BS Interdisciplinary Studies: Generalist (Grades 4-8) Concentration
General Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Other Required Courses | 21 | |
| Major Courses | 58 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Required Support 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 |
| GEOG 3331 | United States and Canada | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 21 | |
| Major Courses 4,5 | ||
| EDCI 3303 | Pedagogy I: Theory & Design | 3 |
| EDSE 3345 | Survey of Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| EDCI 3308 | Methods in Educational Media and Technology | 3 |
| HIST 2301 | Texas History | 3 |
| EDBL 3315 | Second Language Acquisition and Literacy for English Learners | 3 |
| EDSE 3347 | Behavior Management for Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| EDBL 3321 | Methods for Teaching ESL | 3 |
| EDRG 3389 | Teach Rdg in Inter and Mid Sch | 3 |
| EDRG 4325 | Disciplinary & Contnt Area Lit | 3 |
| EDCI 4357 | Math Methods: Middle School and Secondary Levels | 3 |
| EDCI 3358 | Classroom Management: Middle and Secondary Level Teachers | 3 |
| EDCI 4356 | Science Methods: Middle School and Secondary Levels | 3 |
| EDFR 3110 | Field-Based Experience I | 1 |
| EDCI 4351 | Eng Lang Mthds: MId & Sec Lvl | 3 |
| EDCI 4311 | Teaching and Pedagogy for Middle School and Secondary Teachers | 3 |
| EDCI 3309 | Educator Roles & Responsibilities | 3 |
| EDRG 4331 | Rdng Assessment & Intervention | 3 |
| EDCI 4348 | SS Mthds: Mid and Sec Lvls | 3 |
| EDFR 4613 | Elementary Clinical Teaching: Field Residency III (Unpaid semester at A&M-SA ) | 6 |
| Subtotal: | 58 | |
| 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.
- 2
Recommended that all courses be completed before Field Residency I Semester. AAT Completion Highly recommended
- 3
EDUC 2301 may be substituted for UNIV 1301 First Year Seminar
- 4
Courses are listed in suggested order of completion
- 5
‘C' or higher required in EDXX courses
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Completion of this degree plan requires admission to the Educator Preparation Program and successful completion of required field residencies and student teaching.
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 3340 | Applied Linguistics | 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 | |
| Lower Division Coursework | 15 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDCI 1301 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| Lower Division Coursework | 12 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Lower Division Coursework | 15 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Lower Division Coursework | 15 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDCI 3303 | Pedagogy I: Theory & Design | 3 |
| EDRG 3389 | Teach Rdg in Inter and Mid Sch | 3 |
| EDCI 3308 | Methods in Educational Media and Technology | 3 |
| EDSE 3345 | Survey of Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| HIST 2301 | Texas History | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDRG 4325 | Disciplinary & Contnt Area Lit | 3 |
| EDBL 3321 | Methods for Teaching ESL | 3 |
| EDCI 3309 | Educator Roles & Responsibilities | 3 |
| EDBL 3315 | Second Language Acquisition and Literacy for English Learners | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDCI 3358 | Classroom Management: Middle and Secondary Level Teachers | 3 |
| EDCI 4356 | Science Methods: Middle School and Secondary Levels | 3 |
| EDCI 4348 | SS Mthds: Mid and Sec Lvls | 3 |
| EDCI 4351 | Eng Lang Mthds: MId & Sec Lvl | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDSE 3347 | Behavior Management for Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| EDCI 4357 | Math Methods: Middle School and Secondary Levels | 3 |
| EDCI 4311 | Teaching and Pedagogy for Middle School and Secondary Teachers | 3 |
| EDRG 4331 | Rdng Assessment & Intervention | 3 |
| EDFR 3110 | Field-Based Experience I | 1 |
| EDFR 4613 | Elementary Clinical Teaching: Field Residency III (Taken during final semester) | 6 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Total Credits | 118 | |