Nov 30, 2024

2016-2017 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

2016-2017 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Multidisciplinary Studies with Elementary EC-6 Certification: Special Education Specialization, B.S.

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About the Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Program

Special Education. Students wishing to become certified as an elementary generalist and as an all-level special education teacher for children from early childhood to grade twelve will seek a B.S. in Multidisciplinary Studies with a specialization in special education. Students will complete four semesters of professional education work with field experiences in elementary and in special education settings.

Recommended Sample Curriculum

First Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Essentials of College Rhetoric 3 Semester Credit Hours
MATH 1320 - College Algebra 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
COMS 2300 - Public Speaking 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 15

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Advanced College Rhetoric 3 Semester Credit Hours
MATH 2370 - Elementary Analysis I 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
Earth/Space Science 4 Semester Course Hours

Total: 16

Second Year

Fall

ENGL 2000 Level 3 Semester Credit Hours
(Not ENGL 2311 )
MATH 3370 - Elementary Geometry 3 Semester Credit Hours
Life Sciences Elective 4 Semester Credit Hours
EDLL 2300 - Literacy Learning in the Preschool Setting 3 Semester Credit Hours
KIN 3345 - Adapted Physical Activities 3 Semester Credit Hours
HLTH 3313 - Health for Preadolescents 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 16

Spring

Physical Sciences Elective 4 Semester Credit Hours
MUSI 2301 - Essential Elements of Music 3 Semester Credit Hours
Child Development Course 3 Semester Credit Hours
GEOG 2351 - Regional Geography of the World 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 16

Summer I

EDLL 3350 - Children’s Literature 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 3

Summer II

ART 3372 - Rethinking Art Education 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 3

Third Year

Fall

EDEL 3300 - Introduction to Teaching 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDLL 3351 - Foundations of Reading Instruction 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDLL 3352 - Language Literacy Acquisition 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDSP 3300 - Exceptional Children and Youth 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 12

Spring

EDEL 4370 - Teaching Mathematics 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDEL 4375 - Teaching Science 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDEL 4360 - Teaching Social Studies 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDSP 4305 - Behavior Management for Students With Disabilities 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 (3 hours required)
EDSP 3303 - Methods for Teaching Students With Mild Disabilities 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDSP 3302 - Assessment and Program Planning for Exceptional Children 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 12

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
EDSP 4304 - Methods for Teaching Students With Severe Disabilities 3 Semester Credit Hours

Texas Tech University Academic Catalog

Multidisciplinary Studies with Elementary EC-6 Certification: Special Education Specialization, B.S.

About the Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Program

Recommended Sample Curriculum

First Year

Fall

Total: 15

Spring

Total: 16

Second Year

Fall

Total: 16

Spring

Total: 16

Summer I

Total: 3

Summer II

Total: 3

Third Year

Fall

Total: 12

Spring

Total: 12

Fourth Year

Fall

Total: 12

Spring

Total: 15

Total Hours: 120