BSIS Degree with Dual EC-12 Special Education and EC-6 Generalist Certification
Total Semester Credit Hours = 129
Sample Course Sequence (Including Core Courses) for the EC-12 Special Education and EC-6 certification:
Freshman Year
Fall (15 SCH)
Life Science (BIOL with lab)
Social and Behavioral Science
Spring (16 SCH)
Physical Science (CHEM or PHYS)
Visual and Performing Arts
Sophomore Year
Fall (19 SCH)
ENGL 2322, 2323, 2362, or 2363
Science Elective (any BIOL,
CHEM, or PHYS)
Spring (18 SCH)
Junior Year
Fall (18 SCH)
Spring (17 SCH)
Senior Year
Fall (19 SCH)
EDSP 4368
Spring (6 SCH)
Additional Required Courses
Field or clinical experiences are required in conjunction with professional education courses of the BSIS degree. The School of Education in cooperation with participating school districts assigns students to school placements.
*Student Teaching: Requirements for admission to student teaching are provided at the end of the BSIS section of this catalog.
In order to be eligible for a recommendation for EC-6 and special education teacher certification, candidates must pass required TExES examinations in addition to successfully completing the requirements for the BSIS degree and student teaching.