College of Education
Dean
Michael P. O'Malley, Ed.D.
Education Building Room 2001
Telephone: 512-245-2150
http://www.education.txst.edu
Associate Dean for Research and Sponsored Programs
Eric Paulson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Educator Preparation
Jennifer Porterfield, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Student Success
Kathy Ybañez-Llorente, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Educational Partnerships
Joellen Coryell, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Strategic Planning
Jodi Patrick Holschuh, Ph.D.
Department Chairs
Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology–Elizabeth Hartwig, Ph.D.
Curriculum and Instruction–Glenna M. Billingsley, Ph.D.
Health and Human Performance–Matt McAllister, Ph.D.
Texas State University's legacy as a normal school founded in 1899 with a mission dedicated to preparing new teachers remains with us today in the College of Education's commitment to the highest quality educator and professional preparation across many fields. Our flagship teacher education program prepares aspiring teachers for certification in Elementary, Middle School, Secondary, Bilingual, and Special Education. Our highly regarded and exceptional health and human performance programs offer degrees in Exercise and Sports Science, Health and Fitness Management, Public Health, and Recreation and Sport Management, as well as minors in Adaptive Recreation and Sport, Exercise and Sports Science, Coaching, Outdoor Recreation Leadership, Public Health, and Recreation and Event Planning. The college offers an interdisciplinary Bachelor of General Studies degree, a minor in Human Resource Development and Training, and an undergraduate Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy course (COUN 3320).
Note: Candidates for teaching agriculture, fine arts, or physical education will major in that field (for example, B.Ag., B.F.A., B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science) and minor in Education. Candidates for other high school teaching areas will double major in their content field along with Education (for example, Bachelor of Science with majors in both Biology and Education).
Academic Advising Center
Joya Konieczny, Director
Education Building Room 2143
Telephone: 512-245-3050
www.education.txstate.edu/advising
The College of Education Undergraduate Advising Center is a student-centered, collaborative resource for students seeking an undergraduate degree through the College of Education. As an integral part of teaching and learning at Texas State, academic advisors cultivate student success by engaging students in educational planning to promote academic, personal, and professional development while considering diverse interests, abilities, and goals. Services available for students include, but are not limited to:
- assistance with selection and declaration of degree programs;
- interpretation of academic policies and procedures;
- guidance on course sequencing and degree requirements;
- referrals to other university resources; and
- verification of graduation requirements.
Ultimately, the academic advisors in the College of Education Advising Center strive to develop a guidance and support system to encourage student self-reliance, responsibility, and success in achieving academic goals.
Teacher Certification
Office of Educator Preparation
Patricia Rocha, Ph.D., Director
Education Building - Room 2016
T: 512-245-7880 F: 512-245-8345
www.education.txst.edu/oep
Students who wish to teach Early Childhood (EC) through Grade 6 (elementary with specialization in either English as a Second Language or Bilingual Education), Grades 4-8 (middle school), or All-Level Special Education pursue the Bachelor of Science major in Education. Students may acquire an All-Level certificate to teach Physical Education in the Department of Health and Human Performance within the College of Education. Students seeking 6, 7, or 8-12 (Grade Six, Seven, or Eight through Grade Twelve) certification or All-Level certification in other disciplines should initially declare a major within their chosen teaching field in the department, school and college where that major is housed. Some programs also require a double major or a minor in education, which in most cases can be completed within 120/121 credit hours total. Students should note that teacher certification requirements may differ from degree requirements and that completion of both is necessary for awarding a degree and recommending a student for teacher certification. In order to pursue teacher certification, students must apply and be admitted into the Educator Preparation Program through the Office of Educator Preparation.
Courses in Education Student Teaching (EDST)
EDST 4370. Teacher Residency I.
This course provides supervised clinical teaching in a PK–12 classroom setting and represents the first semester of the residency experience in the teacher preparation program. The course emphasizes the application of instructional planning, standards-aligned lesson design, instructional delivery, classroom management, and assessment practices through sustained engagement in a school-based setting. Through guided residency practice with a host teacher and university supervision, candidates participate in co-teaching, observation, instructional planning, and progressively increased teaching responsibilities while collaborating with school personnel. Candidates analyze classroom contexts, design and implement instruction, evaluate student learning, and engage in professional practices relevant to the teaching profession. Prerequisite: 2.75 Overall GPA and departmental approval.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 24 Lab Contact Hours.Grade Mode: Credit/No Credit
EDST 4371. Teacher Residency II.
This course provides supervised clinical teaching in a PK–12 classroom setting and represents the second semester of the residency experience in the teacher preparation program. The course emphasizes the application of instructional planning, standards-aligned lesson design, instructional delivery, classroom management, and assessment practices through sustained engagement in a school-based setting. Through guided residency practice with a host teacher and university supervision, candidates participate in co-teaching, observation, instructional planning, and progressively increased teaching responsibilities while collaborating with school personnel. Candidates analyze classroom contexts, design and implement instruction, evaluate student learning, and engage in professional practices relevant to the teaching profession. Prerequisite: 2.75 Overall GPA and departmental approval.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 24 Lab Contact Hours.Grade Mode: Credit/No Credit
EDST 4380. Clinical Teaching All-Level I.
This course provides supervised clinical teaching in a PK–12 classroom setting and serves as a culminating experience in the undergraduate teacher preparation program for all-level certification areas. The course emphasizes the application and adaptation of instructional planning, standards-aligned lesson design, instructional delivery, classroom management, and assessment practices across varied developmental levels and content contexts through sustained engagement in a school-based setting. Through guided clinical practice with a cooperating teacher and university supervision, candidates engage in observation, instructional planning, and increasingly independent teaching responsibilities in either an elementary or secondary placement, while collaborating with school personnel. Candidates analyze specific classroom contexts, differentiate instruction across grade levels, implement effective teaching practices, evaluate student learning, and engage in professional practices relevant to the teaching profession and certification requirements. Prerequisite: 2.75 Overall GPA and departmental approval. Corequisite: EDST 4381 with a grade of "D" or better.
