EDUSTDS-BS - Educational Studies
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Admission Information
Before applying to the Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies degree program, students must declare a primary major and complete at least 12 credit hours in their grade level/teaching field. After meeting the requirements outlined in the table below, all students who wish to be admitted to the program must meet with a Teaching and Learning adviser to complete both an SMU B.S. in Educational Studies application and a Texas State application to participate in SMU’s State-approved educator-preparation program. State approval requires that students submit evidence of a 3.000 cumulative GPA, a transcript, an essay, a letter of recommendation, and appropriate standardized test results. In addition, students must interview with an adviser, complete a background check, complete the State of Texas Character and Dispositions Statement, and submit a signed copy of the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
Required Before Applying for Admission | Credit Hours |
Desired Teaching Grade Level | 12 |
EC-6th Grade or 4th-8th Grade: At least 3 hours in each of the following fields, with no grade lower than a C (2.000): English, math, social studies, and science | |
7th-12th Grade and K-12 Subject Areas: At least 12 hours (15 hours for Math and Science) in the student’s teaching field, with no grade lower than a C (2.000) Minimum Required Grade. Only education courses passed with a C or better will count toward the major in education studies. Students must repeat all required teacher education courses in a major if a grade below C is earned. A cumulative GPA of 3.000 required in educational studies courses to graduate and student teach. | |