Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S.*

Elementary Education (R, A, L)

REAL Curriculum

REAL Cornerstone Requirements

REAL Foundational Requirements

Requirements

1. ENGL 111

   Principles of College Composition (GE)
   3

Requirements

1. MATH 121

   Math Content for Teachers I (GE)
   3

General Education Requirements

Major Requirements (110 credits)

Required Courses (54 credits)

1. EDEF 300

   Human Development and Learning: Birth through Adolescence (GE)
   3
2. EDEF 320

   Introduction to Professional Education
   3
3. EDRD 314

   Reading Instruction and Assessment for the Primary Grades
   3
4. EDRD 414

   Reading II: Upper Elementary Reading Instruction and Assessment
   3
5. EDSP 361

   Introduction to Students with Diverse Learning Needs and the Special Education Process (GE)
   3
6. EDSP 451

   Collaborative Consultation and Communication Skills for Special Education
   3
7. EDSP 472

   Characteristics of Students with Disabilities who Access the General Education Curriculum
   3
8. EDUC 200

   Exploring Education (GE)
   3
9. EDUC 303

   Basic Instructional Design and Assessment
   3
10. EDUC 304

    Methods for Teaching Elementary Language Arts
    3
11. EDUC 370

    Introduction to Multicultural Education (GE)
    3
12. EDUC 380

    Differentiation for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Elementary Learners
    3
13. EDUC 410

    Methods for Elementary Mathematics Instruction
    3
14. EDUC 415

    Methods for Elementary Science and STEM Instruction
    3
15. EDUC 420

    Methods for Elementary Social Studies Instruction
    3
16. EDUC 430

    Field Applications of Professional Studies in the Elementary Classroom (WI)
    6
17. EDUC 461

    Creating Caring Classrooms to Empower Diverse Learners
    3

Professional Education Courses for Licensure Option (30 credits)

1. EDSP 444

   Specially Designed Instruction and Intervention in Mathematics
   3
2. EDSP 446

   Specially Designed Instruction and Intervention Strategies in Reading and Writing for Students with Disabilities
   3
3. EDSP 463

   Functional Behavioral Assessment and Tier III Positive Behavior Supports
   3
4. EDSP 469

   Evaluative Techniques
   3
5. EDSP 475

   Individualized Education Program Development and Implementation
   3
6. EDSP 491

   Practicum in Tiered Intervention and Specially Designed Instruction
   3
7. EDUC 450

   Student Teaching: Grades PreK-6
   6-12

Professional Education Courses for Non-Licensure Option (30 credits)

1. EDUC 489

   Field Applications of Professional Studies in Education and Human Development (WI)
   3
2. EDUC 490

   Internship in Education and Human Development
   3-12

Required Outside Courses (26 credits)

1. ENGL 424

   The Study of Children’s Literature
   3
2. GEOG 101

   Europe and the Americas (World Geography) (GE)

   As published: “GEOG 102 , GEOG 103 , GEOG 140 , GEOG 201 , GEOG 202 , GEOG 203 , or GEOG 280 .”
   3
3. HIST 101

   World History to 1500 (GE)

   As published: “or HIST 102”
   3
4. HIST 111

   U.S. History to 1865
   3
5. HIST 112

   U.S. History since 1865
   3
6. MATH 312

   Elementary and Middle Grades Mathematics for Social Analysis
   3
7. PHSC 350

   Physical Science (GE)
   4
8. 4 credit hour lab science

   Not resolved to a course

Additional Degree Requirements

Open Credit Hours (15 credits)

Additional Information

Middle School Education (E, A, L) or (R, A, L)

1. English concentration must include coursework in language – structure, grammar, literature, composition, and interpersonal communication or speech.

   Not resolved to a course
2. Mathematics concentration must include coursework in algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, and applications of mathematics.

   Not resolved to a course
3. Science concentration must include coursework in each of the following: biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth and space science. A laboratory course is required for two of the four areas.

