Amended November 20, 2019
Students can receive a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with Texas teacher certification in 4-8 grades in social studies 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
- Texas Core Curriculum: All students are required to complete 42 hours of the Texas Core Curriculum to earn a degree.
- Content Requirements: 45 hours of coursework
- 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.
- Teacher Education Requirements: 15 hours of coursework for teacher certification.
- English as Second Language (ESL) Pathway Certification: 18 hours of coursework that applied to ESL certification.
- Clinical Requirements: 12 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 (45 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 |
| HIST 2610 |
US History to 1865 |
|
3 |
| HIST 2620 |
US History since 1865 |
|
3 |
| GEOG 1200 |
World Regional Geography |
|
3 |
| HIST 4700 |
Texas History |
|
3 |
| HIST 3/4XXX |
Two approved US History Courses |
|
6 |
| HIST Any Level |
Approved European History Course or any 2000-level literature course (if substitution needed) |
|
3 |
| HIST Any Level |
Approved World History Course |
|
3 |
| PSCI 3/4XXX |
Approved Government/Political Science Course |
|
3 |
| Three Approved Electives in HIST, GEOG, PSCI, or ECON |
|
|
9 |
Teacher Education Requirements (15 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 |
| EDSE 4060 |
Content Reading in Secondary Schools |
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 (18 hours)
| UNTD # |
Course Name |
Co/Prerequisite |
Credit Hours |
| (SPAN 1010) |
Beginning Spanish I |
|
3 |
| 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 (12 hours)
| UNTD # |
Course Name |
Co/Prerequisite |
Credit Hours |
| |
Clinical I: Methods |
|
|
| EDRE 4861 |
Integrated Reading/ELAR/Social Studies EC-6 (Portfolio Checkpoint I) |
PREQ: Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program & approved for Clinical I Methods enrollment. |
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
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