Interdisciplinary Studies Generalist (Grades EC-6), Bachelor of Science
General Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar 3 | 3 |
| EDCI 1301 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| Additional Life & Physical Science | 6 | |
| MATH 1350 | Fundamentals of Mathematics I | 3 |
| MATH 1351 | Fundamentals of Mathematics II | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 18 | |
| Major Courses 4,5 | ||
| HIST 2301 | Texas History | 3 |
| EDCI 3309 | Educator Roles & Responsibilities | 3 |
| EDEC 3307 | Child and Adolescent Development as it Impacts Instruction | 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 |
| EDSE 3345 | Survey of Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| EDCI 3308 | Methods in Educational Media and Technology | 3 |
| EDCI 4350 | Social Studies Methods: Elementary | 3 |
| EDCI 4346 | Science Methods: Elementary | 3 |
| EDRG 4389 | Intermediate and Middle School Literacy | 3 |
| EDEC 3349 | Academics, Creativity & Play | 3 |
| EDSE 3347 | Behavior Management for Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| EDBL 3321 | Mthd Teach Eng to Non-Eng Chld | 3 |
| EDCI 4347 | Math Methods: Elementary | 3 |
| EDCI 3348 | Managing the Learning Environment | 3 |
| EDFR 3110 | Field Lab Residency I | 1 |
| EDCI 4301 | Pedagogy III: Curriculum Planning | 3 |
| EDRG 4331 | Rdng Assessment & Intervention | 3 |
| EDRG 4349 | Language Arts Methods: Elementary | 3 |
| EDFR 4613 | Elementary Clinical Teaching: Field Residency III (Unpaid semester at A&M-SA) | 6 |
| Subtotal: | 61 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
- 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 above 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 GPAof 2.75; Qualifying scoresin 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 Language Learners | 3 |
| EDBL 3340 | Applied Linguistics | 3 |
| EDBL 3321 | Mthd Teach Eng to Non-Eng Chld | 3 |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | US History to 1865 | 3 |
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | US History from 1865 | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Component Option Course from Approved List | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | 3 |
| MATH 1350 | Fundamentals of Mathematics I | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Language/Philosophy/Culture | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| COMM 1315 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH 1351 | Fundamentals of Mathematics II | 3 |
| EDCI 1301 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HIST 2301 | Texas History | 3 |
| EDCI 3309 | Educator Roles & Responsibilities | 3 |
| EDRG 3315 | Early Literacy & Language I | 3 |
| EDEC 3307 | Child and Adolescent Development as it Impacts Instruction | 3 |
| EDSE 3345 | Survey of Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDCI 3308 | Methods in Educational Media and Technology | 3 |
| EDCI 4346 | Science Methods: Elementary | 3 |
| EDCI 4347 | Math Methods: Elementary | 3 |
| EDRG 4349 | Language Arts Methods: Elementary | 3 |
| EDEC 3349 | Academics, Creativity & Play | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| EDCI 3348 | Managing the Learning Environment | 3 |
| EDRG 4331 | Rdng Assessment & Intervention | 3 |
| EDRG 4389 | Intermediate and Middle School Literacy | 3 |
| EDBL 3321 | Mthd Teach Eng to Non-Eng Chld | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDCI 3102 | PE & Health in Elementary Classrooms | 1 |
| EDCI 3103 | Art & Theatre in Elementary Classrooms | 1 |
| EDCI 3104 | Music in Elementary Classrooms | 1 |
| EDCI 4301 | Pedagogy III: Curriculum Planning | 3 |
| EDCI 4350 | Social Studies Methods: Elementary | 3 |
| EDSE 3347 | Behavior Management for Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| EDFR 3110 | Field Lab Residency I | 1 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDFR 4613 | Elementary Clinical Teaching: Field Residency III | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |