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2011-2012 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Interdisciplinary Studies with Elementary Education Certification (EC-6 Generalist and Bilingual Teacher Certification), BS


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Requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies include the following:

  1. Hours Required and General/College Requirements: A minimum of 123 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of all degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree.
  2. Other Requirements:
    1. Admission to the Teacher Education Program: Prior to enrolling in designated Teacher Education courses, students must meet these requirements:
      • 60 credit hours (junior status)
      • A 2.75+ overall GPA OR a 2.75+ completed core GPA.
      • Pass the THEA test with minimum scores of: 240 Reading, 230 Math, 220 Writing
      • Degree plan completed OR in progress
      • Completed application for admission to the Teacher Education program.
    2. Pedagogy: Professional Development School (PDS): PDS is completed in the final two semesters of the degree. PDS 1 consists of 1 semester of methods courses and field experience. PDS 2 consists of student teaching.
    3. GPA requirements: Students must have a 2.75+ GPA in the Core, Academic Major, and Pedagogy.
    4. Eligibility for Teacher Certification and Endorsements: In order to receive recommendation for teacher certification through UNT Dallas, students must:
      • Complete an approved teacher education program for the preparation of early childhood, middle grades, secondary or all level
      • Complete Pedagogy: Professional Development School (PDS).
      • Pass appropriate content and Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) sections of the Texas Examinations of Education Standards (TExES). Additional certification exams may be required. See advisor for more information.
      • Criminal background check.

Suggested Academic Plan


This is a suggested academic plan for full-time students. Students may make adjustments and consult the current Undergraduate Catalog for course prerequisites.

*Denotes classes that satisfy a requirement where there may be other class choices available, please see your advisor for full course list.

^ Denotes classes that require admission to the Teacher Education program.

{ } Denotes “double-dip” courses which count for both core and certification requirements.

First Year


Second Year


Third Year


Fourth Year


Note:


English Composition I and II, College Algebra, and all DFST, EDEC, EDEE, EDRE, EDBE, EDSP and their transfer equivalents or substitutes must be completed with a grade of C or better in order to advance to PDS I and II.

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