   Not resolved to a course
4. History and social science concentration must include coursework in each of the following: American history, world history, economics, American government (including state and local government), and geography.

   Not resolved to a course
5. Educational Technology

   Not resolved to a course
6. Middle Education Curriculum and Philosophy

   Not resolved to a course
7. Multicultural Education

   Not resolved to a course
8. Social and Historical Foundations of Education

   Not resolved to a course
9. Special Education

   Not resolved to a course

REAL Curriculum

REAL Foundational Requirements

Requirements

1. ENGL 111

   Principles of College Composition (GE)
   3

Requirements

1. MATH 121

   Math Content for Teachers I (GE)
   3
2. MATH 125

   Precalculus I (GE)
   3

REAL Cornerstone Requirements

General Education Requirements

Major Requirements (79-85 credits)

Required Courses (24 credits)

1. EDEF 300

   Human Development and Learning: Birth through Adolescence (GE)
   3
2. EDEF 320

   Introduction to Professional Education
   3
3. EDET 445

   Integration of Educational Technology

   As published: “Integration of Educational Technology OR”
   3
4. EDET 454

   Educational Technology for Diverse Populations
   3
5. EDME 409

   Teaching Young Adolescent Learners
   3
6. EDME 410

   Philosophical Foundations of Middle Level Education
   3
7. EDSP 404

   Introduction to Special Education for Grades 6-12

   As published: “Introduction to Special Education for Grades 6-12 OR”
   3
8. EDSP 361

   Introduction to Students with Diverse Learning Needs and the Special Education Process (GE)
   3
9. EDUC 200

   Exploring Education (GE)
   3
10. EDUC 370

    Introduction to Multicultural Education (GE)
    3

Professional Education Courses for Licensure Option (27 credits)

Professional Education Courses for Non-Licensure Option (27 credits)

1. EDUC 489

   Field Applications of Professional Studies in Education and Human Development (WI)
   3
2. EDUC 490

   Internship in Education and Human Development
   3-12

Required Outside Courses (28-34 credits)

Requirements

1. COMS 114

   Public Speaking (GE)
   3
2. MATH 312

   Elementary and Middle Grades Mathematics for Social Analysis
   3
3. PHSC 350

   Physical Science (GE)
   4

Requirements

1. ENGL 112

   Critical Reading and Writing in the Digital Age (WI) (GE)
   3
2. ENGL 202

   British and Commonwealth Literature (GE)
   3
3. ENGL 203

   Readings in American Literature (GE)
   3
4. ENGL 300

   Introduction to English Studies (WD) (WI)
   3
5. ENGL 402

   Teaching Writing: Theories and Practices
   3
6. ENGL 425

   The Study of Adolescent Literature
   3
7. ENGL 463

   Grammar and Language for Teachers
   3

Requirements

1. MATH 138

   Precalculus II (GE)
   3
2. MATH 168

   Calculus I with Integrated Precalculus I (GE)
   3
3. MATH 235

   Fundamentals of Geometry (GE)
   3
4. MATH 321

   History of Mathematics
   3
5. STAT 200

   Introduction to Statistics (GE)
   3
6. MATH/STAT elective: MATH 142 or MATH 260 recommended

   Not resolved to a course

Requirements

1. ASTR 120

   General Astronomy (GE)
   3
2. ASTR 121

   General Astronomy Lab (GE)
   1
3. One of the following Biology courses: BIOL 103 or BIOL 106 or BIOL 111

   Not resolved to a course
4. CHEM 111

   General Chemistry I (GE)
   4
5. GEOL 105

   Exploring Earth (GE)
   4
6. PHYS 111

   General Physics I
   4

Requirements

1. ECON 105

   Principles of Macroeconomics (GE)
   3
2. GEOG 101

   Europe and the Americas (World Geography) (GE)
   3
3. HIST 101

   World History to 1500 (GE)
   3
4. HIST 102

   World History since 1500 (GE)
   3
5. HIST 111

   U.S. History to 1865
   3
6. HIST 112

   U.S. History since 1865
   3
7. POSC 120

   Introduction to American Government (GE)
   3
8. Social Science elective: must be an ECON, HIST, GEOG, or POSC course. ECON 106 or HIST 352 recommended.

