Interdisciplinary Studies, BSIS

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• demonstrate a depth of knowledge of bilingual education;
• demonstrate a depth of speaking ability in Spanish;
• effectively apply the competencies of a bilingual education teacher in their clinical teaching experience.

Major Requirements

All courses in BIEM and READ must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

• BIEM 4344 - Educational Psychology and the Bilingual Child 3 sem. hrs.
• BIEM 4345 - Language Acquisition and Development 3 sem. hrs.
• BIEM 4349 - Linguistics for Bilingual Teachers 3 sem. hrs.
• BIEM 4355 - Language Arts Studies in the Bilingual Curriculum 3 sem. hrs.
• BIEM 4356 - Content Area Studies in the Bilingual Curriculum 3 sem. hrs.
• BIEM 4357 - Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language 3 sem. hrs.
• BIEM 4360 - Foundations in Bilingualism 3 sem. hrs.
• READ 3320 - Principles and Practices of Reading Instruction 3 sem. hrs.
• READ 3351 - Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Problems 3 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 1350 - Fundamentals of Mathematics I 3 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 1351 - Fundamentals of Mathematics II 3 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 3315 - Foundational Approaches to the Physical Sciences 3 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 3316 - Foundational Approaches to the Life Sciences 3 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 3352 - Fundamentals of Mathematics III 3 sem. hrs.

Additional Requirements for Certification

• ELEM 3324 - Child Development and Appropriate Practices 3 sem. hrs.
• SPAN 2312 - Continuing Spanish 3 sem. hrs.
• EDUC 2307 - Schooling in a Democracy 3 sem. hrs.
• SPED 4310 - Students with Exceptionalities 3 sem. hrs.
• IDET 3100 - Educational Technology for Preservice Teachers in Schools 1 sem. hrs.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• provide well-designed instruction and assessment for students from a variety of backgrounds;
• develop classroom climates conducive to learning;
• apply in-depth knowledge of processes and practices associated with students’ reading and literacy development;
• fulfill professional roles and responsibilities.

Major Requirements

All courses in ELEM and READ must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

• READ 3310 - Principles and Practices of Early Reading Instruction 3 sem. hrs.
• READ 3320 - Principles and Practices of Reading Instruction 3 sem. hrs.
• READ 3351 - Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Problems 3 sem. hrs.
• READ 3352 - Content Area Reading for Elementary Students 3 sem. hrs.
• READ 4380 - Children’s and Adolescents’ Literature 3 sem. hrs.
• READ 4394 - Field Experiences in Reading 3 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 1350 - Fundamentals of Mathematics I 3 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 1351 - Fundamentals of Mathematics II 3 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 3315 - Foundational Approaches to the Physical Sciences 3 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 3316 - Foundational Approaches to the Life Sciences 3 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 3352 - Fundamentals of Mathematics III 3 sem. hrs.
• ENGL 3340 - Grammar 3 sem. hrs.
• ENGL 3360 - Current Approaches to Composition and Literature 3 sem. hrs.

Additional Requirements for Certification

• EDUC 3311 - School and Society 3 sem. hrs.
• IDET 3100 - Educational Technology for Preservice Teachers in Schools 1 sem. hrs.
• SPED 4345 - Introduction to Students with Emotional and Behavior Disorders 3 sem. hrs.

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• SPED 4310 - Students with Exceptionalities 3 sem. hrs.
• ELEM 3324 - Child Development and Appropriate Practices 3 sem. hrs.
• ELEM 4345 - EC-6 Assessment and Evaluation 3 sem. hrs.
• ELEM 4350 - Social Studies 3 sem. hrs.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• design instruction and assessment, with special emphasis on mathematics, to promote student learning among diverse student populations;
• provide examples of a positive classroom climate among diverse student populations;
• determine effective, responsive instruction and assessment, with special emphasis on math;
• articulate and fulfill professional roles and responsibilities.

Major Requirements

All courses in MATH and READ must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

• MATH 1316 - Trigonometry 3 sem. hrs. OR
• MATH 2312 - Precalculus 3 sem. hrs.
• MATH 2305 - Discrete Mathematics I 3 sem. hrs.
• MATH 2413 - Calculus I 4 sem. hrs.
• MATH 3311 - Linear Algebra 3 sem. hrs.
• MATH 3312 - College Geometry 3 sem. hrs.
• MATH 1442 - Statistics for Life 4 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 1350 - Fundamentals of Mathematics I 3 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 1351 - Fundamentals of Mathematics II 3 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 3352 - Fundamentals of Mathematics III 3 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 4382 - Basic Mathematics From An Advanced Viewpoint 3 sem. hrs.
• GEOG 1300 - World Geography 3 sem. hrs.
• BIEM 4357 - Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language 3 sem. hrs.
• READ 3351 - Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Problems 3 sem. hrs.
• READ 3352 - Content Area Reading for Elementary Students 3 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 3315 - Foundational Approaches to the Physical Sciences 3 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 3316 - Foundational Approaches to the Life Sciences 3 sem. hrs.
• READ 3320 - Principles and Practices of Reading Instruction 3 sem. hrs.

Additional Requirements

• EDUC 2307 - Schooling in a Democracy 3 sem. hrs.
• SPED 4345 - Introduction to Students with Emotional and Behavior Disorders 3 sem. hrs.
• ENGL 3340 - Grammar 3 sem. hrs. OR
• ENGL 3360 - Current Approaches to Composition and Literature 3 sem. hrs.

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Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• demonstrate a depth of knowledge of understanding individuals with disabilities and evaluating their needs;
• demonstrate a depth of knowledge of fostering learning and development for individuals with disabilities;
• demonstrate a depth of knowledge of foundations of special education and professional roles and responsibilities of the special education teacher;
• effectively apply the competencies of a special education teacher in their clinical teaching experience.

Major Requirements

All courses in SPED and READ must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

• SPED 4310 - Students with Exceptionalities 3 sem. hrs.
• SPED 4325 - Teaching Strategies for Students with Exceptionalities 3 sem. hrs.
• SPED 4330 - Individualized Education Programs for Students with Exceptionalities 3 sem. hrs.
• SPED 4335 - Applied Learning theory 3 sem. hrs.
• SPED 4340 - Individuals with Severe Disabilities 3 sem. hrs.
• SPED 4345 - Introduction to Students with Emotional and Behavior Disorders 3 sem. hrs.
• SPED 4397 - Special Education Field Experience 3 sem. hrs.
• READ 3320 - Principles and Practices of Reading Instruction 3 sem. hrs.
• READ 3351 - Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Problems 3 sem. hrs.

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• READ 3352 - Content Area Reading for Elementary Students 3 sem. hrs. OR
• READ 3353 - Content Area Reading for Secondary Students 3 sem. hrs.

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• SMTE 1350 - Fundamentals of Mathematics I 3 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 1351 - Fundamentals of Mathematics II 3 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 3315 - Foundational Approaches to the Physical Sciences 3 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 3316 - Foundational Approaches to the Life Sciences 3 sem. hrs.
• SMTE 3352 - Fundamentals of Mathematics III 3 sem. hrs.

Additional Requirements for Certification

• EDUC 2307 - Schooling in a Democracy 3 sem. hrs.
• READ 4380 - Children’s and Adolescents’ Literature 3 sem. hrs.
• IDET 3100 - Educational Technology for Preservice Teachers in Schools 1 sem. hrs.
• IDET 3310 - Technology Applications for Teachers 3 sem. hrs.