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Interdisciplinary Studies, BSIS

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University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1350 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Science

Six hours from:

BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
ENVR 1301 - Intro to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1303 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1305 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Science

Three hours from:

GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

For all Concentrations except Special Education

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
INCM 1301 - International and Intercultural Communication in Latin America Credit(s): 3
INCM 1302 - International and Intercultural Communication in France Credit(s): 3
INCM 1303 - International and Intercultural Communication in Germany Credit(s): 3
INCM 1304 - International and Intercultural Communication in Brazil Credit(s): 3

For Special Education

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

Support/Pre-Professional

For Core Subjects EC-6

Required Courses

EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit(s): 3
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit(s): 3
SPED 3329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3

For Core Subjects 4-8

Required Courses

EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit(s): 3
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit(s): 3
ELED 3320 - Technology in Teaching Credit(s): 3
MLGE 3210 - Learner Centered Middle Schools Credit(s): 2
SPED 3329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3

For English/Language Arts/Reading 4-8

Required Courses

EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit(s): 3
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit(s): 3
ELED 3320 - Technology in Teaching Credit(s): 3
MLGE 3210 - Learner Centered Middle Schools Credit(s): 2
MLGE 3301 - The Adolescent Learner Credit(s): 3
SPED 3329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3

For Mathematics 4-8

Required Courses

EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit(s): 3
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit(s): 3
ELED 3320 - Technology in Teaching Credit(s): 3
MLGE 3210 - Learner Centered Middle Schools Credit(s): 2
MLGE 3301 - The Adolescent Learner Credit(s): 3
SPED 3329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3

For Science 4-8

Required Courses

EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit(s): 3
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit(s): 3
ELED 3320 - Technology in Teaching Credit(s): 3
MLGE 3210 - Learner Centered Middle Schools Credit(s): 2
MLGE 3301 - The Adolescent Learner Credit(s): 3
SPED 3329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3

For Social Studies 4-8

Required Courses

EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit(s): 3
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit(s): 3
ELED 3320 - Technology in Teaching Credit(s): 3
MLGE 3210 - Learner Centered Middle Schools Credit(s): 2
MLGE 3301 - The Adolescent Learner Credit(s): 3
SPED 3329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3

For Special Education

Required Courses

EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit(s): 3
MATH 1351 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit(s): 3
MLGE 3301 - The Adolescent Learner Credit(s): 3
SPED 3329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3

Additional Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1352 - Concepts and Applications Credit(s): 3

Additional Sciences

Four hours from:

BIOL 3417 - Biology for Teachers (GR. 4-8) Credit(s): 4
CHEM 3402 - Fundamental Applications of Chemistry Credit(s): 4
GEOL 4406 - Earth Science Activities Credit(s): 4

Core Science Labs

Two hours from:

BIOL 1108 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1105 - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
ENVR 1101 - Intro to Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 1
GEOL 1103 - Introductory Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
PHYS 1105 - Conceptual Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1

Interdisciplinary Studies Major

Select one of the concentrations listed below:

Core Subjects EC-6 with Science of Teaching Reading Concentration

Required Courses

ELED 3350 - Fine Arts in the Elementary Grades Credit(s): 3
KINE 3332 - Health and Kinesiology for Children Credit(s): 3
MATH 1351 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3
READ 3310 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3
READ 3320 - Language and Literacy I Credit(s): 3
READ 3330 - Language and Literacy II Credit(s): 3
READ 3340 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3

Additional Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1352 - Concepts and Applications Credit(s): 3

Additional Sciences

Four hours of additional science from astronomy, biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology or physics (advanced level recommended.)

