Amended November 20, 2019
Students can receive a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with Texas teacher certification in Early Childhood through 6th grade Core Subjects and supplemental certification in Special Education (Early Childhood through 12th grade). Obtaining supplemental certification in additional to the core subject certification increases employability and success in the classroom.
Program Advisor: Dr. Patsy Sosa-Sanchez at Patsy.Sosa-sanchez@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: 36 hours of interdisciplinary content
- 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: 18 hours of coursework for teacher certification.
- Supplemental Certification Pathway: 12 hours of coursework that applies to Special Education certification.
- Clinical Requirements: 21 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 1353) |
Geometry & Measurements for Teachers |
3 |
030 |
Life & Physical Sciences |
(BIOL 1082) |
Biology for Educators |
3 |
030 |
Life & Physical Sciences |
(PHYS 1210) |
Conceptual Physics |
3 |
040 |
Language, Philosophy & Culture |
Varies |
Any course in the Core Foundation area |
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 since 1865 |
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 |
(AEAH 1750)
(MUED 1130)
(THEA 1130)
|
Children & Art
Foundation of Music
Creative Drama
|
3 |
090 |
Component Area Option |
(EDSP 2310) |
Intro to Individuals with Disabilities |
3 |
Content Requirements (48 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 1352 |
Algebra for Teachers |
PREQ: TSI-Math complete; or MATH 1010 with a grade C or better; or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1010. |
3 |
(MATH 1353) |
Geometry & Measurement for Teachers |
PREQ: TSI Math-complete or Math 1010 with a grade of C or better. |
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 |
(BIOL 1082) |
Biology for Educators |
|
3 |
BIOL 1132 |
Environmental Science |
|
3 |
KINE 3551 |
Physical Health & Literacy |
|
3 |
EDUC 1301 |
Introduction to the Teaching Profession |
|
3
|
(AEAH 1750) |
Children & Art |
COREQ: MUED 1130 & THEA 1130 |
1 |
(MUED 1130) |
Foundations of Music |
COREQ: AEAH 1750 & THEA 1130 |
1 |
(THEA 1130) |
Creative Drama |
COREQ: AEAH 1750 & MUED 1130 |
1 |
(PHYS 1210) |
Conceptual Physics |
PREQ: Must be DINDE-BS major and complete one of the following courses: MATH 1100, 1352, 1353, 1354, 1355 or equivalent. |
3 |
EDBE 3470 |
Foundations of Bilingual & ESL Education |
PREQ: Must be DINDE-BS major to enroll. |
3 |
EDBE 3480 |
Bilingualism/Multiculturalism |
PREQ: Must be DINDE-BS major to enroll. |
3 |
LING 3060 |
Principles of Language Study |
PREQ: Must be DINDE-BS major to enroll. |
3 |
LING 4030 |
Acquisition of ESL |
|
3 |
EDEC 4633 |
Nurturing Children’s Social Competence |
|
3 |
EDRE 4450 |
Reading and Writing: Birth-Grade 6 |
PREQ: Must be DINDE-BS major to enroll and Junior standing. |
3 |
Teacher Education Requirements (18 hours)
UNTD # |
Course Name |
Co/Prerequisite |
Credit Hours |
(DFST 1013) |
Human Development |
|
3 |
(EDSP 2310) |
Introductions to Individuals with Disabilities |
|
3 |
EDUC 3320 |
Foundations of Education: The School Curriculum |
PREQ: Must be admitted to Teacher Education Program or department consent. |
3 |
EDEC 3613 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
PREQ: DFST 1013 |
3 |
EDRE 4840 |
Linguistically Diverse Learners |
PREQ: Must be admitted to Teacher Education Program or department consent. |
3 |
EDRE 4850 |
Assessment and Evaluation of Reading |
PREQ: EDRE 4450 & must be admitted to Teacher Education Program or department consent. |
3 |
Supplemental Certification Pathway (12 hours)
UNTD # |
Course Name |
Co/Prerequisite |
Credit Hours |
EDSP 3240 |
Family Communication & Collaboration |
|
3 |
EDSP 3420 |
Behavior Disorders |
PREQ: EDSP 3210 and EDSP 3300 or consent of department. |
3 |
EDSP 4320 |
Educational Assessment & Evaluation of Exceptional Learners |
PREQ: Must be admitted to Teacher Education Program and approved for Clinical I Methods enrollment. |
3 |
EDSP 4330 |
Advanced Educational Strategies of Exceptional Learners |
PREQ: Must be admitted to Teacher Education Program and approved for Clinical I Methods enrollment. |
3 |
Clinical Requirements (21 hours)
UNTD # |
Course Name |
Co/Prerequisite |
Credit Hours |
|
Clinical I: Methods |
|
|
EDEE 4330 |
Science in Grades EC-6 |
PREQ: Must be admitted to Teacher Education Program & approved for Clinical I Methods. |
3 |
EDEE 4350 |
Mathematics in Grades EC-8 |
PREQ: Must be admitted to Teacher Education Program & approved for Clinical I Methods. |
3 |
EDRE 4861 |
Integrated Language Arts & Social Studies K-8 |
PREQ: Must be admitted to Teacher Education Program & approved for Clinical I Methods. |
3 |
EDSP 4340 |
Classroom and Behavioral Management |
PREQ: Must be admitted to Teacher Education Program & approved for Clinical I Methods. |
3 |
EDEC 4633 |
Nurturing Children’s Social Competence |
|
3 |
|
Clinical II: Clinical Teaching |
|
|
EDUC 4200 |
Student Teaching |
PREQ: Must be admitted to Teacher Education Program & approved for Clinical II Student Teaching. |
6 |
UNTD Degree Requirements
All students must meet the General University Requirements as well as major 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