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2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

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
PHYS 1305 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3
ERTH 1303 - Earth Science 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
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 all Concentrations

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

Additional for Special Education

SPED 3310 - History of Special Education Law & Current Legal Considerations Credit(s): 3
SPED 3320 - Instructional Planning for Exceptional Learners Credit(s): 3

Additional for all 4-8 Concentrations

Six hours from:

MLGE 3210 - Learner Centered Middle Schools Credit(s): 3
MLGE 3301 - The Adolescent Learner Credit(s): 3

Interdisciplinary Studies Major

Select one of the concentrations listed below:

Interdisciplinary Studies Common Requirements

The following are required for all the concentrations under this major unless otherwise noted.

Required Courses

MATH 1351 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3
READ 3320 - Language and Literacy I Credit(s): 3

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
PHYS 1105 - Conceptual Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1

Additional Mathematics (for all concentrations except Mathematics 4-8)

Three additional math hours excluding MATH 1332.

Additional Sciences (for all concentrations except Science 4-8)

Four additional science hours.

For 4-8 Concentrations

READ 3310 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3
READ 3340 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3

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
READ 3310 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3
READ 3330 - Language and Literacy II Credit(s): 3
READ 4340 - Language and Literacy III Credit(s): 3

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 3320 - Field Experience I Credit(s): 3
ECED 4301 - Advocacy in Early Childhood and Professional Responsibilities 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 12th grade.

Required Courses

SPED 4320 - Teaching Reading in SPED Settings Credit(s): 3
SPED 4330 - Teaching Mathematics in SPED Settings Credit(s): 3
SPED 4332 - Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Children Credit(s): 3
SPED 4334 - Functional Living Skills Credit(s): 3
SPED 4339 - Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis Credit(s): 3
SPED 4360 - Children with Behavioral Disorders Credit(s): 3
SPED 4363 - Consulting with Parents and Professionals Credit(s): 3
SPED 4364 - Early Childhood Special Education Credit(s): 3
SPED 4365 - Educational Programming for Students with Autism Credit(s): 3
SPED 4366 - Assistive Technology Credit(s): 3
SPED 4370 - Transition Planning for Students with Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3

Core Subjects 4-8 with Science of Teaching Reading Concentration

Required Courses

HIST 2301 - Texas History Credit(s): 3
HMSC 4345 - Economic Concepts for Middle Level Grades Credit(s): 3
READ 4210 - Reading as a Language Process Credit(s): 2 to 3 (3 hours total)

Additional Sciences

Six hours of additional science coursework in addition to the hours listed for all concentrations. A total of ten hours of additional science for this concentration.

English/Language Arts/Reading 4-8 Concentration

Required Courses

Three hours of:

READ 4210 - Reading as a Language Process Credit(s): 2 to 3

4-8 English/Language Arts/Reading

English Electives

Fifteen hours from ENGL courses (2000-3000 level).

Advanced English Electives

Six hours from ENGL courses (3000-4000 level).

Mathematics 4-8 Concentration

Required Courses

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

Science Option

Four hours from:

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

Science Electives

Sixteen hours of science coursework from:

ASTR 1303 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
ASTR 1103 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Laboratory Credit(s): 1
BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1108 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1105 - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1307 - Intro to Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1107 - Intro to Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1371 - Chemistry and Society Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1071 - Chemistry and Society Lab Credit(s): 0
ENVR 1301 - Intro to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
ENVR 1101 - Intro to Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 1
ERTH 1303 - Earth Science Credit(s): 3
ERTH 1103 - Earth Science Lab Credit(s): 1
ERTH 1304 - Earth Through Time Credit(s): 3
ERTH 1104 - Earth Through Time Lab Credit(s): 1
ERTH 3303 - Oceanography Credit(s): 3
ERTH 3342 - Planetary Geology Credit(s): 3
ERTH 3350 - Environmental Geology Credit(s): 3
ERTH 4341 - Geocharacterization of Natural Resources Credit(s): 3
ERTH 4342 - Earth Resources Credit(s): 3
ERTH 4406 - Earth Science Activities Credit(s): 4
ERTH 4006 - Earth Science Activities Lab Credit(s): 0
PHYS 1305 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1105 - Conceptual Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1

Social Studies 4-8 Concentration

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

Education Studies Concentration

This is a non-certification concentration.

Reading Option

Complete 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 to 3
READ 4340 - Language and Literacy III Credit(s): 3

Education Studies Options

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

Option 1

For students who once pursued Core Subjects EC-6.

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

For students who once pursued Special Education.

