This program is for those seeking Texas teacher certification in Math/Science for grades 4-8.
The Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture (TLAC) offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Education. Completion of this program leads to teacher certification in Math and Science - Grades 4-8, and supplemental English as a Second Language certification within the constraints outlined by the Texas Education Agency. For complete information, see an academic advisor in the Education and Human Development Undergraduate Advising Office. Details and contact information can be found at https://education.tamu.edu/undergraduate-advising/.
Programs in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture are based upon State of Texas standards. Students should check with advisors for the most current program policies and procedures.
This program is approved to be offered at the Texas A&M Higher Education Center in McAllen, Texas.
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
ENGL 103
| Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition
or Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
HIST 105
| History of the United States
or History of the United States | 3 |
| TEFB 273 | Introduction to Culture, Community, Society and Schools | 3 |
| 4 |
| MATH 135 | Mathematics for Teachers I | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
| HIST 226 | History of Texas | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 4 |
| MATH 136 | Mathematics for Teachers II | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| Summer |
|---|
| POLS 206 | American National Government | 3 |
| 4 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 7 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| INST 210 | Understanding Special Populations | 3 |
| INST 222 | Foundations of Education in a Multicultural Society | 3 |
| MASC 351 | Problem Solving in Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 365 | Structure of Mathematics I 1 | 3 |
| 4 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
| MASC 420 | Inquiries in Life and Earth Sciences | 3 |
| MATH 366 | Structure of Mathematics II 1 | 3 |
RDNG 468
| Essential Foundations of Language and Literacy for All Learners
or Language and Reading | 3 |
| 3 |
| Educational Statistics | |
| Statistical Methods | |
| Statistical Methods | |
| 4 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| Summer |
|---|
| POLS 207 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 6 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| EDCI 353 | Early Childhood through Adolescent Education | 3 |
| EDCI 365 | Using Technology Classrooms | 3 |
| INST 362 | English as a Second Language Methods I | 3 |
| MASC 450 | Integrated Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 367 | Structure of Mathematics III | 3 |
| 2 | 1 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
| EDCI 354 | Early Childhood and Adolescent Curriculum and Lesson Design | 3 |
| INST 363 | English as a Second Language Methods II | 3 |
| MASC 320 | Inquiries in Physical Science | 3 |
| RDNG 372 | Reading and Writing across the Middle Grades Curriculum | 3 |
| TEFB 371 | Dynamics and Management in Multicultural/Inclusionary Learning Environments | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| MEFB 452 | Curriculum and Instruction for Middle Grades | 3 |
| MEFB 460 | Math Methods in Middle Grades | 3 |
| MEFB 470 | Science Methods in Middle Grades | 3 |
| RDNG 490 | Assessment in Reading Instruction in Middle Grades | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 12 |
| Spring |
|---|
MEFB 497
| Supervised Clinical Teaching
or Supervised Clinical Teaching | 6 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 6 |
| | Total Semester Credit Hours | 126 |
Must make a grade of C or better in each course.
A minimum of 2.75 GPA on all coursework that applies to the degree plan and a minimum of 2.5 GPA on all coursework completed at Texas A&M is required for this degree.
