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College of Education

Education

​​With coursework available for all student levels, our program prepares educators to lead the next generation into the future​

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Degree
  • Bachelor of Science
Location
  • The Woodlands Center
  • Huntsville
Type of Instruction
  • Face to Face
Length

4 Years

​​Make a Difference with a degree in Education​

​​A bachelor’s degree in education prepares students for Texas Teacher Certification and work as a teacher in the classroom. Students choose their certification track based on their chosen grade level and/or the subject area they plan to teach. Our accelerated advanced degree program, 4+1, allows students to jumpstart their career by completing a master’s degree alongside their bachelor’s. In place of traditional student teaching, most students take part in our Yearlong Clinical Teaching experience. Many partner districts offer competitive paid internships that provide both mentorship and valuable classroom experience.​ 

Student teaching is an important part of your preparation for your own classroom. Our Yearlong Clinical Teaching experience bridges the gap between theory and practice. With a full year of hands-on field experience, professional development, and support from mentors, you will be thoroughly prepared for your first teaching position. 

What do you want to teach? 

We offer several certification tracks for students to choose from. Your certification track will determine your specific course of study and prepare you for certification testing at the end of your program. Choose the age group you want to work with (PreK-3rd grade, Early childhood – 6th grade, 4th-8th grade, or high school), or choose a subject you are passionate about and select from the offered tracks. Some tracks require a double-major; others require you to major in your chosen field with teacher certification. Each program is carefully designed to help you succeed in your own classroom. 

Additional certifications can be added to your degree program to help you reach your goals. Many school districts offer additional pay for teachers certified in high-need areas such as special education and bilingual education. 

​​Where and How Is This Program Available?​ 

The Education degree is offered at the main campus in Huntsville, with many classes also available at The Woodlands Center. Enrollment is open for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. 

SHSU offers degrees in education to teach at all levels.

​​Bearkat Teachers shape the future​

Pursue your excellence with our reputable education program, where experienced faculty, hands-on field experience, professional development, and dedicated mentorship prepare Bearkat Teachers to be classroom ready from day one.

  • ​​Real-world experience​s

    ​​Our field experiences are designed for your success. You will start by observing in a classroom, and the experiences will increase in scope and responsibility as you work through your program. You can expect to spend time in a variety of school districts, from small rural schools to large urban schools. ​ 

  • ​​School District Partners​

    ​​We partner with dozens of carefully selected school districts in the greater Houston area to offer our students high-quality field experience. Many of our partner districts offer PAID Yearlong Clinical Teaching opportunities (this means you can get paid to do your “student teaching”)​ 

  • ​​Money for Future Teachers​

    ​​College leadership continually works to secure opportunities to help future teachers' pay for their education. In addition to growing partnerships and increasing access to paid yearlong clinical teaching, we offer several generously funded scholarships supported by individuals and foundations; including the Charles Butt Scholars Program, the Hawkins Scholarship, and the NOYCE (STEM) Scholarship.​ 

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Find Your Future in Education

School districts actively recruit our graduates, thanks to their strong preparation and readiness to teach. Each semester, over 80 districts attend our Teacher Career Fair, looking to hire a Bearkat Teacher!

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​​Faculty with classroom experience

​​Our expert faculty have been teachers, principals, diagnosticians and specialists of every kind! They are respected researchers and leaders in their field that are committed to your success. ​

Become a Bearkat

Ready to see what a degree can do for you or to start your application to SHSU? Our Admissions team is here to help.