Core Science Labs

Two hours from:

BIOL 1108 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1105 - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
ENVR 1101 - Intro to Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 1
GEOL 1103 - Introductory Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
PHYS 1105 - Conceptual Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1

EC-6

TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children Credit(s): 3
ECED 3300 - Foundations of ECH Credit(s): 3
ECED 3301 - Child-Centered Environments Credit(s): 3
ECED 3310 - ECH Theory and Practice Credit(s): 3
ECED 4110 - Advocacy in Early Childhood and Professional Responsibilities Credit(s): 1 to 3

Core Subjects 4-8 with Science of Teaching Reading Concentration

Required Courses

HIST 2301 - Texas History Credit(s): 3
MATH 1351 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3
READ 3310 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3
READ 3320 - Language and Literacy I Credit(s): 3
READ 3340 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3
READ 4210 - Reading as a Language Process Credit(s): 2
HMSC 4345 - Economic Concepts for Middle Level Grades Credit(s): 3

Additional Mathematics

Six hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1352 - Concepts and Applications Credit(s): 3

Additional Sciences

Eight additional science hours (preferably a different type of science than taken in the core).

Core Science Labs

Two hours from:

BIOL 1108 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1105 - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
ENVR 1101 - Intro to Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 1
GEOL 1103 - Introductory Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
PHYS 1105 - Conceptual Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1

English/Language Arts/Reading 4-8 with Science of Teaching Reading Concentration

Required Courses

ENGL 3381 - Introduction to Literary Analysis Credit(s): 3
MATH 1351 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3
READ 3310 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3
READ 3320 - Language and Literacy I Credit(s): 3
READ 3340 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3
READ 4210 - Reading as a Language Process Credit(s): 2
READ 4340 - Language and Literacy III Credit(s): 3

Additional Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1352 - Concepts and Applications Credit(s): 3

Additional Sciences

Four additional science hours (preferably a different type of science than taken in the core).

Core Science Labs

Two hours from:

BIOL 1108 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1105 - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
ENVR 1101 - Intro to Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 1
GEOL 1103 - Introductory Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
PHYS 1105 - Conceptual Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1

4-8 English/Language Arts/Reading

English Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 3382 - Reasoning and Writing Credit(s): 3
LING 3344 - Structures of English Credit(s): 3

English Electives

Six hours from:

ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2350 - Literature for Young Children Credit(s): 3

Mathematics 4-8 Concentration

Required Courses

MATH 1351 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3
READ 3310 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3
READ 3320 - Language and Literacy I Credit(s): 3
READ 3340 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3

Additional Sciences

Four additional science hours (preferably a different type of science than taken in the core).

Core Science Labs

Two hours from:

BIOL 1108 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1105 - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
ENVR 1101 - Intro to Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 1
GEOL 1103 - Introductory Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
PHYS 1105 - Conceptual Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1

4-8 Mathematics

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1352 - Concepts and Applications Credit(s): 3
MATH 3300 - Foundations of Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 3301 - Concepts of Calculus Credit(s): 3
MATH 3302 - Concepts in Geometry Credit(s): 3

Science 4-8 Concentration

Required Courses

MATH 1351 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3
READ 3310 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3
READ 3320 - Language and Literacy I Credit(s): 3
READ 3340 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3

Additional Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1352 - Concepts and Applications Credit(s): 3

Additional Sciences

Four additional hours from the following Life and Physical Science core options (must be different than taken in core area):

BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1108 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
or
GEOL 1303 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1103 - Introductory Geology Lab Credit(s): 1

Core Science Labs

Two hours from:

BIOL 1108 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1105 - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
ENVR 1101 - Intro to Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 1
GEOL 1103 - Introductory Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
PHYS 1105 - Conceptual Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1

4-8 Science

Sixteen hours of additional science courses as advised. These courses should be varied and from the different types of sciences offered.

Social Studies 4-8 Concentration

Required Courses

MATH 1351 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3
READ 3310 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3
READ 3320 - Language and Literacy I Credit(s): 3
READ 3340 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3

Additional Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1352 - Concepts and Applications Credit(s): 3

Additional Sciences

Four additional Science hours as advised.

