Interdisciplinary Studies Bilingual Generalist (Grades EC-6), Bachelor of Science
General Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Curriculum | 42 | |
Other Required Courses | 18 | |
Major Courses | 61 | |
Total Credits | 121 |
- 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 |
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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 | |
SPCH 1315 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
Component Option Course from Approved List | 3 | |
Subtotal: | 42 | |
Other Required Courses 2 | ||
EDCI 1301 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 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 |
EDRG 3315 | Early Literacy & Language I | 3 |
EDCI 3102 | PE & Health in Elementary Classrooms | 1 |
EDCI 3103 | Art & Theatre in Elementary Classrooms | 1 |
EDCI 3104 | Music in Elementary Classrooms | 1 |
HIST 2301 | Texas History | 3 |
EDBL 3307 | Academic Spanish for Bilingual Educators 5 | 3 |
EDBL 4323 | Bilingual/Dual Language Social Studies Methods: Elementary Classroom | 3 |
or EDCI 4350 | Social Studies Methods: Elementary | |
EDBL 3321 | Methods for Teaching ESL | 3 |
EDFR 3110 | Field Lab Residency I | 1 |
EDBL 4318 | Biliteracy Theory and Practice | 3 |
EDCI 3348 | Managing the Learning Environment | 3 |
EDBL 3327 | Multilingual & Multicult Educ | 3 |
EDCI 3309 | Educator Roles & Responsibilities | 3 |
EDFR 4613 | Elementary Clinical Teaching: Field Residency III (Unpaid semester at A&M-SA) | 6 |
EDBL 3320 | Advocacy and Equity in Assessment | 3 |
EDRG 3316 | Early Literacy & Language II | 3 |
EDRG 4349 | Language Arts Methods: Elementary | 3 |
EDBL 4355 | Biliteracy and Dual Language Methodologies | 3 |
EDBL 4325 | Bilingual and Dual Language Math Methodology: Elementary Classroom | 3 |
or EDCI 4347 | Math Methods: Elementary | |
EDBL 4324 | Bilingual and Dual Language Science Methodologies: Elementary Classroom | 3 |
or EDCI 4346 | Science Methods: Elementary | |
Subtotal: | 61 | |
Total Credits | 121 |
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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. Completion of this degree plan requires admission to the Educator Preparation Program and successful completion of required field residencies and student teaching.
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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 45 hours; all with a C or better; Cumulative GPA of 2.75; Qualifying scores in Reading, Writing and Mathematics.
Code | Title | Credits |
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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 |
SPCH 1315 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
2 Life & Physical Sciences |
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 |
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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 is 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 |
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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 |
Total Credits | 9 |
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 | ||
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First Semester | Credits | |
ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
EDCI 1301 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
SPAN 1311 | Elementary Spanish I | 3 |
Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
Language/Philosophy/Culture | 3 | |
UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
SPAN 1312 | Elementary Spanish II | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Third Semester | ||
Creative Arts | 3 | |
Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
HIST 1301 | US History to 1865 | 3 |
SPAN 2311 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
Credits | 12 | |
Second Year | ||
First Semester | ||
Social & Behavioral Science | 3 | |
HIST 1302 | US History from 1865 | 3 |
MATH 1350 | Fundamentals of Mathematics I | 3 |
SPAN 2315 | Spanish Language Studies IV | 3 |
EDCI 3102 | PE & Health in Elementary Classrooms | 1 |
Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Second Semester | ||
Government/Political Science | 3 | |
MATH 1351 | Fundamentals of Mathematics II | 3 |
EDBL 3311 | Foundations of Bilingual Education | 3 |
EDCI 3348 | Managing the Learning Environment | 3 |
EDCI 3103 | Art & Theatre in Elementary Classrooms | 1 |
Credits | 13 | |
Third Semester | ||
Government/Political Science | 3 | |
Component Option from Approved List | 3 | |
SPCH 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 |
EDCI 3104 | Music in Elementary Classrooms | 1 |
EDBL 3320 | Advocacy and Equity in Assessment | 3 |
EDRG 3315 | Early Literacy & Language I | 3 |
EDBL 4323 or EDCI 4350 | Bilingual/Dual Language Social Studies Methods: Elementary Classroom or Social Studies Methods: Elementary | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Second Semester | ||
EDRG 3316 | Early Literacy & Language II | 3 |
EDBL 4355 | Biliteracy and Dual Language Methodologies | 3 |
EDBL 4325 or EDCI 4347 | Bilingual and Dual Language Math Methodology: Elementary Classroom or Math Methods: Elementary | 3 |
EDBL 4318 | Biliteracy Theory and Practice | 3 |
EDFR 3110 | Field Lab Residency I | 1 |
Credits | 13 | |
Third Semester | ||
EDCI 3309 | Educator Roles & Responsibilities | 3 |
HIST 2301 | Texas History | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Fourth Year | ||
First Semester | ||
EDBL 3327 | Multilingual & Multicult Educ | 3 |
EDBL 3321 | Methods for Teaching ESL | 3 |
EDBL 4324 or EDCI 4346 | Bilingual and Dual Language Science Methodologies: Elementary Classroom or Science Methods: Elementary | 3 |
EDRG 4349 | Language Arts Methods: Elementary | 3 |
Credits | 12 | |
Second Semester | ||
EDFR 4613 | Elementary Clinical Teaching: Field Residency III | 6 |
Credits | 6 | |
Total Credits | 133 |