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B.S. Major in Interdisciplinary Studies
Concentration: (Early Childhood - PreK-3)
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126 HOURS
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Program Coordinator: Mrs. Shawna Northrop
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For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: Degree/Graduation Requirements.
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I. Liberal Arts Core Requirements 34 hours
Listed in the catalog under Academics: Liberal Arts Core
Limit III. A. Behavioral Sciences to SOC241 General Sociology
Limit III. B. BIO: 100, 105, 110, 111, 112, or 211 (must include related lab)
Limit III. C. 1. History to HIS221 American History I or HIS222 American History II
Limit III. C. 2. Critical and Creative Works to Literature (ENG: 225, 226, 235, 236, 245, or 246)
Limit III. C. 3. Humanities Capstone to HUM495 Values in Human Thought and Action
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II. Additional Liberal Arts Core Requirements for the Major:
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6-7 hours
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| A. Choose one (1) of the following Fine Arts Courses: |
3 hours |
| ART 110 |
Art Appreciation |
(3) |
| ART 201 |
Introduction to Photography |
(3) |
| ART 234 |
Introduction to Creativity (W) |
(3) |
| MUS 110 |
Music Appreciation |
(3) |
| MUS 214 |
Development of American Music |
(3) |
| THE 160 |
Introduction to Theatre |
(3) |
| THE 265 |
Acting I |
(3) |
THE 299A
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New York Theatre Survey |
(3) |
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B. Choose one (1) of the following options:
(must include related lab)
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3-4 hours |
| PHS 111 |
Physical Science I OR |
(3) |
| PHS 112 |
Physical Science II |
(3) |
| OR |
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| CHE 121 |
General Chemistry I WITH |
(3) |
| CHE 121L |
General Chemistry I Lab |
(1) |
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| III. Major Professional Core for Elementary Education (PreK-3): |
45 hours
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EDU 130
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Introduction to Education (W)
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3
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EDU 250
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Professional Reflective Seminar I
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1
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| SPE 240 |
Special Education Foundations (W) |
3 |
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| Must be admitted to Teacher Education to take the following: |
EDU 310
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Literacy I: Emergent Literacy Methods Across Content Areas
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3
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EDU 311
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Literacy II: Literature and Literacy (W)
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3
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EDU 320
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Technology in the Classroom
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3
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EDU 327
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Tests and Measurement
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3
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EDU 330
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Teaching Mathematics: Methods, Strategies, and Techniques
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3
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EDU 350*
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Professional Reflective Seminar II
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1
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| EDU 415* |
Literacy IV: Teaching Methods Across Content Areas
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3 |
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EDU 428*
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Classroom Management
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2
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| RDG 312 |
Literacy III: Teaching Literacy |
4 |
| *These courses must be taken the semester prior to student teaching. |
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| Must be admitted to Student Teaching to take the following: |
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EDU 444
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Student Teaching, PreK-3
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12
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EDU 450
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Professional Reflection & Planning
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1
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| IV. Additional Required Courses: |
39-42 hours |
| FAM/BIB 230 |
Marriage and the Family |
3 |
| FAM 305 |
Childhood Disorders |
3 |
| FAM 310 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
| FAM 331 |
Parenting and Family Relations (W) |
3 |
| FAM 335 |
Human Sexuality |
3 |
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HEA 216
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Personal Health
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3
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MAT 206
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Real Number System
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3
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| POL 231 |
American Government |
3 |
| PSY 201 |
Child Development and Lab |
3 |
| SOC 445 |
Ethnic Cultures |
3 |
| SPA 131 |
Elementary Spanish I |
3 |
| SPA 132 |
Elementary Spanish II |
3 |
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Math or Natural Science Elective (upper-division) |
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Plus one (1) of the following:
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0-3 hours |
| HEA 217 |
First Aid and CPR OR |
(3) |
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First Aid/Red Cross Certification |
(0) |
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V. Electives (including additional Bible):
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2-8 hours |
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