Certification in Mathematics/Science 4-8

BA Interdisciplinary Studies (Education) - Certification in Mathematics/Science 4-8

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UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS DEGREE PLAN FOR BA Interdisciplinary Studies (Education) - Certification in Mathematics/Science 4-8
Bulletin used: 2024 - 2025

Course name when taken credits Course name when taken credits
CORE COURSES 54 EDU COURSES 32
ENG 1301: Lit Trad I 3 EDU 3305 Comp. Problem Solv. 3
ENG 1302: Lit Trad II 3 EDU 3322 Child. Lit. 3
ENG 2311: Lit Trad III (Rome) 3 EDU 3323, 3102 Develop Read + Practicum 4
EDU 3325, 3101 Math Conc + Practicum 4
HIS 1311: Am Civ I [F] or 1312 [S] 3 EDU 3326, 3103 Elem. Science + Practicum 4
HIS 2301: Western Civ I (Rome) 3 EDU 3327 Child Growth 3
HIS 2302: Western Civ II 3 EDU 3111 Principles + Practicum 1
EDU 3147 Reflective Teach. Sem. Or EDU 3148 Reflective Teach Sem. 1
EDU 4343 or EDU 4346 Principles 3
PHI 1301: Phil & Ethical Life 3 EDU 4351 History of  American Education 3
PHI 2323: The Human Person (Rome) 3 EDU 4352 Education Evaluation 3
PHI 3311: Phil of Being 3
THE 1310: Under the Bible 3 ADVANCED MATH/SCIENCE (15 Hr) 15
THE 2311: West Theo Trad (Rome) 3 MAT Elective Any level 3
MAT ADV elective 3
For. lang. 3 MAT ADV elective 4
For. lang. 3 BIO/CHE/PHY advanced elective 3
For. lang. 3 BIO/CHE/PHY advanced elective 3
For. lang. 3 To complete MS Cert. (beyond degree requirements) - 12 credits 12
EDU 4847 Elem/MS Clinical Teaching 8
ECO 1301: Fund of Eco 3 EDU 4149 Clinical Teaching Seminar 1
POL 1311: Princ of Amer Politics 3 PHI 3335 Philosophy of Education 3
Fine Arts: (Rome) 3 EDU 4090 Pre-Clinical Teaching 0
EDU 4091 Clinical Teaching 0
ADDITIONAL SCIENCE AND MATH COURSES 24 EDU 4092 Science of Teaching Reading 0
BIO 1311, 1111 4
BIO 1312, 1112 4
CHE 1401, CHE 1402, or CHE 1301, 1101 4
PHY 1302, 1102 4
MAT1401 4
MAT 1411 4
1. Advanced credits: Students must earn 38 credits in courses numbered 3000 or above, of which 26 must be earned at UD.
2. Grades below C- in advanced courses in the major do not count toward fulfillment of the major requirement. Rev. July 2019
3. A total of only 4 credits in 1-credit P/NP courses may count toward the 120 credits needed for graduation.
4. The last 12 advanced credits in the major must be earned at UD.

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Year III

Fall Semester

BIO/CHEM/PHY
Advanced Elective

3

EDU 3101Education Field-Based Experience (Math)

1

EDU 3102Education Field Based Experience (Elementary Reading)

1

EDU 3147Reflective Teaching

1

EDU 3323Developmental Reading

3

EDU 3325Mathematic Concepts for Teachers

3

Language

3

MAT
Advanced Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Spring Semester

EDU 3103Education Field-Based Experience ( Science)

1

EDU 3326Science Concepts for Teachers

3

EDU 3327Child Growth and Development

3

EDU 4343Principles of Elementary Education

3

Or

EDU 4346Principles of Secondary Education

3

EDU 4352Education Evaluation

3

Physical Science Core w/Lab

4

Total Credit Hours:17-18

Year IV

Fall Semester

EDU 4149Clinical Teaching Seminar

1

EDU 4847Elementary / Middle School Clinical Teaching

8

PHI 3311Philosophy of Being

3

PHI 3335Philosophy of Education

3

Total Credit Hours:15

PHI 3311: Interterm

Spring Semester

BIO/CHEM/PHY
Advanced Elective

3

EDU 3322Child and Young Adult Literature

3

EDU 4351History of American Education

3

MAT
Elective

3

MAT
Advanced Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:15