Education, Bachelor of Science

Founded as Sam Houston Normal Institute in 1879, Sam Houston State University was the first teacher preparation program in Texas.

The BS in Education offers ideal class sizes and personal attention from a highly qualified faculty.

Locations

The Education degree is offered at the main campus in Huntsville and many classes are offered at The Woodlands Center.

Careers in Education

• Teacher
• Principal
• Administrator
• Coach
• Superintendent
• Professors

Or continue your education with a graduate degree.

Coursework

The first step to becoming a teacher is deciding which grade level you want to teach, as this will determine your degree plan.

Students interested in the B.S. in Education and a Master of Education in Teaching and Learning can get a jumpstart on their master's degree in the 4+1 accelerated dual degree programs. With the 4+1 programs, students complete graduate-level courses as part of their undergraduate degree. See the Education degree program list for availability.

All students are required to participate in field experiences in public schools.

• Early Childhood PK - 3

  Grade Level & Subject	Your Degree Plan
  PreK - 3rd Grade	BS Education, PK-3
  PreK - 3rd Grade and Bilingual Education	BS Education, PK-3 Bilingual
  PreK - 3rd Grade and Special Education	BS Education, PK-3 Special Education

• Elementary EC-6

  Grade Level & Subject	Your Degree Plan
  Elementary	BS Education, EC-6 Core
  Elementary and Bilingual Education	BS Education, EC-6 Bilingual Core
  Elementary and All level Special Education	BS Education, EC-6 Special Education Core

• Middle Grades 4-8

  Grade Level & Subject	Your Degree Plan
  4th - 8th grade Core Subjects (except Fine Arts, Health & PE)	BS Education, 4-8 Core
  4th - 8th grade Math	BS Education, 4-8 Math
  4th - 8th grade Science	BS Education, 4-8 Science
  4th - 8th grade Social Studies; all History, Geography, Eco. and Govt.	BS Education, 4-8 Social Studies
  4th - 8th grade ELAR (English Language Arts and Reading)	BS Education, 4-8 ELAR

• Secondary 6-12 or 7-12

  Grade Level & Subject	Your Degree Plan
  7th - 12th grade Science: encompasses Biology, Chemistry, Geology (Earth Science), Physics (including Astronomy)	Double Major: BS Education AND BS Composite Science
  7th - 12th grade English Language Arts and Reading	Double Major: BA Education AND BA English
  7th - 12th grade History	Double Major: BS Education AND BS History
  7th - 12th grade Journalism	Double Major: BS Education AND BS Mass Communications: Multiplatform Journalism
  7th - 12th grade Mathematics	Double Major: BS Education AND BS Mathematics
  6th - 12th grade AFNR (Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources)	BS in Animal Science With teacher certification
  6th - 12th grade AFNR (Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources)	BS in Agricultural Business With teacher certification
  6th - 12th grade AFNR (Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources)	BS in Agriculture Engineering Technology With teacher certification
  6th - 12th grade AFNR (Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources)	BS Plant & Soil Sciences With teacher certification
  6th - 12th grade AFNR (Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources)	Double Major: BS Education AND BS Interdisciplinary Agriculture

• All Grades: Fine Arts, Physical Education, Spanish

  Grade Level & Subject	Your Degree Plan
  All grades Early Childhood-12th grade : Physical Education	Double Major: BS Education AND BS Kinesiology
  All grades Early Childhood - 12th grade : Languages Other than English (Spanish)	Double Major: BA Education AND BA Spanish
  All grades Early Childhood - 12th grade : Art	BFA Art With teacher certification (animation, graphic design, photography, studio art 2D, studio art 3D)
  All grades Early Childhood - 12th grade : Music	BM Music With teacher certification (choral, choral/piano, instrumental, string)
  All grades Early Childhood - 12th grade : Theatre	BFA Theatre With teacher certification

Program Breakdown