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 Credit(s): 3
SPED 4364 - Early Childhood Special Education Credit(s): 3
SPED 4366 - Assistive Technology Credit(s): 3

Option 3

For students who once pursued Core Subjects 4-8.

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 4

For students who once pursued English, Language Arts and Reading 4-8.

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 to 3
English coursework as advised Credit(s): 12

Option 5

For students who once pursued Mathematics 4-8.

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

For students who once pursued Science 4-8.

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 7

For students who once pursued Social Studies 4-8.

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 to 3
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

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 4301 - Advocacy in Early Childhood and Professional Responsibilities 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
ELED 4343 - Pedagogy in Practice Certification Credit(s): 3
MLGE 3301 - The Adolescent Learner Credit(s): 3
MLGE 3210 - Learner Centered Middle Schools Credit(s): 3
MLGE 4220 - Science in Middle Grades Credit(s): 3
MLGE 4240 - Mathematics in Middle Grades Credit(s): 3
MLGE 4301 - Mid Level Learning Community Credit(s): 3
MLGE 4350 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning 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
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

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
ELED 4343 - Pedagogy in Practice Certification Credit(s): 3

Clinical Teaching

Six hours of

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

For Special Education

Special Education Field Experiences

SPED 4350 - Special Education Field Experience I Credit(s): 3
SPED 4361 - Special Education Field Experience II Credit(s): 3
SPED 4343 - Special Education Professional Responsibilities Seminar Credit(s): 3

Clinical Teaching

Six hours of:

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

For all 4-8 Concentrations

Field Experience I

MLGE 4301 - Mid Level Learning Community Credit(s): 3

For Core Subjects 4-8

Three hours from each of:

MLGE 4220 - Science in Middle Grades Credit(s): 3
MLGE 4240 - Mathematics in Middle Grades Credit(s): 3

For Mathematics 4-8

Three hours of:

MLGE 4240 - Mathematics in Middle Grades Credit(s): 3

For Science 4-8

Three hours of:

MLGE 4220 - Science in Middle Grades Credit(s): 3

For Social Studies 4-8

Three hours of:

MLGE 4230 - Social Studies in Middle Grades Credit(s): 3

Field Experience II

MLGE 4350 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning Credit(s): 3
SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3

For Core Subjects 4-8

Three hours of:

MLGE 4230 - Social Studies in Middle Grades Credit(s): 3

Pedagogy in Practice

ELED 4343 - Pedagogy in Practice Certification Credit(s): 3

Clinical Teaching

Six hours of:

ELED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in the Elementary School 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. Candidates must be accepted to SFA prior to acceptance to the Link-Ed Online Program. To be eligible, candidates must be:

Candidates who are full-time paraprofessionals in a TEA accredited school and working in an academic placement within a grade level associated with their desired certification area of EC-6.
Candidates who live 60 miles or more from the SFA campus.
Candidates who are enrolled in a Link-Ed Partnership School (Angelina College, Brazosport ISD, Panola College), completed their Associates of Arts in Teaching, and are transferring to SFA to complete a bachelor’s degree in education.

Candidates must provide confirmation from a TEA accredited school district that placement opportunities will be provided in appropriate classroom settings throughout the candidate’s course of study.

Grades 4-8

Candidates who have at least 45 hours of coursework (with 3.0 GPA) listed in one of the concentration areas for 4-8 Teaching may apply for the online certification program. Concentration areas for 4-8 include 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. Candidates must be accepted to SFA prior to acceptance to the Link-Ed Online Program. To be eligible candidates must meet one of the criteria listed below.

Candidates who are full-time paraprofessionals in a TEA accredited school and working in an academic placement within a grade level associated with their desired certification area of 4-8.
Candidates who live 60 miles or more from the SFA campus.
Candidates who are enrolled in a Link-Ed Partnership School (Angelina College, Brazosport ISD, Panola College), completed their Associates of Arts in Teaching, and are transferring to SFA to complete a bachelor’s degree in education.

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 catalog page.

Degree Map for Core Subjects EC-6 Concentration

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

Freshman Year

Fall

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

Spring

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

Summer

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

C. Life and Physical Science (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
MATH 1351 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3
TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
Additional Mathematics (for all concentrations except Mathematics 4-8) Credit(s): 3
Additional Sciences (for all concentrations except Science 4-8) Credit(s): 4
READ 3310 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3
ECED 3300 - Foundations of ECH Credit(s): 3

Summer

I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

SPED 3329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3
READ 3320 - Language and Literacy I Credit(s): 3
ELED 3350 - Fine Arts in the Elementary Grades Credit(s): 3
KINE 3332 - Health and Kinesiology for Children Credit(s): 3
ECED 3301 - Child-Centered Environments Credit(s): 3

Spring

READ 3330 - Language and Literacy II Credit(s): 3
ECED 3310 - ECH Theory and Practice Credit(s): 3
ECED 3320 - Field Experience I Credit(s): 3
ELED 3330 - Teaching Social Studies in EC-6 Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

READ 4340 - Language and Literacy III 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

Spring

ECED 4301 - Advocacy in Early Childhood and Professional Responsibilities Credit(s): 3
ELED 4343 - Pedagogy in Practice Certification Credit(s): 3
ELED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in the Elementary School Credit(s): 2 to 12 (6 hours total)

Degree Map for Special Education Concentration

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

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
MATH 1350 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit(s): 3

Spring

C. Life and Physical Science (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit(s): 3
MATH 1351 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

D. Languages, Philsophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
SPED 3329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3
Additional Mathematics (for all concentrations except Mathematics 4-8) Credit(s): 3
READ 3320 - Language and Literacy I Credit(s): 3

Spring

C. Life and Physical Science (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
SPED 3310 - History of Special Education Law & Current Legal Considerations Credit(s): 3
SPED 4334 - Functional Living Skills Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Senior Year

Fall

I. Component Area Option for Special Education Credit(s): 3
Additional Science (for all concentrations except Science 4-8) Credit(s): 4
SPED 4366 - Assistive Technology Credit(s): 3
SPED 4361 - Special Education Field Experience II Credit(s): 3

Spring

SPED 4343 - Special Education Professional Responsibilities Seminar Credit(s): 3
SPED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in Special Education Credit(s): 2 to 12 (6 hours total)

Degree Map for Core Subjects 4-8 Concentration

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

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
MATH 1350 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit(s): 3

Spring

C. Life and Physical Sciences (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit(s): 3
MATH 1351 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

C. Life and Physical Science (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
I. Component Area Option for all Concentrations Credit(s): 3
Additional Mathematics (for all concentrations except Mathematics 4-8) Credit(s): 3
READ 3310 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3

Spring

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
READ 3320 - Language and Literacy I Credit(s): 3
Additional Sciences (for all concentrations except Science 4-8) Credit(s): 4
Additional Sciences Credit(s): 3

Summer

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

Junior Year

Fall

SPED 3329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3
MLGE 3210 - Learner Centered Middle Schools Credit(s): 3 (3 hours total)
MLGE 3301 - The Adolescent Learner Credit(s): 3
READ 3340 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3
HIST 2301 - Texas History Credit(s): 3

Spring

E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
READ 4210 - Reading as a Language Process Credit(s): 2 to 3 (3 hours total)
MLGE 4301 - Mid Level Learning Community Credit(s): 3
MLGE 4220 - Science in Middle Grades Credit(s): 3 (3 hours total)
MLGE 4240 - Mathematics in Middle Grades Credit(s): 3 (3 hours total)

Senior Year

Fall

HMSC 4345 - Economic Concepts for Middle Level Grades Credit(s): 3
Additional Science Credit(s): 3
SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3
MLGE 4230 - Social Studies in Middle Grades Credit(s): 3 (3 hours total)
MLGE 4350 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning Credit(s): 3

Spring

ELED 4343 - Pedagogy in Practice Certification Credit(s): 3
ELED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in the Elementary School Credit(s): 2 to 12 (6 hours total)

Degree Map for English/Language Arts/Reading 4-8 Concentration

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

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
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit(s): 3

Spring

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

Summer

I. Component Area Option for all Concentrations Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

C. Life and Physical Science (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
MATH 1351 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3
READ 3310 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3
English Electives Credit(s): 3

Spring

READ 3320 - Language and Literacy I Credit(s): 3
Additional Mathematics (for all concentrations except Mathematics 4-8) Credit(s): 3
Additional Sciences (for all concentrations except Science 4-8) Credit(s): 3-4
English Electives Credit(s): 6

Junior Year

Fall

SPED 3329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3
MLGE 3210 - Learner Centered Middle Schools Credit(s): 3 (3 hours total)
MLGE 3301 - The Adolescent Learner Credit(s): 3
READ 3340 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3
English Electives Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
READ 4210 - Reading as a Language Process Credit(s): 2 to 3 (3 hours total)
English Electives Credit(s): 3
MLGE 4301 - Mid Level Learning Community Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
Advanced English Electives Credit(s): 6
MLGE 4350 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning Credit(s): 3
SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3

Spring

ELED 4343 - Pedagogy in Practice Certification Credit(s): 3
ELED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in the Elementary School Credit(s): 2 to 12 (6 hours total)

