(Archived) 2000 - 20002 Undergraduate Catalog: Secondary Education Program

Secondary Education Program

PROGRAM COORDINATOR: ROBERT WILLIAMS (edu_rcw@shsu.edu)

SECONDARY TEACHING CERTIFICATION

Professional Education Courses
SED 383, 394, 464, 480, 496, 497	18 hours
Other Certification Requirements
SED 374, RDG 392	6 hours
Additional Degree Requirements
English (ENG 164, 165 and ENG Literature [200 level or higher]) and Speech Communication 384 preferred or 161 [transfer only] (3 hrs.) (Component Areas 1 and 4)
Math and Computer Science (Component Areas 2 and 6)
Science (Component Area 3)
Fine Arts (Component Area 4)
History and Political Science (Component Area 5)
Kinesiology or accepted substitutes (Component Area 6)
Electives

TEACHING FIELDS: Two teaching fields are required for secondary certification. Each must contain a minimum of 24 hours with at least 12 hours advanced work.

The approved teaching fields for the standard secondary certificate are: art, biology, business basic, chemistry, computer information systems, dance, earth science, economics, English, English/Language Arts composite, English/ESL/Cultural composite, French, generic special education, geography, German, government, health, history, industrial arts, journalism, kinesiology, life/earth science, mathematics, music, physical science, physics, psychology, reading, science, social studies, sociology, Spanish, speech communications, and theater arts.

Students majoring in business basic, business composite, art, industrial arts, mathematics or music may prepare in a single teaching field. A single composite teaching field is also available in the areas of English/language arts, social studies, or science.

Students may qualify for the all-level certificate with majors in art, music, and kinesiology.

All students must file applications and be admitted to a certificate program prior to registering for more than six semester hours of professional education courses. Additional information regarding teaching certificates may be found in the Certification section of this catalogue.

Students are encouraged to have their official degree plans written no later than the first semester of their sophomore year. Each student seeking secondary or all-level certification is expected to consult with an advisor in secondary education at the time the degree plan is formalized. A checklist of information about the program and the profession will be completed at that time.

NOTE: During the student teaching semester nine hours are considered a full academic course load. Students in the student teaching semester are counted as full-time students.

SECONDARY EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

SED 374 HUMAN GROWTH AND LEARNING. This course examines growth and learning in elementary and secondary environs. Major theories of teaching-learning processes are studied. Human development related to education is emphasized. Special attention is paid to the cultural milieu. Prerequisite: Admission to educator preparation program required. Field experiences in 7-12 public schools included in this course. Credit 3.

SED 383 MEASUREMENT AND MEDIA TECHNIQUES. Study is made of educational objectives, construction and use of teacher-made tests, grading, cumulative folders, parent conferences, statistics and interpretations of standardized tests. Further, this course provides laboratory experiences in the selection, development and use of audio-visual materials for teaching. The operation of audio-visual equipment is emphasized. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Credit 3.

Application for admission to the Teacher Education Program required for the following courses:

SED 394 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS. This course provides a survey of classroom management and discipline approaches appropriate in a public school setting. A range of management approaches and models will be critiqued. Study will include the philosophical foundations and integration of these models. Students will observe or assist teachers in a secondary classroom for a minimum of ten hours. Prerequisites: Admission to educator preparation program required and Departmental Approval. Field experiences in 7-12 public schools included in this course. Credit 3.

SED 464 METHODS OF TEACHING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS. This course provides a study of the objectives and the selection, organization, and presentation of the subject matter of the various secondary school subjects, instruction in the organization of units of work, and demonstration teaching. A minimum of ten hours will be spent in field experiences in a public school classroom. To be taken the semester prior to student teaching. Prerequisites: Admission to educator preparation program required and Departmental Approval. Field experiences in 7-12 public schools included in this course. Credit 3.

SED 475 PROBLEMS. This course is designed to permit individual students to study specific areas of interest and need. Prerequisite: Approval of Coordinator of Secondary Education. Credit 3.

*SED 476 Developing a Professional TEACHER Portfolio. The purpose of this course is to provide the prospective secondary teacher the opportunity to organize artifacts on the development, exploration, integration, application, and teaching of content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and skill development in the development of a professional teacher portfolio. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in student teaching and departmental approval. Credit: 3.

SED 480 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR. This course is designed to assist future teachers in understanding the structure, organization, and management of public schools at the national, state, and local levels. Course content will include a study of the needs of the special learner and students from various cultures. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching program. Credit 3.

