Program: Multidisciplinary Studies with Elementary EC-6 Certification: Math/Science Specialization, B.S. - Texas Tech University

Apr 15, 2025

2016-2017 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

About the Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Program

Elementary Math/Science Emphasis. This specialization within the B.S. in Multidisciplinary Studies is designed to prepare those who wish to emphasize math and science courses as they prepare to be certified as an elementary generalist.

Recommended Sample Curriculum

First Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Essentials of College Rhetoric 3 Semester Credit Hours
COMS 2300 - Public Speaking 3 Semester Credit Hours
HIST 2300 - History of the United States to 1877 3 Semester Credit Hours
POLS 1301 - American Government, Organization 3 Semester Credit Hours
BIOL 1401 - Biology of Plants 4 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 16

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Advanced College Rhetoric 3 Semester Credit Hours
MATH 1320 - College Algebra 3 Semester Credit Hours
HIST 2301 - History of the United States Since 1877 3 Semester Credit Hours
POLS 2302 - American Public Policy 3 Semester Credit Hours
BIOL 1402 - Biology of Animals 4 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 16

Second Year

Fall

ENGL 2000 Level 3 Semester Credit Hours
(not ENGL 2311 )
MATH 2370 - Elementary Analysis I 3 Semester Credit Hours
CHEM 1105 - Experimental Chemical Basics 1 Semester Credit Hours
CHEM 1305 - Chemical Basics 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDLL 2300 - Literacy Learning in the Preschool Setting 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 16

Spring

GEOL 1101 - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 Semester Credit Hours
GEOL 1303 - Physical Geology 3 Semester Credit Hours
ART 3372 - Rethinking Art Education 3 Semester Credit Hours
GEOG 2351 - Regional Geography of the World 3 Semester Credit Hours
MATH 3370 - Elementary Geometry 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 16

Summer I

MUSI 2301 - Essential Elements of Music 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 3

Summer II

PSY 2301 - Child Psychology 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 3

Third Year

Fall

EDEL 3300 - Introduction to Teaching 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDSP 3300 - Exceptional Children and Youth 3 Semester Credit Hours
MATH 3371 - Elements of Finite Mathematics 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDLL 3350 - Children’s Literature 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDSP 4305 - Behavior Management for Students With Disabilities 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 15

Spring

EDLL 3351 - Foundations of Reading Instruction 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDLL 3352 - Language Literacy Acquisition 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDEL 4370 - Teaching Mathematics 3 Semester Credit Hours
MATH 4370 - Elementary Problem Solving 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 12

Fourth Year

Fall

EDBL 3335 - Teaching Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students in EC-6 Mainstream Classrooms 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDEL 4000 - Student Teaching Elementary Level V1-12 Semester Credit Hours (4 hours required)
EDEL 4360 - Teaching Social Studies 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDEL 4375 - Teaching Science 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 13

Spring

EDIT 3318 - Applications of Technology in Education 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDEL 4000 - Student Teaching Elementary Level V1-12 Semester Credit Hours (6 hours required)
EDLL 4380 - Literacy in the Content Areas 3 Semester Credit Hours

Texas Tech University Academic Catalog

About the Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Program

Recommended Sample Curriculum

First Year

Fall

Total: 16

Spring

Total: 16

Second Year

Fall

Total: 16

Spring

Total: 16

Summer I

Total: 3

Summer II

Total: 3

Third Year

Fall

Total: 15

Spring

Total: 12

Fourth Year

Fall

Total: 13

Spring

Total: 12

Total Hours: 122