Transfer Degree Map: Blinn Associate of Arts in Teaching – Option A
to Sam Houston State University Bachelor of Science in Education

EC-6 Core with EC-12 Special Education Certification

4-Year Suggested Academic Plan (2022–2023)

First Year – Freshman

Fall Semester

First Year Fall Coursework
BCD University Course Name Hours
ENGL 1301 ENGL 1301 Composition I (Core Area I) 3
MATH 1350 MATH 1384 Fundamentals of Math (Core Area II) 3
Life & Physical Science Core Area III Life and Physical Science 4
ENGL 2322 or 2323 ENGL 2332 or 2333 Survey of British Literature I or II (Core Area IV) 3
HIST 1301 HIST 1301 American History I (Core Area VI) 3
Total Fall Credits 16

Spring Semester

First Year Spring Coursework
BCD University Course Name Hours
ENGL 1302 ENGL 1302 Composition II (Core Area I) 3
HIST 1302 HIST 1302 American History II (Core Area VI) 3
Creative Arts Core Area V Creative Arts 3
GOVT 2305 POLS 2305 American Government – Federal (Core Area VII) 3
PHYS 1410 PHYS 1305/1105 Introduction to Physics 4
Total Spring Credits 16

Second Year – Sophomore

Fall Semester

Second Year Fall Coursework
BCD University Course Name Hours
SPCH 1315 COMS 1361 Public Speaking (Core Area IX) 3
EDUC 1301 SHSU Credit Introduction to Education 3
Life & Physical Science Core Area III Life and Physical Science 4
GOVT 2306 POLS 2306 American Government – State (Core Area VII) 3
Social & Behavioral Science Core Area VIII Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
Total Fall Credits 16

Spring Semester

Second Year Spring Coursework
BCD University Course Name Hours
PHED 1164 KINE 2511 Intro Physical Fitness and Sport (Core Area IX) 1
MATH 1336 or 1351 MATH 1385 Math for Elementary Education II 3
HIST 2301 SHSU Credit Texas History 3
EDUC 2301 SPED 2301 Introduction to Special Populations 3
MATH 1314 Core Area II College Algebra 3
Total Spring Credits 13

Summer – Transfer

Summer Transfer Coursework
BCD University Course Name Hours
CIEE 3374 SHSU Human Growth and Learning 3
EDUC 1101 SHSU Educator Preparation 1
READ 3315 SHSU Teaching Multiple Literacies 3
Total Summer Credits 7

Third Year – Junior (SHSU)

Fall Semester

Junior Year Fall Coursework
Course Course Name Hours
CIEE 3334 Math Instruction in Elementary Grades 3
CIEE 3343 Curriculum and Assessment 3
CIEE 3385 Creating Environments for Learning in Elementary 3
BESL 3301 Second Language Acquisition 3
SPED 3303 Supporting Social Success 3

Spring Semester

Junior Year Spring Coursework
Course Course Name Hours
READ 3383 Reading Methods and Assessment 3
READ 3384 Language Arts Assessment – Elementary 3
SPED 4314 Literacy for Students with Exceptionalities 3
TESL 3313 ESL Methodology I 3
ECHE 3325 Creative Arts for Educators 3

Summer

Junior Year Summer Coursework
Course Course Name Hours
SPED 3305 Assessment Practices in Special Education 3
SPED 3312 Family and Diversity Issues in Special Education 3

Fourth Year – Senior (SHSU)

Fall Semester

Senior Year Fall Coursework
Course Course Name Hours
CIEE 4391 Student Teaching in Elementary Education 3
CIEE 3335 Science Instruction in Elementary Grades 3
CIEE 3336 Social Studies Instruction in Elementary Grades 3
TESL 4314 ESL Methodology II 3
SPED 4311 Content Learning in Special Education 3

Spring Semester

Senior Year Spring Coursework
Course Course Name Hours
SPED 4304 Transition Planning in Special Education 3
EDUC 4301 Teacher Education Capstone 3
SPED 4305 Student Teaching in Special Education 3
ECHE 4343 Curriculum for Early Childhood 3

Notes and Comments

  1. Preferred science courses are BIOL 1408 and BIOL 1436.
  2. ENGL 2332 or 2333 meets both Core and degree requirements.
  3. EDUC 1301 substitutes for CIEE 2333.
  4. HIST 2301 substitutes for HIST 3398 at SHSU.
  5. If students transfer 9 hours of MATH 1350/1351/1314 with a C or better, MATH 1314 substitutes for MATH 3381 at SHSU.
  6. CIEE 3374 and MATH 3381 must be completed before Field Experience.
  7. Students apply to the Educator Preparation Program during EDUC 1101.
  8. Full acceptance to the Educator Preparation Program is required prior to Field Experience and requires a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA.
  9. READ 3315 or READ 3380 must be completed before READ 3383 and READ 3384.

This transfer advising guide provides 61 college-level hours, all of which transfer and apply toward the Sam Houston State University Bachelor of Science in Education.