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Roy Hurst, Ph. D.
Certification Officer
Associate Professor of Education
Sixteen years of experience as a junior and senior high school
science teacher provides Dr. Hurst with an understanding of
the challenges facing the classroom instructor. Dr. Hurst's
research interests include the classroom applications of the
Internet, "hands-on" science learning, and teacher
self efficacy. He currently teaches both undergraduate and
graduate courses in science education and secondary education.
His research has been published in The Journal of Research in
Science Teaching, The Science Teacher, Teacher Education and
Practice and TABE Journal.
Content Area Requirements
As part of their academic preparation, candidates for
certification in content-area specializations must have completed
the courses listed or equivalent courses approved by the faculty
in the discipline(s).
Art EC-12: Complete the requirements for the BA in Art
(48 semester hour plan).
Physical Education EC-12: KINE 1109 (11 activities), 1301,
2385, 3310, 3330, 3340, 3350/3151, 4300, 4310, 4330, 4340; KINE
1306 or 2370; KINE 4320 or 4350; EDUC 4332, 4333, and 4334.
English Language Arts & Reading 4-8: At least 24 semester hours
at the sophomore level and above (with 6 hours at the 4000 level),
including ENGL 3300; ENGL (American literature); ENGL (British
literature); ENGL (fiction); ENGL (poetry); ENGL (drama); ENGL
(language/rhetoric). Must also complete EDUC 3322, 4325, 4326, and 4375.
English Language Arts & Reading 8-12: At least 24 semester hours
at the sophomore level and above (with 6 hours at the 4000 level),
including ENGL 3300; ENGL (American literature); ENGL (British
literature); ENGL (fiction); ENGL (poetry); ENGL (drama); ENGL
(language/rhetoric). Must also complete COMM 2301; EDUC 4326 and 4375.
English Language Arts, Reading, & Social Studies 4-8: 24 semester
hours ENGL at the sophomore level and above (with 6 hours at the 4000
level), including ENGL 3300; ENGL (American literature); ENGL (British
literature); ENGL (fiction); ENGL (poetry); ENGL (drama); ENGL
(language/rhetoric); ECON 2301; GEOG 1301, 1302; HIST 1301, 1302,
3350; 3341 or 3342; 3345 or 4355; PLSC 2305, 2306; 4335 or 4336;
EDUC 3322, 4325, 4326, and 4375.
Social Studies 4-8: ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1301, 1302, 33xx; HIST 1301,
1302, 3347, 3348, 3350; 3341 or 3342; 3345 or 4355; PLSC 2305, 2306;
4335 or 4336.
Social Studies 8-12: ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1301, 1302, 33xx; HIST 1301,
1302; 3341 or 3342; two 2000-level non-US history courses; two upper-level
non-US history courses; two 20th-Century US history courses; PLSC 2305,
2306; 4335 or 4336; 3321 or 4321.
History 8-12: Complete the requirements for the BA in History, including HIST 3350.
Mathematics 4-8: MATH 2350 or 2412, 2413, 2414, 3301, 3305, 3315, and 3350.
Mathematics 8-12: MATH 2413, 2414, 2415, 3301, 3305, 3310, 3315, and 3350.
Math & Science 4-8: MATH 2350 or 2412, 2413, 2414, 3301, 3305, 3315, 3350;
BIOL 1306/1106, 1307/1107, 3372 or 3230/3231, 4340; CHEM 1311/1111; GEOL 1301/1101;
PHYS 1301/1101 or GEOL 1302/1102; NTSC 4311; 3 hours of science electives.
Science 4-8: BIOL 1306/1106, 1307/1107, 3372 or 3230/3231, 4340; CHEM 1311/1111,
1312/1112; GEOL 1301/1101, 1302/1102; GEOG 3307; PHYS 1301/1101; NTSC 4311;
9-12 hours of science electives.
Science 8-12: BIOL 1306/1106, 1307/1107, 3372 or 3230/3231, 3300/3101 or
3324/3125, 4340, 4342; CHEM 1311/1111, 1312/1112, 3411/3113; GEOL 1301/1101,
1302/1102; GEOG 3307; PHYS 1301/1101 or 2325/2125, 1302/1102 or 2326/2126;
NTSC 4311; 3-4 hours of science electives.