SED 496, 497 STUDENT TEACHING IN THE SECONDARY CLASSROOM. The student is assigned full-time student teaching responsibilities at the secondary level (Grades 6-12) for a period of twelve weeks. This time is divided among observation, participation, teaching and conference activities. Time will be spent in each of the student's teaching fields. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching program. Credit 6.

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATION ANALYST:		Initial Teacher Certification
		Undergraduate: Anita Shipman
		Initial Teacher Certification
		Post baccalaureate: Molly Doughtie

The various departments in educator preparation provide guidance to individuals preparing for Texas certification and cooperate with other departments in the admission and preparation of undergraduate teacher education students. The departments are responsible for planning student programs to remove course deficiencies for certification and in preparing certification recommendations to the State Board for Educator Certification.

Sam Houston State University is authorized to prepare and recommend individuals for the following Standard certificates and endorsements:

Standard Elementary Teacher Certificate
Standard Secondary Teacher Certificate
Standard All-levels Teacher Certificate
Art
Music
Physical Education
Standard Vocational Teacher Certificate
Vocational Agriculture: Production
Vocational Home Economics
Vocational Industrial Education
Endorsements/Delivery Systems
Bilingual Education
Early Childhood
English as a Second Language
Driver Education
Generic Special Education

All teachers' certificates are issued by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) upon recommendation of the University and are subject to change by SBEC. This recommendation includes verification of completion of an approved program in educator preparation and a statement affirming the academic, moral, and physical fitness of the individual for service as a teacher. Sam Houston State University regards this recommending power as a serious responsibility. Therefore, a screening procedure has been initiated to provide a systematic appraisal of those who propose to become teachers. Screening is conducted through the Sam Houston Center for Professional Development and Educational Partnerships.

ADMISSION, RETENTION AND EXIT REQUIREMENTS for CERTIFICATION AS AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

DEGREE PLAN

Requirements for Filing an Official Degree Plan

Must have completed a minimum of 32 semester hours with at least 6 semester hours completed in residence at Sam Houston State University.
Must satisfy criteria related to the demonstration of college level skills in reading, oral communication, written communication, critical thinking and mathematics.
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater on all college work attempted (SHSU plus SHSU and transfer work combined).
Must have a 2.5 GPA or greater in specialization.
Must have completed ENG 164 and ENG 165 with a grade of C or better in each.
Must have completed MTH 184 and MTH 185 with a grade of C or better in each.

Process
Submit the following to the Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (Teacher Education Center Building, Room 252):

Application for Degree Plan
Standards of Professional Conduct for Elementary Preservice Teachers.
Sam Houston State University Elementary Education Program.

EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM

Process:

Student submit the following to the Associate Dean, College of Education and Applied Science in office 213 in the Teacher Education Center Building

Application form (available on shelves outside office 213 in the Teacher Education Center Building)
Transcript which includes all college work attempted
Copy of official degree plan or certification plan
Form and fee for criminal history check or documented results of criminal history check

Student must be at least 'Conditional Admission' status to enroll in required certification courses which include field experiences in PK-12 public schools.
Students who are at 'Conditional Admission' status will be referred to discuss appropriate support to assist the student in moving to 'Regular Admission' status.

Admission to the Educator Preparation Program
Criteria		Denied Admission	Conditional Admission	Regular Admission

