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4+1 PROGRAMS

Two Degrees at Once

The 4+1 programs allow students to complete two degrees with up to an additional 29 credit hours, for a total credit load of up to 155 hours upon graduation.

Students can complete one of two 4+1 programs in education. The B.S. in Biology/Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program will lead to a dual degree and a secondary licensure in Biology. The B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Elementary Education K-5 / Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Special Education program will lead to dual degree and dual licensure in elementary education and special education.

Each degree will be obtained simultaneously following the completion of coursework as outlined at the bottom of each major’s page. Undergraduate coursework will be completed on campus at FHU during the traditional 16-week semester. Graduate coursework is primarily completed online in an 8-week format.

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Admission to a 4+1 program in education

 

  1. The major/program to be declared by the time the student has earned 45 credit hours,
  2. Admittance to the Teacher Ed Program
    1. Complete EDU130 Introduction to Education with a grade of C or higher
    2. Have completed 28 semester hours with a GPA of 2.75 or higher
    3. Complete the Teacher Education Program Application
    4. Have a Passing Test Score (choose one of the following)
      1. ACT (22 or higher)
      2. Praxis Core
      3. SAT (1100 or higher)
    5. Complete a TBI Background Check
    6. Recommendations from three Faculty Members
    7. Begin your Professional Portfolio in TaskStream
      1. Philosophy of Education Paper
      2. Field Experience Reflection Paper
      3. Community Service Resumé
      4. Code of Ethics
    8. Successful Teacher Education Committee Interview

As students enter the graduate program, they must meet the following transition point requirements and have at least a GPA of 3.0.

B.S. IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION/M.A.T IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

B.S. Major in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Concentration in
Elementary Education (K-5)/ M.A.T. in Special Education (Initial
Teaching Licensure)

152 Hours

Program Coordinator/Director: Mrs. Shawna Northrop
For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: Degree/Graduation

 

I. Liberal Arts Core Requirements: 

34 hours 

Listed in this catalog under Academics: Liberal Arts Core
Limit III. A. Behavioral Sciences to SOC 241 General Sociology
Limit III. B. BIO: 100, 105, 110, 111, 112, or 211
Limit III. C. 1. History to HIS 221 American History I or HIS 222
American History II
Limit III. C. 2 Critical and Creative Works to Literature (ENG: 215,
225, or 235)
Limit III. C. 3 Humanities Capstone to HUM 495 Values in Human
Thought and Action

 

II. Additional Liberal Arts Core Requirements for the Major:

6-7 hours

A. Choose one (1) of the following Fine Arts Courses: 

3 hours

ART 110

Art Appreciation OR

(3)

ART 201 

Introduction to Photography OR (3) 

ART 234

Introduction to Creativity (W) OR

(3)

MUS 110

Music Appreciation OR

(3)

MUS 214

The Development of American Music OR

(3)

THE 160

Introduction to Theatre OR

(3)

THE 265

Acting I OR

(3)

THE 299A 

New York Theatre Survey  (3) 

B. Choose one (1) of the following options: 

3-4 hours

PHS 111

Physical Science I OR

(3)

PHS 112

Physical Science II 

(3)

OR:

   

CHE 121

General Chemistry I WITH

(3)

CHE 121L

General Chemistry I Lab

(1)

     

III. Major Professional Core for Elementary Education (K-5):

27 hours

EDU 130

Introduction to Education (W)

3

SPE 240

Special Education Foundation (W)

3

EDU 250  Professional Reflective Seminar I 
   

Must be admitted to Teacher Education to take the following: 

 

EDU 310 

Literacy I: Emergent Literacy Methods Across Content Areas 

EDU 311 

Literacy II: Literature and Literacy (W) 

EDU 320

Technology in the Classroom

3

EDU 327

Tests and Measurement

3

EDU 330

Teaching Mathematics: Methods, Strategies, and Techniques

3

RDG 312

Literacy III: Teaching Literacy i

4

 

IV. Additional Required Courses:

39-42 hours

HEA 216

Personal Health

3

HUM 320 

Diversity In America (W) 

MAT 206 

The Real Number System 

POL 231 

American Government 

PSY 201 

Child Development and Lab 

PSY 306 

Educational Psychology (W) 

SPA 131 

Elementary Spanish I 

SPA 132 

Elementary Spanish II 

 

Humanities Electives (upper-division) 

 

Math & Natural Science Electives (upper-division) 
     

Plus one (1) of the following:

 0-3 hours

HEA 217

First Aid and CPR OR 

(3)

 

First Aid/Red Cross Certification

(0)

     

