Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Suggested Sequence of Courses for an Interdisciplinary Studies Major

Within the Interdisciplinary Studies major, seven areas of emphasis are offered. The areas of emphasis correspond with certification frameworks in the State of Texas. Areas of emphasis include Early Childhood Generalist (EC-4) and middle school areas of English Language Arts and Reading 4-8, Social Studies 4-8, Mathematics 4-8, Science 4-8, English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies 4-8, and Mathematics/Science 4-8. In some areas of emphasis, Student Teaching is completed after graduation.*

The Basic Requirements for all areas (22 credits):

Edu 3305 Computer Problem Solving
Edu 3322 Child and Young Adult Literature
Edu 3323 Developmental Reading
Edu 3102 Elementary Reading Practicum
Edu 3325 Mathematic Concepts for Elementary Teachers
Edu 3101 Elementary Math Practicum
Edu 3327 Child Growth and Development
Edu 3147 Reflective Teaching
Edu 3148 Reflective Teaching
Edu 5351 History of American Education

Phi 3335 Philosophy of Education is strongly recommended to complete core Philosophy requirements.

Additional Required Courses according to emphasis:
EC-4 (16 credits)
Edu 3326 Science in the Elementary School
Edu 3103 Elementary Science Practicum
Edu 4343 Principles of Elementary Education
Edu 3330 Integrated Curriculum

Edu reading elective (3 credits) selected from either 3324 Diagnostic and Corrective Reading or 5354 Linguistics

Edu education elective (3 credits) selected from 3324 Diagnostic and Corrective Reading, 3329 Mathematics Problem Solving, 5352 Educational Evaluation, 5354 Linguistics or course approved by the Department Chair.

English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 (22 credits)
Edu 3328 Psychology of Adolescence (Psy 3328)
Edu 4343 Principles of Elementary Education or Edu 4346 Principles of Secondary Education
Edu 3111 Middle School Practicum
Edu 5352 Educational Evaluation

Edu reading elective (3 credits) selected from Edu 3324 Diagnostic and Corrective Reading, Edu 5323 Reading in the Secondary Schools, or Edu 5354 Linguistics

9 hours upper division English selected and approved by advisor.

Social Studies 4-8 (22 hours)
Edu 3328 Psychology of Adolescence (Psy 3328)
Edu 3330 Integrated Curriculum
Edu 4343 Principles of Elementary Education or Edu 4346 Principles of Secondary Education
Edu 3111 Middle School Practicum
Edu 5352 Educational Evaluation

9 hours upper division History/Politics/Economics selected and approved by advisor.

Mathematics 4-8 (25 hours)
Edu 3328 Psychology of Adolescence (Psy 3328)
Edu 3329 Mathematics Problem Solving
Edu 4343 Principles of Elementary Education or Edu 4346 Principles of Secondary Education
Edu 3111 Middle School Practicum
Edu 5352 Educational Evaluation

3 hour math elective plus 9 hours upper division math selected and approved by advisor. Students are advised to take 6 hours math and 3 hours Art/Music/Drama for the core while pursuing this emphasis.

Science 4-8 (26 hours + lab hours)
Edu 3326 Science in the Elementary School
Edu 3103 Science Practicum
Edu 3328 Psychology of Adolescence (Psy 3328)
Edu 4343 Principles of Elementary Education or Edu 4346 Principles of Secondary Education
Edu 3111 Middle School Practicum
Edu 5352 Educational Evaluation

3 hours science elective beyond core plus 9 hours upper division science selected and approved by advisor.

English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies 4-8 (28 hours)
Edu 3328 Psychology of Adolescence (Psy 3328)
Edu 3330 Integrated Curriculum
Edu 4343 Elementary Principles or Edu 4346 Secondary Principles
Edu 3111 Middle School Practicum
Edu 5352 Educational Evaluation

Edu reading elective (3 credits) selected from Edu 3324 Diagnostic and Corrective Reading, Edu 5323 Reading in the Secondary Schools, or Edu 5354 Linguistics

6 hours upper division English and 6 hours upper division History/Politics/Economics selected and approved by advisor.

Mathematics/Science 4-8 (29 hours + lab hours)
Edu 3326 Science in the Elementary Schools
Edu 3103 Education Practicum (Elementary Science)
Edu 3328 Psychology of Adolescence (Psy 3328)
Edu 3329 Mathematics Problem Solving
Edu 4343 Principles in Elementary Education or Edu 4346 Principles in Secondary Education
Edu 3111 Education Practicum (Middle School)
Edu 5352 Educational Evaluation

6 hours upper division math and 6 hours upper division science.

Students are advised to take 6 hours math and 3 hours Art/Music/Drama for the core in addition to 3 hours upper division science in Ecology.

*Additional requirements beyond those needed for the Interdisciplinary Degree, including Directed Teaching and DT Seminar, Edu 4847, Edu 4147, must be met for full certification