(Biology) Life Science 8-12: BIOL 1306/1106, 1307/1107, 3300/3101 or
3324/3125, 3372 or 4372, 4340, 4342; four hours of upper level BIOL
electives; CHEM 1311/1111, 1312/1112, 3411/3113; NTSC 4311.
Chemistry 8-12: Complete at least the 32 semester hours of CHEM required
under Plan B; NTSC 4311.
Physical Science 8-12: CHEM 1311/1111, 1312/1112, 3411/3113, 3412/3114,
3324/3225, 4301/4103; PHYS 1301/1101 or 2325/2125, 1302/1102 or 2326/2126;
NTSC 4311.
Computer Science 8-12: COSC 1430, 2430, 2420 or equivalent, 3310, 3315,
3420, and 3xxx/4xxx (elective).
Journalism 8-12: COMM 1307 or 2301, 2311, 2321, 2361, 3304, 3319, 3360,
4315, 6 elective hours in COMM.
Speech 8-12: COMM 1307, 2301, 2333, 2341, 3355, 3360, 4320, 4355, 6
elective hours in COMM.
Spanish 6-12: Complete the requirements for the BA in Spanish.
Course Listing
EDUC 0399 College Reading (3)
The course stresses techniques to improve critical thinking
skills, as well as, reading improvement and study skills needed
to succeed in any college or career setting. FS
EDUC 3322 Developing Reading Strategies Through Classroom
Literature (3)
Literature intended for use in classrooms, preschool through
12. History and criticism of books for children and youth,
illustrations of these books and current trends in the use
of literature. ExCET/TExES pre-tests may be required.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Certification Program or
permission of instructor.FS
EDUC 3352 The Exceptional Child (3)
This course will present the pre-service teacher with a general
overview of exceptionalities of children and youth to include
characteristics, etiology, and educational programs and practices.
Topics will also include historical and legislative events
affecting special education and an overview of the special
education process including referral, screening, assessment
and educational planning. ExCET/TExES pre-tests may be required.
Co/Prerequisite: PSYC 3341. FS
EDUC 3362 Foundations of Bilingualism and Multiculturalism
(3)
This course focuses on the linguistic, developmental, political,
social, and educational implications of bilingualism and multiculturalism
in American society. Legal, ethical, and political issues
are also explored. Lesson planning and curriculum development
pertaining to bilingual and multicultural populations will
be introduced. ExCET/TExES pre-tests may be required. Co/Prerequisites:
PSYC 3341. FS
EDUC 3370 Foundations of Education (3)
This course presents an overview of education for children
in preschool through high school. The development of appropriate
goals, objectives, and lesson plans is introduced. Prospective
teachers will become acquainted with the rewards and demands
of the field of education. Field-based experience is required.
ExCET/TExES pre-tests may be required. Co/Prerequisites: PSYC
3341. FS
EDUC 4099 Seminar: Student Teaching (0)
This course provides student teachers with opportunities for
synthesis and reflection as they integrate practicum experiences
with their previous professional education course work. Learner-centered
practices are emphasized. Must pass appropriate TExES to complete
the course. Corequisite: Enrollment in Student Teaching. FS
EDUC 4201 Professionalism in the Field of Education (2)
This course is designed to prepare students to be professional
educators who understand and utilize best practices. ExCET/TExES
pre-tests may be required. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher
Certification Program or permission of instructor. FS
EDUC 4310 Early Intervention (3)
This course focuses on issues related to young children who
exhibit atypical development including the roles that families
and professionals in the field play in facilitating development.
ExCET/TExES pre-tests may be required. Prerequisite: Admission
to Teacher Certification Program or permission of instructor.
