Interdisciplinary Studies, BA

Within the  Interdisciplinary Studies major, seven areas of emphasis are offered.  The areas correspond with certification frameworks in the State of Texas.  Areas of emphasis include: 

• Early Childhood Generalist (EC-6)
• Middle School Areas:  English Language Arts and Reading (4-8), Social Studies (4-8), Mathematics (4-8), Science (4-8), English Language Arts & Reading/Social Studies (4-8), Mathematics/Science (4-8)

Undergraduate students can be prepared for teacher certification in the following areas through our programs: 

• All - Level Certification - Early Childhood - 12th Grade: Art, Theatre Arts (Drama), and Languages Other than English (LOTE) in French, German, Latin, and Spanish
• Generalist Certification - Early Childhood - 6th Grade
• Middle School Certification - Grades 4 - 8:: English Language Arts & Reading, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, English Language Arts & Reading/Social Studies, and Mathematics/Science
• Secondary Certification - Grades 7 - 12:: Life Science (Biology), English Language Arts and Reading, History, Mathematics, Composite Social Studies (History, Politics, Economics and Geography), Composite Physics/Mathematics and Composite Science (Biology, Chemistry, Geology and Physics); Grades 6 - 12: Physical Science (Physics and Chemistry)