1.	Minimum hours 32 semester hours with at least 6 hours in residence	Less than 32 hours and less than 6 hours in residence	Less than 6 hours in residence	Meets minimum of 32semester hours with at least 6 hours in residence
2.	Minimum grade point average 2.5 overall GPA (includes transfer hours and SHSU hours)	Less than 2.4 overall grade point average	Overall grade-point average between 2.4 and 2.5	Meets 2.5 overall GPA (includes transfer hours and SHSU hours)
3.	Minimum grade point average in specialization or teaching fields teaching fields - 2.5 GPA	Less than 2.4 GPA in specialization or teaching field	GPA between 2.4 and 2.5 in specialization or teaching field	Meets 2.5 GPA in specialization or teaching field
4.	College Level Reading Skills	Scores below: TASP - 230 in Reading ACT - 19 in English SAT - 500 in Verbal	Scores between: TASP - 230 to 250 in Reading ACT-19 to 21 in English SAT - 500 to 550+ in Verbal	Scores at or Above: TASP - 250 in Reading ACT - 21 in English SAT - 550+ in Verbal
5.	College Level Skills in Oral Communication	No speech course taken	Grade less than C in speech course	Grade of C or better in speech course
6.	College Level Skills in Written Communication	Scores less than: TASP - 220 in Writing or grade of C or lower in English 164 and English 165	Scores between: TASP - 220 to 240 in Writing or grade of C in English 165	Scores at or above: TASP - 240 in writing or B in courses in English 164 and English 165
7.	College Level Skills in Critical Thinking	Scores less than: TASP - 230 in Reading and Math ACT - 19 in English & Math SAT - 500 in Verbal & Math	Scores between: TASP - 230 to 250 in Reading and Math ACT - 19 to 21 in English & Math SAT - 500 to 550+ in Verbal & Math	Scores above: TASP - 250 in Reading and Math ACT - 21 in English & Math SAT - 550+ in Verbal & Math
8.	College Level Skills in Mathematics	Scores below: TASP - 230 in Math ACT - 19 in Math SAT - 500 in Math	Scores between: TASP - 230 to 250 in Math ACT - 19 to 21 in Math SAT - 500 to 550+ in Math	Scores at or above: TASP - 250 in Math ACT - 21 in Math SAT - 550+ in Math
9.	Criminal History Check	Has felony conviction that would prohibit certification as identified by criminal history check	Has non-felonious 'hits' in criminal history that have not been resolved or removed	Criminal history check is clear
10.	Official degree plan or certification plan	No official degree plan or certification plan on file	Paperwork has been submitted but degree plan or certification plan is not complete	Official degree plan or certification plan on file

ELEMENTARY METHODS
1. Requirements for Admission to Elementary Methods
  1. An undergraduate student must be admitted to the Educator Preparation Program. Post graduate or certification-only student must have a certification plan on file in the Certification Office (TEC 212).
  2. Must have completed all the academic foundation courses (66 hours), all the major academic support courses (15 hours), and at least 18 hours in your specialization.
  3. Must have completed MTH 184 and MTH 185 with a grade of C or better in each. (MTH 162 completed prior to the fall semester 1995 with a grade of C or better will substitute for MTH 185).
  4. Must have completed ENG 164 and ENG 165 with a grade of C or better in each.
  5. Must have completed EED 374, SPD 231, LS 361, SCM 384, RDG 370 and RDG 390 with a grade of C or better in each course.
  6. Must have a cumulative (transfer and SHSU combined) GPA of 2.5 or greater.
  7. Must have a 2.5 GPA or greater in your specialization and a 2.5 or greater on all work completed at SHSU.
2. Process for Admission
  Submit the following to the Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (Teacher Education Center Building, TEC 252):
  1. Application for elementary methods.
  2. Copy of degree plan or certification plan.
  3. Transcript which includes all college work attempted.
  4. Acceptance letter from Educator Preparation Program.
  Due Dates: Submit application by the last Friday of February if you plan to be in elementary methods in the fall semester and by the last Friday of September if you plan to be in elementary methods in the spring.
STUDENT TEACHING
1. Requirements for Admission to Student Teaching Program
  1. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater on all college work attempted, including a grade of C or better in ENG 164, ENG 165, MTH 184, and MTH 185.
  2. Must have completed EED 374, SPD 231, EED 434, EED 435, EED 436, and required RDG courses with a 2.5 GPA or greater and with a grade of C or better in each course.
  3. Must have completed all required courses in Bilingual, Early Childhood and Special Education with a GPA of 2.5 or better (as appropriate).
  4. Must be eligible for graduation in student teaching semester if student teaching in fall semester. Must be eligible for graduation by the following August if student teaching in the spring semester.
2. Process for Admission
  Submit the following to the Director of Field Experiences (Teacher Education Center Building, TEC 241):
  1. Application for student teaching.
  2. Current transcript which includes all college work attempted.
  Due Dates: Submit application by the last Friday of February if you plan to be in student teaching in the fall semester and by the last Friday of September if you plan to be in student teaching in the spring.
CERTIFICATION
1. Requirements for Certification
  1. Completion of all course work required for degree and certification with:
    1. Overall GPA of 2.5 or greater
    2. Completed 24 hours in specialization, including 12 advanced hours with a GPA of 2.5 or greater
    3. Must have a GPA of 2.5 and grade of C or better in professional education courses
    4. Successful completion of student teaching requirements
  2. Must pass the practice ExCET (when applicable) as a pre-requisite for approval to take the certification examination (ExCET).
  3. Pass the ExCET test required by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).
2. Process
  Submit the following to the Certification Analyst (Teacher Education Center Building, TEC 213):
  1. Application for Texas Teaching Certificate
  2. Required fee in form of money order or cashier's check made payable to: State Board for Educator Certification.
  3. Transcript which indicates the degree has been granted and all work required for the certification has been completed.
  NOTE: Recommendations for certification are subject to Criminal Records check by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).

