Undergraduate Programs

The primary purpose of the Academic Studies (ACS) program is to prepare candidates to become exemplary teachers in Early Childhood – 4th Grade (EC-4) classrooms and 4th Grade – 8th Grade (4-8) classrooms. The ACS program consists of 62 hours of Academic Foundation courses, a 48-hour (minimum) Academic Studies major, and 24 hours of Professional Education courses, including student teaching. Candidates registered for nine hours during the student teaching semester are considered to be full-time students.

Undergraduate programs offer, including:

• Bilingual/ESL
• Early Childhood Education
• Reading EC-4, EC-8, 4-8
• Special Education EC-4, EC-12

Graduate Programs

Graduate programs in education are designed to:

• Improve and extend the professional competence of early childhood, elementary, and secondary teachers;
• Prepare teachers from special positions in the schools and;
• Prepare students from doctoral work in university graduate programs.
  

The degree plans listed below can lead to Professional Certification or Licensure in Texas:

• Master of Education in Reading

• Master of Education in Special Education

• Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction

Certification candidates must apply for certification through the Certification Office, pass the appropriate ExCET tests and attain the required years of teaching experience.