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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Interdisciplinary Studies - Early Childhood to Grade 6 Generalist, Teacher Certification

(120 credit hours)

Interdisciplinary Major
Courses Hours
Biology 1308/1108, Geology 1301/1101 or 1303/1103 8
Geography 2305 3
History 1301, 1302, 3301 9
Mathematics 1314 or 1324, 1350, 1351 9
Physical Science 3311, 3312 6
Political Science 2305, 2306 6
Reading 2306, 3332, 3335, 3336, 4301, 4303 18
Major Support Courses
Courses Hours
Art 1302, Music 1306 or Theatre 1310 3
Communication 1315 3
Early Childhood 2305, 3350, 4350 9
Educational Psychology 3303, 3314 6
English 1301, 1302 6
English 2321, 2322, 2323, 2326, 2329, 2331, 2341  3
General Studies 1181 1
Special Education 2361 3
Education
Courses Hours
Education 2302 3
Education 4309*, 4311*, 4314* 9
Education 4315* or Education 4332** 3
Education 4975* 9
Electives
Courses Hours
Electives or Education 4331** 3

Students are to consult with the advisor in the Educator Preparation Information Center (EPIC) located in the Carr EFA Building, Room 287.

*Requires admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) prior to enrolling in any senior-level Education course. See the University Catalog Teacher Certification section for detailed information regarding the TEP.

**Education 4331 and 4332 will be for Ram Resident students and requires admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) and the Ram Resident program prior to enrolling for the courses.

Except for courses used as electives, a grade of “C” or better is required on all course work. A grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 is required. The GPA requirements are subject to change per TEA rules. See the University Catalog for more information.