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Grades 7 through 12 Speech Certification (Communication Studies)
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The B.A./B.S. in Speech Grades 7-12 Teacher Certification (Communication Studies academic major) is designed for students who want to obtain Texas certification to teach speech and communication related courses in grades 7-12. The Communication Studies major prepares students to plan, organize, and direct learning activities for the secondary communication studies classroom. To be eligible for Texas certification, students must follow the guidelines set by State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) for grades 7-12.
Students pursuing the Communication Studies academic major follow a course of study which also includes required components in General Studies and Professional Responsibility. Students must be admitted into the Educator Preparation Program according to the policies set by the College of Education.
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General
Studies Requirements (54-70 semester hours) |
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Professional
Responsibility (24 semester hours):
EDUC
1301, 3302,
3312,
4021,
4313 (S-L),
4315 (S-L),
4608,
and TECH
4320 |
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| III. |
Academic
Major − Communication Studies (36 semester hours)
(At least 21 credit hours at the 3000-4000 level) |
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A. |
Reading Requirement: (3 semester hours)
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3334 | Reading Methods and Materials in the Content Area |
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B. |
Content: Communication Studies (33 semester hours) |
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| IV. |
Electives
(0-12 semester hours)
Sufficient to complete 126-credit-hour minimum for bachelor's degree, including 42 upper-level semester hours. |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED 126-130 |
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| NOTE: Degree plan subject to adjustment as state policy changes. |
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Minimum GPA Required for Graduation from Dallas Baptist University
DBU requires a minimum institutional cumulative, major, and minor GPA of 2.0. |
(S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component. |
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