   Not resolved to a course

Additional Degree Requirements

Open Credit Hours (33-39 credits)

Additional Information

1. To be eligible for a middle education endorsement in Virginia, students must complete 20-21 credit hours in a content area concentration.

   Not resolved to a course
2. Upon successful completion of the four-year program, including passing licensure assessments and field experiences, students earn a bachelor’s degree and are eligible to apply for licensure with an endorsement in Middle Education 6-8.

   Not resolved to a course

Deaf/Hard of Hearing (R, A, L)

REAL Curriculum

REAL Foundational Requirements

Requirements

1. ENGL 111

   Principles of College Composition (GE)
   3

Requirements

1. MATH 121

   Math Content for Teachers I (GE)
   3

REAL Cornerstone Requirements

General Education Requirements

Major Requirements (92 credits)

Required Courses (45 credits)

1. ASL 221

   Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture (GE)
   3
2. ASL 222

   American Sign Language (ASL) II
   3
3. ASL 323

   American Sign Language (ASL) III
   3
4. ASL 324

   American Sign Language (ASL) IV
   3
5. EDEF 300

   Human Development and Learning: Birth through Adolescence (GE)
   3
6. EDEF 320

   Introduction to Professional Education
   3
7. EDRD 314

   Reading Instruction and Assessment for the Primary Grades
   3
8. EDSP 361

   Introduction to Students with Diverse Learning Needs and the Special Education Process (GE)
   3
9. EDSP 426

   Introduction to Deaf and Hard of Hearing
   3
10. EDSP 428

    Language Development and Literacy for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
    3
11. EDSP 451

    Collaborative Consultation and Communication Skills for Special Education
    3
12. EDSP 469

    Evaluative Techniques
    3
13. EDUC 200

    Exploring Education (GE)
    3
14. EDUC 370

    Introduction to Multicultural Education (GE)
    3
15. EDUC 415

    Methods for Elementary Science and STEM Instruction
    3

Professional Education Courses for Licensure Option (24 credits)

1. EDSP 427

   Curriculum and Methods for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
   3
2. EDSP 432

   Practicum: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
   6
3. EDSP 455

   Student Teaching in Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
   6
4. EDSP 456

   Student Teaching in Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
   6
5. EDSP 462

   Proactive Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support
   3

Professional Education Courses for Non-Licensure Option (24 credits)

1. EDUC 489

   Field Applications of Professional Studies in Education and Human Development (WI)
   3
2. EDUC 490

   Internship in Education and Human Development
   3-12

Required Outside Courses (23 credits)

1. COSD 421

   Language Development: Birth to Five Years
   3
2. COSD 422

   Audiologic Rehabilitation
   3
3. Any ENGL course (ENGL 424 or ENGL 425 recommended)

   Not resolved to a course
4. HIST 111

   U.S. History to 1865

   As published: “U.S. History to 1865 OR”
   3
5. HIST 112

   U.S. History since 1865
   3
6. MATH 312

   Elementary and Middle Grades Mathematics for Social Analysis
   3
7. PHSC 350

   Physical Science (GE)
   4
8. Additional 4-credit lab science course

   Not resolved to a course

Additional Degree Requirements

Open Credit Hours (33 credits)

Additional Information

Early Childhood Special Education (R, A, L)

REAL Curriculum

REAL Foundational Requirements

Requirements

1. ENGL 111

   Principles of College Composition (GE)
   3

Requirements

1. MATH 121

   Math Content for Teachers I (GE)
   3

REAL Cornerstone Requirements

General Education Requirements

Major Requirements (91-94 credits)

