | Art History of America | 3 |
| ART 341 | Painting Studio | 3 |
| ART 342 | Watercolor | 3 |
| ART 351 | Sculpture Studio | 3 |
| ART 371 | Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 441 | Advanced Studion in 2D Media | 3 |
| ART 490 [WI] | Art Portfolio Capstone | 3 |
| Advised Advanced ART Electives | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 63 | |
Music
| MUEN 101 | Ensemble | 1 |
| MUEN 102 | Ensemble | 1 |
| MUEN 301 | Ensemble | 1 |
| MUEN 302 | Ensemble | 1 |
| MUAP 131 | Applied Music for Majors | 2 |
| MUAP 132 | Applied Music for Majors | 2 |
| MUAP 231 | Applied Music for Majors | 2 |
| MUAP 232 | Applied Music for Majors | 2 |
| MUAP 331 | Applied Music for Majors | 2 |
| MUAP 332 | Applied Music for Majors | 2 |
| MUSC 433 | Capstone Course in Music | 1 |
| MUSC 147 | Theory I: Basics of Music | 4 |
| MUSC 148 | Theory II: Diatonic Harmony | 4 |
| MUSC 247 | Theory III: Counterpoint | 4 |
| MUSC 248 | Theory IV: Chromatic Harmony | 4 |
| MUSC 349 | Contemporary Music Theory | 2 |
| MUSC 448 | Scoring and Arranging for Ensembles | 2 |
| MUSC 311 | Conducting I | 2 |
| MUSC 312 | Conducting II | 2 |
| MUSC 315 | Developmental Musical Experiences | 3 |
| MUSC 316 | Performance Practice of Ensembles | 1 |
| MUSC 326 | History of Music I | 2 |
| MUSC 327 [WI] | History of Music II | 3 |
| MUSC 328 [WI] | History of Music III | 3 |
| MUSC 329 | World Music | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 8 | |
| If Instrumnetal: | ||
| String Class | ||
| Woodwind Class | ||
| Brass Class | ||
| Percusion Class | ||
| Band Techniques | ||
| If Vocal: | ||
| Italian Diction | ||
| German Diction | ||
| French Diction | ||
| Choral Techniques | ||
| MUSC 444 | ||
| Total Hours | 63 | |
Physical Education
| KINE 119 | Conditioning and Fitness | 2 |
| KINE 200 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINE 218 | Theory of Gym and Dance | 3 |
| KINE 330 [WI] | Motor Behavior | 3 |
| KINE 310 | Tests and Measurements | 3 |
| KINE 312 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| KINE 340 | Integrated Movement Activities | 3 |
| KINE 380 | Adaptive, Corrective, and Developmental Exercise | 3 |
| KINE 405 | Practicum in Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINE 416 | Individual Team Sport Skills | 3 |
| KINE 420 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| KINE 480 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| HLTH 231 | First Aid | 3 |
| HLTH 351 | Principles of Health and Fitness for Children | 3 |
| Total Hours | 41 | |
Supplemental Certifications1
| 1 | May be added to grade level certificate. |
English as a Second LanguageE (ESL)
| ENGL 320 | Advanced Grammars | 3 |
| ENGL 370 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| PSY 320 | Psycholinguistics | 3 |
| EDU 310 | Foundations of Bilingual and English as a Second Language | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Master Reading Teacher
| RDG 572 | Language Arts | 3 |
| RDG 575 | Literacy Assessment | 3 |
| PSY 320 | Psycholinguistics 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
| 1 | May be taken for graduate credit as PSY 590 Special Topics |
Special Education
| 4-8: | ||
| EDSP 361 | Survey of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDSP 462 | Special Education Rules and Regulations for Teachers | 3 |
| EDSP 463 | Teaching Learners With Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| EDSP 464 | Teaching Learners With Developmental Disabilities | 3 |
| EDSP 465 | Behavior Management For Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| 8-12: | ||
| EDSP 361 | Survey of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDSP 462 | Special Education Rules and Regulations for Teachers | 3 |
| EDSP 463 | Teaching Learners With Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| EDSP 464 | Teaching Learners With Developmental Disabilities | 3 |
| EDSP 465 | Behavior Management For Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Courses
EDU 130. Introduction to the Teaching Profession. 1 Hour.
An introduction to and analysis of the culture of schooling and classrooms. Students will examine teaching as a profession through directed field experiences. Lab fee $10.
EDU 200. Families, School, and Community. 3 Hours.
A study of the child, family, community, and schools, including parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse, and current family life issues. The course includes a service learning component to meet the field experiences requirement. Lab fee $10.
EDU 310. Foundations of Bilingual and English as a Second Language. 3 Hours.
An examination of the history, philosophies, theoretical and legal foundations regarding Bilingual/English as a Second Language. The course also includes a review of programmatic designs. Pre-requisite: EDU 320.
EDU 315. Literacy Instruction for Bilingual Classrooms. 3 Hours.
An examination of the knowledge and skills required to teach limited English language learners, with an emphasis on program implementation, curriculum, materials, oral language development, literacy development and assessment strategies. Course will be delivered in Spanish and English. Prerequisite: Proficiency in Spanish and EDU 310, 320, and RDG 311.
EDU 320. Professional Development I-Understanding Learners. 3 Hours.
