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TEACHER EDUCATION
The Huston-Tillotson University Teacher Education Program offers teacher preparation designed to meet the needs of undergraduates in Interdisciplinary Studies and Academic Specializations. Meeting the new standards approved by the State Board for Educator Certification, September 2002, the Program offers 12 certification areas.
GENERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The Teacher Education Program prepares certification-seeking professionals for educational, societal, and technological teaching needs through a holistic curriculum. Integrating field-based experiences through the theoretical/pedagogical course delivery is a hallmark of the Huston-Tillotson University Program. Particular attention is given to effective decision-making and best-practices for tomorrow’s classrooms. Program goals provide students a nurturing learning environment in which they may explore:
- Extensive supervised field-based and laboratory experiences that empower teachers with the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes necessary to guide and instruct the diverse needs of all learners.
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- Opportunities to learn professional practices, legal responsibilities, and the organizational structure of the education profession that produces teachers who are at the forefront of educational innovation and are a valued member of an educational team.
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- Instructional activities that develop levels of expertise beyond the required standards for educator testing and certification.
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Requirements for Undergraduates Seeking Teacher Certification
As the State of Texas mandates specific academic requirements for persons seeking teacher certification, students should plan lower-division coursework schedules carefully. In order to obtain adequate counsel from Teacher Education Program faculty, students interested in attaining a teacher certification are encouraged to declare as a major early in their University sequence. However, declaring a major is not synonymous with admittance into the Teacher Certification Program. Students desiring certification through the Teacher Education Program MUST comply with the program's three-step admission process.
Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program Requires a Three-Step Process
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STEP 1
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· Complete program application
· Post cumulative GPA average of 2.50
· Post THEA scores:
- Mathematics, 230
- Reading, 230
- Writing, 220
· Complete pre-admission assessments:
- E-Lassi
- Watson-Glaser
- Nelson-Denny Reading Inventory
- Praxis General Knowledge Test
- OWLS Oral Language Test
· Demonstrate acceptable proficiency in:
- Oral/written communications
- Quantitative skills
- Critical thinking
- Reading
- General knowledge skills
· Complete an interview with the Teacher Education Review Team
· Submit written approval from your certification area Chair
· Submit criminal history search form
· Demonstrate entry level technology skills mastery (EDU 223 portfolio)
· Remove all incomplete (I) and failing grades from transcript
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STEP 2
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· Submit professional e-portfolio
· Post grade of “C” or better in all education classes with an overall GPA of
2.50
· Complete three interviews with senior professors
· Complete an interview with the Teacher Education Committee
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STEP 3
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· Complete final admission process
· Complete student teaching
· Demonstrate readiness to take TExES
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DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION AREAS
Grades 8-12
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Degree
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Major
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Certificate
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Hours
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Bachelor of Arts
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Biology
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Life Science
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135
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Bachelor of Science
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Chemistry
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Physical Science
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138
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Bachelor of Science
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Computer Science
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Computer Science
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136
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Bachelor of Arts
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English
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English Language Arts/Reading
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127
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Bachelor of Arts
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History
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History
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124
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Bachelor of Arts
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Technology Applications
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134
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Bachelor of Science
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Mathematics
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Mathematics
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134
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Grades 4-8
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Degree
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Major
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Certificate
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Hours
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Bachelor of Arts
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Mathematics
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Mathematics
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134
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Grades EC-4
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Degree
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Major
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Certificate
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Hours
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Bachelor of Arts
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Generalist
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124
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Grades EC-12
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Degree
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Major
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Certificate
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Hours
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Bachelor of Arts
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Interdisciplinary
Studies
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Special Education
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130
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Bachelor of Science
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Kinesiology
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Physical Education
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134
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Bachelor of Arts
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Music
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Music
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138
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KINESIOLOGY
The Kinesiology Program provides individuals the expertise to guide themselves and others in the process of becoming physically active and healthy for a lifetime. Kinesiology graduates are prepared for successful careers as physical educators, athletic coaches, recreational leaders, and/or graduate students.
DEGREES OFFERED
The Program provides students two degree options: the Physical Education Concentration or the Human Performance Concentration. Leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree, the total number of semester credit hours required for the Physical Education Concentration (Teacher Certification) is 134 and 120 for the Human Performance Concentration.
GENERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
A grade of “D” or below is not accepted in a student’s area of specialization, including the minor. Consequently, the student must repeat the course.
Requirements are:
- Field experience requirements
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- Requirements for admission to Teacher Education
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- Permission to take courses outside of Huston-Tillotson University
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Transfer Students
All students considering a major or minor in Kinesiology are advised, at the time of registration, by a Kinesiology program advisor. However, when a student returns to the University after a five-year absence or transfers from an accredited institution, the Division Chair determines Kinesiology major and minor course requirements. To receive credit for a course taken at another institution, transfer students must provide an official transcript, and/or a copy of the University Bulletin and course syllabus. Transfer students with sophomore standing who are seeking teacher certification must file an application for provisional admission to a certification program immediately upon enrolling at Huston-Tillotson University.
Requirements for a Major in Kinesiology – Physical Education Concentration
As a result of the State Board for Educator Certification teacher certification requirements, students pursuing teacher certification should:
- Select the Physical Education Concentration.
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- Take the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) test no later than the sophomore year. A reading and mathematics score of 230 each and a writing score of 220 is required for admittance into the teacher education program.
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- Pass all three parts of the THEA prior to admittance into the Teacher Education Program no later than the end of the sophomore year (prospective teacher certification students).
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- Interview with the Teacher Education advisory committee soon after completion of EDU 201.
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- Apply for final admission through the Teacher Education Program. File an application with the Teacher Education Program one semester prior to student teaching. A student must post a score of 80% on the Kinesiology Comprehensive Examination to be allowed to enroll in student teaching.
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Degree course requirements are the following:
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Take KIN 102, 213, 203, 233, 303, 313, 333, 363, 413, 441, and 454
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Choose eight (8) hours from the following: KIN 112, 122, 132, 142, 152, 162 and 172
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Choose six (6) hours from the following: KIN 323, 403, 423, 433, and 443
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Take the following Teacher Education courses: EDU 201, 223, 303, 313, 374, 411-A, 414, 426, SED 313, RDG 383 and RDG 413 (Advisor’s Decision)
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Requirements for a Major in Kinesiology – Human Performance Concentration
Students pursuing a career in recreation or exercise science select the Human Performance Concentration. All three sections of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) test must be passed, or receive an equivalent exemption, no later than the sophomore year. A student must pass the Kinesiology Comprehensive Examination with a score of at least 80 before being allowed to enroll in KIN 466 Human Performance Internship.
Degree course requirements are the following:
- Take KIN 102, 213, 203, 233, 303, 313, 333, 363, 413, 454, 466
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- Choose eight (8) hours from the following: KIN 112, 122, 132, 142, 152, 162, 172
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- Choose six (6) hours from the following: KIN 323, 403, 423, 433, 443
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Requirements for a Minor in Kinesiology:
A Minor in Kinesiology requires 25 semester credit hours.
- Take KIN 102, 203, 213, 454
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- Choose no more than six (6) hours from the following: KIN 112, 122, 132, 142, 152, 162, 172
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- Choose seven (7) hours from the following: KIN 233, 303, 313, 323, 333, 363, 403, 413, 423, 433, 443, or 454
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