Interdisciplinary Studies, Early Childhood - 6th Grade Certification, B.S. (ISE1)

Required Major Courses (70 Hours)

• EDUC 2001 - Field Experience I (Spring only)
• EDUC 2402 - Teaching as a Profession (Spring only)
• EDUC 3233 - Science Concepts (Fall only)
• EDUC 3143 - Creative Expression for the Young Child (Fall only)
• EDUC 3301 - Field Experience II (Fall only)
• EDUC 3323 - Planning And Assessment
• EDUC 3343 - Foundations of American Education and Culture
• EDUC 3353 - Development and Learning of the Young Child (Spring only)
• EDUC 3401 - Field Experience III
• EDUC 4002 - Content Exam Certification Preparation Seminar
• EDUC 4133 - Methods Of Language Arts And Social Studies Instruction (Spring only)
• EDUC 4143 - Language Development Of The Young Child (Fall only)
• EDUC 4153 - Classroom Management And Organization For The Elementary School (Spring only)
• EDUC 4323 - Ethical and Legal Topics in Education
• EDUC 4411 - Senior Seminar
• EDUC 4482 - Clinical Teaching I
• EDUC 4484 - Clinical Teaching II
• ENGL Literature Elective (3 Hours)
• GEOG 2013 - World Regional Geography (Fall only)
• INTC 3002 - Applications Of Technology
• EDUC 3503 - Mathematical Concepts (Spring only)
• READ 3003 - The Teaching of Reading
• READ 3133 - Integrated Reading and Writing Concepts
• READ 3343 - Literature for Children and Adolescents (Fall only)
• READ 4203 - Intervention and Remediation of Reading Difficulties
• READ 4363 - ELL and Bilingual Literacy Methods
• EDUC/READ/EXST Elective Course (3 Hours)(to be taken AFTER EPP admission)

General Education Courses (30 Hours)

• Civic Engagement Elective   (3 Hours)
• COMM 1113 - Introduction To Speech Communication
• ENGL 1013 - English Composition I
• ENGL 1023 - English Composition II
• HIST 3703 - Texas And The American West
• HUMA 2023 - Children’s Fine Arts
• Lab Science Elective (8 Hours)¹
• LETU 1101 - Cornerstones Of Life And Learning
• MATH 1203 - College Algebra With Applications

Theology and Vocation Courses (12 Hours)

• BIBL 1033 - Biblical Literature
• THEO 2043 - Biblical Theology for the Christian Life
• Biblical Engagement Elective , 2000 or above (3 hours)
• Biblical or Theological Engagement Elective  (3 hours)

General Electives (10 Hours)

• KINE 2901 - Emergency Care And First Aid
• KINE 3803 - Activities For Special Populations
• EDUC/READ/EXST Elective (6 Hours)²

Total Credit Hours: 122

Notes:

¹ Lab Science must equal 8 hours.
² Students may choose from the following:  EXST 4363 , EDUC 4223 , EXST 4373 , READ 4313 .