An examination of students and teachers in learner centered schools. Topics will include brain-based learning, cooperative learning, learning styles and strengths of diverse learners, and formal and informal assessment, learner centered instruction. A technology lab and documentation of directed field experiences are required. Pre-requisites or co-requisite: PSY 220 or 303 or H S 300 and a minimum of 60 hours toward certification or degree requirements. Lab fee: $25.
EDU 330. Professional Development II:Effective Instruction. 3 Hours.
An examination of the relationship between the state adopted curriculum, the Learner-Centered Proficiencies and best practices. Topics include: the lesson cycle, the inquiry model of learning, use of technology, and other resources to plan, deliver and assess instruction; the role of assessment in guided learning and managing a classroom. A micro-teaching lab and documentation of field experiences are required. Pre-requisites: EDU 320 or 335; PSY 220, 303 or H S 300; and/or co-requisite 3 hours of 300 level reading, and admission to the Tarleton Teacher Education Program. Lab Fee $25.
EDU 394. Curriculum Methods Early Childhood-Grade Four I. 3 Hours.
An examination of developmentally appropriate educational strategies and instructional techniques in teaching language arts, social studies, and fine arts to children (preschool ¿ 4th grade). Students will be expected to integrate language arts, social studies, and fine arts within the curriculum as well as evaluate curricula materials. Prerequisites: Junior classification and completion of TASP requirement; RDG 311, SOSC 301, and F A 135.
EDU 396. Curriculum Methods Early Childhood-Grade Four II. 3 Hours.
An examination of developmentally appropriate educational strategies and instructional techniques in teaching mathematics and science to children (preschool ¿ 4th grade) within a problem-based learning approach. Special topics include the appropriate use of technology and cooperative grouping and the integration of curriculum within the content areas of mathematics and science. Prerequisites: MATH 303 and 305, P SC 101, BIOL 210, admission to the Teacher Education Program, and concurrent enrollment or completion of EDU 335.
EDU 404. Early Childhood Environment. 3 Hours.
A study of all aspects of classrooom management, including the physical environment and use of centers, for diverse groups of early elementary students. Current issues related to early childhood education will be examined. Students will be expected to demonstrate developmentally appropriate effective teaching practices in field-based setting. Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education program, EDU 335 or 330,and RDG 384. Concurrent enrollment in EDU 415, RDG 409 and 410. Field experience fee $75.
EDU 405. Content Area Instruction in Bilingual Classrooms. 3 Hours.
An examination of curriculum requirements as applicable to bilingual education, language concepts and proficiencies needed for teaching language arts, math, science and social studies in bilingual classrooms. Students will evaluate commercial and research-based programs in order to adapt materials for students with varying degrees of language and literacy proficiency. Field experiences required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Tarleton Teacher Education Program, EDU 310, 315, and RDG 311 and 351. Proficiency in Spanish.
EDU 415. Elem Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction. 3 Hours.
The implementation of assessment-driven instruction and curricular design in interdisciplinary contexts. Students will apply their knowledge of developmental stages, learner needs, and the stated expectations of TEKS in the core content areas to design, implement, and evaluate an interdisciplinary curriculum. Effective teaching practices, problem based learning and technology applications will be demonstrated. Pre-requisites EDU 320 or EDU 335; EDU 330 and concurrent enrollment in EDU 404, RDG 409 and 410.
EDU 430. Professional Development III. 3 Hours.
Field-based experiences are provided in school settings where students will plan and deliver units of instruction, examine various models of instruction, analyze classroom management strategies, and demonstrate competencies in effective teaching practices. Prerequisites: EDU 335 and RDG 351, or approval of department head.
EDU 435. Issues In Professional Development. 3 Hours.
Professional Development IV: Issues in Professional Development. (3-0) To be taken with the Practicum in Teaching. Students synthesize and validate concepts encountered during teaching practicum. Focuses on professional issues related to teaching and the school environment. Prerequisites: Admission to Practicum in Teaching and concurrent enrollment in EDU 490, or approval of department head. Field Experience Fee $75.
EDU 483. Internship in Classroom Teaching. 3 Hours.
This internship includes supervised, field-based activities in public school classrooms. Major emphasis is placed on the development of instructional strategies and professional practicies designed to improve teaching performance. Students are required to conduct a reflective analysis of their teaching performance. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Field experience fee $75.
EDU 486. Education Problems. 1-3 Hours.
A course featuring independent research, reading, and discussion under personal direction of instructor, topics vary according to student need. Open to students of junior or senior classification who have been admitted to the Teacher Education Program and with approval of department head.
EDU 490. Practicum in Teaching. 6 Hours.
Supervised practicum in teaching in the public schools at the appropriate level. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in the application of effective practices and classroom management strategies. Prerequisite: Admission to the Practicum in Teaching. Field experience fee $75.
Dr. Ann Calahan, Head
E.J. Howell Building, Room 320
Box T-0290
(254) 968-9097
http://www.tarleton.edu/teachered
Professors: J. Burk, A. Calahan, L. Jones, H. Lamb, B. Larmer
Associate professors: M. Becker, R. Ford, S. Harris, L. Hawke, M. Hawke, P. Lindsey, D. Sopko, D. Taylor, P. Worrell
Assistant professors: C. Baker, D. Bay-Borelli, A. Castaneda, K. Clark-Goff, S. Erwin, J. Gentry, I. Graves, D. Hopkins-Higham, L. McAdams, R. Miller, S. Smith
Instructor: S. Fowler, J. McGregor