Curricula in
Interdisciplinary Studies
The curriculum for the Interdisciplinary Studies, with options
in Human Resource Development and Technology Management, provides
the student with the content and course sequence to prepare
students to enter the workforce in either educational or business
and industry models. The program stresses application in a
real setting as well as a strong foundation in knowledge, and
has a strong field-based component. The following courses have
been combined to give students a well-rounded foundation in
the roles and responsibilities of each option in education
and business settings.
Human Resource Development Option
(Non-Certification)
FRESHMAN YEAR
| First Semester |
(Th-Pr)
|
Cr
|
|
Second Semester |
(Th-Pr)
|
Cr
|
| ENGL 104 Comp. and Rhetoric |
(3-0) |
3 |
|
HIST 106 History of the U.S. |
(3-0) |
3 |
| HIST 105 History of the U.S. |
(3-0) |
3 |
|
MATH 141 Business Math. I |
(3-0) |
3 |
| PHIL 205 Tech. and Human Values or PHIL 251 Intro. to Philosophy |
(3-0) |
3 |
|
POLS 207 State and Local Govt. |
(3-0) |
3 |
| POLS 206 American Natl. Govt. |
(3-0) |
3 |
|
Humanities elective |
|
3 |
| Social and behavioral sciences elective |
|
3 |
|
Natural science elective |
|
4 |
| * KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity |
(0-2) |
1 |
|
* KINE 199 Required Physical Activity |
(0-2) |
1 |
| |
|
16 |
|
|
|
17 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| ENGL 210 Sci. and Tech. Writing |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
COMM 203 Public Speaking |
(3-0)
|
3
|
| MATH 142 Business Math. II |
(3-0) |
3 |
|
INFO 209 Business Info. Systems Concepts |
(3-0) |
3 |
| Natural science elective |
|
4 |
|
Visual and performing arts elective |
|
3 |
| Minor |
|
3 |
|
Minor |
|
3 |
| Elective |
|
3 |
|
Elective |
|
4 |
| |
|
16 |
|
|
|
16 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| EPSY 435 Educational Statistics or STAT 303
Statistical Methods |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
Minor |
|
3
|
| Minor |
|
3 |
|
Option |
|
9 |
| Option |
|
9 |
|
Electives |
|
6 |
| |
|
15 |
|
|
|
18 |
SENIOR YEAR
| EHRD 481 Seminar |
|
3
|
|
EHRD 484 Professional Internship |
|
12
|
| Minor |
|
3
|
|
|
|
12 |
| Option |
|
9 |
|
|
|
|
| Elective |
|
3 |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
18 |
|
|
|
|
Technology Management Option
(Non-Certification)
FRESHMAN YEAR
| First Semester |
(Th-Pr)
|
Cr
|
|
Second Semester |
(Th-Pr)
|
Cr
|
| ENGL 104 Comp. and Rhetoric |
(3-0) |
3 |
|
HIST 106 History of the U.S. |
(3-0) |
3 |
| HIST 105 History of the U.S. |
(3-0) |
3 |
|
MATH 141 Business Math. I |
(3-0) |
3 |
| PHIL 205 Tech. and Human Values or PHIL 251 Intro. to Philosophy |
(3-0) |
3 |
|
POLS 207 State and Local Govt. |
(3-0) |
3 |
| POLS 206 American Natl. Govt. |
(3-0) |
3 |
|
Humanities elective |
|
3 |
| Social and behavioral sciences elective |
|
3 |
|
Natural science elective |
|
4 |
| * KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity |
(0-2) |
1 |
|
* KINE 199 Required Physical Activity |
(0-2) |
1 |
| |
|
16 |
|
|
|
17 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| ENGL 210 Sci. and Tech. Writing |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
COMM 203 Public Speaking |
(3-0)
|
3
|
| MATH 142 Business Math. II |
(3-0) |
3 |
|
INFO 209 Business Info. System Concepts |
(3-0) |
3
|
| Natural science elective |
|
4 |
|
Visual and performing arts elective |
|
3 |
| Minor |
|
3 |
|
Minor |
|
3 |
| Option |
|
4 |
|
Electives |
|
6 |
| |
|
17 |
|
|
|
18 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| EPSY 435 Educational Statistics or STAT 303
Statistical Methods |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
Minor |
|
3
|
| Minor |
|
3 |
|
Option |
|
9 |
| Option |
|
3 |
|
Electives |
|
6 |
| Elective |
|
3 |
|
|
|
18 |
| |
|
15 |
|
|
|
|
SENIOR YEAR
| EHRD 481 Seminar |
|
3
|
|
EHRD 484 Professional Internship |
|
12
|
| Minor 2 |
|
3 |
|
|
|
12 |
| Option 2 |
|
9 |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
15 |
|
|
|
|
Educational Psychology
The Department of Educational Psychology offers two undergraduate
certification programs: Hispanic bilingual education and special
education. Also offered are undergraduate courses designed
to assist prospective educators in understanding human learning
and development and to teach.
