B.S. Major in Interdisciplinary Studies
Concentration: Middle Grades Education (6-8)
Program Coordinator: Mrs. Ashley Estes
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126 HOURS
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For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: Degree/Graduation
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I. Liberal Arts Core Requirements:
Listed in the catalog under Academics: Liberal Arts Core
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34 hours
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Limit III. A. Behavioral Sciences to SOC 241 General Sociology
Limit III. B. BIO: 100, 105, 110, 111, 112, or 211 (must include related lab)
Limit III. C. 1. History to HIS 221 American History I OR
HIS 222 American History II
Limit III. C. 2. Critical and Creative Works to Literature
(ENG 215, 225, or 235)
Limit III. C. 3. Humanities Capstone to HUM 495 Values in Human Thought
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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) Fine Arts Course:
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3 hours
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ART 110
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Art Appreciation
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(3)
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ART 201
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Introduction to Photography
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(3)
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ART 234
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Introduction to Creativity (W)
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(3)
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MUS 110
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Music Appreciation
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(3)
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MUS 214
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The Development of American Music
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(3)
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THE 160
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Introduction to Theatre
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(3)
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THE 265
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Acting I
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(3)
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THE 299A
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New York Theatre Survey
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(3)
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B. Choose one (1) of the following options:
(must include related lab)
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3-4 hours
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PHS 111
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Physical Science I
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(3)
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PHS 112
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Physical Science II
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(3)
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OR:
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CHE 121
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General Chemistry I WITH
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(3)
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CHE 121L
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General Chemistry II Lab
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(1)
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III. Students MUST choose one (1) of the following options:
(Some of the courses listed within each option are already Included in the Liberal Arts Core and/or the Major Requirements listing.)
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12-15 hours
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Option A:
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ENG: 101, 102, 225, 235, 305, and 310
AND
three (3) upper-division hours in Math or Natural Science Electives
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(12)
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Option B:
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BIO 111, BIO 112, PHS 111, PHS 112, and six (6) hours of upper-division BIO or PHS
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(15)
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Option C:
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HIS: 111, 112, 221, 222, 424, and POL 231
AND
three (3) upper-division hours in Math or Natural Science Electives
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(15)
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Option D:
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MAT: 100, 206, 235, 306
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two (2) of the following courses:
CIS 171, MAT 120, or MAT 240
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(12)
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IV. Major Professional Core for Middle School (6-8):
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40 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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2
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SPE 240
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Special Education Foundations (W)
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3
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Must be admitted to Teacher Education to take the following:
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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 & Measurement
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3
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EDU 330**
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Teaching Mathematics: Methods, Strategies, and Techniques (OR)
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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 350*
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Professional Reflective Seminar II
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1
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EDU 428*
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Classroom Management
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2
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EDU 431 A,B,C,D*
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Educational Methods, Strategies, and Techniques: Secondary
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3
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RDG 312
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Literacy III: Teaching Literacy
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4
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Must be admitted to Student Teaching to take the following:
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EDU 446
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Student Teaching, Middle Grades
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12
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EDU 450
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Professional Reflective Seminar III
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1
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V. Additional Required Courses:
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30-33 hours
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HEA 216
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Personal Health
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3
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HUM 320
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Diversity in America (W)
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3
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MAT 206
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Real Number System |
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POL 231
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American Government |
3 |
PSY 201
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Child Development and Lab |
3 |
PSY 306
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Educational Psychology (W) |
3 |
SPA 131
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Elementary Spanish I |
3 |
SPA 132
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Elementary Spanish II |
3 |
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Humanities Electives (upper-division) |
6 |
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Plus one (1) of the following:
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0-3 hours
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HEA 217
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First Aid and CPR OR
First Aid/Red Cross Certification
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(3)
(0)
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VI. Electives (including additional Bible): |
4-8 hours |
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