Curriculum | BA in Interdisciplinary Studies

BA in Interdisciplinary Studies

Students majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies/Concentration in Education Studies must meet the following requirements for graduation:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
University Curriculum ¹		46
Modern Language Requirement		3-6
Interdisciplinary Studies Core Courses
IDS 200	Rise of Disciplinarity	3
IDS 400	Transdisciplinary Project	3
Concentration Requirements
ED 220	Introduction to Education Studies	3
ED 380	Research Methods in Education Studies	3
Cross-Disciplinary Study		12
One course (3 cr.) each in English, history, math and science
Interdisciplinary Study		12
One upper-level course (3 cr.) in each of the following disciplines: English, history, math and science ²
Free Electives		29-32
Total Credits		114-120

¹: All students must complete the 46 credits of the University Curriculum.
²: Course level 200 and above

Shown below is one of many possible paths through the curriculum. Each student's individual academic plan is crafted in consultation with their academic adviser.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
FIRST YEAR
Milestones: Earn 30 credits, meet with your adviser at least once a semester and have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
Fall Semester
EN 101	Introduction to Academic Reading and Writing	3
FYS 101	First-Year Seminar	3
ED 140	Introduction to Public Education and the Teaching Profession	1
History course		3
University Curriculum course		3
Spring Semester
EN 102	Academic Writing and Research	3
MA 110	Contemporary Mathematics	3
PS 101	Introduction to Psychology	3
University Curriculum course		3
University Curriculum course		4
SECOND YEAR
Milestones: Earn 60 credits and a GPA of 2.00 or higher. Meet with your adviser at least once per semester to discuss academic, experiential learning, career and co-curricular opportunities.
Fall Semester
ED 250	Diversity, Dispositions and Multiculturalism	3
PS 236	Child and Adolescent Development	3
Language at the 101 level		3
University Curriculum course		3
University Curriculum course		3
Spring Semester
ED 220	Introduction to Education Studies	3
Language at the 102 level (Satisfies CAS Language Requirement)		3
University Curriculum course		3
University Curriculum course		3
University Curriculum course		4
THIRD YEAR
Milestones: Earn 90 credits and a GPA of 2.00 or higher. Meet with your adviser at least once per semester. Participate in study abroad, complete internship or research opportunities.
Fall Semester
IDS 200	Rise of Disciplinarity	3
ED 341 & 341L	Learning and Teaching the Developing Child and Learning and Teaching: Pedagogy Field Lab I	4
Math/History/English or Science (Cross-Disciplinary Study)		3
Math/History/English or Science (Cross-Disciplinary Study)		3
Math/History/English or Science (Cross-Disciplinary Study)		3
Spring Semester
ED 342 & 342L	Advanced Learning and Teaching and Advanced Learning and Teaching: Assessment Field Lab II	4
ED 462	Facilitating the Arts in the Elementary Classroom	3
Math/History/English or Science (Cross-Disciplinary Study)		3
Math/History/English or Science (Interdisciplinary Study)		3
Math/History/English or Science (Interdisciplinary Study)		3
Math/History/English or Science (Interdisciplinary Study)		3
FOURTH YEAR
Milestones: Earn 120 credits and a GPA of 2.00 or higher. Complete possible minor or double major and prepare for graduation.
Fall Semester
ED 380	Research Methods in Education Studies	3
ED 468	Teaching Mathematics in the Primary Grades	3
ED 458 & ED 468L	Teaching Science in the Primary Grades and Primary Math and Science STEM Field Lab III	4
Math/History/English or Science (Interdisciplinary Study)		3
Spring Semester
IDS 400	Transdisciplinary Project	3
ED 466 & ED 436L	Teaching Social Studies in the Primary Grades and English Language Arts Integration Field Lab IV	3
ED 436	Teaching Literacy in the Primary Grades	3
Math/History/English or Science (Interdisciplinary Study)		3
Total Credits		120

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