Department of Urban Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
BILINGUAL SPECIALIZATIONS

Department of Urban Education requirements for Formal Admission into the Teacher Education/Certification program: 

• A GPA of 2.5 overall
• Passage of all three sections of the THEA
  (Texas Higher Education Assessment, no exemptions) or TASP.
  Scores: Math 230, Reading 230, and Writing 220
• Passed ENG 1301 Composition I and ENG1302 Composition II
• Passed MATH 1301 College Algebra or MATH 1310 College Mathematics for Liberal Arts
• 30 college credit hours
• Declare major in Academic Advising – 380 South

EC-4 Bilingual Generalist

General Education Core (42 Hours)

• English 1301
• English 1302
• 3 hours Sophomore Literature
  (One course from ENG 2301, ENG 2302, ENG 2311, ENG 2312, ENG 2313, or ENG 2314)
• 3 hours Speech (One course. Not voice and diction.)
• Math 1301 (Or any other college level math above MATH 1300)
• 6 hours of Natural Science
  (BIOL 1310 Introduction to English 1301 Biology I and GEOL 1307 Earth Science I recommended)
• 3 hours Fine Arts (MUS 1303 Reading Music or ART 1310 Art Appreciation)
• 6 hours of History
  (HIST 1305 United States History to 1877 and HIST 2303 Texas History recommended)
• POLS 2303 United States Government I
• POLS 2304 United States Government II
• 3 hours Social/Behavioral Science (GEOG 1302 World Geography recommended)
• 3 hours Computer Literacy (One course from CIS 1301, CS 1305, or HUM 2305)

Preparatory Requirements and Non Field-Based Courses (30 Hours)

• ECH 2311 – Early Childhood Classroom
• ECH 2312 – The Young Child
• ECH 2313 – Early Childhood Learning Environment
• BED 3311 – Foundations of Bilingual/ESL Education
• ETC 3301 – Educational Technology
  (Pre-req: CS 1305, or CS 1301, or demonstrated competency)
• MATH 3321 – Math Concepts I
  (Pre-req: MATH 1301 or 1310 and admission to Teacher Education Program)
• MATH 3322 – Math Concepts II
  (Pre-req: MATH 1301 or 1310 and admission to Teacher Education Program)
• READ 3305 – Foundations of Literacy
• SOSE 3306 – Culture of Urban Schools
• SOSE 3320 – Assessment and Evaluation

Academic Major and Non Field-Based Courses (27 Hours)

• SPANISH
  (9 hours of Spanish beyond SPAN 1401 or SPAN 1402. Placement does not equal hour credit)
  SPAN 2311 – Spanish I for Native Speakers
  • SPAN 2312 – Spanish II for Native Speakers (Pre-req: SPAN 2311)
  • SPAN 3301 – Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition (Pre-req: SPAN 2301 and 2302, or placement by exam. Pre-requisite for 2301 is SPAN 1402, 1412, or equivalent)
• NS 3310 – Physical Science Studies
• NS 3312 – Life Science Studies
• PED 3314 – Children’s Literature in Spanish
• PED 3304 – Aesthetic and Physical Development of Children
• READ 3306 – Language and Literacy Development
• ENGLISH – One course from:
  • ENG 3305 – Essay Writing
  • ENG 3318 – Studies in English Grammar

Professional Development and Field-Based Courses (27 Hours)
(Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, ECH 2312, READ 3305. Additional Prerequisite and/or Concurrent Enrollment: SOSE 3306, ETC 3301)

Block I
(Prerequisites ECH 2313; READ 3305. Additional Prerequisite and/or Concurrent Enrollment: SOSE 3306, ETC 3301 and Admission to Teacher Education Program)

• BED 3301 – Understanding the Second Language Learner
• READ 3317 – Bilingual Language Arts Instruction EC-4
• READ 4306 – Literacy Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment in the Bilingual/ESL

Block II
(Block I, Passing Score on Block I Exam, Math 3321 and Math 3322)

• BED 4301 – Teaching Language Arts and Reading in Spanish
• BED 4311 – Integrating Curriculum in a Bilingual/ESL Classroom
• READ 3308 – Literacy Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment in Spanish EC-2

Block III
( Block II, Passing Score on Block II Exam)

• EED 4303 – Student Teaching in the Bilingual/ESL Classroom
• EED 4304 – Student Teaching in the Early Childhood Classroom
• SOSE 4303 – Current Issues in Urban Teaching

Total number of hours: 127

Note:

1. Courses hve prerequisites not listed on this degree plan.
2. Please consult the UHD Catalog for information on important prerequisites.
3. All students must take and pass the Writing Proficiency Examination after completing 60 semester credit hours and before completing 75 semester credit hours.

4-8 Bilingual Generalist

For information about this program, contact the Urban Education department advisors.

TOPT Policy for Bilingual Certification Students

• The DUE will process all applications for the TOPT.
• To be recommended for the TOPT, a student must meet the following criteria:
  • 2.5 Cumulative GPA
  • Passing scores or approved exemptions on all sections of the THEA         
  • Successful completion of Block I and Block II
  • Successful completion of Block I and Block II Exams

Download EC-4 Bilingual Generalist Course Requirements