Core Science Labs

Two hours from:

BIOL 1108 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1105 - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
ENVR 1101 - Intro to Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 1
GEOL 1103 - Introductory Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
PHYS 1105 - Conceptual Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1

4-8 Social Studies

Required Courses

GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography Credit(s): 3
GEOG 3344 - Historical Geography of the United States Credit(s): 3
HIST 2301 - Texas History Credit(s): 3
HMSC 4345 - Economic Concepts for Middle Level Grades Credit(s): 3

History Option

Three hours from:

HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3

Special Education Concentration

Students who want to teach special education will major in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in special education. The degree awarded is a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies.

The undergraduate program is designed to prepare students for certification as an EC-12 special education teacher, meaning the individual can teach all grade levels from early childhood through the 12^th grade.

Education Studies Concentration

This is a non-certification concentration.

Required Course

MATH 1351 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3

Reading Option

Complete 5-6 hours from:

READ 3310 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3
READ 3320 - Language and Literacy I Credit(s): 3
READ 3340 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3
READ 4210 - Reading as a Language Process Credit(s): 2

Additional Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1352 - Concepts and Applications Credit(s): 3

Additional Sciences

Four additional science hours (preferably a different type of science than taken in the core). Recommended options are:

BIOL 3417 - Biology for Teachers (GR. 4-8) Credit(s): 4
CHEM 3402 - Fundamental Applications of Chemistry Credit(s): 4
GEOL 4406 - Earth Science Activities Credit(s): 4

Core Science Labs

Two hours from:

BIOL 1108 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1105 - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
ENVR 1101 - Intro to Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 1
GEOL 1103 - Introductory Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
PHYS 1105 - Conceptual Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1

Education Studies Options

Complete 20-21 hours from one of the following options:

Option 1

TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children Credit(s): 3
EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit(s): 3
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit(s): 3
ECED 3300 - Foundations of ECH Credit(s): 3
ELED 3350 - Fine Arts in the Elementary Grades Credit(s): 3
KINE 3332 - Health and Kinesiology for Children Credit(s): 3
READ 3330 - Language and Literacy II Credit(s): 3

Option 2

HIST 2301 - Texas History Credit(s): 3
SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3
READ 3340 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3
READ 4210 - Reading as a Language Process Credit(s): 2
HMSC 4345 - Economic Concepts for Middle Level Grades Credit(s): 3
Additional Mathematics as advised Credit(s): 3
Additional Sciences as advised Credit(s): 3

Option 3

SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3
READ 3340 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3
READ 4210 - Reading as a Language Process Credit(s): 2
English coursework as advised Credit(s): 12

Option 4

SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3
READ 3340 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3
Additional Science as advised Credit(s): 15

Option 5

SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3
READ 3340 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3
Additional Mathematics as advised Credit(s): 15

Option 6

GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography Credit(s): 3
GEOG 3344 - Historical Geography of the United States Credit(s): 3
HMSC 4345 - Economic Concepts for Middle Level Grades Credit(s): 3
READ 3340 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3
SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3
History coursework as advised Credit(s): 6

Option 7

SPED 4332 - Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Children Credit(s): 3
SPED 4334 - Functional Living Skills Credit(s): 3
SPED 4338 - Instruction for Persons with Disabilities Credit(s): 3
SPED 4339 - Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis Credit(s): 3
SPED 4360 - Children with Behavioral Disorders and Autism Credit(s): 3
SPED 4364 - Early Childhood Special Education Credit(s): 3
SPED 4366 - Assistive Technology Credit(s): 3

Education Studies

Complete 25 hour from:

EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit(s): 3
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit(s): 3
ECED 3300 - Foundations of ECH Credit(s): 3
ECED 3301 - Child-Centered Environments Credit(s): 3
ECED 3310 - ECH Theory and Practice Credit(s): 3
ECED 3320 - Field Experience I Credit(s): 3
ECED 4110 - Advocacy in Early Childhood and Professional Responsibilities Credit(s): 1 to 3
ELED 3230 - Social Studies Teaching Methods Credit(s): 2
ELED 3310 - Social/Environmental Foundations Credit(s): 3
ELED 3320 - Technology in Teaching Credit(s): 3
ELED 3330 - Teaching Social Studies in EC-6 Credit(s): 3
ELED 4143 - Professional Responsibilities Seminar Credit(s): 1 to 3
ELED 4310 - Teaching Science in EC-6 Credit(s): 3
ELED 4320 - Teaching Mathematics in EC-6 Credit(s): 3
ELED 4330 - Field Experience II Credit(s): 3
MLGE 3210 - Learner Centered Middle Schools Credit(s): 2
MLGE 3301 - The Adolescent Learner Credit(s): 3
MLGE 4201 - Mid Level Learning Community Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4111 - Mid-Level Learning Community (P) Credit(s): 1
MLGE 4220 - Science in Middle Grades Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4240 - Mathematics in Middle Grades Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4250 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4251 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning (P) Credit(s): 2
READ 3310 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3
READ 3320 - Language and Literacy I Credit(s): 3
READ 3330 - Language and Literacy II Credit(s): 3
READ 3340 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3
READ 3350 - Literary Needs of Diverse Learners Credit(s): 3
READ 4340 - Language and Literacy III Credit(s): 3
SPED 3329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3
SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3

Professional Education Requirements

For Core Subjects EC-6

Field Experience

ECED 3320 - Field Experience I Credit(s): 3
ELED 3330 - Teaching Social Studies in EC-6 Credit(s): 3
ELED 4310 - Teaching Science in EC-6 Credit(s): 3
ELED 4320 - Teaching Mathematics in EC-6 Credit(s): 3
ELED 4330 - Field Experience II Credit(s): 3

Professional Responsibilities Seminar

Three hours of:

ELED 4143 - Professional Responsibilities Seminar Credit(s): 1 to 3

Clinical Teaching

Six hours of:

ELED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in the Elementary School Credit(s): 2 to 12

For Core Subjects 4-8

Field Experience I

MLGE 4201 - Mid Level Learning Community Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4111 - Mid-Level Learning Community (P) Credit(s): 1
MLGE 4220 - Science in Middle Grades Credit(s): 2

Field Experience II

MLGE 4250 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4251 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning (P) Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4230 - Social Studies in Middle Grades Credit(s): 2
SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3

Professional Responsibilities Seminar

Three hours of:

ELED 4143 - Professional Responsibilities Seminar Credit(s): 1 to 3

Clinical Teaching

Six hours of:

ELED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in the Elementary School Credit(s): 2 to 12

For English/Language Arts/Reading 4-8

Field Experience

MLGE 4201 - Mid Level Learning Community Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4111 - Mid-Level Learning Community (P) Credit(s): 1
MLGE 4250 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4251 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning (P) Credit(s): 2
SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3

Professional Responsibilities Seminar

Three hours of:

ELED 4143 - Professional Responsibilities Seminar Credit(s): 1 to 3

Clinical Teaching

Six hours of:

ELED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in the Elementary School Credit(s): 2 to 12

For Mathematics 4-8

Field Experience

MLGE 4201 - Mid Level Learning Community Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4111 - Mid-Level Learning Community (P) Credit(s): 1
MLGE 4240 - Mathematics in Middle Grades Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4250 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4251 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning (P) Credit(s): 2
SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3

Professional Responsibilities Seminar

Three hours of:

ELED 4143 - Professional Responsibilities Seminar Credit(s): 1 to 3

Clinical Teaching

Six hours of:

ELED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in the Elementary School Credit(s): 2 to 12

For Science 4-8

Field Experience

MLGE 4201 - Mid Level Learning Community Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4111 - Mid-Level Learning Community (P) Credit(s): 1
MLGE 4220 - Science in Middle Grades Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4250 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4251 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning (P) Credit(s): 2
SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3

