Bachelor of Arts in Education or Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood - Grade 12 Certification - Kinesiology - Physical Education

Special Education: Students planning to acquire EC-12 certification may do so by securing a major in either music, kinesiology, or special education. To be eligible for Texas certification, students will also follow the EC-12 certification program designed to provide certification for Early Childhood through Grade 12 under the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) standards. Students follow a course of study which includes the following components: (1) General Studies, (2) Professional Responsibility courses, which include student teaching, (3) an academic major in either music, kinesiology, or special education and (4) sufficient electives to complete the bachelors degree, if applicable. Students must be admitted into the Educator Preparation Program according to the policies set by the College of Education.