2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

Note: In order to meet new guidelines from the Texas Education Agency, the University may change
requirements described in this Catalog.
*Students who are teaching full time may require more than one semester to complete the required 350 hours of
internship. Students who do not complete all 350 hours in EDSP 6191, they may register for additional
semesters of Counseling Practicum with permission of the Dean of the School of Education.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The MEd in Curriculum and Instruction provides expertise related to curriculum content and instructional
methodology. It allows teacher candidates to acquire initial certification and certified teachers to increase their
professional knowledge and skills and add supplemental certifications and specializations. Each Curriculum and
Instruction program requires a core of courses.
Curriculum and Instruction without Certification or Specialization
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EDUC 5306 Educational Applications of Technology
EDUC 6304 Children, Adolescents, and Learning
EDUC 6310 The School in a Multicultural Society
EDUC 6322 Curriculum and Instruction: Grades K – 12
EDUC 6330 Teaching Methodology for the Professional
EDUC 6320 Research Techniques and Procedures
18 hrs of graduate electives
Curriculum and Instruction with All-Level Teacher Certification
NOTE: Teaching certificates are issued by the State of Texas, not the University. The State is currently changing
some certification levels and requirements. In order to meet new guidelines from the Texas Education Agency,
the University may change requirements described in this Catalog. Students should check with the School of
Education office for current requirements.
This option leads to both the MEd degree in Curriculum and Instruction and all-level Texas teacher certification
in art, physical education, or music. The student must meet all admission, retention, and certification
requirements for teacher education and have a certification plan completed by the certification officer. Based on
an analysis of previous course work and TExES scores, the certification plan may require additional hours in the
teaching field.
For certification in all-level music, the following courses must be completed with no grade less than a ―C‖:
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EDUC 5306 Educational Applications of Technology
EDUC 5354 Advanced Applications of Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Schools
EDUC 6301 Classroom Management
EDUC 6302 Elementary School Curriculum and Instruction
EDUC 6304 Children, Adolescents, and Learning
EDUC 6310 The School in a Multicultural Society
EDUC 6320 Research Techniques and Procedures
EDSP 5302 Survey of Exceptional Children
12 hrs of approved graduate electives in education; if seeking initial certification, graduate
electives must include student teaching
For certification in all-level art, the following courses must be completed with no grade less than a ―C‖:
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