General Statement
Within Texas A&M University, the College of Education and Human Development
plays a proactive role in shaping the state and national educational agenda.
To this end, programs in the College of Education and Human Development attempt
to (1) develop thinking professionals whose research adds to the store of
knowledge regarding teaching and learning, (2) produce exemplary teachers
and administrators to serve in school systems of the state and nation, and
(3) assist Texas and the nation in using up-to-date knowledge to improve
educational practice in diverse settings. In summary, the College of Education
and Human Development has three key functions: research, teaching and service.
Production of knowledge is central to the College of Education and Human
Development's research role. The College of Education and Human Development
supports both basic and applied research activities. Of particular interest
is the effort to translate research findings into models and prescriptions
that will result in substantive educational improvement in field settings.
In discharging its teaching function,
the College of Education and Human Development seeks to prepare highly
qualified professionals for a wide variety of educational settings. Teacher
preparation programs are particularly committed to providing students with
the ability to use sophisticated technologies in their instructional repertoires.
Service to the state and nation through teaching, supervising and assisting
schools, state agencies, other institutions of higher education, and businesses
and industries is a strong commitment of the College of Education and Human
Development. Increasingly, these service efforts build on new knowledge generated
through the College of Education and Human Development's research activities.
The College of Education and Human Development is responsible for managing
programs for the preparation of certified school personnel. Other programs
in the college prepare students for specific human service roles in the private
sector and within state and community agencies. College of Education and
Human Development majors include bilingual education interdisciplinary studies
(elementary and middle school education), health (including school health
education), kinesiology (including physical education certification), interdisciplinary
studies (non-certification), and special education. Students seeking middle
school certification also have a choice of majoring in English (offered through
the College of Liberal Arts). Students interested in any elementary, middle
school or secondary certification programs are responsible for meeting with
an advisor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture's Office of
Undergraduate Advising. Advisors have available specific information regarding
all program options.
Students seeking secondary certification in areas other than health or
kinesiology must major in an academic discipline offered through the appropriate
college. Professional education courses for secondary certification are offered
by the College of Education and Human Development. Students interested in
secondary certification must report to an advisor in the Department of Teaching,
Learning and Culture's Office of Undergraduate Advising to complete appropriate
paperwork.
Teaching fields, specialization areas and endorsements/delivery systems
may be chosen from the following:
| Agricultural Science |
Life Science |
| Bilingual (EC-4) |
Mathematics |
| Computer Science |
Middle School English |
| Early Childhood |
Middle School Science/Mathematics |
| English Language Arts and Reading |
Middle School Social Studies/ |
| English as a Second Language |
Reading-Language Arts |
| Generic Special Education |
Physical Science |
| Health |
Reading |
| History |
Science |
| Horticulture |
Social Studies |
| Kinesiology |
Spanish |
The College of Education and Human Development carries out its mission
of research, teaching and service through the following departments: Educational
Administration and Human Resource Development, Educational Psychology,
Health and Kinesiology, and Teaching, Learning and Culture. Other contributing
entities include Agricultural Education, the Principals' Center, the Center
for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, the Center for Career
Development and Occupational Preparation, the Center for Community Education
and the Counseling and Assessment Clinic. Detailed descriptions of College
of Education and Human Development departments are provided on the following
pages. The College of Education and Human Development is required by Federal
policy to make available the summary report of students' scores on the
TExES examination. This information is available from the Associate Dean
for Academic Affairs in the College of Education and Human Development.
General Requirements for Admission to
Professional Programs
The programs of study in the College of Education and Human Development
are composed of two phases--the pre-professional phase and the professional
phase. The pre-professional phase consists of basic University Core Curriculum
requirements and introductory courses to the major field of study. The
professional phase consists of advanced work in the major field of study,
courses in the professional undergirding disciplines and professional studies
courses.
Upon entering the College of Education and Human Development, students
are assigned a general College of Education and Human Development major
that tracks the pre-professional phase of their chosen program. To advance
to the professional phase of the chosen program and to be accepted into
the professional major, students must meet the program entry requirements
and be accepted by the program faculty. Students
are responsible for contacting the departmental advisors to obtain information
about specific requirements for their major and program areas.
Requirements for Admission to the
Professional Phase of Teacher Education Programs
The State of Texas establishes standards for teacher education programs.
All certification programs at Texas A&M are in compliance with these
requirements. Students must meet state, University, College of Education
and Human Development and department/program requirements for matriculation
into a teacher education program. Students
are responsible for contacting the departmental advisors to obtain information
about specific requirements for their major and program areas. College-wide
requirements for admission to teacher education include the following:
1. An approved degree/certification plan, teaching field plan(s), and
application for admission to teacher education programs.
