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Interdisciplinary Studies B.A.I.S./B.S.I.S.
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The major in Interdisciplinary Studies in Elementary Education offers two levels of certification
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The Early Childhood Level EC-6th Grade, options are:
EC-6 Generalist
EC-6 Bilingual
EC-6 English as a Second Language (ESL)
EC-6 Special Education
(For Special Education also see advisor in Special Education department; for ESL and Billingual, see Billingual advisor; for other generalist, see Curriculum and Instruction)
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The Middle Level 4th - 8th Grade, options are:
4-8 Math
4-8 Science
4-8 Math/Science
4-8 Science with English as a Second Language (ESL)
4-8 Social Studies (See History Department Advisor)
4-8 English/Language Arts
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The Educational Aide Exemption Program, options are:
EC-6 Generalist Aide
EC-6 Billingual Aide
EC-6 English as a Second Language (ESL) Aide
EC-6 Special Education Aide
(For Special Education also see advisor in Special Education department; for ESL and Billingual, see Billingual advisor; for other generalist, see Curriculum and Instruction)
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Professional Education and Support Courses
Professional education is that component in the program which provides the preservice teacher with:
- Generic teaching skills required to plan, deliver, and evaluate teaching;
- Organization and management skills needed for large group, small group, and individual instruction;
- Methods for teaching specific subjects in the elementary curriculum; and
- Field experiences to practice the theories and methods learned at the university and in public school classrooms.
Requirements for Admission to Professional Development Coursework (Benchmark #1)
- Completion of a minimum of 45 sh of college coursework
- Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements met
- Overall GPA of 2.5
- A 2.5 minimum GPA in coursework thus far completed in teaching field, specialization, and endorsements with no grade below “C”.
Admission to Teacher Education (Benchmark #2)
(Required Before Placement in an Internship)
- Prior to beginning an Internship All sections of Basic Skills Requirements must be met - Reading, Math, and Writing. The Reading section may be satisfied with the following methods only - Thea 250, Accuplacer 88, Compass 90, ACT 23, Composite & 23 English, SAT 1070 Combined and 550 Critical Reading
- All requirements for Admission to Professional Development Coursework must continue to be met and an official degree plan filed.
- Completion of a minimum of 80 sh of college coursework.
- Grade of “C” or better in public speaking course unless you are an Alternative Certification student.
- Completion of all professional development and major courses that are required before Internship on Degree Evaluation. An overall GPA of 2.5 is required with no grade below “C”.
- An application for admission into an internship completed prior to the due date. The application will be screened for such things as a public school evaluation of early observation experiences and documented 30 hours of observation, an assessment of standard English usage, CI departmental admission requirements, and completion of Basic Skills Requirements, etc.
- Successful interview and placement in a public school.
- Complete appropriate coursework before admission to teacher education.
Retention
To be retained in the teacher education program, a student must continue to meet all admission standards. A student may be dismissed from the teacher education program following a review of the student’s admission status. This review can be requested by either TAMU-Commerce or public school personnel. A student may be withdrawn from internship or residency upon recommendation of the student’s field based instructional leadership team (ILT). This withdrawal from internship or residency will result in the student no longer being retained in the teacher education program. Certification
- Admission and retention in the teacher education program;
- Upon completion of degree requirements and passing state required certification exams apply for certificate on line through SBEC.
Scheduling of Coursework
Contact the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in Sowers Eduction South for advising.
First, read course descriptions in the university catalog. These descriptions will tell you if prerequisites are required for courses, thus helping you as you plan the sequence of courses you will follow. Second, begin with your university studies requirements. Finish the majority before moving to your major. Third, complete your major in Interdisciplinary Studies and professional development courses. Note which courses have prerequisites and plan accordingly. Plan your coursework so that when you complete your residency you have met all graduation requirements. Internship Semester (maximum of 15 sh)
You must be admitted to the teacher education program before placement in the internship semester (see Admission to Teacher Education). During this semester, you will spend three days each week in public schools and in seminars. Residency Semester (maximum of 15 sh)
This semester you will be full-time in the schools and in seminars. Teacher Certification, EC-6 Generalist
Professional Development courses
SUGGESTED CURRICULUM OUTLINE (B.S.)
Total Semester Hours: 121
Teacher Certification, EC-6 with Special Education Delivery
Professional Development courses
SUGGESTED CURRICULUM OUTLINE (B.S.)
Total Semester Hours: 127
Teacher Certification, EC-6 with Bilingual Delivery
Interdisciplinary courses
Professional Development courses
SUGGESTED CURRICULUM OUTLINE (B.S.)
Total Semester Hours: 127
Teacher Certification, ESL Generalist EC-6
Interdisciplinary Courses
Professional Development courses
SUGGESTED CURRICULUM OUTLINE (B.S.)
Sophomore
- US Vis/Perf Arts, 3 sh
- US Soc/Behav, 3 sh
- US Humanities, 3 sh
Junior
- Electives 0-3 sh (as needed)
Total Semester Hours: 127
Teacher Certification, ESL Mathematics 4-8
Interdisciplinary courses
ESL Specialization courses
Professional Development courses Pre-Internship
SUGGESTED CURRICULUM OUTLINE (B.S.)
Total Semester Hours: 133
Teacher Certification, ESL Science 4-8
Interdisciplinary courses
ESL Specialization courses
Professional Development courses Pre-Internship
SUGGESTED CURRICULUM OUTLINE (B.S.)
Senior
Science elective, 4 sh Internship
Science Elective, (Adv) Total Semester Hours: 136
Teacher Certification, 4-8 Science
Interdisciplinary courses
Specialization Courses
- Science Electives, 3 sh
- Lab Science, 8 sh
Professional Development courses Pre-Internship
SUGGESTED CURRICULUM OUTLINE (B.S.)
Total Semester Hours: 123
Teacher Certification, 4-8 Mathematics
Interdisciplinary courses
or or or Professional Development courses Pre-Internship
SUGGESTED CURRICULUM OUTLINE (B.S.)
Total Semester Hours: 121
Teacher Certification, 4-8 Math/Science
Interdisciplinary courses
Professional Development courses Pre-Internship
SUGGESTED CURRICULUM OUTLINE (B.S.)
Total Semester Hours: 138
Teacher Certification, Secondary and All-level
Major Content Area Courses (See your major content department for course work requirements)
Specialization courses or Support courses
Major Content Area Courses (See your major content department for course work requirements)
Professional Development courses Pre-Internship
Professional Development courses Internship-Residency
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