School of Education

School of Education

University of Houston-Victoria

Suite 222, University West Building

3007 N. Ben Wilson

Victoria, TX 77901

361-570-4261

1-877-970-4848

Fax: 361-570-4257

Email: education@uhv.edu

Introduction

Mission Statement

The mission of the School of Education is to contribute to the total educational experience of students enrolled at the University of Houston-Victoria. In teaching, research, and service the school is committed to preparing qualified professionals for varied educational roles, including teaching, counseling, and administration. The School of Education promotes the development of an educational system responsive to the challenges of a modern society.

Goals

In order to achieve the mission of the School of Education, the faculty of the School of Education is committed to the following goals:

Encouragement of ethical practice
Meaningful faculty-student interactions
Promotion of learning as a life-long process
Achievement of student and faculty academic excellence
Appreciation of student diversity and a multicultural society
Support of a practical foundation through extensive field experiences
Creation of an educational environment that supports critical thinking
Innovative instruction and an understanding of the use of technology in learning

Initial undergraduate preparation of prospective elementary teachers is provided through the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. Graduate preparation of teachers, professional certification programs and preparation for specialized service in education are provided through the Master of Education degree programs. Initial preparation for prospective secondary teachers is available through courses supplementing Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees from the School of Arts and Sciences and the Bachelor of Business Administration in the School of Business Administration. Appropriate certification sequences are also available for persons who have earned degrees in academic fields offered in the public school curriculum. Although there is a growing emphasis on laboratory and clinical approaches and on directed field experiences, an appropriate balance between professional and academic emphasis is sought in all programs.

One of the prime objectives of the school is to acquaint its students with various cultural subgroups that characterize the school’s area of influence. The prospective student should consequently anticipate the opportunity to work with learners in a wide variety of educational settings.

Majors and Degrees Offered

The following majors and degrees are offered in the School of Education.
MAJOR	DEGREE	CONCENTRATIONS

Administration and Supervision	M.Ed.	Plan I (Principalship) Plan II (General Administration)

Curriculum and Instruction	M.Ed.	Plan I (Elementary Education, Reading, Secondary Education, Special Education) Plan II (Special Education, Undifferentiated)

Counseling	M.Ed.	Plan II (School Counselor and LPC)

Interdisciplinary Studies	B.S.I.S.	Early School Education Middle School Education

Secondary Teacher Certification Programs
Business Administration	B.A.	Second Field only
Business Basic or Composite	B.B.A
Computer Science	B.S.	Second field in B.A.
English	B.A.
History	B.A.
Mathematics	B.A./B.S.
Science	B.S.

Certificates and Supplements Offered

The following certificates and supplements are offered through the School of Education. Consult the Teacher Education Records Office or refer to Requirements for Specific Certificates later in this section of the catalog for complete information.

Postbaccalaureate students seeking certificates or supplements must have a deficiency plan or certification plan on file in the Teacher Education Records Office.

CERTIFICATES		STUDENT CLASSIFICATION
	School Counselor			G
	Educational Diagnostician			G
	Principal			G
	Superintendent			G
	EC-Grade 4 Generalist	UG	PB
	Grade 4 –8 Generalist	UG	PB
	Reading Specialist			G
	Master Reading Teacher			G
	Generic Special Education	UG	PB	G

SUPPLEMENTAL
	English as a Second Language	UG	PB	G
	Gifted/Talented (All-Level)		PB	G
	Special Education	UG	PB	G
UG – Undergraduate; PB – Postbaccalaureate; G -- Graduate

Important Notice on Certification:

Students seeking teacher certification will be subject to additional and/or new requirements as set forth by legislative mandates or action taken by the State Board for Educator Certification.

In May, 2000, the State Board of Educator Certification approved two new categories of certification – Early Childhood through fourth grade (EC-4) and fourth through eighth grade (4-8 grade). These are effective September 1, 2002. If students have not completed the program in standard elementary certification by that date, they will have to meet requirements for the new certificates.

Degree Requirements for the
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
(B.S.I.S.)

The following requirements apply to all candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree for Early School Education:

Satisfy all university requirements for a bachelor’s degree as found in the section, UNIVERSITY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR EARLY SCHOOL EDUCATION, in this catalog.

Lower Division:

A combined total of 6 semester hours in natural sciences (biology, chemistry, geology and/or physics; a combination is preferred), one of which must have a lab.

3 semester hours of mathematics as required by the university core requirements, selected from college algebra, finite, trigonometry, analytic geometry, or calculus

3 semester hours in fundamentals of speech.

18 semester hours in the academic concentrations and specializations including 12 hours of TECA (Texas Early Childhood Articulation) courses.

Lower or Upper Division:

3 semester hours of a computer proficiency course.

Upper Division:

ENG 3430, Professional Writing

12 semester hours of core distribution electives in the humanities and social sciences area.

27 semester hours in the academic concentrations and specializations.

24 hours of professional education including 9 semester hours of student teaching.

The following requirements apply to all candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree for Middle School Education:

Satisfy all university requirements for a bachelor’s degree as found in the section, UNIVERSITY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION, in this catalog.