ADMISSION, RETENTION AND EXIT REQUIREMENTS for CERTIFICATION AS A SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER

DEGREE PLAN
1. Requirements for Filing an Official Degree Plan
  1. Student becomes well established within the major, but not later than the beginning of the sophomore year.
  2. At least 6 semester hours completed in residence at Sam Houston State University.
2. Process
  An official degree plan must be established by the student seeking to become certified as a secondary school teacher through the major department, the minor department and the office of the academic dean of the major.
EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM
Process:
1. Student submit the following to the Associate Dean, College of Education and Applied Science in office 213 in the Teacher Education Center Building
2. Student must be at least 'Conditional Admission' status to enroll in required certification courses which include field experiences in PK-12 public schools.
3. Students who are at 'Conditional Admission' status will be referred to discuss appropriate support to assist the student in moving to 'Regular Admission' status.

Admission to the Educator Preparation Program
Criteria	Denied Admission	Conditional Admission	Regular Admission
1.	Minimum hours - 32 semester hours with at least 6 hours in residence	Less than 32 hours and less than 6 hours in residence	Less than 6 hours in residence	Meets minimum of 32 semester hours with at least 6 hours in residence
2.	Minimum grade point average 2.5 overall GPA (includes transfer hours and SHSU hours)	Less than 2.4 overall grade point average	Overall grade-point average between 2.4 and 2.5	Meets 2.5 overall GPA (includes transfer hours and SHSU hours)
3.	Minimum grade point average in specialization or teaching fields - 2.5 GPA	Less than 2.4 GPA in specialization or teaching fields	GPA between 2.4 and 2.5 in specialization or teaching field	Meets 2.5 GPA in specialization or teaching field
4.	College Level Reading Skills	Scores below: TASP - 230 in Reading ACT - 19 in English SAT - 500 in Verbal	Scores between: TASP - 230 to 250 in Reading ACT - 19 to 21 in English SAT - 500 to 550+ in Verbal	Scores at or Above: TASP - 250 in Reading ACT - 21 in English SAT - 550+ in Verbal
5.	College Level Skills in Oral Communication	No speech course taken	Grade less than C in speech course	Grade of C or better in speech course
6.	College Level Skills in Written Communication	Scores less than: TASP - 220 in Writing or grade of C or lower in English 164 and English 165	Scores between: TASP - 220 to 240 in Writing or grade of C in English 164 or English 165	Scores at or above: TASP - 240 in writing or B in courses in English 164 and English 165
7.	College Level Skills in Critical Thinking	Scores less than: TASP - 230 in Reading and Math ACT - 19 in English & Math SAT - 500 in Verbal & Math	Scores between: TASP - 230 to 250 in Reading and Math ACT - 19 to 21 in English & Math SAT - 500 to 550+ in Verbal & Math	Scores above: TASP - 250 in Reading and Math ACT - 21 in English & Math SAT - 550+ in Verbal and Math
8.	College Level Skills in Mathematics	Scores below: TASP - 230 in Math ACT - 19 in Math SAT - 500 in Math	Scores between: TASP - 230 to 250 in Math ACT - 19 to 21 in Math SAT - 500 to 550+ in Math	Scores at or above: TASP - 250 in Math ACT - 21 in Math SAT - 550+ in Math
9.	Criminal History Check	Has felony conviction that would prohibit certification as identified by criminal history check	Has non-felonious 'hits' in criminal history that have not been resolved or removed	Criminal history check is clear
10.	Official degree plan or certification plan on file	No official degree plan or certification plan on file	Paperwork has been submitted but degree plan or certification plan is not complete	Official degree plan or certification plan on file