F
EDUC 4311 ECE: Social Development and Learning (3)
This course focuses on social-emotional development in young
children. Emphasis is on using knowledge of social-emotional
development to establish a positive learning environment and
to implement effective classroom management. TExES pre-tests
may be required. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Certification
Program or permission of instructor. FS
EDUC 4312 ECE: Curriculum and Instruction (3)
This course introduces the student to strategies
practiced in early childhood classrooms. Emphasis is on designing
developmentally appropriate, learner-centered experiences and
assessments for young children which are aligned with state
standards. Field-based experience is required. TExES
pre-tests may be required. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher
Certification Program, EDUC 3322, EDUC 4311. FS
EDUC 4313 Emergent Literacy (3)
This course focuses on the development of literacy (reading, writing,
listening, and speaking) in young children and the ways in which
teachers can facilitate this development. Forms of assessment,
including those which evaluate literacy development, and the use
of phonics with young children are also studied. ExCET/TExES
pre-tests may be required. Prerequisite:
Admission to Teacher Certification Program or permission of instructor. FS
EDUC 4314 Language Development in the Young Child (3)
This course studies the nature of language and the acquisition
of language by the young child. Topics included are: (1) language
structure, (2) sequence and process of the acquisition of language,
(3) cognitive aspects of language acquisition and implementation,
(4) social aspects of language in childhood, and (5) language variation.
TExES pre-tests may be required. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher
Education Program or permission of the instructor. FS
EDUC 4315 Cognition and Biliteracy (3)
This course introduces the student to the cognitive and linguistic
process of learning to read and write in two languages simultaneously.
Included are overviews of multicultural literature, Spanish
language arts models, linguistics, and grammar. ExCET/TExES
pre-tests may be required. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher
Certification Program, Spanish proficiency as determined by
the Texas Oral Proficiency Test (advanced level score) or
permission of instructor. F
EDUC 4316 Methods of Teaching a Second Language 4th - 12th (3)
Students in this course acquire the theoretical and practical
aspects of teaching a second language (written and oral) in
an educational setting, including methodology and strategies
for second language learners. ExCET/TExES pre-tests may be required.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Certification Program.
S
EDUC 4317 Second Language Acquisition Principles EC-4th (3)
This course focuses on the process of acquiring a second
language in early childhood, including theories and stages of
second language proficiency and methodology for teaching
second language learners. TExES pre-tests may be required.
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Certification Program and
EDUC 4314. FS
EDUC 4321 Classroom Instruction and Management: Grades (4-8)
(3)
The course introduces the prospective middle school teacher
to effective practices for classroom instruction and management.
The practices include addressing curriculum and instruction
by establishing a positive learning environment, designing
and implementing assessments, lesson planning, and appropriately
integrating technology into learning activities. Field-based
experience is required. ExCET/TExES pre-tests may be required.
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Certification Program.
F
EDUC 4322 Classroom Instruction and Management:
Grades (8-12) (3)
This course introduces the prospective secondary school teacher
to effective practices for classroom instruction and management.
The practices include addressing curriculum and instruction
by establishing a positive learning environment, designing
and implementing assessments, lesson planning, and appropriately
integrating technology into learning activities. Field-based
experience is required. ExCET/TExES pre-tests may be required.
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Certification Program.
FS
EDUC 4324 Reading and Literacy: EC-Grade 4 (3)
This course addresses basic methods, trends, recent materials,
issues in reading and literacy for early childhood through
grade 4 classrooms. Field-based experience is required. ExCET/TExES
pre-tests may be required. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher
Certification Program. FS
EDUC 4325 Reading and Literacy: Grades 4-8 (3)
This course addresses basic methods, trends, recent materials,
issues in reading and literacy for grades 4 through 8. The
emphasis is on strategic reading with an introduction to process
writing across the curriculum. Field-based experience is required.
ExCET/TExES pre-tests may be required. Prerequisites: Admission
to Teacher Certification Program. S
EDUC 4326 Reading and Literacy in the Content Area
(3)
This course focuses on methods of integrating reading and
literacy into the content areas for grades 8-12. It emphasizes
ongoing assessment and planning developmentally appropriate
learning experiences for students. Field-based experience
is required. ExCET/TExES pre-tests may be required. Prerequisites:
Admission to Teacher Certification Program. FS
EDUC 4329 First and Second Language Acquisition (3)
This course focuses on the processes of acquiring one's
native language as well as a second language, including
the theories, stages and connections between oral language
and literacy. TExES pre-tests may be required. Prerequisites:
Admission to Teacher Certification Program or permission of
Instructor. FS
EDUC 4332 Curriculum in Physical Education (3)
This course examines current curriculum theory and practice.
Factors affecting yearly planning, unit planning, and lesson
planning are identified. ExCET/TExES pre-tests may be required.
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Certification Program
and successful completion of a majority of the Kinesiology
Forms of Movement credits. Must be completed during the final
year of course work preceding student teaching. Requires concurrent
enrollment with EDUC 4334. F
EDUC 4333 Theory and Practice of Teaching: Elementary
Physical Education (3)
This course focuses on elementary school physical education
instruction and management. Emphasis upon development of teaching
skills associated with effective physical education practices,
development of pedagogical knowledge, systematic observation
and reflective skills. Field-based experience is required.
ExCET/TExES pre-tests may be required. Prerequisites: Admission
to Teacher Certification Program and successful completion
of a majority of the Forms of Movement credits. S
EDUC 4334 Theory and Practice of Teaching: Secondary
Physical Education (3)
This course focuses on secondary school physical education
instruction and management. Emphasis upon development of teaching
skills associated with effective physical education practices,
development of pedagogical knowledge, systematic observation
and reflective skills. Field-based experience is required.
ExCET/TExES pre-tests may be required. Prerequisites: Admission
to Teacher Certification Program and successful completion
of a majority of the Forms of Movement credits. Co requisite:
EDUC 4332. F
EDUC 4336 Issues in Multilingualism (3)
This course focuses on the interrelationships of
language, culture and learning in educational settings
for second language learners. TExES pre-tests may be required.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Certification Program.
F
EDUC 4352 Collaborative Teaching and Inclusive Practice
(3)
This course will examine the teacher’s role in collaborating
with parents, teachers, and other professionals in the design
of a classroom learning community promoting success for students
with disabilities in the general education setting. ExCET/TExES
pre-tests may be required. Prerequisites: EDUC 3352. S
EDUC 4353 Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (3)
This course focuses on typical characteristics associated
with emotional and behavioral disorders, identification procedures,
and the development of appropriate intervention programs.
Field-based experience is required. ExCET/TExES pre-tests
may be required. Prerequisites: EDUC 3352. S
EDUC 4354 Learning Disabilities (3)
This course will examine typical characteristics associated
with learning disabilities, identification procedures used,
and the development of appropriate intervention programs.
Field-based experience is required. ExCET/TExES pre-tests
may be required. Prerequisites: EDUC 3352. F
EDUC 4355 Mental Retardation (3)
This course will examine characteristics associated with mild
and moderate mental retardation, identification procedures
used, and the development of appropriate intervention programs.
Field-based experience is required. ExCET/TExES pretests may
be required. Prerequisites: EDUC 3352. F
EDUC 4356 Behavior Management (3)
The focus of the course will be on developing behavior
management strategies for individual learners who present
challenging behaviors in the classroom or in community
settings. This course explores strategies for behavior
management, functional behavior assessment, positive
behavior supports, and social skills training for
exceptional learners.
EDUC 4363 Methods of Teaching in the Bilingual Classroom
(3)
Students examine content area theory and methods for bilingual
education programs in elementary schools. Included are models,
curriculum development, Spanish vocabulary, materials, teaching
strategies and evaluations. Prerequisites: Spanish proficiency
(as determined by the TOPT) or permission of instructor, Admission
to Teacher Certification Program, taking appropriate TExES
pretests, Block II courses (EDUC 3322, 4312, 4313, 4329, 4315).
Co/Prerequisite: EDUC 4316, 4372, 4373. S
EDUC 4371 Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies:
Grades 8-12 (3)
This course focuses on methods of teaching language arts and/or
social studies in grades 8-12. Emphasis is on integrating
reading into language arts and social studies and planning
developmentally appropriate learning experiences for students.
