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2015-2016 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Interdisciplinary Studies with Elementary Education Certification (English, Language Arts and Reading 4-8 and ESL Teacher Certification), BS


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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:

 

a. 

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) or 90(Arithmetic), 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 all program courses 

Have a degree plan completed or in process 

Core complete and have complete two of the required math courses and two of the required Science courses with a grade of "C" or better 

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 

b. 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 the day and evening. 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 core classes that may be satisfied with a matching academic major course

 

General (Core) Requirements 

 

ENGL 1313 - Computer Assisted College Writing I 

 

ENGL 1323 - Computer Assisted College Writing II 

*Mathematics  

Life & Physical Science  

Life & Physical Science  

Creative Arts (ART 1300) 

*Language, Philosophy & Culture (LING 2050; ENGL 2220) 

HIST 2610 - United States History to 1865 

HIST 2620 - United States History Since 1865 

PSCI 1040 - American Government: Laws and Institutions 

PSCI 1050 - American Government: Process and Policies 

*Social and Behavioral Sciences (DFST 1013) 

*Component Area Option (EDSP 2310 or COMM 1010) 

*Component Area Option (SPAN 1010 or SPAN 2313) 

 

Certification Requirements 

 

Academic Major: English, Language Arts and Reading 

 

Academic Major: Teacher Education Requirements 

 

Pedagogy - Professional Development (Clinical - Methods Course Sequence) 

 

Clinical I Courses:

 

EDRE 4861 - Reading and the Language Arts in Grades EC-8 (requires 20 hours field experience) 

EDBE 4490 Teaching ESL EC-12: Instructional Strategies and Resources to Clinical I (requires 10 hours of 

field experience) 

 

MATH 1352 - Algebra for Teaches 

MATH 1354 -Numbers and Operations for Teachers 

MATH 1355 -Probability and Statistics for Teachers 

DFST 1013 - Human Development 

COMM 1010 or COMM 2040 - Speech Communication 

  ENGL 2210 or ENGL2220 - Masterpieces of world literature 

JOUR 1210 Mass Communication and Society or Approved Journalism Elective 

  SPAN 1010 or SPAN 2313 - Elementary Spanish or Spanish for Heritage Speakers 

THEA 3400 - Theatre for Young Audiences 

ENGL Approved Advanced Ethnic Literature Course 

ENGL 4160 - Advanced Expository Writing 

ENGL Approved Advanced British Literature 

ENGL Approved Advanced American Literature 

EDSP 2310 - Individuals with Disabilities 

LING 3060 - Principles of Language Study 

EDBE 3470 - Foundations of Bilingual and English as Second Language Education 

EDBE 3480 - Bilingualism and Multiculturism for English Language Learning : Issues and Perspectives 

Approved Elective                                                     

Approved Elective                                                     

Approved Elective                                                      

Approved Electives to bring total hours to 120 for graduation. 

The following courses require Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

 

EDUC 3320 - Foundations of Education 

EDSP 4340 - Classroom and Behavioral Management Strategies in K-12(Attend Orientation; Portfolio Checkpoint II; requires 20 hours field experience) 

Move to Clinical I 

EDSE 4060 - Content Area Reading in Secondary Schools 

 

EDRE 4820 - Reading and Writing in Grades 4-8 (Attend Orientation; Portfolio Checkpoint II; requires 20 hours field experience) 

Move to Clinical I 

EDRE 4840 - Linguistically Diverse Learners 

 

Clinical II Courses:

 

 

EDUC 4200 - Student Teaching 

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