V. Required Core for M.A.T. in Special Education

19 hours

EDU 500*

Introduction to Graduate Studies

1

EDU 501

Research Methods

3

EDU 512

Procedures in Classroom Management

3

EDU 548**  Advanced Literacy IV: Teaching Methods Across Content Areas 

SPE 547

Assessment in Special Education

3

SPE 548

Consultation with School, Family, and Community

3

SPE 578

Technology and the Special Education Teacher

3

     

VI. Choose one (1) of the following areas of emphasis:

12 hours

A. K-8 Interventionist:

(12 hours)

SPE 347

Practical Applications in Special Education 

SPE 441

Differentiated Instruction and Intervention 

SPE 444

Managing Behaviors of Students with Special Needs 

3

SPE 461

Characteristics and Needs of Exceptional Children I

3

     

B. 6-12 Interventionist:

(12 hours)

SPE 441

Differentiated Instruction and Intervention 

SPE 444

Managing Behaviors of Students with Special Needs 

SPE 449

Transitional and Vocational Education

3

SPE 471

Characteristics and Needs of Exceptional Children II

3

     

C. K-12 Comprehensive:

(12 hours)

SPE 441

Differentiated Instruction and Intervention 

SPE 444

Managing Behaviors of Students with Special Needs

SPE 471

Characteristics and Needs of Exceptional Children II

3

SPE 483

Health and Related Issues

3

     

VII. Additional Courses Required for Licensure:

13 hours

EDU 524

Enhanced Student Teaching

12

EDU 550A

Professional Reflection and Planning

1

 

*Students may not take more than four (4) graduate hours until a grade of “B” or higher has been earned.

**This course must be taken the semester prior to student teaching.

B.S. IN BIOLOGY/M.A. IN TEACHING (INITIAL LICENSURE)

B.S. Major in Biology/M.A. in Teaching (Initial Licensure) 

152 hours

Program Coordinator/Director: Dr. Jennifer Creecy

For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: Degree/Graduation

 

I. Liberal Arts Core Requirements:

35 hours 

Listed in this catalog under Academics: Liberal Arts Core

Limit II. C. Basic skills to any MAT course that fulfills the liberal arts core requirement except MAT 100 Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics

Limit III. B. Natural Sciences to CHE 121 General Chemistry I with CHE 121L General Chemistry I Lab

 

II. Major Requirements:

23 hours

BIO 111

General Biology I 

4

BIO 112

General Biology II

4

BIO 205

Cell Biology

3

BIO 321

Ecology (W) 

4

BIO 333

Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics OR

4

BIO 335

Genetics

(4)

BIO 444

Biological Concepts of Origins (W)

3

BPH 100

Special Topics in Science

0.5

BPH 200

Special Topics in Science

0.5

     

III. Additional Requirements for Biology-General Emphasis:

18-19 hours

BIO

Biology (upper-division Botany)

4

BIO

Biology (upper-division Zoology)*

3 (4)

BIO

Electives

5

BPH 300

Special Topics in Science

1

BPH 400

Science Seminar (W)

1

CHE 122

General Chemistry II

3

CHE 122L

General Chemistry II Lab

1

     

IV. Required Courses for Education Emphasis:

23-26 hours

EDU 130

Introduction to Education (W)

3

EDU 250

Professional Reflective Seminar I

2

EDU 320**

Technology in the Classroom

3

EDU 327** 

Tests and Measurement 

HEA 216 

Personal Health 

HEA 217 

First Aid and CPR    OR  (3) 

 

First Aid/Red Cross Certification  (0) 

PSY 306

Educational Psychology (W) 

RDG 321** 

Teaching Secondary School Literacy 

SPE 240 

Special Education Foundations  
     

V. Required for M.A. in Teaching:

19 hours

EDU 500***

Introduction to Graduate Studies

1

EDU 501

Research Methods

3

EDU 512

Procedures in Classroom Management

3

EDU 513

Education Law

3

EDU 525

Learning Theory and Principles

3

EDU 548****

Advanced Literacy IV: Teaching Methods Across Content Areas

3

SPE 541

Differentiated Instruction and Intervention

3

     
VI. Required for Licensure: 13 hours 

EDU 524

Enhanced Student Teaching

12

EDU 550A 

Professional Reflection and Planning 
     

VII. Electives (including additional Bible):

A foreign language, mathematics (including MAT 235 Introductory Statistics), and physics are strongly recommended. 

21-25 hours

   

*This must be a regular catalog laboratory course.

**These courses may not be taken before being admitted into the Teacher Education Program.

***Students may not take more than four (4) graduate hours until a grade of “B” or higher has been earned.

****Must be taken the semester prior to student teaching.