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Department of Teacher Education

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Early Childhood to Grade 6 –
Generalist Certification

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies –
120 semester hours

Interdisciplinary Major
Courses Hours
English 1301, 1302, sophomore literature 9
Government 2301, 2302 6
History 1301, 1302 6
Geography 3
Biology 1410, 1411 8
Physical Science 3311, 3312 6
Reading 3332, 3335, 3336, 4301, 4602 18
Other Requirements
Courses Hours
Communication 2301 3
Education 2323 3
Mathematics 1302, 1341, 1342 9
Physical Activity 1
Art 1302 or Music 1361 3
Early Childhood Education 2305, 3350, 4450 10
Education 3314 3
Educational Psychology 3303 3
Special Education 2361 3

Field Based Practica

Practicum I
Courses Hours
Education 2202 2
Education 4309 3
Education 4311 3
Education 4314 3
Practicum II - Student Teaching Component
Courses Hours
Education 4315 3
Education 4975 9
Electives
Courses Hours
Electives* 3

Students are to consult with a Faculty Advisor in the Teacher Education Department, CARR-EFA Bldg, Room 145.

Except for courses used as electives, a grade of “C” or better is required on all course work. This change is effective for new degree plans beginning Fall 2009.

* Reading 2306 – Teaching Reading Using Children’s Literature is recommended as elective.

Special Education Supplemental Certification

To qualify for the Special Education Supplemental certificate, the individual may add the following coursework to a degree plan that includes certification. The course work may be used for a minor:

Special Education 2361, 3360, 3364, 3365, 4362, 4363

Completion of the above course work, passing the SPED Supplemental TExES examination, and having a teaching certificate will enable the individual to teach special education in his or her certification area.