Interdisciplinary Studies (English as Second Language EC-6th Certification), Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

(Focus: EC – 6th Grade Teacher Certification - English as a Second Language)

This program leads to a profession which requires an occupational license as defined under Texas Occupations Code 58.001 This requires that all applicants seeking to become licensed must undergo a criminal background check prior to licensure. Students in this program should check with the College of Education and P-16 Integration on the requirements for a criminal background check prior to student teaching.

To prepare highly skilled professionals to assume roles and positions in teaching, research, educational leadership, and human development to contribute to the educational achievement of children in elementary settings.

Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website.

 

Core Curriculum Requirements – 42 Hours

Students must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.

Mathematics – 3 hours

Choose the following or higher:

MATH 1314College Algebra

3

Creative Arts – 3 hours

ARTS 1301Art Appreciation

3

Major Requirements – 60 Hours (39 advanced minimum)

Academic Content – 30 hours minimum (15 advanced minimum)

Choose one:

MUSI 1306Music Appreciation

3

MUSI 1313Teaching Music in the Elementary School

3

Choose one (not completed in General Education Core):

BIOL 1406General Biology I

4

BIOL 1407General Biology II

4

BIOL 3301Biological Evolution

3

BIOL 4315Inquiry-Based Science and Laboratory Techniques

3

Choose one (not completed in General Education Core):

GEOL 1403Physical Geology

4

ASTR 1401Introduction to Astronomy I

4

GEOG 2313Principles of Geography Physics Elementary

3

PSCI 3310Planet Earth & Its Place

3

Required

HIST 3301World History Studies

3

KINE 3355Teaching Health and Wellness in the Elementary Classroom

3

MATH 1350Fundamentals of Mathematics I

3

MATH 1351Fundamentals of Mathematics II

3

READ 3320Early Literacy Development

3

READ 3324Reading Comprehension and Assessment

3

READ 3350Literature and Disciplinary Learning in the Elementary School

3

English as a Second Language Specialization – 18 hours (18 advanced)

ESL Specialization allows the student the opportunity to become a teacher in the State of Texas with EC-6 Generalist and ESL Supplement certification and work in schools with children in early childhood through 6th grades.

Area of Certification: Generalist (EC-6) with ESL

EDSL 3322Foundations of Bilingual Education and ESL

3

EDSL 3326English as a Second Language

3

EDSL 4306Content Area Methods in the ESL Classroom

3

EDSL 4308Assessment in the ESL Classroom

3

ENGL 4360Fundamentals of Language Development

3

ENGL 4375Language Acquisition

3

Education Support Courses – 12 hours (6 advanced)

EDUC 1301Introduction to the Teaching Profession

3

EDFR 2301Intercultural Context of Schooling

3

SPED 4310Inclusion and Differentiated Instruction in Special Education

3

EDSL 3310Emergent Bilingual Students in Schools

3

Teacher Certification – 24 Hours (24 advanced)

Choose one:

EDCI 3331/EPSY 3331Human Development and Student Learning

3

Required

EDCI 3332Designing and Implementing Instruction and Assessment

3

EDCI 3333Teaching Science to Elementary Students

3

EDCI 3334Teaching Mathematics to Elementary Students

3

EDCI 3335Teaching Social Studies to Elementary Students

3

EDCI 3336Teaching English Language Arts and Reading to Elementary Students

3

EDCI 4637Student Teaching for Elementary Teachers (EC-6)

6

Total Credit Hours: 63

Total Credit Hours: 126

Admission, Progression, and Graduation Requirements, if applicable:

Progression requirements

For teacher certification, students must apply for admission and be accepted to the College of Education and P-16 Integration prior to enrolling in teacher certification courses, except for EDFR 2301 which is open to all students.