2. Minimum GPR
of 2.5 based on all Texas A&M grades that apply to the student's
degree/certification plan. A 2.75 GPR is required for PreK-4 and middle
school programs.
3. Minimum GPR of at least 2.5 on all course
work completed at Texas A&M.
4. Minimum GPR of 2.5 computed on all teaching
field/major emphasis courses (those taken at Texas A&M and those taken
elsewhere and transferred here) with a grade of C or higher in each teaching
field/major emphasis course.
5. A grade of C or higher in each course in the INST major/professional
education (TEED/TEFB) sequence.
6. Satisfy the English proficiency requirement by:
a. earning a grade of B or
higher in ENGL 104 (or receiving credit by exam for the course); or
b. earning a grade of B or
higher in ENGL 203, 210, 235, 236, 241 or 301; and
c. earning no grade below C in
any course taken in (a) or (b) above.
7. Pass the THEA, ACCUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS test or show proof of
exemption from the test with appropriate TAAS (TAKS), SAT or ACT scores.
8. Have junior classification with a minimum of 15
semester credit hours at Texas A&M, and completion of University
Core Curriculum and foundation requirements applicable to the respective
degree program.
9. NOTE: Health and Kinesiology majors must have a grade of C or better
in scientific foundation courses.
10. A $200 fee will be assessed to the student's fees during the semester
he/she is admitted to the Teacher Education Program. The $200 Admission
to Teacher Education fee is non-refundable.
Teacher Education Retention Policy
A student, after being admitted to teacher education, who fails to continue
to meet all requirements, will be dropped from the program and may not
continue in or register for any professional teacher education course.
Any student removed from or who discontinues student teaching because of
unsatisfactory performance will be dropped from the teacher education program.
A student dropped from the teacher education program may apply through
their respective department for readmission to the teacher education program.
A student who is readmitted within one year from the date of termination
will not have to pay the admission to teacher education fee again; a student
who requests readmission one year or more after being dropped must pay
the required teacher education admission fee.
Requirements for Admission to Student Teaching
1. Complete a student teaching application a semester in advance, February
1 for fall placement and September 15 for spring placement. Health and
agricultural education majors must see their advisors for deadlines.
2. Formal Admission to Teacher Education.
3. Completion of all Education/Interdisciplinary Studies and professional
courses with a grade of C or better in each course and a minimum GPR of
2.5 in the major emphasis area.
4. Grade of C or better in COMM 203.
5. (Secondary only) All certification course work must be completed.
Each teaching field must have a grade of C or better in each course and
a minimum GPR of 2.5 in each teaching field. Health and kinesiology majors
must see departmental advisors.
6. Minimum of 2.5 total GPR on all Texas A&M certification/degree
course work.
7. Minimum 2.5 GPR on all course work taken at Texas
A&M.
Requirements for Admission to the
Professional Phase of Non-Certification Programs
The following requirements must be met by students seeking admission
to the professional phase of non-certification programs in Health and Kinesiology.
1. An approved degree plan and application for admission to the professional
phase of non-certification programs.
2. Minimum GPR of 2.0 based on all course work completed
at Texas A&M.
A 2.5 GPR is required for the Sport Management Track. A 2.25 GPR is required
for the Applied Science Physiology Track.
3. Satisfy the English proficiency requirement by:
a. earning a grade of B or higher in ENGL 104 (or receiving credit by
exam for the course); or
b. earning a grade of B or higher in ENGL 203, 210, 235, 236, 301 or
341; and
c. earning no grade below C in any course taken in (a) or (b) above.
4. Pass the THEA, ACCUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS test or show proof of
exemption from the test with appropriate TAAS (TAKS), SAT or ACT scores.
5. Have junior classification with a minimum of 15
semester credit hours at Texas A&M, and completion of University
Core Curriculum requirements applicable to the respective degree program.
6. Must have a grade of C or higher in all major, professional development,
and scientific foundation courses.
7. Students must meet departmental criteria before acceptance into an
approved internship. (Please see departmental advisor.)
NOTE: As several
of the College of Education and Human Development's teacher
education programs are undergoing change and are pending approval,
the programs offered, admission to professional programs, admission to
professional phase of teacher education, retention policy, and requirements
for admission to student teaching are subject to change. Students should
check with advisors in the appropriate departments to receive the most
current policies and procedures.
International and Cultural Diversity Requirement
Texas A&M University requires its students to meet an International
and Cultural Diversity requirement as part of the University's Core Curriculum.
Meeting this requirement will require the careful selection of courses.
The student is directed to of
this catalog for detailed information regarding this requirement and also
is encouraged to seek the advice of the student's academic advisor.
