Apr 20, 2025

2025-2026 University Catalog

EC-6 Bilingual, Standard Texas Certificate B.A

Total Hours (144)

General Education Curriculum Course Requirements

General Education Curriculum (36 Hours)

The General Education Core (GEC) is divided into two categories: Foundational Courses (18-19 Hours) and Pillar Courses (17-18 Hours minimum).

Foundational courses are meant to be 1000-level courses that provide the student with college-level skills in communication, wellness, and analytical and quantitative reasoning.
Students must complete at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural science/mathematics.
Pillar courses are meant to provide a student with flexibility to explore different interests prior to the beginning the major program.

Foundational Courses (18- 19 Hours)

Mathematics (3 Hours)

Choose one (1) of the following courses:

MAT 1302 - College Algebra 3 Credits (Required for all School of Business Majors)
MAT 1304 - Math for Liberal Arts 3 Credits (if allowable by major)
MAT 1342 - Statistics Literacy 3 Credits
or any Mathematics coruse with MAT 1302 or MAT 1304 or higher as prerequisite.

Note:

MAT 1304 is acceptable for all programs in the School of Arts and Sciences except for the programs in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Mathematics.
MAT 1304 is acceptable for all programs in the School of Education.
MAT 1304 is not acceptable for any program in the School of Business and Professional Programs.

Science (4 Hours)

BIO 1403 - Fundamentals of Science 4 Credits
BIO 1406 - Contemporary Biology 4 Credits
BIO 1407 - Animal Life 4 Credits
BIO 1408 - Plants & Human Affairs 4 Credits
BIO 1409 - Cracking the Code: A User’s Guide to Human Genetics 4 Credits
BIO 1410 - Introduction to Biology I 4 Credits
BIO 1413 - Local Spring Flora 4 Credits
BIO 1414 - Cats, Chromosomes & Codons 4 Credits
BIO 1415 - Exploring Human Biology 4 Credits
BIO 2401 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Credits
CHE 1403 - Nature of Physical Science 4 Credits
CHE 1404 - Physical Science & Environment 4 Credits
CHE 1405 - Forensic Science I 4 Credits
CHE 1415 - General Chemistry I 4 Credits
CHE 1415L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 0 Credits
CHE 1418 - Chemistry in Context 4 Credits
PHY 1401 - University Physics I 4 Credits
PHY 1401L - Univ Physics I Lab 0 Credits
PHY 1403 - Introductory Astronomy 4 Credits
PHY 1403L - Intro Astronomy Lab 0 Credits
PHY 1410 - Fundamentals of Physics I 4 Credits
PHY 1410L - Fundamentals of Physics I Lab 0 Credits

Pillar Courses (17 - 18 Hours)

In addition to the Foundational Courses, the student completes at least two courses in each pillar.

Since each course applies to two pillars, it is possible for the student to begin to focus on aquiring skills and content that prepare them for their major. It will also be possible for a student to use the remaining GEC courses to explore areas of interest that lie outside their major pathway. This provides the student with opportunities to consider a minor or second major.

A student must complete a minimum of 36 hours between foundational courses and pillar courses.

Pillar One: Communication and Interpersonal Skills

ART, MUS, or THA courses, 1000 or 2000 level 1-3 Credits
ENG 2324 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3 Credits
ENG 2326 - Exploring American Lit 3 Credits
ENG 2327 - Exploring World Lit 3 Credits
ENG 2328 - Exploring British Lit 3 Credits
FAR 1309 - Film Aesthetics 3 Credits
FAR 2301 - Enjoyment of Drama 3 Credits
FAR 2304 - Basic Acting 3 Credits
FAR 2313 - Enjoyment of Music 3 Credits
FAR 2322 - Digital Photography 3 Credits
MAT courses, 1000 or 2000 level 3 Credits
MCO 1302 - Mass Media & Society 3 Credits
PHI 2301 - Logic 3 Credits (may also apply to Cluster One)
WSP 2340 - Hon Lang/Lit Interdiscip Integrative 3 Credits

