Interdisciplinary Studies, 4th - 8th Grade (T4-8), B.S.: Online

Required Major Courses (60 Hours)

• Step 1 (Pre-EPP)

• EDUC 3343 - Foundations of American Education and Culture
• EDUC 4203 - The Science of Learning
• READ 3003 - The Teaching of Reading
• READ 3133 - Integrated Reading and Writing Concepts
• READ 3343 - Literature for Children and Adolescents
• EXST 4363 - Examination of Exceptionalities

• Step 2 (Mid-Level)

• EDUC 3323 - Planning And Assessment
• EDUC 4133 - Methods Of Language Arts And Social Studies Instruction
• EDUC 3233 - Science Concepts
• EDUC 3503 - Mathematical Concepts
• EDUC 3553 - Math Practicum
• READ 4313 - Reading and Study Skills in The Content Areas
• READ 4363 - ELL and Bilingual Literacy Methods
• EDUC 4963 - Certification Preparation

• Step 3 (Upper Level)

• EDUC 4153 - Classroom Management And Organization For The Elementary School
• EDUC 4323 - Ethical and Legal Topics in Education
• READ 4203 - Intervention and Remediation of Reading Difficulties
• EDUC 4763 - Differentiating Classroom Instruction * - Capstone Course
• EDUC 4396 - Clinical Teaching All Levels - Online *

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  Grade of C or above required in major courses.

• * All major courses must be completed prior to taking EDUC 4763  and EDUC 4396  which are to be taken together in the final semester.

Cognate (12 Hours)

• KINE 1273 - Personal Wellness (If not previously met)
• Geography (3 Hours)
• Literature (3 Hours)
• MATH 1203 - College Algebra With Applications

General Education Courses (29 Hours)

• Civic Engagement Elective  (3 Hours)
• COMM 1113 - Introduction To Speech Communication
• ENGL 1013 - English Composition I
• ENGL 1023 - English Composition II
• Humanities & Fine Arts Elective  (3 Hours)*

*(If not previously met, students should take EDUC 2023 - Children’s Fine Arts which is streamlined and robust to prepare students for state certification exams.

• HIST 3703 - Texas And The American West
• Lab Science (8 Hours)
• LETU 1073 - LETU Orientation and Strategies for Success

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 (9 Hours)

Elective Suggestions:

• EDUC 4143 - Language Development Of The Young Child
• EXST 4373 - Methods of Differentiated Instruction

Total Credit Hours: 122