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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Education with Core Subjects EC-6 and Special Education EC-12 Degree Map

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Year 1

Semester 1 Fall

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 1100 - Learning Frameworks Credit Hours: 1
TCED 1301 - Exploring Teaching as a Profession Credit Hours: 3
WRIT 1301 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3
Core: Natural Science ¹ Credit Hours: 3
Core: Natural Science Lab ¹ Credit Hours: 1

Semester Hours: 17

Semester 2 Spring

COMM 1315 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit Hours: 3
SPED 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit Hours: 3
WRIT 1302 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3
Core: Natural Science ¹ Credit Hours: 3
Core: Natural Science Lab ¹ Credit Hours: 1

Semester Hours: 16

Year 2

Semester 1 Fall

MATH 1350 - Mathematics for Teachers I Credit Hours: 3
POLS 2305 - Federal Government Credit Hours: 3
Core: Language, Philosophy and Culture ¹ Credit Hours: 3
Core: Social and Behavioral Sciences ¹ Credit Hours: 3
Natural Science Credit Hours: 3

Semester Hours: 15

Semester 2 Spring

Creative Arts Credit Hours: 3
INST 3313 - Survey of Instructional Technologies Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1351 - Mathematics for Teachers II Credit Hours: 3
POLS 2306 - Texas Government Credit Hours: 3
Natural Science Credit Hours: 3

Semester Hours: 15

Summer

WRIT 3304 - Advanced Writing for Education Credit Hours: 3
OR
WRIT 3307 - Advanced Writing Credit Hours: 3
SILC 4315 - Theories of American Pluralism Credit Hours: 3
Semester Hours: 6

Year 3

Semester 1 Fall

EDUC 4310 - Theories of Educational Psychology Credit Hours: 3
LLLS 4311 - Foundational Literacy Skills Credit Hours: 3
SPED 4311 - Assessment in Special Education Credit Hours: 3
SPED 4332 - Early Childhood Special Education Credit Hours: 3
TCED 4100 - Core Subjects Teacher Seminar Credit Hours: 1
TCED 4303 - Creating Positive Learning Environments in EC-6 Credit Hours: 3
Semester Hours: 16

Semester 2 Spring

LLLS 4313 - Corrective and Remedial Reading Credit Hours: 3
LLLS 4332 - Diagnostic and Prescriptive Reading Credit Hours: 3
SPED 4312 - Diagnostic Instruction for Learners With Special Needs Credit Hours: 3
SPED 4321 - Implementing Positive Behavior Supports Credit Hours: 3
TCED 4322 - Science Methods for EC-6 Credit Hours: 3
Semester Hours: 15

Summer

SPED 4313 - Individualizing Instruction for Students With Disabilities Credit Hours: 3
LLLS 4344 - Literacy Methods for EC-6 Credit Hours: 3
Semester Hours: 6

Year 4

Semester 1 Fall

HLTH 3302 - Health and Physical Education EC-6 Survey Credit Hours: 3
TCED 4321 - Social Studies Methods for EC-6 Credit Hours: 3
TCED 4323 - Mathematics Methods for EC-6 Credit Hours: 3
TCED 4378 - Clinical Teaching I Credit Hours: 3
Semester Hours: 12

Semester 2 Spring

TCED 4978 - Clinical Teaching II Credit Hours: 9
Semester Hours: 9

Total Plan Hours 127

1. State of Texas Core Curriculum Course. Please refer to the 2021-2022 UHCL Undergraduate Catalog for approved options.

This document is only intended as a guide. Please see an academic advisor for assistance with academic planning.