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Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (EC–12 Special Education Certification Concentration)
The minimum number of semester credit hours required for the IDS degree with EC–12 Special Education certification is 120, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with teacher certification must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see pages 3-5 of this catalog.
MAT 1023 or MAT 1043 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics. BIO 1233 and either AST 1033 or PHY 1013 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Natural Sciences. IDS 2303 or IDS 2313 is recommended to satisfy the core requirement in Literature. BBL 2023 is recommended to satisfy the core requirement in Visual and Performing Arts. HIS 2053 is recommended to satisfy a core requirement in United States History and Diversity. POL 1133 is recommended to satisfy a core requirement in Political Science. IDS 2113 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Science. ECO 2003 is recommended to satisfy the core requirement in Economics.
IDS Degree Requirements (21 semester credit hours)
- IDS Core Courses (15 semester credit hours):
IDS 2113 Society and Social Issues
IDS 3003 Science and Humanity
IDS 3013 Diversity, Equity, and the Social Sciences
IDS 3123 Culture, Literature, and Fine Arts
IDS 3713 Interdisciplinary Inquiry
- IDS Support Courses (6 semester credit hours):
MAT 1153 Essential Elements in Mathematics I
MAT 1163 Essential Elements in Mathematics II
Certification Requirements (39 semester credit hours)
ECE 3603 Language and Literacy Acquisition
EDU 2103 Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
IDS 2013 Introduction to Learning and Teaching in a Culturally Diverse Society
RDG 3523 Reading for Teachers-Grades 4-8
RDG 3803 Writing Development and Processes
SPE 3603 Introduction to Special Education
SPE 3693 Special Education Law
The following courses require an advisor code and are restricted to students who have applied for and been accepted into the Teacher Certification Program.
SPE 3623 Assessment: Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
SPE 3633 Classroom and Behavior Management for Students with Disabilities
SPE 3673 Assessment: Students with AU and Developmental Disabilities
SPE 3683 Special Education Across the Lifespan
SPE 4683 Communication and Collaboration in Special Education
SPE 4693 Assistive Technology
Professional Education Requirements (21 semester credit hours)
The following courses require an advisor code and are restricted to students who have applied for and been accepted into the Teacher Certification Program. IDS degree requirements and IDS support courses listed above are prerequisite to enrollment in Professional Special Education courses.
SPE 3653 Practicum in Special Education (Introduction)
SPE 4623 Mathematics Instruction for Students with Disabilities
SPE 4643 Instruction for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
SPE 4653 Practicum in Special Education (Advanced)
SPE 4673 Instruction for Students with Autism and Developmental Disabilities
Student Teaching (6 semester credit hours):
C&I 4716 Student Teaching: All Level EC-12
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies: EC–12 Special Education Certification Concentration — Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
| YEAR 1 | |||||
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 1233 (core) | 3 | AST 1033 or PHY 1013 (core) | 3 | IDS 2303 or 2313 (core) | 3 |
| MAT 1023 (core) | 3 | HIS 2053 (core) | 3 | POL 1133 or 1213 (core) | 3 |
| POL 1013 (core) | 3 | IDS 2013 | 3 | Economics core | 3 |
| WRC 1013 (core) | 3 | IDS 2113 (core and major) | 3 | World Society & Issues core | 3 |
| U.S. History & Diversity core | 3 | WRC 1023 (core) | 3 | ||
| Total semester hours | 15 | Total semester hours | 15 | Total semester hours | 12 |
| YEAR 2 | |||||
| Fall | Spring | ||||
| BBL 2023 (core) | 3 | ECE 3603 | 3 | ||
| EDU 2103 | 3 | IDS 3013 | 3 | ||
| IDS 3123 | 3 | MAT 1163 | 3 | ||
| MAT 1153 | 3 | SPE 3603 | 3 | ||
| RDG 3803 | 3 | SPE 3693 | 3 | ||
| Total semester hours | 15 | Total semester hours | 15 | ||
| Admission to the Teacher Certification Program | |||||
| YEAR 3 | |||||
| Fall | Spring | ||||
| RDG 3523 | 3 | IDS 3003 | 3 | ||
| SPE 3623* | 3 | SPE 3633** | 3 | ||
| SPE 3653* | 3 | SPE 3673** | 3 | ||
| SPE 4623* | 3 | SPE 3683** | 3 | ||
| SPE 4643* | 3 | SPE 4673** | 3 | ||
| Total semester hours | 15 | Total semester hours | 15 | ||
| YEAR 4 | |||||
| Fall | Spring | ||||
| IDS 3713 | 3 | C&I 4716 | 6 | ||
| SPE 4653† | 3 | ||||
| SPE 4683† | 3 | ||||
| SPE 4693† | 3 | ||||
| Total semester hours | 12 | Total semester hours | 6 | ||
* Must be taken concurrently.
** Must be taken concurrently.
† Must be taken concurrently.