3 Credit Hours. 1 Lecture Contact Hour. 20 Lab Contact Hours.Grade Mode: Credit/No Credit
EDST 4381. Clinical Teaching All-Level II.
This course provides supervised clinical teaching in a PK–12 classroom setting and serves as a culminating experience in the undergraduate teacher preparation program for all-level certification areas. The course emphasizes the application and adaptation of instructional planning, standards-aligned lesson design, instructional delivery, classroom management, and assessment practices across varied developmental levels and content contexts through sustained engagement in a school-based setting. Through guided clinical practice with a cooperating teacher and university supervision, candidates engage in observation, instructional planning, and increasingly independent teaching responsibilities in either an elementary or secondary placement, while collaborating with school personnel. Candidates analyze specific classroom contexts, differentiate instruction across grade levels, implement effective teaching practices, evaluate student learning, and engage in professional practices relevant to the teaching profession and certification requirements. Prerequisite: 2.75 Overall GPA and departmental approval. Corequisite: EDST 4380 with a grade of "D" or better.
3 Credit Hours. 1 Lecture Contact Hour. 20 Lab Contact Hours.Grade Mode: Credit/No Credit
EDST 4670. Clinical Teaching in Residency I.
This course provides supervised clinical teaching in a PK–12 classroom setting and represents the first semester of the residency experience in the teacher preparation program. The course emphasizes the application of instructional planning, standards-aligned lesson design, instructional delivery, classroom management, and assessment practices through sustained engagement in a school-based setting. Through guided residency practice with a host teacher and university supervision, candidates participate in co-teaching, observation, instructional planning, and progressively increased teaching responsibilities while collaborating with school personnel. Candidates analyze classroom contexts, design and implement instruction, evaluate student learning, and engage in professional practices relevant to the teaching profession. Prerequisite: 2.75 Overall GPA and departmental approval.
6 Credit Hours. 4 Lecture Contact Hours. 24 Lab Contact Hours.Grade Mode: Credit/No Credit
EDST 4671. Clinical Teaching in Residency II.
This course provides supervised clinical teaching in a PK–12 classroom setting and represents the second semester of the residency experience in the teacher preparation program. The course emphasizes continued application of instructional planning, standards-aligned lesson design, instructional delivery, classroom management, and assessment practices through sustained engagement in a school-based setting. Through guided residency practice with a host teacher and university supervision, candidates engage in co-teaching, instructional planning, and expanded teaching responsibilities while collaborating with school personnel. Candidates analyze classroom contexts, design and implement instruction, evaluate student learning, and engage in professional practices relevant to the teaching profession. Prerequisite: 2.75 Overall GPA and departmental approval.
6 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 24 Lab Contact Hours.Grade Mode: Credit/No Credit
EDST 4680. Clinical Teaching 4-8.
This course provides supervised clinical teaching in a Grades 4–8 classroom setting and serves as a culminating experience in the undergraduate teacher preparation program for Grades 4–8 certification areas. The course emphasizes the application of instructional planning, standards-aligned lesson design, instructional delivery, classroom management, and assessment practices through sustained engagement in a school-based setting. Through guided clinical practice with a cooperating teacher and university supervision, candidates engage in observation, instructional planning, and increasingly independent teaching responsibilities while collaborating with school personnel. Candidates analyze classroom contexts, implement instruction, evaluate student learning, and engage in professional practices relevant to the teaching profession and certification requirements. Prerequisite: 2.75 Overall GPA and departmental approval.
6 Credit Hours. 1 Lecture Contact Hour. 40 Lab Contact Hours.Grade Mode: Credit/No Credit
EDST 4681. Clinical Teaching 7-12.
This course provides supervised clinical teaching in a Grades 7–12 classroom setting and serves as a culminating experience in the undergraduate teacher preparation program for Grades 7–12 certification areas. The course emphasizes the application of instructional planning, standards-aligned lesson design, instructional delivery, classroom management, and assessment practices through sustained engagement in a school-based setting. Through guided clinical practice with a cooperating teacher and university supervision, candidates engage in observation, instructional planning, and increasingly independent teaching responsibilities while collaborating with school personnel. Candidates analyze classroom contexts, implement instruction, evaluate student learning, and engage in professional practices relevant to the teaching profession and certification requirements. Prerequisite: 2.75 Overall GPA and departmental approval.
6 Credit Hours. 1 Lecture Contact Hour. 40 Lab Contact Hours.Grade Mode: Credit/No Credit
EDST 4687. Clinical Teaching EC-6.
This course provides supervised clinical teaching in a PK–6 classroom setting and serves as the culminating experience in the undergraduate teacher preparation program. The course emphasizes the application of instructional planning, standards-aligned lesson design, instructional delivery, classroom management, and assessment practices through sustained engagement in a school-based setting. Through guided clinical practice with a cooperating teacher and university supervision, candidates participate in observation, instructional planning, teaching responsibilities, and professional collaboration with school personnel. Candidates analyze classroom contexts, design and implement instruction, evaluate student learning, and engage in professional practices relevant to the teaching profession and certification requirements. Prerequisite: 2.75 Overall GPA and departmental approval.
6 Credit Hours. 1 Lecture Contact Hour. 40 Lab Contact Hours.Grade Mode: Credit/No Credit
