Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Grades 4–8 ESL Certification Concentration)
Students pursuing Grades 4–8 ESL certification will complete a program of study that focuses on the content areas of reading, language arts and social studies. The minimum number of semester credit hours required for the IDS degree with Grades 4–8 ESL Certification is 129–132, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level.
Core Curriculum requirements: Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Grades 4–8 ESL certification concentration) must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed in the table below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements see pages 5–9 of this catalog.
| Core Curriculum Component Area | Courses that Satisfy Core Curriculum and Degree Requirements |
|---|---|
Communications |
English Rhetoric/Composition (6 semester credit hours) |
Mathematics |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours) |
Natural Sciences |
Science (6 semester credit hours) |
Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts |
Literature (3 semester credit hours) |
Social and Behavioral Sciences |
United States History and Diversity (6 semester credit hours) |
World Society and Issues |
(3 semester credit hours) |
Degree Requirements (36–39 semester credit hours)
- IDS Core Courses (15 semester credit hours):
IDS 2113 Society and Social Issues IDS 3003 Science and Humanity IDS 3013 Diversity, Equity, and the Social Sciences IDS 3123 Culture, Literature, and Fine Arts IDS 3713 Interdisciplinary Inquiry - IDS Support Courses (21 semester credit hours):
IDS 2083 Technology for Learning and Teaching IDS 2403 Physical Science IDS 2413 Earth Systems Science MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications MAT 1153 Essential Elements in Mathematics I MAT 1163 Essential Elements in Mathematics II 3 semester credit hours from the following: BBL 3033 Mexican Americans in the Southwest MAS 3413 Mexican American Family SOC 3043 Race and Ethnic Relations SOC 3283 Poverty SOC 3423 Mass Media in Society
- Language Requirement (0–3 semester credit hours):
Documented oral communication skills in a language other than English at the intermediate level (2000 level). Courses include, but are not limited to: ASL, CHN, FRN, GER, ITL, JPN, RUS, SPN at 2013 level and SPN 2003 Spanish for Elementary Education. Grades of “CR” received from a Challenge Examination of a UTSA course in which student demonstrates oral communication skills in a language other than English will be accepted.
Certification Requirements (57 semester credit hours)
Programs are subject to change without notice due to changes in the state’s certification and/or program approval requirements.
- ESL Special Delivery System Core (18 semester credit hours):
ENG 3333 Introduction to the Structure of English ESL 3003 Language and Schooling ESL 3033 Foundations of English as a Second Language ESL 3053 Literacy in a Second Language ESL 3063 Second Language Acquisition in Early Adolescence ESL 4013 Principles of First and Second Language Acquisition
- Other Certification Courses (24 semester credit hours):
BBL 3403 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in a Pluralistic Society EDP 3303 Learning and Development in the Middle School Context (Grades 4–8) EDU 2103 Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society IDS 2013 Introduction to Learning and Teaching in a Culturally Diverse Society RDG 3523 Reading for Teachers–Grades 4–8 RDG 3533 Content Area Reading–Grades 4–8 or RDG 3633 Literature and Other Texts Across Content Areas–Grades 4–8 RDG 3803 Writing Development and Processes SPE 3603 Introduction to Exceptionality
- Professional Education (15 semester credit hours):
The following courses require an advisor code and are restricted to students who have applied for and been accepted into the Teacher Certification Program.
C&I 4533 Language Arts and Social Studies Approaches and Classroom Management Strategies – Grades 4–8 C&I 4996 Student Teaching: ESL Grades 4–8 EDP 4203 Assessment and Evaluation ESL 4003 Approaches to Second Language Teaching