B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies - Grades 4-8 Core Subjects Certification
Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching | Undergraduate Degree
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Purpose of Program
The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (Grades 4-8 Core Subjects Certification Concentration) program prepares students to pursue a career as an educator in a fourth through eight grade classroom setting.
The minimum number of semester credit hours required for the IDS degree with grades 4-8 Core Subjects Certification is 120, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level.
Program Options
Core Curriculum requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with teacher certification must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements. For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see the UTSA Undergraduate Catalog.
IDS Degree Requirements
A. IDS Core courses
IDS 2113 Society and Social Issues
IDS 3003 STEM in Social Contexts
IDS 3013 Diversity, Equity, and the Social Sciences
IDS 3123 Culture, Literature, and Fine Arts
IDS 3713 Interdisciplinary Inquiry
B. IDS Support courses
BBL 3403 Cultural and Linguistic Equity for Schooling
GES 1013 Fundamentals of Geography
IDS 2403 Physical Science
IDS 2413 Earth Systems Science
MAT 1153 Essential Elements in Mathematics I
MAT 1163 Essential Elements in Mathematics II
Certification Requirements
EDP 3303 Learning and Development in the Middle School Context (Grades 4-8)
EDP 4203 Assessment and Evaluation
EDU 2103 Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
ESL 3063 Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 4–8 and 7–12
IDS 2013 Introduction to Learning and Teaching in a Culturally Diverse Society
LTED 3523 Reading for Teachers Grades 4-8
LTED 3633 Literature and Other Texts Across the Content Area Grades 4-8
LTED 3803 Writing Development, Processes, and Instruction-Grades 4–8
SPE 3603 Introduction to Special Education
The following course requires an advisor code and is restricted to students who have applied for and been accepted into the Teacher Certification Program.
LTED 3533 Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines Grades 4-8
Professional Education Requirements
TThe following course requires an advisor code and is restricted to students who have applied for and been accepted into the Teacher Certification Program.
C&I 4433 Approaches to Teaching Science Grades 4-8
C&I 4443 Approaches to Teaching Mathematics Grades 4-8
C&I 4543 Approaches to Teaching Social Studies Grades 4-8
C&I 4603 Classroom Management Strategies Grades 4-8
C&I 4623 Applied Teaching: Grades 4-8
C&I 4626 Student Teaching: Grades 4-8
Career Opportunities
Students who complete the program, graduate from the university, and obtain their teacher certification will be able to pursue a career as an educator in all subject areas in a fourth through eighth grade classroom.
Job Outlook/Earnings
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Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet UTSA admission requirements and be in good standing with last institution attended (previous college experience). In addition, applicants must meet/fulfill the following departmental requirements or submissions:
Requirements for Admission to The University of Texas at San Antonio:
https://future.utsa.edu/admissions/
Undergraduate Catalog:
http://catalog.utsa.edu/undergraduate/
UTSA ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Freshmen | Freshmen (International) | Transfers | Transfer (International) | Re-Admission | Non-Degree Seeking
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE:
For assistance with Admission Requirements, please contact the Admissions/Enrollment Office or the COEHD Advising Office (Listed Under Contacts)
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