At the graduate level, the department offers the Master of
Science, Master of Education and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
At the master's level, students may emphasize educational technology;
gifted and talented education; Hispanic bilingual education;
learning, development and instruction; research, measurement
and statistics; school counseling; special education; or Licensed
Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) preparation. Doctoral
specializations include counseling psychology; creativity,
intelligence, and giftedness; Hispanic bilingual education;
learning, development, and instruction; learning and technology;
research, measurement, and statistics; school psychology; and
special education.
Hispanic Bilingual Education Program
The Department of Educational Psychology offers an undergraduate
degree program in Interdisciplinary Studies that includes
certification in Hispanic Bilingual Education and general
elementary education, grades EC through 4. This program
prepares teachers to instruct students who are served in
Hispanic bilingual classes or in general education classes
at the elementary level. Students interested in certification
in Hispanic bilingual education should contact the undergraduate
advisor in 701J EDCT.
Special Education Program
The Department of Educational Psychology offers an undergraduate
degree program in Interdisciplinary Studies that includes
certification in special education, EC through grade 12.
This program prepares teachers to instruct students who
are served by special education services. Graduates will
be prepared to work with students in a wide range of settings,
from those which serve students with mild disabilities,
to those which serve students with moderate to severe disabilities.
Students interested in certification in special education
should contact the undergraduate advisor in 701J EDCT.
Requirements for Admission to Professional Phase
The curricula in the Department of Educational Psychology
are composed of two phases: the pre-professional phase
and the professional phase. Upon acceptance into the department,
all students enter the pre-professional phase and are assigned
a lower-division classification (EDIS). The pre-professional
phase consists of University Core Curriculum requirements
and introductory courses to the major field of study. After
successful completion of these requirements, students are
accepted into the professional phase and assigned an upper-level
classification (INST). The professional phase consists
of advanced work in the major field of study and professional
development courses.
Requirements for Admission to the
Professional Phase of Teacher Education Programs
The State of Texas establishes standards for teacher education programs.
All certification programs at Texas A&M are in compliance with these
requirements. There are three routes to certification at Texas A&M
University: 1) traditional certification program, 2) post-baccalaureate
program, and 3) alternative certification program. Students must meet
state, University, College of Education and Human Development and department/program
requirements for matriculation into a teacher education program. Below
are the requirements for the traditional certification program. Students
are responsible for contacting the departmental advisors to obtain information
about specific requirements for their major and program areas as some
programs have requirements beyond those listed below. University-wide
requirements for admission to teacher education include the following:
1. An approved degree plan or certification and teaching field plan(s).
2. Minimum GPR of 2.5 based on all course work completed
at Texas A&M
University (See departmental advisor for additional grade requirements).
3. Completion of a minimum of 32 hours of the University core curriculum.
4. A grade of C or higher in all certification courses (See departmental
advisor for additional grade requirements).
5. Satisfaction of English proficiency requirement by
a. Earning a grade of B or higher in ENGL 104 (or receiving credit
by exam for the course); or
b. Earning a grade of B or higher in ENGL 203, 210, 235, 236, 241,
or 301; and
c. Earning no grade below C in any course taken in (a) or (b) above.
6. Pass the THEA, ACCUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS test or show proof of
exemption from the test with appropriate TAAS (TAKS), SAT or ACT scores.
7. Documentation of foreign language and computer
literacy requirements on file in the Texas A&M Office of Admissions
and Records.
8. Transcripts from all institutions of higher education
on file in the Texas A&M Office of Admissions and Records.
A $200 application fee will be assessed upon application to a teacher
education program. The $200 application fee for admission to teacher
education is non-refundable.
Requirements for Admission to Student Teaching
1. Successful admission to Professional Phase of Teacher
Education.
2. Complete Application for Student Teaching by the given
deadlines. For fall placement, the application must be
submitted by February 1. For spring placement, the application
must be submitted by September 10.
3. Completion of all courses listed on the degree plan.
All course work must have a grade of C or better.
4. A minimum GPR of 2.5 in teaching emphasis.
5. A minimum GPR of 2.5 on all course
work completed at Texas A&M.