Field-based experience is required. Prerequisites: Admission
to Teacher Certification Program, taking appropriate TExES
pretests, and EDUC 4322. Co/Prerequisite: EDUC 4326. S
EDUC 4372 Teaching Mathematics and Science: EC-Grade
4 (3)
This course focuses on methods of teaching math and science
in early childhood and elementary classrooms. The emphasis
is on planning and providing developmentally appropriate learning
experiences in an effective and supportive learning environment.
Field-based experience is required. Prerequisites: Admission
to Teacher Certification Program, taking appropriate TExES
pretests, Block II Courses (EDUC 3322, 4311, 4312, 4313, 4329,
4315 [bilingual]). Co/Prerequisites: EDUC 4324 or 4316, 4363.
FS
EDUC 4373 Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies:
EC-Grade 4 (3)
This course focuses on methods of teaching language arts and
social studies in preschool – grade 4. Emphasis is on
integrating reading into language arts and social studies
and planning developmentally appropriate learning experiences
for students. Field-based experience is required. Prerequisites:
Admission to Teacher Certification Program, Taking appropriate
TExES pretests, and EDUC 3322, 4312, 4313, 4329, 4311, 4315
(bilingual). Co/Prerequisite: EDUC 4324 or 4316 (biling),
4363 (biling). FS
EDUC 4374 Teaching Mathematics and Science: Grades
4-8 (3)
This course focuses on methods of teaching math and science
in intermediate or middle school classrooms. The emphasis
is on planning and providing developmentally appropriate learning
experiences in an effective and supportive learning environment.
Field-based experience is required. Prerequisites: Admission
to Teacher Certification Program, taking appropriate TExES
pretests, Block II courses (EDUC 3322, 4321 or 4315 [bilingual],
EDUC 4329 [bilingual]). Co/Prerequisites: EDUC 4325, 4316
(biling). S
EDUC 4375 Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies:
Grades 4-8
This course focuses on methods of teaching language arts and
social studies in grades 4-8. Emphasis is on integrating reading
and process writing into language arts and social studies
and planning developmentally appropriate learning experiences
for students. Field-based experience is required. Prerequisites:
Admission to Teacher Certification Program, taking appropriate
TExES pretests, EDUC 3322, 4329 (bilingual), 4321 or 4315.
Co/Prerequisite: EDUC 4325 or 4316 (bilingual). F
EDUC 4376 Teaching Mathematics and Science: Grades
8-12
This course focuses on methods of teaching math and science
in secondary school classrooms. The emphasis is on planning
and providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences
in an effective and supportive learning environment. Field-based
experience is required. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher
Certification Program, taking appropriate TExES pretests,
and EDUC 4322. Co/Prerequisites: EDUC 4326. F
EDUC 4378 Teaching Visual Arts (3)
This course focuses on methods of teaching visual arts at
all levels. The emphasis is on developing skills needed to
plan for and provide appropriate learning experiences in an
effective, supportive learning environment. Field-based experience
is required. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Certification
Program, taking appropriate TExES pretests, EDUC 4322, Co/Prerequisite
EDUC 4326. S
EDUC 4379 Student Teaching: Special Education
Supplement (3)
This one-semester practicum provides preservice teachers with
opportunities to demonstrate competency in implementing programs
for exceptional learners. The student is under the collaborative
supervision of a certified, experienced teacher and a university
faculty member. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching.
Corequisite: EDUC 4099. FS
EDUC 4381 Student Teaching (3)
This one-semester practicum provides preservice teachers with
opportunities to demonstrate competency in classroom settings.
The student is under the collaborative supervision of a certified,
experienced teacher and a university faculty member. Prerequisite:
Admission to Student Teaching. Corequisite: EDUC 4099. FS
EDUC 4387 Student Teaching: ESL (3)
This one-semester practicum provides preservice teachers with
opportunities to demonstrate competency in ESL settings. The
student is under the collaborative supervision of a certified,
experienced teacher and a university faculty member. Prerequisite:
Admission to Student Teaching. Corequisite: EDUC 4099. FS
EDUC 4388 Student Teaching: Bilingual
Supplement (3)
This one-semester practicum provides preservice teachers with
opportunities to demonstrate competency in bilingual classroom
settings. The student is under the collaborative supervision
of a certified, experienced teacher and a university faculty
member. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching. Corequisite:
EDUC 4099. FS
EDUC 4389 Selected Topics (3)
Undergraduate courses which will be offered only once or will
be offered infrequently or which are being developed before
a regular listing in the catalog. This course may be acceptable
for graduate credit. FS
EDUC 4391 Contract Study (3)
Advanced independent study or research (equivalent to senior
level course). These courses will not count for graduate credit.