Lower Division:

A combined total of 6 semester hours in natural sciences (biology, chemistry, geology and/or physics; a combination is preferred), one of which must have a lab.

6 semester hours of mathematics are required in addition to university core requirements. MTH 1350 and MTH 1351 should be taken.

3 semester hours in fundamentals of speech.

18 semester hours in the academic concentrations and specializations including 6 semester hours in TECA 1354 and EDUC 1301.

Lower or Upper Division:

3 semester hours of a computer proficiency course.

Upper Division:

ENG 3430, Professional Writing

12 semester hours of core distribution electives in the humanities and social sciences area.

27 hours in the academic concentrations and specializations.

24 hours of professional education including 9 semester hours of student teaching.

These requirements are summarized in the following tables.

Interdisciplinary Studies Major
Early Childhood – Grade 4 Generalist

Students first entering college in fall 1999 or after should see section on “New Core curriculum” under General Requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree.”

						LD	LD/UD	UD	TOTAL
I.	University Core Requirements
	A.	General
		English (six must be in composition plus three in American literature)				9			9
		Political Science				6			6
		U.S. History				6			6
		College Algebra				3			3
		ENG 3430 Professional Writing						4	4
	B.	Core Distribution Electives
		Natural Science (one with Lab)				6			6
		Speech				3			3
		Computer Proficiency					3		3
		Humanities/Social Sciences:
			ANT 3311 Anthropology of Diverse Populations					3	3
			GGY World Geography			3			3
			IDS 3323 Child Development & Its Application to Learning					3	3
			PSY 4320 Principles of Learning					3	3
II.	Major Requirements
	A.	Major Concentrations
		1.	Humanities:
				MUS	Fundamentals of Music	3			3
				HIS 3310	History of Education			3	3
				HIS	Texas History	3			3
		2.	Math:
				MAS 3310	Math Concepts I			3	3
				MAS 3311	Math Concepts II			3	3
		3.	Reading:
				RDG 3330	Using Literature With the Young Child			3	3
				RDG 3310	Early Literacy Development			3	3
				RDG 4360	Components of Effective Reading Instruction			3	3
				RDG 4361	Reading/Writing Workshop			3	3
				RDG 3320	Foundations of Reading Theories And Assessment			3	3
		4.	Science:
				SCI 3310	Earth Science			3	3
				SCI 3320	Physical Science			3	3
		5.	Early Childhood:
				ESE 4350	Social Studies			3	3
				ESE 4357	Math/Science			3	3
				ESE 4310	Social/Emotional Development Through the Arts			3	3
				TECA 1301	Family and the Community	3			3
				TECA 1311	Introduction to Early Childhood	3			3
				TECA 1318	Nutrition, Health & Safety	3			3
				TECA 1354	Child Growth and Development	3			3
		6.	Special Education:
				SPE 4325	The Inclusive Classroom			3	3
		7.	Professional Education:
				C&I 3323	Instructional Design			3	3
				ESE 4303	Student Teaching			3	3
				ESE 4304	Student Teaching			3	3
				ESE 4307	Student Teaching Professional Seminar			3	3
						LD	LD/UD	UD	TOTAL
					Totals	54	3	67	124

Early School Education
For Certification in Early Childhood - Grade 4
Generalist

Block Courses

These courses can be taken on admission to the Teacher Education Program.

Block 1

RDG 3320 Foundations of Reading Theories and
Assessment (PR for RDG 4360)
C&I 3323 Instructional Design
IDS 3323 Child Development and Its Application to Learning

Block 2

MAS 3310 Math Concepts 1 (PR for MAS 3311)
RDG 4361 Reading and Writing Workshop
ESE 4310 Social/Emotional Development Through The Arts

Block 3

ESE 4350 Social Studies in the Early School Classroom
ESE 4357 Math & Science for the Young Child
RDG 3330 Using Literature with the Young Child

Block 4 - To be taken last

ESE 4303 Early School Education Student Teaching
ESE 4304 Early School Education Student Teaching
ESE 4307 Early School Education Professional Seminar

University-Based Courses

These courses may be taken without admission to the Teacher Educating Program

ENG 3430 Professional Writing
SCI 3310 Earth Science
SCI 3320 Physical Science
RDG 3310 Early Literacy Development (PR for RDG 3320)
RDG 4360 Components of Effective Reading Instruction (PR required)
SPE 4325 The Inclusive Classroom
HIS 3310 History of Education
ANT 3311 Anthropology of Diverse Populations
PSY 4320 Principles of Learning
MAS 3311 Math Concepts II (PR required)

Interdisciplinary Studies Major
Grade 4 - Grade 8 Gerneralist

Students first entering college in fall 1999 or after should see section on “New Core curriculum” under General Requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree.”

			LD	LD/UD	UD	TOTAL
I.	University Core Requirements
	A.	General
		English (six must be in composition plus three in American literature)	9			9
		Political Science	6			6
		U.S. History	6			6
		College Algebra	3			3
		ENG 3430 Professional Writing			4	4
	B.	Core Distribution Electives