Degree Map for Mathematics 4-8 Concentration

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

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
MATH 1350 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit(s): 3

Spring

C. Life and Physical Science (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit(s): 3
MATH 1351 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3

Summer

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

C. Life and Physical Science (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
I. Component Area Option for all Concentrations Credit(s): 3
READ 3310 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3
MATH 1352 - Concepts and Applications Credit(s): 3

Spring

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
READ 3320 - Language and Literacy I Credit(s): 3
Additional Sciences (for all concentrations except Science 4-8) Credit(s): 3-4
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

Summer

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
MLGE 3210 - Learner Centered Middle Schools Credit(s): 3 (3 hours total)
MLGE 3301 - The Adolescent Learner Credit(s): 3
READ 3340 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3
MATH 3300 - Foundations of Mathematics Credit(s): 3

Spring

SPED 3329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3
MATH 3301 - Concepts of Calculus Credit(s): 3
MLGE 4301 - Mid Level Learning Community Credit(s): 3
MLGE 4240 - Mathematics in Middle Grades Credit(s): 3 (3 hours total)
General Electives Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

MATH 3302 - Concepts in Geometry Credit(s): 3
MLGE 4350 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning Credit(s): 3
SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3
General Electives Credit(s): 3

Spring

ELED 4343 - Pedagogy in Practice Certification Credit(s): 3
ELED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in the Elementary School Credit(s): 2 to 12 (6 hours total)

Degree Map for Science 4-8 Concentration

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

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
MATH 1350 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Science (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit(s): 3

Spring

C. Life and Physical Science (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit(s): 3
MATH 1351 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3

Summer

E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
I. Component Area Option for all Concentrations Credit(s): 3
READ 3310 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3
Science Option Credit(s): 4

Spring

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
READ 3320 - Language and Literacy I Credit(s): 3
Additional Mathematics (all concentrations except Mathematics 4-8) Credit(s): 3
Science Electives Credit(s): 4

Junior Year

Fall

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
MLGE 3210 - Learner Centered Middle Schools Credit(s): 3 (3 hours total)
MLGE 3301 - The Adolescent Learner Credit(s): 3
READ 3340 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3
Science Electives Credit(s): 4

Spring

SPED 3329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3
Science Electives Credit(s): 4
MLGE 4220 - Science in Middle Grades Credit(s): 3 (3 hours total)
MLGE 4301 - Mid Level Learning Community Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

MLGE 4350 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning Credit(s): 3
SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3
Science Electives Credit(s): 4
General Electives Credit(s): 5

Spring

ELED 4343 - Pedagogy in Practice Certification Credit(s): 3
ELED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in the Elementary School Credit(s): 2 to 12 (6 hours total)

Degree Map for Social Studies 4-8 Concentration

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

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
MATH 1350 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit(s): 3

Spring

C. Life and Physical Science (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
MATH 1351 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit(s): 3

Summer

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

Sophomore Year

Fall

C. Life and Physical Science (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
I. Component Area Option for all Concentrations Credit(s): 3
READ 3310 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3
History Option Credit(s): 3

Spring

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
Additional Sciences (for all concentrations except Science 4-8) Credit(s): 4
READ 3320 - Language and Literacy I Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography Credit(s): 3

Summer

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

MLGE 3210 - Learner Centered Middle Schools Credit(s): 3 (3 hours total)
MLGE 3301 - The Adolescent Learner Credit(s): 3
Additional Mathematics (for all concentrations except Mathematics 4-8) Credit(s): 3
READ 3340 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3
GEOG 3344 - Historical Geography of the United States Credit(s): 3

Spring

HIST 2301 - Texas History Credit(s): 3
MLGE 4301 - Mid Level Learning Community Credit(s): 3
MLGE 4230 - Social Studies in Middle Grades Credit(s): 3 (3 hours total)
General Electives Credit(s): 6

Senior Year

Fall

SPED 3329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3
HMSC 4345 - Economic Concepts for Middle Level Grades Credit(s): 3
MLGE 4350 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning Credit(s): 3
SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3

Spring

ELED 4343 - Pedagogy in Practice Certification Credit(s): 3
ELED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in the Elementary School Credit(s): 2 to 12 (6 hours total)

Degree Map for Education Studies Concentration

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

Freshman Year

Fall

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

Spring

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

Sophomore Year

Fall

C. Life and Physical Science (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
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 (for all concentrations except Mathematics 4-8) Credit(s): 3
Additional Sciences (for all concentrations except Science 4-8) Credit(s): 4
READ 3310 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3
Education Studies course listing and/or selected Option Credit(s): 3