FS
EDUC 4399 Seminar: Internship (3)
This course provides post-baccalaureate interns with opportunities
for synthesis and reflection as they integrate practicum experiences
with their professional education course work. Learner-centered
practices are emphasized. Corequisite: EDUC 4692. FS
EDUC 4399 Seminar (3)
Seminar in professional development and practices relevant
to the teacher in the classroom. Prerequisite: Enrollment
in Student Teaching. FS
EDUC 4679 Student Teaching: Spec Ed EC-12 (6)
This one-semester practicum provides preservice teachers with
opportunities to demonstrate competency in implementing programs
for exceptional learners. The student is under the collaborative
supervision of a certified, experienced teacher and a university
faculty member. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching.
Corequisite: EDUC 4099. FS
EDUC 4680 Student Teaching: EC-Grade 4 Generalist
(6)
This one-semester practicum provides preservice teachers with
opportunities to demonstrate competency in early childhood
and elementary classroom settings. The student is under the
collaborative supervision of a certified, experienced teacher
and a university faculty member. Prerequisite: Admission to Student
Teaching. Corequisite: EDUC 4099. FS
EDUC 4681 Student Teaching: EC-Grade 4 Bilingual
Generalist (6)
This one-semester practicum provides preservice teachers with
opportunities to demonstrate competency in bilingual early
childhood and elementary classroom settings. The student is
under the collaborative supervision of a certified, experienced
teacher and a university faculty member. Prerequisite: Admission to Student
Teaching. Corequisite: EDUC 4099. FS
EDUC 4682 Student Teaching: Grades 4-8 Generalist
(6)
This one-semester practicum provides preservice teachers with
opportunities to demonstrate competency in intermediate and
middle school classroom settings. The student is under the
collaborative supervision of a certified, experienced teacher
and a university faculty member. Prerequisite: Admission to Student
Teaching. Corequisite: EDUC 4099. FS
EDUC 4683 Student Teaching: Grades 4-8: Content Specialist
(6)
This one-semester practicum provides preservice teachers with
opportunities to demonstrate competency in intermediate and
middle school classroom settings. The student is under the
collaborative supervision of a certified, experienced teacher
and a university faculty member. Prerequisite: Admission to Student
Teaching. Corequisite: EDUC 4099. FS
EDUC 4684 Student Teaching: Grades 4-8: Bilingual
Generalist (6)
This one-semester practicum provides preservice teachers with
opportunities to demonstrate competency in bilingual intermediate
and middle school classroom settings. The student is under
the collaborative supervision of a certified, experienced
teacher and a university faculty member. Prerequisite: Admission to Student
Teaching. Corequisite: EDUC 4099. FS
EDUC 4685 Student Teaching: Grades 8-12 (6)
This one-semester practicum provides preservice teachers with
opportunities to demonstrate competency in secondary classroom
settings. The student is under the collaborative supervision
of a certified, experienced teacher and a university faculty
member. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching. Corequisite:
EDUC 4099. FS
EDUC 4686 Student Teaching: All Level (6)
This one-semester practicum provides preservice teachers with
opportunities to demonstrate competency in classroom settings.
The student is under the collaborative supervision of a certified,
experienced teacher and a university faculty member. Prerequisite:
Admission to Student Teaching. Corequisite: EDUC 4099. FS
EDUC 4692 Practicum: Internship (6)
This practicum provides post-baccalaureate interns with opportunities
to demonstrate competency in classroom settings. The student
is under the collaborative supervision of a certified, experienced
mentor teacher and a university faculty member. Prerequisite: Admission
to internship. Corequisite: EDUC 4399. May be repeated once
for credit. FS
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