BS Interdisciplinary Studies: Special Education (Grades EC-12) with 7-12 Content Concentration
General Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses | 7 | |
| Major Courses | 71 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 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 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| American History | 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 |
| EDCI 4101 | Jaguar Tracks IV | 1 |
| Subtotal: | 7 | |
| Major Courses 3,4 | ||
| EDCI 3303 | Pedagogy I: Theory & Design | 3 |
| EDSE 3345 | Survey of Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| EDRG 3315 | Early Literacy & Language I | 3 |
| XXXX XXXX Content Area Course | 3 | |
| XXXX XXXX Content Area Course | 3 | |
| EDRG 3389 | Teach Rdg in Inter and Mid Sch | 3 |
| EDSE 3346 | Low Incidence Populations | 3 |
| EDSE 3347 | Behavior Management for Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| XXXX XXXX Content Area Course | 3 | |
| XXXX XXXX Content Area Course | 3 | |
| XXXX XXXX Content Area Course | 3 | |
| EDCI XXXX | 3 | |
| EDCI 3358 | Classroom Management: Middle and Secondary Level Teachers | 3 |
| EDRG 4325 | Disciplinary & Contnt Area Lit | 3 |
| EDSE 3348 | Intervention/Tech in Spec Educ | 3 |
| XXXX XXXX Content Area Course | 3 | |
| EDFR 3110 | Field-Based Experience I | 1 |
| EDCI 3309 | Educator Roles & Responsibilities | 3 |
| EDCI 4311 | Teaching and Pedagogy for Middle School and Secondary Teachers | 3 |
| EDSE 4340 | Collaboration and Transition Services in Inclusive Settings | 3 |
| EDSE 4346 | Assessment of Exceptional Stds | 3 |
| EDSE 4347 | Federal and State Regulations Concerning Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| EDFR 3120 | Field-Based Experience II | 1 |
| EDFR 4613 | Elementary Clinical Teaching: Field Residency III (Unpaid semester at A&M-SA) | 6 |
| Subtotal: | 71 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 1
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
Courses are listed in suggested order of completion
- 4
‘C' or higher required in EDXX courses Grd SCH
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 |
| HIST 1301 | US History to 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | US History from 1865 | 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.
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 |
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Language/Philosophy/Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| EDCI 4101 | Jaguar Tracks IV | 1 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| SPCH 1315 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Component Area Option from Approved List | 3 | |
| EDCI 1301 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| EDCI 3303 | Pedagogy I: Theory & Design | 3 |
| EDSE 3345 | Survey of Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| EDRG 3315 | Early Literacy & Language I | 3 |
| Content Area Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Content Area Course | 3 | |
| EDRG 3389 | Teach Rdg in Inter and Mid Sch | 3 |
| EDSE 3346 | Low Incidence Populations | 3 |
| EDSE 3347 | Behavior Management for Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| Content Area Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Content Area Course | 3 | |
| Content Area Course | 3 | |
| EDCI XXXX | 3 | |
| EDCI 3358 | Classroom Management: Middle and Secondary Level Teachers | 3 |
| EDRG 4325 | Disciplinary & Contnt Area Lit | 3 |
| EDFR 3110 | Field-Based Experience I | 1 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDSE 3348 | Intervention/Tech in Spec Educ | 3 |
| Content Area Course | 3 | |
| EDCI 3309 | Educator Roles & Responsibilities | 3 |
| EDCI 4311 | Teaching and Pedagogy for Middle School and Secondary Teachers | 3 |
| EDSE 4340 | Collaboration and Transition Services in Inclusive Settings | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDSE 4346 | Assessment of Exceptional Stds | 3 |
| EDSE 4347 | Federal and State Regulations Concerning Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| EDFR 3120 | Field-Based Experience II | 1 |
| EDFR 4613 | Elementary Clinical Teaching: Field Residency III | 6 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |