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Oct 13, 2024
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2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog
Interdisciplinary Studies, BSIS
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University Core Curriculum Requirements
C. Life and Physical Science
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture
G. Government/Political Science
H. Social and Behavioral Science
For all Concentrations Except Special Education
Three hours from: For Special Education
Three hours from: Additional for Special Education
Additional for all 4-8 Concentrations
Six hours from: 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. Core Science Labs
Two hours from: 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. Core Subjects EC-6 with Science of Teaching Reading Concentration
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. Core Subjects 4-8 with Science of Teaching Reading Concentration
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: 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
Science 4-8 Concentration
Science Option
Four hours from: Science Electives
Sixteen hours of science coursework from: Social Studies 4-8 Concentration
History Option
Three hours from: Education Studies Concentration
This is a non-certification concentration. Reading Option
Complete 6 hours from: Education Studies Options
Complete 20-21 hours from one of the following options: Option 1
For students who once pursued Core Subjects EC-6. Option 2
For students who once pursued Special Education. Option 3
For students who once pursued Core Subjects 4-8. Option 4
For students who once pursued English, Language Arts and Reading 4-8. Option 5
For students who once pursued Mathematics 4-8. Option 6
For students who once pursued Science 4-8. Option 7
For students who once pursued Social Studies 4-8. Education Studies
Complete 25 hour from: Professional Education Requirements
Clinical Teaching
Six hours of Special Education Field Experiences
Clinical Teaching
Six hours of: For all 4-8 Concentrations
For Core Subjects 4-8
Three hours from each of: For Mathematics 4-8
Three hours of: For Science 4-8
Three hours of: For Social Studies 4-8
Three hours of: For Core Subjects 4-8
Three hours of: Clinical Teaching
Six hours of: 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.
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. General Electives
The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree. 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.
Summer
- D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
Summer
- I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
Degree Map for Special Education Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration.
Degree Map for Core Subjects 4-8 Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration.
Degree Map for English/Language Arts/Reading 4-8 Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration.
Summer
- I. Component Area Option for all Concentrations 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
Degree Map for Mathematics 4-8 Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration. Degree Map for Science 4-8 Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration.
Summer
- E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
Degree Map for Social Studies 4-8 Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration.
Degree Map for Education Studies Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration. 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
Spring
- Education Studies course listing and/or selected Option Credit(s): 12
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