Interdisciplinary Studies, (Grades 4-8, Math), BS

Amended November 20, 2019

Students can receive a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with Texas teacher certification in 4-8 grades in mathematics and English as a second language (ESL) certification. Obtaining the ESL certification increases employability and success in the classroom.

Program Advisor: Dr. Gwen Johnson at Gwendolyn.Johnson@untdallas.edu

Building Blocks for the Degree

1. Texas Core Curriculum: All students are required to complete 42 hours of the Texas Core Curriculum to earn a degree.
2. Content Requirements: 40 hours of coursework
3. Application to the Teacher Education Program:  All students are required to complete the application process to be accepted into the Teacher Education Program prior to enrolling in coursework meeting the Teacher Education Requirements.
4. Teacher Education Requirements: 12 hours of coursework for teacher certification.
5. English as Second Language (ESL) Pathway Certification: 15 hours of coursework that applied to ESL certification.
6. Clinical Requirements: 15 hours of clinical and student teaching coursework.

Core Curriculum Recommendations

UNTD adheres to the Texas Core Curriculum established in Texas Education Code Chapter 61, Subchapter S.  Courses designated on the transcript as a Core Foundation Area will be applied to the Texas Core Curriculum.  For Freshman students starting at UNTD (or transfer student looking ahead to attend UNTD), taking the recommended UNTD courses (or equivalent) can reduce hours to degree and provide more opportunities for elective courses.

Texas Core Curriculum (42 hours)

Courses in (parentheses) also count in the major.

Designation	Core Foundation Area	UNTD Recommended Course	Course Name	Credit Hours
010	Communication	ENGL 1313	College Writing I (grade of C or better required)	3
010	Communication	ENGL 1323	College Writing II (grade of C or better required)	3
020	Mathematics	MATH 1100	College Algebra	3
030	Life & Physical Sciences	Varies	Varies	3
030	Life & Physical Sciences	Varies	Varies	3
040	Language, Philosophy & Culture	Varies	Varies	3
050	Creative Arts	Varies	Any course in the Core Foundation area	3
060	American History	HIST 2610	US History to 1865	3
060	American History	HIST 2620	US History 1865 to present	3
070	Government & Political Science	PSCI 1040	American Government: Laws & Institutions	3
070	Government & Political Science	PSCI 1050	American Government: Process & Policy	3
080	Social & Behavioral Science	(DFST 1013)	Human Development	3
090	Component Area Option	(EDSP 2310)	Intro to Individuals with Disabilities	3
090	Component Area Option	(SPAN 1010)	Beginning Spanish I	3

Content Requirements (40 hours)

Courses are three semester credit hours unless otherwise noted. Must maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher with “C” or better in each course.

UNTD #	Course Name	Co/Prerequisite	Credit Hours
MATH 1100	College Algebra	PREQ: TSI-Math complete; or MATH 1010 with a grade C or better; or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1010.	3
MATH 1354	Numbers & Operations for Teachers	PREQ: TSI Math-complete or Math 1010 with a grade of C or better.	3
MATH 1355	Probability & Statistics for Teachers	PREQ: TSI Math-complete or Math 1010 with a grade of C or better.	3
MATH 1353	Geometry & Measurement for Teachers	PREQ: TSI Math-complete or Math 1010 with a grade of C or better.	3
MATH 1600	Trigonometry	PREQ: MATH 1100 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better.	3
MATH 2424	Calculus I	PREQ: “C” or better in MATH 1600 (Trigonometry)	4
MATH 2000	Discrete Mathematics	PREQ: Students must complete MATH 1710/2424 w/ grade C or better, or be concurrently enrolled in MATH 1710/2424.	3
MATH 4050	Advanced Study of the Secondary Mathematics Curriculum	PREQ: MATH 3510 w/ grade C or better, or MATH 3610 w/ grade C or better.	3
MATH 4060	Foundations of Geometry	PREQ:Students must complete MATH 2000 or its equivalent w/ grade C or better.	3
Four Electives 3/4XXX (preferably in Mathematics or Education)			12

Teacher Education Requirements (12 hours)

UNTD #	Course Name	Co/Prerequisite	Credit Hours
(DFST 1013)	Human Development		3
(EDSP 2310)	Introduction to Individuals with Disabilities		3
EDRE 4840	Linguistically Diverse Learners	PREQ: Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program or department consent.	3
EDUC 3320	Foundations of Education	PREQ: Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program or department consent.	3

ESL Certification Pathway (15 hours)

UNTD #	Course Name	Co/Prerequisite	Credit Hours
LING 3060	Principles of Language Study	PREQ: Must be a DINDE-BS major to enroll.	3
LING 4030	Acquisition of English as a Second Language		3
EDBE 3470	Foundations of Bilingual & ESL Education	PREQ: Must be a DINDE-BS major to enroll.	3
EDBE 3480	Bilingualism/Multiculturalism	PREQ: Must be a DINDE-BS major to enroll.	3
EDBE 4490	Teaching ESL EC-12: Instructional Strategies	PREQ: Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program or department consent.	3

Clinical Requirements (15 hours)

UNTD #	Course Name	Co/Prerequisite	Credit Hours
	Clinical I: Methods
EDEE 4350	Mathematics in Grades EC-8	PREQ: Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program & approved for Clinical I Methods enrollment.	3
EDME 4351	Teaching Mathematics in Grades 4-8	PREQ: Admission to the teacher education program, which includes participation in a field-based program for the middle grades in mathematics, EDEE 3320; required core and academic major math courses and EDEC and DFST classes.	3
EDSP 4340	Classroom and Behavioral Management (Portfolio Checkpoint II)	PREQ: Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program & approved for Clinical I Methods enrollment.	3
	Clincial II: Clinical Teaching
EDUC 4200	Student Teaching	PREQ: Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program & approved for Clinical II Student Teaching enrollment.	6

UNT Dallas Degree Requirements

All students must meet the General University Requirements as well as requirements listed for this major.

Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher

Major GPA of 2.75 or higher

Grade of C or better in all core and major coursework