Required Courses (53 credits)

1. EDEC 321

   Early Development and Learning: Infants and Toddlers
   4
2. EDEC 322

   Early Development and Learning: Preschool Age (Three to five years)
   4
3. EDEC 423

   Language Arts and Literature for Young Children
   3
4. EDEF 300

   Human Development and Learning: Birth through Adolescence (GE)
   3
5. EDEF 320

   Introduction to Professional Education
   3
6. EDSP 360

   Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education
   3
7. EDSP 363

   Language Development and Disorders in Infancy and Early Childhood
   3
8. EDSP 436

   Teaching Preschoolers with Disabilities
   3
9. EDSP 438

   Program Management in Early Childhood Special Education
   3
10. EDSP 439

    Medical and Neurodevelopmental Aspects of Teaching Young Children with Disabilities
    3
11. EDSP 440

    Practicum in Early Intervention
    3
12. EDSP 451

    Collaborative Consultation and Communication Skills for Special Education
    3
13. EDSP 454

    Educational Technology for Diverse Populations
    3
14. EDSP 462

    Proactive Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support
    3
15. EDUC 200

    Exploring Education (GE)
    3
16. EDUC 370

    Introduction to Multicultural Education (GE)
    3
17. EDUC 415

    Methods for Elementary Science and STEM Instruction
    3

Professional Education Courses for Licensure Option (18 credits)

1. EDEC 430

   Practicum in Preschool in Virginia Public School Setting
   3
2. EDSP 437

   Assessment, Diagnosis, and Evaluation in Early Childhood Special Education
   3
3. EDSP 445

   Methods for Early Childhood Special Education Mathematics
   3
4. EDSP 450

   Student Teaching: Early Childhood Special Education
   9

Professional Education Courses for Non-Licensure Option (18 credits)

1. EDSP 400

   Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
   3
2. EDUC 489

   Field Applications of Professional Studies in Education and Human Development (WI)
   3
3. EDUC 490

   Internship in Education and Human Development
   3-12

Required Outside Courses (23 credits)

1. ENGL 424

   The Study of Children’s Literature
   3
2. GEOG 101

   Europe and the Americas (World Geography) (GE)

   As published: “or GEOG 102 or GEOG 103 or GEOG 140 or GEOG 201 or GEOG 202 or GEOG 203 or GEOG 280 .”
   3
3. HIST 101

   World History to 1500 (GE)

   As published: “or HIST 102”
   3
4. HIST 111

   U.S. History to 1865

   As published: “or HIST 112”
   3
5. MATH 312

   Elementary and Middle Grades Mathematics for Social Analysis
   3
6. PHSC 350

   Physical Science (GE)
   4
7. Any 4-credit lab science

   Not resolved to a course

Additional Degree Requirements

1. EDRD 314

   Reading Instruction and Assessment for the Primary Grades
   3
2. EDSP 472

   Characteristics of Students with Disabilities who Access the General Education Curriculum
   3
3. EDUC 304

   Methods for Teaching Elementary Language Arts
   3
4. EDUC 420

   Methods for Elementary Social Studies Instruction
   3
5. HIST 112

   U.S. History since 1865

   As published: “U.S. History Since 1865”
   3
6. MATH 212

   Elementary and Middle Grades Mathematics for Social Analysis

   Not resolved to a course

Open Credit Hours (26-29 credits)

1. EDRD 314

   Reading Instruction and Assessment for the Primary Grades
   3
2. EDSP 472

   Characteristics of Students with Disabilities who Access the General Education Curriculum
   3
3. EDUC 304

   Methods for Teaching Elementary Language Arts
   3
4. EDUC 420

   Methods for Elementary Social Studies Instruction
   3
5. HIST 112

   U.S. History since 1865

   As published: “U.S. History Since 1865”
   3
6. MATH 212

   Elementary and Middle Grades Mathematics for Social Analysis

   Not resolved to a course

Additional Information

Special Education: General Curriculum (R, A, L)

