Interdisciplinary Studies, (Middle School Mathematics, 4-8, Teacher Certification), Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Program Overview
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.
Mathematics Majors with Teacher Certification are attractive to the growing demand for teachers in middle schools and elementary schools. A BIS in Middle School Mathematics will prepare the graduate for an exciting and rewarding teaching position and provide the necessary preparation for graduate studies in Mathematics Education.
Admission requirements for this program beyond university admission requirements.
Progression requirements for this program.
- Admission to the College of Education and P16 Integration is required for participation in Apprentice Teaching and Seminar (UTCH 4101, UTCH 4601). Students unable to be admitted to UTCH 4601 and UTCH 4101 will be required to substitute 6 hours, as recommended by advisor.
- Teacher Education Program progression requirements include GPA, course grades, certification courses, benchmarks/key assessments and testing.
Specific graduation requirements for this program beyond university bachelor’s degree requirements.
- Major requirements must be completed with a minimum grade of ‘C’ and a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Core Curriculum - 42 hours
The Core Curriculum serves as a broad foundation for the undergraduate degree. All candidates for a bachelor’s degree must achieve core student learning outcomes, including communication, critical thinking, empirical and quantitative skills, teamwork, personal responsibility and social responsibility, by completing courses within each category or component area of the Core Curriculum as outlined below.
The University has approved specific courses that satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements. Approved courses can be found on the Core Curriculum Page. Students seeking the most efficient way to complete the core curriculum and major or minor requirements are advised to take approved courses that can fulfill both requirements. Although core curriculum courses can also be used to fulfill major or minor requirements, earned credits hours are only applied once.
The courses listed below fulfill core curriculum and major requirements. Students who have completed a core curriculum category with courses other than those listed below will still be required to take the listed course(s) to meet major requirements.
020 Mathematics – 3 hours
Three credit hours apply.
Major Requirements - 57 hours
Required Courses - 53 hours
Mathematics Core - 38 hours
| MATH 2412 | Precalculus | 4 |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATE 3301 | Fundamentals of Middle School Mathematics | 3 |
| MATE 3302 | Fundamentals of Measurement and Geometry I | 3 |
| MATE 3303 | Fundamentals of Measurement and Geometry II | 3 |
| MATE 3304 | Fundamentals of Algebraic Structures | 3 |
| MATE 3305 | Fundamentals of Statistics and Probability | 3 |
| MATE 3306 | Middle School Mathematics in a Technological Environment | 3 |
| MATE 3307 | Fundamentals of Problem Solving | 3 |
| MATE 3311 | Fundamentals of Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATE 3312 | Fundamentals of Number Theory | 3 |
| MATE 3313 | Fundamentals of Mathematics History | 3 |
| MATE 3314 | Fundamentals of Mathematical Structures and Processes | 3 |
Interdisciplinary Component - 15 hours
| MATH 1350 | Fundamentals of Mathematics I | 3 |
| MATH 1351 | Fundamentals of Mathematics II | 3 |
| MATE 3321 | Functions and Modeling | 3 |
| MATE 3317 | Perspectives in Mathematics and Science | 3 |
| MATE 4392 | Research Methods in Middle and Secondary School Math | 3 |
Support Courses - 4 hours
Choose 4 hours of Life and Physical Science beyond the core.
Teacher Certification - 21 hours
Area of certification: Mathematics (4-8)
Total Credit Hours: 42
Total Credit Hours: 120
View this program’s recommended roadmap to graduation.
UTRGV Roadmaps are a suggested sequence of courses designed to assist students in completing their undergraduate degree requirements. This is a term-by-term sample roadmap of courses required to complete the degree. Students must satisfy all requirements in their catalog including, but not limited to course prerequisites, grade point average and course grade benchmarks, progression requirements, and graduation requirements.
Students should meet with their academic advisor every semester to discuss their individualized path toward completion. Degree progress within this roadmap depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation and readiness, student time management, work and personal responsibilities, and financial considerations. Students may choose to take courses during summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.