SECONDARY METHODS
1. Requirements for Admission to Secondary Methods
  1. An undergraduate student must be admitted to the Educator Preparation Program. Post graduate or certification-only student must have a certification plan on file in the Certification Office (TEC 212).
  2. 2.Must have a cumulative (SHSU plus SHSU and transfer combined) GPA of 2.5 or greater.
  3. 3.Must have a 2.5 or greater in both the major and the minor.
  4. 4.Must have completed SED 374 and SED 383 with a C or better in each course with GPA of 2.5.
2. Process for Admission
  Submit the following to the Coordinator of Secondary Education (Teacher Education Center Building, TEC 252):
  1. Application for secondary methods.
  2. Copy of degree plan or certification plan.
  3. Transcript which includes all college work attempted.
  4. Acceptance letter from Educator Preparation Program.
  Due Dates: Submit application by the last Friday in February if you plan to be in secondary methods in the fall semester and by the last Friday in September if you plan to be in secondary methods in the spring.
STUDENT TEACHING
1. Requirements for Admission to Student Teaching Program
  1. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater on all college work attempted, including a grade of C or better in ENG 164, ENG 165.
  2. Must have completed SED 374, SED 383, SED 392, SED 394, SED 464 with a 2.5 GPA or greater and with a grade of C or better in each course.
  3. Must have completed at least 18 semester hours of teaching field(s) with 2.5 GPA or greater.
  4. Must be eligible for graduation in student teaching semester if student teaching in fall semester. Must be eligible for graduation by the following August if student teaching in the spring semester.
2. Process for Admission
  Submit the following to the Director of Field Experiences (Teacher Education Center Building, TEC 241):
  1. Application for student teaching.
  2. Current transcript which includes all college work attempted.
  Due Dates: Submit application by the last Friday in February for student teaching in the fall semester and by the last Friday in September for student teaching in the spring semester.
CERTIFICATION
1. Requirements for Certification
2. Process

Grade point averages for Admission, Retention, and Exit Requirements will be computed on exactly the same basis as designated under 'Scholastic Requirements' in this catalogue.

In accordance with Article 6252-13c, Texas Civil Statutes, the Commissioner of Education may suspend or revoke a teaching certificate, or refuse to issue a teaching certificate for a person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor for a crime directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the teaching profession. All potential certificate applicants with criminal felony or misdemeanor convictions should contact the Associate Dean, College of Education and Applied Science when applying for the educator preparation program to seek clarification of their certification status.

In addition to the requirements listed above, an applicant for a certificate must be of good moral character, be a citizen or be in the process of becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States, and believe in and uphold the Constitutions of the United States and the state of Texas.

STANDARD CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

Standard Elementary. The approved program is listed as 'Curriculum: Major in Academic Studies' in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction section of this catalogue. The certificate qualifies an individual to teach Grades 1-8, with the exception of the Early Childhood Education endorsement which certifies an individual to teach Pre-K through Grade 8.

Standard Secondary. The approved program is listed under the Department of Curriculum and Instruction section of this catalogue. See the teaching field sections of this catalogue for specific course requirements for each teaching field. The description of the composite programs in English/Language Arts, Science and Social Studies are found in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalogue.

Standard All-Levels. See the Art, Music and Kinesiology sections of this catalogue for descriptions of this program. The professional education requirements are: EED 374, SED 383, RDG 392, SED 394, SED 464, SED 480, EED 491, and SED 496. All-level Kinesiology (physical education) majors must have a second teaching field of 24 semester hours but the individual is not qualified to teach that field unless certified as a secondary teacher.

Standard Vocational. See the Agriculture and Home Economics sections of this catalogue for descriptions of these programs. A student may qualify for the Vocational Industrial Education Certificate by completing high school, five years work experience, and six required courses in Vocational Trades and Industry. The student may also qualify with a bachelor's degree, three years work experience, and six required courses in Vocational Trades and Industry. For further information, contact the Chair, Department of Technology.

ENDORSEMENTS FOR STANDARD CERTIFICATES

Bilingual Education. Students seeking to add the Bilingual Education endorsement to the Standard Elementary certification should follow the approved program listed as 'Curriculum: Interdisciplinary Academic Major leading to Bilingual and Elementary Certification' in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction section of this catalogue.

Early Childhood Education. Students seeking to add the Early Childhood Education endorsement to the Standard Elementary certification should follow the approved program listed as 'Early Childhood and Elementary Certification' in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction section of this catalogue. The Early Childhood endorsement certifies an individual to teach Pre-K through Grade 8.

English As A Second Language. The ESL endorsement may be added to the Standard Elementary Certificate. The professional development sequence for the ESL endorsement consists of BSL 233, BSL 236, BSL 477, BSL 478, plus student teaching BSL 488.

Special Education. Student seeking to add the Special Education endorsement to the Standard Elementary certification should follow the approved program listed as 'Special Education and Elementary Certification' in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction section of this catalogue.

CHANGES IN TEACHER CERTIFICATION

The specific type of standard certificate to be issued upon the completion of the undergraduate programs described in this catalogue will be those in effect at the time a student completes all the requirements for certification. Information regarding changes in requirements will be available in the appropriate department when they are adopted.

2000-2002 Undergraduate Catalogue

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