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2016-2017 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Interdisciplinary Studies without Certification, BS


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Option to Graduate Without Certification

Interdisciplinary major Pre-Certification students who have completed at least 18 PRE-Teacher Education credits within the Academic Major and at least 24 Advanced Teacher education credits with the Academic Major may enter the non-certification plan. By doing so, students electing this route may graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree but will not be eligible to apply for certification. Students choosing this route must:

  • be core complete with a 2.75 in Core;
  • be in good standing in the School of Education by having an overall 2.75 GPA or higher;
  • complete all degree plan courses with a grade of “C” or better (including coursework completed in the Core Curriculum and all courses that are approved as substitutions for courses required on the degree plan);
  • complete all program degree requirements listed on the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - (Without Certification) degree plan;
  • forfeit eligibility to obtain approval by the School of Education to sit for any TExES exams as an undergraduate program finisher; and
  • sign an Add/ Change of Degree, Major, Minor, or Certificate Form to indicate a change to the Without Certificate track.

Post-graduation certification may be attained through either a post-baccalaureate, Master’s Degree Program, or Alternative Certification Program of the student’s choice.

Suggested Academic Plan

Students should consult with the advisors in the School of Education to ensure eligibility for this plan of study.

”*” Denotes core classes that may be satisfied with a matching academic major course

General (Core) Requirements

  • ENGL 1313 - Computer Assisted College Writing I
  • ENGL 1323 - Computer Assisted College Writing II
  • *Mathematics (MATH 1354)
  • *Life & Physical Science 
  • *Life & Physical Science 
  • Creative Arts (ART 1300)
  • Language, Philosophy & Culture (LING 2050; ENGL 2220)
  • HIST 2610 - United States History to 1865
  • HIST 2620 - United States History Since 1865
  • PSCI 1040 - American Government: Laws and Institutions
  • PSCI 1050 - American Government: Process and Policies
  • *Social and Behavioral Sciences (DFST 1013)
  • *Component Area Option (EDSP 2310)
  • *Component Area Option (SPAN 1010 or SPAN 2313)

Academic Major: PRE-Teacher Education Requirements - 21 hrs chosen from below

  • MATH 1354 Number and Operations for Teachers
  • MATH 1355 Probability and Statistics for Teachers
  • MATH 1353 Geometry and Measurement for Teachers
  • *MATH 1352 Algebra for Teachers
  • BIOL 1082 Biology for Educators
  • PHYS 1210 Conceptual Physics
  • *GEOG 1710 Earth Science
  • *BIOL 1132 Environmental Science
  • *DFST 1013 Human Development
  • EDEE 2210 Social Studies and Science Curriculum EC-6
  • AEAH 1750 Children and Art
  • MUED 1130 Foundations of Music
  • THEA 1130 Creative Drama
  • *SPAN 1010 or 2313 Spanish

Academic Major: Advanced Teacher Education Requirements - 42 hrs chosen from below

  • LING 3060 Principles of Language Study
  • LING 4030 Acquisition of English as a second Language
  • KINE 3551 Physical and Health Literacy
  • *EDSP 2310 Educational Aspects of Exceptional Learners
  • EDEC 3613 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
  • EDEC 4243 Environmental Processes and Assessment
  • EDEC 4633 Nurturing Children’s Social Competence
  • EDBE 3470 Foundations of Bilingual & ESL Education
  • EDBE 3480 Bilingualism/Multiculturalism
  • EDRE 4450 Reading and Writing (Birth though grade 6)
  • EDRE 4840 Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Learners
  • EDUC 3320 Foundations of Education
  • EDSP 4340 Classroom & Behavior Mgmt Strat K-12
  • EDRE 4850 Assessment of Reading for Bilingual & ESL
  • Advanced Elective
  • Advanced Elective
  • Advanced Elective

Electives - 15 hrs

  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

  1. Hours Required and General/University Requirements: A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced.
  2. Grade Requirements: All program courses and their transfer equivalents/substitutions must be completed with a grade of C or better.
  3. GPA Requirements: Graduation requirements: Students must have a 2.5 + GPA in the Core and Academic Major.

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