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2014-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Interdisciplinary Studies with Elementary Education Certification (Social Studies 4-8 and ESL Teacher Certification), BS


The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies include the following teacher certification options: Early Childhood (EC) - 6 Generalist and Bilingual Certification; EC-6 Generalist and English as a Second Language Certification (ESL); EC-6 Generalist and Special Education (EC-12); 4-8 English, Language Arts and Reading and English as a Second Language (ESL); 4-8 Mathematics and English as a Second Language Certification (ESL); and 4-8 Science and English as a Second Language Certification (ESL) and 4-8 Social Studies and English as a Second Language (ESL).  The following requirements are applicable to all students pursuing a teaching certificate:

  1. Hours Required and General/College Requirements: A minimum of 120 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 for admission to the Program:
      • Have junior level status
      • Pass the Accuplacer or THEA OR qualify for ACT/SAT/TAKS exemption
        • Accuplacer: 80(Reading), 63(Math), 80/5 or 6 or higher on essay(Writing)
        • THEA: 240(Reading), 230(Math), 220(Writing)
      • Have a 2.75 overall GPA AND a 2.75 GPA in the completed core
      • A grade of “C” or better in the required English, Math, History, Political Science, and Science courses
      • Have a degree plan completed or in process
      • Complete Math 1350, and two of the required Science courses with a grade of “C” or better, and have no more than five classes remaining that do not require admission to the Teacher Education Program
      • Provide two professional reference forms, including one from college faculty (must be from two separate individuals and excluding family members)
      • Successfully pass the Bilingual Language Assessment (where applicable)
      • Completed Entrance Interview
    2. The methods course sequence and student teaching are completed in the two final semesters of the degree.  The Teacher Education Program offers methods courses (Clinical I) during a day and evening track. Students are encouraged to consider their needs and goals when choosing a path for completing their coursework. Regardless of whether a student chooses to attend the methods courses during the day or during the evening, they will be required to complete classroom observations required for each course. Students must apply for the methods courses the semester prior to enrolling in the courses and attend a mandatory orientation session.  All students applying for the methods courses must have a 2.75 or better GPA in the Core, Academic Major, and Pedagogy.
  3. All courses and their transfer equivalents or substitutions must be completed with a grade of C or better in order to advance to the professional methods courses and student teaching.
     
  4. See the UNT Dallas Teacher Certification Officer (Dallas 1, Room 201Q) for more information on the application process.
     
  5. 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
  • Successfully complete student teaching
  • Pass appropriate content and Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) sections of the Texas Examinations of Education Standards (TExES). For Bilingual certification, candidates must also pass the TExES Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT).  See the UNT Dallas Teacher Certification Officer (Dallas 1, Room 201Q) for more information on the application process.
  • Apply for the appropriate teaching certificate with the Texas Education Agency (TEA). 
  • See the UNT Dallas Teacher Certification Officer (Dallas 1, Room 201Q) for more information on the test approval and application processes.
  • Criminal background check.

Suggested Academic Plan

This is a suggested academic plan for full-time students.  Part-time students may make adjustments and should consult with their advisor for course prerequisites.  Courses transferred from another institution may satisfy curriculum requirements.  Students should consult with their advisor to ensure courses are taken in the appropriate sequence and to determine substitution of transfer courses if necessary.

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

General (Core) Requirements


Academic Major: Social Studies


Pedagogy - Professional Development (Clinical - Methods Course Sequence)