Professional Responsibilities Seminar

Three hours of:

ELED 4143 - Professional Responsibilities Seminar Credit(s): 1 to 3

Clinical Teaching

Six hours of:

ELED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in the Elementary School Credit(s): 2 to 12

For Social Studies 4-8

Field Experience

MLGE 4201 - Mid Level Learning Community Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4111 - Mid-Level Learning Community (P) Credit(s): 1
MLGE 4230 - Social Studies in Middle Grades Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4250 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4251 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning (P) Credit(s): 2

Professional Responsibilities Seminar

Three hours of:

ELED 4143 - Professional Responsibilities Seminar Credit(s): 1 to 3

Clinical Teaching

Six hours of:

ELED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in the Elementary School Credit(s): 2 to 12

For Special Education

Learning

MLGE 4201 - Mid Level Learning Community Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4111 - Mid-Level Learning Community (P) Credit(s): 1
MLGE 4250 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning Credit(s): 2
MLGE 4251 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning (P) Credit(s): 2

Professional Responsibilities Seminar

To be taken final semester during clinical teaching. Three hours of:

ELED 4143 - Professional Responsibilities Seminar Credit(s): 1 to 3

Clinical Teaching

Six hours of:

SPED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in Special Education Credit(s): 2 to 12

Distance Education Completer Programs

Grades EC-6

Candidates who have at least 45 hours of coursework (with 3.0 GPA) listed in the concentration Core Subjects EC-6 with Science of Teaching Reading may apply for the online certification program. To be eligible, candidates must be:

individuals who are paraprofessionals (aides) in public schools
heads of household with dependents
individuals who have full-time jobs and cannot attend regular daytime classes
primary care providers for family or other dependents
distanced from a university
or others with extenuating circumstances.

Grades 4-8

Candidates who have at least 45 hours of coursework (with 3.0 GPA) listed in 4-8 Certification may apply for the new online certification program in the following concentrations: Core Subjects 4-8 with Science of Teaching Reading, Mathematics 4-8, English/Language Arts/Reading 4-8 with Science of Teaching Reading or Social Studies 4-8. To be eligible, candidates must meet one or more of the following criteria:

individuals who are paraprofessionals (aides) in public schools
heads of household with dependents
individuals who have full-time jobs and cannot attend regular daytime classes
primary care providers for family or other dependents
distanced from a university
or others with extenuating circumstances.

For information and an application, go to sfasu.edu/elementaryed/98.asp.

Special Education

Students are certified to teach grades pre-K through 12th grade special education upon completion of degree and meeting additional certification requirements.

Candidates who have at least 45 hours of coursework with 2.75 GPA may apply for this online certification program.

Requirements for admission include:

self-discipline and technological skills
a GPA of 2.75 in approved 45 hours of specified courses
prior or current experiences with children and access to a special education classroom for field experience
and commitment to four trips to Nacogdoches, Texas, one per semester.

Priorities for admission include individuals currently serving as paraprofessionals in special education classrooms; and individuals living 60 miles or more from campus or having other circumstances limiting the ability for on-campus instruction, including, but not limited to:

head of household with dependents
full-time job
primary care provider for family or other dependents
or other extenuating circumstances.

For information and an application, go to sfasu.edu/sfaonline/362.asp.

General Electives

The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree.

Total hours: 120

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

In-Residence Requirement

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View HOP policy 02-214.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information bulletin page.

Degree Map for Education Studies

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit(s): 3

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Science (with lab) Credit(s): 3-4
MATH 1350 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Science (with lab) Credit(s): 3-4
MATH 1351 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3
Education Studies course listing and/or selected Option Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
I. Component Area Option for all Concentrations Credit(s): 3
Additional Mathematics Credit(s): 3
Additional Sciences Credit(s): 4
READ 3310 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3
Education Studies course listing and/or selected Option Credit(s): 3