BS Interdisciplinary Studies: Bilingual Generalist (Grades 4-8) Concentration
General Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses | 18 | |
| Major Courses | 64 | |
| Total Credits | 124 | |
- 45 advanced credit hours required for degree
- 30 upper-division hours and 25% of total semester hours required for this degree must be completed at A&M-SA to satisfy residency requirement
- CIP Code: 30.9999
All students must complete the University’s Core Curriculum and the specific requirements of the major. In some cases, a course that is required for a major may also be counted towards the Core Curriculum.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum 1 | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Language/Philosophy/Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| HIST 1301 | US History to 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | US History from 1865 | 3 |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| COMM 1315 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Component Option Course from Approved List | 3 | |
| Subtotal: | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses 2 | ||
| EDCI 1301 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar 3 | 3 |
| Additional Life & Physical Science | 6 | |
| MATH 1350 | Fundamentals of Mathematics I | 3 |
| MATH 1351 | Fundamentals of Mathematics II | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 18 | |
| Major Courses 4 | ||
| EDBL 3311 | Foundations of Bilingual Education | 3 |
| EDBL 3315 | Second Language Acquisition and Literacy for English Learners | 3 |
| EDEC 3307 | Child Development | 3 |
| EDRG 3315 | Early Literacy & Language I | 3 |
| EDCI 3303 | Pedagogy I: Theory & Design | 3 |
| EDSE 3345 | Survey of Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| HIST 2301 | Texas History | 3 |
| EDCI 4348 | SS Mthds: Mid and Sec Lvls | 3 |
| EDBL 3307 | Academic Spanish for Bilingual Educators 5 | 3 |
| EDBL 3321 | Methods for Teaching ESL | 3 |
| EDRG 4389 | Intermediate and Middle School Literacy | 3 |
| EDBL 4318 | Biliteracy Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EDFR 3110 | Field-Based Experience I | 1 |
| EDCI 3348 | Managing the Learning Environment | 3 |
| EDBL 3327 | Multilingual & Multicult Educ | 3 |
| EDCI 4351 | Eng Lang Mthds: MId & Sec Lvl | 3 |
| EDBL 4322 | Teach Math, Sci, Dual Lang | 3 |
| EDCI 3309 | Educator Roles & Responsibilities | 3 |
| EDCI 4356 | Science Methods: Middle School and Secondary Levels | 3 |
| EDCI 4357 | Math Methods: Middle School and Secondary Levels | 3 |
| EDFR 4613 | Clinical Teaching (Unpaid semester at A&M-SA) | 6 |
| Subtotal: | 64 | |
| Total Credits | 124 | |
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Other courses may satisfy core curriculum requirements. Courses listed under the core curriculum above are also specific degree requirements, and are recommended in the core to expedite degree completion.
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Recommended that all courses above be completed before Field Residency I Semester. AAT Completion Highly recommended.
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EDUC 2301 (Alamo Colleges) may be substituted for UNIV 1301 First Year Seminar.
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‘C' or higher required in EDXX courses.
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Students who do not earn a grade of B or better in EDBL 3307 Academic Spanish for Bilingual Educators and demonstrate proficient scores on all domains of the BTLPT Interactive Practice Exam will be required to complete free, online support modules to enhance Spanish language proficiency.
Completion of this degree plan requires admission to the Educator Preparation Program and successful completion of required field residencies and student teaching.
Completion of 45 hours; all with a C or better; Cumulative GPAof 2.75; Qualifying scores in Reading, Writing and Mathematics.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDCI 1301 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1350 | Fundamentals of Mathematics I | 3 |
| MATH 1351 | Fundamentals of Mathematics II | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | US History to 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | US History from 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 2301 | Texas History | 3 |
| COMM 1315 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| 2 Life & Physical Sciences courses | ||
Note: For state approved programs leading to certification, as the state implements new requirements for certification, changes at the state level become compulsory at the time required with or without notice. It is the student’s responsibility to consult their major academic advisor and catalog for any new updates or changes. Catalog and Degree Plans expire in 6 years.
Advanced Spanish Proficiency
12 hours required for Pre-Admission to Bilingual Degree.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SPAN 1311 | Elementary Spanish I 1 | 3 |
| SPAN 1312 | Elementary Spanish II 1 | 3 |
| SPAN 2311 | Intermediate Spanish I 1 | 3 |
| SPAN 2315 | Spanish Language Studies IV (required to register) 2 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
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Students can CLEP these courses.
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WebCAPE Spanish Placement Exam will be administered by the Testing Center.
ESL Endorsement Option
The Bilingual Program recommends students complete the following courses to prepare for the ESL Endorsement exam:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDBL 3315 | Second Language Acquisition and Literacy for English Learners | 3 |
| EDBL 3311 | Foundations of Bilingual Education | 3 |
| EDBL 3321 | Methods for Teaching ESL | 3 |
This suggested plan of study is intended to be used as a guide in conjunction with official degree requirements outlined in the catalog. While this plan demonstrates a course of study that covers eight semesters, each student’s academic path is unique and your timeline may look different. Students should regularly consult with academic advisors as they plan their course schedules as course offerings may vary.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| EDCI 1301 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| SPAN 1311 | Elementary Spanish I | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Language/Philosophy/Culture | 3 | |
| SPAN 1312 | Elementary Spanish II | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| SPAN 2311 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | US History to 1865 | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Social & Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| MATH 1350 | Fundamentals of Mathematics I | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | US History from 1865 | 3 |
| SPAN 2315 | Spanish Language Studies IV | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| MATH 1351 | Fundamentals of Mathematics II | 3 |
| EDBL 3311 | Foundations of Bilingual Education | 3 |
| EDCI 3357 | English Language Arts Methods: Middle School and Secondary | 3 |
| EDCI 3358 | Classroom Management: Middle and Secondary Level Teachers | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Component Option from Approved List | 3 | |
| COMM 1315 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDBL 3307 | Academic Spanish for Bilingual Educators | 3 |
| EDBL 3315 | Second Language Acquisition and Literacy for English Learners | 3 |
| EDEC 3307 | Child Development | 3 |
| EDSE 3345 | Survey of Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| EDRG 4389 | Intermediate and Middle School Literacy | 3 |
| EDCI 3309 | Educator Roles & Responsibilities | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDCI 4356 | Science Methods: Middle School and Secondary Levels | 3 |
| EDCI 4357 | Math Methods: Middle School and Secondary Levels | 3 |
| EDRG 3315 | Early Literacy & Language I | 3 |
| EDBL 4318 | Biliteracy Theory and Practice | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| HIST 2301 | Texas History | 3 |
| EDCI 3303 | Pedagogy I: Theory & Design | 3 |
| EDFR 3110 | Field-Based Experience I | 1 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDCI 3359 | Social Studies Methods: Middle and Secondary Levels | 3 |
| EDBL 4322 | Teach Math, Sci, Dual Lang | 3 |
| EDFR 3120 | Field-Based Experience II | 1 |
| EDBL 3321 | Methods for Teaching ESL | 3 |
| EDBL 3327 | Multilingual & Multicult Educ | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDFR 4613 | Clinical Teaching | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 131 | |