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Kinesiology: This
course of study is designed to prepare students for careers as athletic trainers,
physical therapists, recreational directors, coaches, and teachers of physical
education in elementary and secondary schools. The program leads to a Bachelor
of Arts degree. The student selects a degree without teacher certification, or
has the option for an area of specialization in all level (K-12) education. Consult
the information for teacher education in the 2004-2005 Bulletin for complete
information on areas of specialization in all-level physical education.
Elementary Certification (EC
- Grade 4): Students completing the following
academic programs will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in the specific
area of concentration and will be recommended for Texas EC-Grade 4 teacher
certification upon graduation and the successful completion of the appropriate
licensure examinations. All students working toward EC–4 certification
must meet the course requirements under 1) general education, 2) elementary
combination of subjects, 3) professional education, and 4) their chosen area
of academic specialization (major).
Middle School Certification (Grades
4-8): Students completing the following programs
will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in the specific area of concentration
and will be recommended for Texas Grades 4-8 Teacher Certification upon graduation
and the successful completion of the appropriate licensure exams. All
students working toward 8–12 certification must meet the course requirements
under 1) general education, 2) professional education, 3) an area of academic
specialization (major), and 4) a second teaching field (optional).
Secondary Certification (Grades
8-12): Students completing the following programs
will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in the specific area of concentration
and will be recommended for Texas grades 8-12 teacher certification upon graduation
and the successful completion of the appropriate licensure examinations. All
students working toward 8–12 certification must meet the course requirements
under 1) general education, 2) professional education, 3) an area of academic
specialization (major), and 4) a second teaching field (optional).
All-Level Certification (Ec-Grade
12): Students completing the following programs
will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in the specific area of concentration
and will be recommended for Texas EC-12 Teacher Certification upon graduation
and the successful completion of the appropriate licensure examinations. All
students working toward EC–12 certification must meet the course requirements
under 1) general education, 2) professional education, and 3) an area of academic
specialization
(major).
Supplemental Certificates: The
School of Education offers coursework to prepare certified teachers for two supplemental
certificates: English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education.
Master of Arts
in Teaching: Education is changing — schools
need leaders to meet challenges and facilitate school initiatives, changes
and reform. You’ll develop a deeper understanding
of teaching and learning as well as acquire proficiency in instructional technology,
assessment, and action research. The Master of Arts in Teaching
not only provides you with solid teaching credentials but also the opportunities
and training to achieve a leadership role in the teaching/learning community.
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