Pillar Two: Technology and Problem Solving

BIO 1403 - Fundamentals of Science 4 Credits
BIO 1406 - Contemporary Biology 4 Credits
BIO 1407 - Animal Life 4 Credits
BIO 1408 - Plants & Human Affairs 4 Credits
BIO 1409 - Cracking the Code: A User’s Guide to Human Genetics 4 Credits
BIO 1410 - Introduction to Biology I 4 Credits
BIO 1413 - Local Spring Flora 4 Credits
BIO 1414 - Cats, Chromosomes & Codons 4 Credits
BIO 1415 - Exploring Human Biology 4 Credits
BIO 2401 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Credits
BUA 1301 - Introduction to Business 3 Credits
CHE 1403 - Nature of Physical Science 4 Credits
CHE 1404 - Physical Science & Environment 4 Credits
CHE 1405 - Forensic Science I 4 Credits
CHE 1415 - General Chemistry I 4 Credits
CHE 1415L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 0 Credits
CHE 1418 - Chemistry in Context 4 Credits
CIS 1302 - AI for Everyone: Foundations for Non-Computer Science Majors 3 Credits
ECO 2305 - Principles of Economics I 3 Credits
EXS courses, 1000 level 1-3 Credits (excludes EXS 1220 or EXS 1320)
FAR 2322 - Digital Photography 3 Credits
FIN 1325 - Personal Finance 3 Credits
MAT courses, 1000 level 1-3 Credits
MCO 1302 - Mass Media & Society 3 Credits
PHI 2301 - Logic 3 Credits (may also apply to Cluster One)
PHY 1401 - University Physics I 4 Credits
PHY 1401L - Univ Physics I Lab 0 Credits
PHY 1403 - Introductory Astronomy 4 Credits
PHY 1403L - Intro Astronomy Lab 0 Credits
PHY 1410 - Fundamentals of Physics I 4 Credits
PHY 1410L - Fundamentals of Physics I Lab 0 Credits
SOC 1302 - Cultural Anthropology 3 Credits

Pillar Three: Ethical Leadership

BUA 1301 - Introduction to Business 3 Credits
FIN 1325 - Personal Finance 3 Credits
GEG 2304 - World Geography 3 Credits
GEG 2305 - Human Geography 3 Credits
HIS 2301 - World History to 1648 3 Credits
HIS 2303 - World History Since 1648 3 Credits
HIS 2321 - Fundamentals of Early American History 3 Credits
HIS 2324 - Fundamentals of Modern American History 3 Credits
IST 2300 - Introduction to International Studies 3 Credits
MCO 1302 - Mass Media & Society 3 Credits
POL 2311 - American Government I 3 Credits
PSY 1301 - General Psychology 3 Credits
PSY 2342 - Psychology of Everyday Life 3 Credits
REL 1311 - Introduction to Jewish Scriptures 3 Credits
REL 1312 - Introduction to Christian Scriptures 3 Credits
REL 1313 - Introduction to Ethics 3 Credits
REL 1321 - Introduction to Comparative Religions 3 Credits
REL 1323 - Introduction to Interfaith Leadership 3 Credits
SSC 2360 - Social Justice 3 Credits
SOC 1302 - Cultural Anthropology 3 Credits
SOC 2301 - Intro to Sociology 3 Credits
SOC 2302 - Social Problems 3 Credits
SOC 2390 - Minority Groups 3 Credits
WSP 2303 - Hon Sem Cultural Lit 3 Credits
WSP 2304 - Hon Sem Social Literacy 3 Credits

Pillar Four: Democratic Citizenship and Wellness in a Diverse Society

ART, MUS, or THA courses, 1000 or 2000 level 1-3 Credits
ECO 2305 - Principles of Economics I 3 Credits
ENG 2324 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3 Credits
ENG 2326 - Exploring American Lit 3 Credits
ENG 2327 - Exploring World Lit 3 Credits
ENG 2328 - Exploring British Lit 3 Credits
EXS (additional), 1000-level activity course 1 Credit
EXS 1222 - Lifetime Sport: Outdoor Educ & Camp 2 Credits
EXS 2203 - First Aid 2 Credits
EXS 2210 - Lifetime Games & Sports 2 Credits
FAR 1309 - Film Aesthetics 3 Credits
FAR 2301 - Enjoyment of Drama 3 Credits
FAR 2304 - Basic Acting 3 Credits
FAR 2313 - Enjoyment of Music 3 Credits
GEG 2304 - World Geography 3 Credits
GEG 2305 - Human Geography 3 Credits
HIS 2301 - World History to 1648 3 Credits
HIS 2303 - World History Since 1648 3 Credits
HIS 2321 - Fundamentals of Early American History 3 Credits
HIS 2324 - Fundamentals of Modern American History 3 Credits
IST 2300 - Introduction to International Studies 3 Credits
POL 2311 - American Government I 3 Credits
PSY 1301 - General Psychology 3 Credits
PSY 2342 - Psychology of Everyday Life 3 Credits
REL 1311 - Introduction to Jewish Scriptures 3 Credits
REL 1312 - Introduction to Christian Scriptures 3 Credits
REL 1313 - Introduction to Ethics 3 Credits
REL 1321 - Introduction to Comparative Religions 3 Credits
REL 1323 - Introduction to Interfaith Leadership 3 Credits
SOC 1302 - Cultural Anthropology 3 Credits
SOC 2301 - Intro to Sociology 3 Credits
SOC 2302 - Social Problems 3 Credits
SOC 2390 - Minority Groups 3 Credits
SSC 2360 - Social Justice 3 Credits
WSP 2303 - Hon Sem Cultural Lit 3 Credits
WSP 2304 - Hon Sem Social Literacy 3 Credits
WSP 2340 - Hon Lang/Lit Interdiscip Integrative 3 Credits

