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.
Admission to a 4+1 program in education
- The major/program to be declared by the time the student has earned 45 credit hours,
- Admittance to the Teacher Ed Program
- Complete EDU130 Introduction to Education with a grade of C or higher
- Have completed 28 semester hours with a GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Complete the Teacher Education Program Application
- Have a Passing Test Score (choose one of the following)
- ACT (21 or higher)
- Praxis Core
- SAT (1100 or higher)
- Complete a TBI Background Check
- Recommendations from three Faculty Members
- Begin your Professional Portfolio
- Philosophy of Education Paper
- Field Experience Reflection Paper
- Community Service Resumé
- Code of Ethics
- 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
Four Year Plans:
2024-25 Elem and SpEd(Comprehensive)
2024-25 Elem and SpEd (K-8 Interv)
2024-25 Elem and SpEd (6-12 Interv)
| 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: Dr. Aundrea McFall For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: Degree/Graduation |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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 | 2 |
| Must be admitted to Teacher Education to take the following: | ||
| EDU 310 | Literacy I: Emergent Literacy Methods Across Content Areas | 3 |
| EDU 311 | Literacy II: Literature and Literacy (W) | 3 |
| 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 hours | |
| HEA 216 | Personal Health | 3 |
| HUM 320 | Diversity In America (W) | 3 |
| MAT 206 | The Real Number System | 3 |
| POL 231 | American Government | 3 |
| PSY 201 | Child Development and Lab | 3 |
| PSY 306 | Educational Psychology (W) | 3 |
| SPA 131 | Elementary Spanish I | 3 |
| SPA 132 | Elementary Spanish II | 3 |
| Humanities Electives (upper-division) | 6 | |
| Math & Natural Science Electives (upper-division) | 6 | |
| V. Required Core for M.A.T. in Special Education | 25 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 | 3 |
| SPE 441 | Differentiated Instruction and Intervention | 3 |
| SPE 444 | Managing Behavior of Students with Special Needs | 3 |
| SPE 547 | Assessment in Special Education | 3 |
| SPE 548 | Consultation with School, Family, and Community | 3 |
| SPE 651 | Literacy Interventions | 3 |
| VI. Choose one (1) of the following areas of emphasis: | 12 hours | |
| A. K-8 Interventionist: | (6 hours) | |
| SPE 347 | Practical Applications in Special Education | 3 |
| SPE 362 | Characteristics and Needs of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| B. 6-12 Interventionist: | (6 hours) | |
| SPE 362 | Characteristics and Needs of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| SPE 449 | Transitional and Vocational Education | 3 |
| C. K-12 Comprehensive: | (6 hours) | |
| SPE 362 | Characteristics and Needs of Exceptional Children | 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)
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B.S. Major in Biology/M.A. in Teaching (Initial Licensure) |
152 hours |
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Program Coordinator/Director: Dr. Jennifer Creecy For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: Degree/Graduation |
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I. Liberal Arts Core Requirements: |
35 hours | |
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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
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II. Major Requirements: |
23 hours |
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BIO 111 |
General Biology I |
4 |
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BIO 112 |
General Biology II |
4 |
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BIO 205 |
Cell Biology |
3 |
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BIO 321 |
Ecology (W) |
4 |
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BIO 333 |
Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics OR |
4 |
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BIO 335 |
Genetics |
(4) |
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BIO 444 |
Biological Concepts of Origins (W) |
3 |
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BPH 100 |
Special Topics in Science |
0.5 |
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BPH 200 |
Special Topics in Science |
0.5 |
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III. Additional Requirements for Biology-General Emphasis: |
18-19 hours |
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BIO |
Biology (upper-division Botany) |
4 |
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BIO |
Biology (upper-division Zoology)* |
3 (4) |
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BIO |
Electives |
5 |
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BPH 300 |
Special Topics in Science |
1 |
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BPH 400 |
Science Seminar (W) |
1 |
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CHE 122 |
General Chemistry II |
3 |
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CHE 122L |
General Chemistry II Lab |
1 |
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IV. Required Courses for Education Emphasis: |
23-26 hours |
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EDU 130 |
Introduction to Education (W) |
3 |
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EDU 250 |
Professional Reflective Seminar I |
2 |
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EDU 320** |
Technology in the Classroom |
3 |
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EDU 327** |
Tests and Measurement | 3 |
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HEA 216 |
Personal Health | 3 |
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HEA 217 |
First Aid and CPR OR | (3) |
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First Aid/Red Cross Certification | (0) |
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PSY 306 |
Educational Psychology (W) | 3 |
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RDG 321** |
Teaching Secondary School Literacy | 3 |
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SPE 240 |
Special Education Foundations | 3 |
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V. Required for M.A. in Teaching: |
19 hours |
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EDU 500*** |
Introduction to Graduate Studies |
1 |
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EDU 501 |
Research Methods |
3 |
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EDU 512 |
Procedures in Classroom Management |
3 |
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EDU 513 |
Education Law |
3 |
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EDU 525 |
Learning Theory and Principles |
3 |
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EDU 548**** |
Advanced Literacy IV: Teaching Methods Across Content Areas |
3 |
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SPE 541 |
Differentiated Instruction and Intervention |
3 |
| VI. Required for Licensure: | 13 hours | |
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EDU 524 |
Enhanced Student Teaching |
12 |
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EDU 550A |
Professional Reflection and Planning | 1 |
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VII. Electives (including additional Bible): A foreign language, mathematics (including MAT 235 Introductory Statistics), and physics are strongly recommended. |
21-25 hours |
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*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.