Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies prepares teachers for all grades from early childhood through sixth grade, special education for early childhood through Grade 12, and working with English Language Learners EC-12. The Interdisciplinary Studies certification can be pursued through either the Bachelor of Arts degree or the Bachelor of Science degree.
I. Academic Foundation
A. Bachelor of Arts Degree with Interdisciplinary Studies Certification – 74 hours
English Rhetoric and Composition – 6 hours
English Literature – 6 hours
Public Speaking – 3 hours
Social Science – 6 hours
World Ideas – 3 hours
| HIST 1311 | History of World Civilizations to 1500 | 3 |
| or | |
| HIST 1312 | History of World Civilizations since 1500 | 3 |
Global Issues – 3 hours
Foreign Language (one language) – 14 hours
Laboratory Science – 8 hours
Quantitative Reasoning – 6 hours
Technology – 3 hours
Fine Arts – 3 hours
Christian Studies – 6 hours
Exercise and Sport Science (2 activity courses) - 2 courses
Scientific Inquiry – 4 hours
Freshman Seminar – 1 hour
Fine Arts Experience- 2-8 hours Determined by Admissions Classification
Chapel- 1-4 credits determined by admissions classification
B. Bachelor of Science Degree with Interdisciplinary Studies Certification – 70 hours
English Rhetoric and Composition – 6 hours
English Literature – 6 hours
Public Speaking – 3 hours
Social Science – 6 hours
World Ideas – 3 hours
| HIST 1311 | History of World Civilizations to 1500 | 3 |
| or | |
| HIST 1312 | History of World Civilizations since 1500 | 3 |
Global Issues – 6 hours
Laboratory Science – 12 hours
Quantitative Reasoning – 9 hours
Scientific Inquiry – 4 hours
Technology – 3 hours
Fine Arts – 3 hours
Christian Studies – 6 hours
Exercise and Sport Science (2 activity courses) – 2 courses
Freshman Seminar – 1 hour
Fine Arts Experience- 2-8 hours Determined by Admissions Classification
Chapel- 1-4 credits determined by admissions classification
II. Professional Coursework
A. Academic Support Courses – 12 hours
B. Special Education Concentration – 18 hours
This block of courses is designed to deliver the special education component.
C. English Second Language – 3 hours
This block of courses is designed to deliver the English as a Second Language component.
| EDSL 4310 | Pedagogy and Assessment for Teachers of English Language Learners (ELL) | 3 |
D. Professional Development Sequence – 21 hours
This area shall consist of upper-level courses including three sections of student teaching.
BA – Interdisciplinary Studies Suggested Schedule
The following is the recommended sequence. Students are encouraged to stay with the sequence, taking the courses "blocked" together in the same semester to avoid scheduling conflicts. However, freshman seminar must be taken during the first freshman term. Student teaching should be in the final semester.
Freshman Block A (Fall or Spring Term)
Freshman Block B (Fall or Spring Term)
Sophomore Block A (Fall or Spring Term)
Sophomore Block B (Fall or Spring Term)
Junior Block A (Fall or Spring)
Junior Block B (Fall or Spring)
Senior First Semester (Fall or Spring)
Senior Final Semester
BS – Interdisciplinary Studies Suggested Schedule
The following is the recommended sequence. Students are encouraged to stay with the sequence, taking the courses "blocked" together in the same semester to avoid scheduling conflicts. However, freshman seminar must be taken during the first freshman term. Student teaching should be in the final semester.
Freshman Block A (Fall or Spring)
Freshman Block B (Fall or Spring)
Sophomore Block A (Fall and Spring)
Sophomore Block B (Fall and Spring)
Junior Block A (Fall or Spring)
Junior Block B (Fall or Spring)
Senior Block A (first term)
| EDUC 4375 | Advanced Literacy | 3 |
| EDSL 4310 | Pedagogy and Assessment for Teachers of English Language Learners (ELL) | 3 |
| EDSP 3364 | Behavior Interventions & Modifications | 3 |
| EDSP 4320 | Interdisciplinary Math and Science Stategies | 3 |
| HIST 2311 | American History to 1877 | 3 |
| or | |
| HIST 2312 | American History since 1877 | 3 |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience | 0 |
Senior Final Semester