Required Related Courses (42 Hours)

Exercise Science

EXS 2201 - Hlth Phys Ed Activties for Elem Teachers 2 Credits

Geography

GEG 2304 - World Geography 3 Credits

History

HIS 2341 - History of Texas 3 Credits

Math *

MAT 1304 - Math for Liberal Arts 3 Credits
MAT 1305 - Adv Fda of Math for Teachers 3 Credits

Natural Science *

BIO 1406 - Contemporary Biology 4 Credits

Note

* All EC-6 candidates are required to complete a minimum of 3 math and 3 science courses as a part of their degree plan.

Psychology

PSY 2308 - Infant and Child Development 3 Credits

Spanish

SPN 1341 , SPN 1342 , SPN 2313 , and SPN 2314 : refer to test equivalencies (Course Credit by Examination and Advanced Placement )

SPN 2321 required for all students that do not score 700 or above on the required WebCape exam following completion of SPN 1341 , SPN 1342 , SPN 2313 , and SPN 2314 or the equivalent.

SPN 1341 - Elementary Spanish I 3 Credits
SPN 1342 - Elementary Spanish II 3 Credits
SPN 2313 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 Credits and
SPN 2314 - Intermediate Spanish II 3 Credits or test equivalent
SPN 2321 - Int Sp for Sp/Sp Sec Ed/Biling Majors 3 Credits
SPN 3328 - Advanced Spanish Grammar 3 Credits
SPN 3340 - Advanced Spanish Writing 3 Credits

Introduction to the Profession (0-8 Hours)

Required of all students in the REV program; optional for other students.

EDU 1110 - Principles of Education and Training 1 Credits
PSY 2314 - Lifespan Development 3 Credits
EDU 2220 - Instructional Practices 2 Credits
EDU 2290 - Practicum in Education and Training 2 Credits

Major Requirements (62 Hours)

Professional Development

EDU 2100 - Foundations of Education 1 Credits
EDU 3338 - Technology for Classroom Instr 3 Credits

Education

EDU 2208 - Fine Arts Elementary 2 Credits
EDU 2341 - Instr/Assess/Class Mgt EC-12 3 Credits
EDU 3318 - Intro to Early Childhood Education 3 Credits
EDU 3319 - Math for Elementary School Teachers 3 Credits
EDU 3320 - Science for Elementary School Teachers 3 Credits
EDU 4331 - Differ Instr Mix-Ability K-12 Classrm 3 Credits
EDU 4340 - Envir Process/Assess for E C-6 3 Credits
EDU 4348 - Social Studies for Element Schl Teachers 3 Credits

Bilingual Education

EDU 3324 - Language Acquisition & Development 3 Credits
EDU 3363 - Foundations of Bilingual Education 3 Credits
EDU 4317 - English As a Second Language Methodology 3 Credits
EDU 4329 - Cont Meth Dual Lang Classrm 3 Credits
EDU 4362 - Rdg/Lang Arts in Dual Lang Cl 3 Credits

Reading

RDG 3328 - Children’s Bilingual Literature Elementary School 3 Credits
RDG 4345 - Teach Wrtg in Elem Classrm 3 Credits
RDG 4401 - Beginning Literacy 4 Credits
RDG 4402 - Intermediate Literacy 4 Credits

Residency or Clinical Teaching (6 SCH)

You must take either EDU-4396 Residency I and EDU-4397 Residency II - OR - EDU-4611

EDU 4396 - Residency I 3 Credits
EDU 4397 - Residency II 3 Credits
OR
EDU 4611 - Clinical Teaching 6 Credits