REAL Curriculum

REAL Foundational Requirements

Requirements

1. ENGL 111

   Principles of College Composition (GE)
   3

Requirements

1. MATH 121

   Math Content for Teachers I (GE)
   3

REAL Cornerstone Requirements

General Education Requirements

Major Requirements (110 credits)

Required Courses (54 credits)

1. EDEF 300

   Human Development and Learning: Birth through Adolescence (GE)
   3
2. EDEF 320

   Introduction to Professional Education
   3
3. EDRD 314

   Reading Instruction and Assessment for the Primary Grades
   3
4. EDRD 414

   Reading II: Upper Elementary Reading Instruction and Assessment
   3
5. EDSP 361

   Introduction to Students with Diverse Learning Needs and the Special Education Process (GE)
   3
6. EDSP 451

   Collaborative Consultation and Communication Skills for Special Education
   3
7. EDSP 472

   Characteristics of Students with Disabilities who Access the General Education Curriculum
   3
8. EDUC 200

   Exploring Education (GE)
   3
9. EDUC 303

   Basic Instructional Design and Assessment
   3
10. EDUC 304

    Methods for Teaching Elementary Language Arts
    3
11. EDUC 370

    Introduction to Multicultural Education (GE)
    3
12. EDUC 380

    Differentiation for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Elementary Learners
    3
13. EDUC 410

    Methods for Elementary Mathematics Instruction
    3
14. EDUC 415

    Methods for Elementary Science and STEM Instruction
    3
15. EDUC 420

    Methods for Elementary Social Studies Instruction
    3
16. EDUC 430

    Field Applications of Professional Studies in the Elementary Classroom (WI)
    6
17. EDUC 461

    Creating Caring Classrooms to Empower Diverse Learners
    3

Professional Education Courses for Licensure Option (30 credits)

1. EDSP 444

   Specially Designed Instruction and Intervention in Mathematics
   3
2. EDSP 446

   Specially Designed Instruction and Intervention Strategies in Reading and Writing for Students with Disabilities
   3
3. EDSP 463

   Functional Behavioral Assessment and Tier III Positive Behavior Supports
   3
4. EDSP 469

   Evaluative Techniques
   3
5. EDSP 475

   Individualized Education Program Development and Implementation
   3
6. EDSP 476

   Teaching and Transitioning Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Secondary Education
   3
7. EDSP 491

   Practicum in Tiered Intervention and Specially Designed Instruction
   3
8. EDSP 499

   Student Teaching in Special Education: General Curriculum
   9

Professional Education Courses for Non-Licensure Option (30 credits)

1. EDUC 489

   Field Applications of Professional Studies in Education and Human Development (WI)
   3
2. EDUC 490

   Internship in Education and Human Development
   3-12

Required Outside Courses (26 credits)

1. ENGL 424

   The Study of Children’s Literature
   3
2. A Geography Class: GEOG 101 , GEOG 102 , GEOG 103 , GEOG 140 , GEOG 201 , GEOG 202 , GEOG 203 , or GEOG 280

   Not resolved to a course
3. HIST 101

   World History to 1500 (GE)

   As published: “World History to 1500 (GE) OR”
   3
4. HIST 102

   World History since 1500 (GE)
   3
5. HIST 111

   U.S. History to 1865
   3
6. HIST 112

   U.S. History since 1865
   3
7. MATH 312

   Elementary and Middle Grades Mathematics for Social Analysis
   3
8. PHSC 350

   Physical Science (GE)
   4
9. One additional science class

   Not resolved to a course
10. An English Class: ENGL 424 or ENGL 425 or ENGL 463 (recommended)

    Not resolved to a course

Additional Degree Requirements

Open Credit Hours (15 credits)

Additional Information