Interdisciplinary Studies Core Subjects 4-8 B.S. - 4 Year Degree Plan

2025-2026

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Lamar University's Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in core subjects prepares you for a career teaching the core subjects. This program focuses on content knowledge, content proficiency, strategies, communication skills and analytical skills to help you become the most knowledgeable teacher possible with access to the most current educational trends, methodologies and technologies.

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FIRST     YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 ______ ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 ______
HIST 1301 U.S. History I 1763-1877 3 ______ HIST 1302 U.S. History II Since 1877 3 ______
MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 ______ POLS 2301 Intro to American Government I 3 ______
Creative Arts 3 ______ MATH 1350 Math for Elem School Teachers 3 ______
Life and Physical Sciences 3 ______ Life and Physical Science 3 ______
  Hours 15 ______   Hours 15 ______
SECOND     YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
EDUC 2310 Intro to Teacher Education 3 ______ EDUC 3300 Human Devel and Learning 3 ______
PSYC 2301 General Psychology
or Introduction to Sociology
3 ______ HIST 2301 51勛圖ProHistory 3 ______
POLS 2302 Intro/American Government II 3 ______ MATH 2312 Pre Calculus and Elementary Functions 3 ______
MATH 2311 Precalculus I 3 ______ Communication 3 ______
Language, Philosophy and Culture 3 ______ MATH 1351 Math for Elementary Educators 3 ______
  Hours 15 ______   Hours 15 ______
Summer
MATH 1342 or PSYC 2317 Elementary Statistical Methods or Introduction to Statistical Methods 3 ______
HIST 2321 World History I 3 ______
  Hours 6 ______
THIRD     YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
EDUC 3350 Mathematics Methods for Teache 3 ______ EDUC 3352 Science Methods for Teachers 3 ______
MATH 3313 Elementary Geometry 3 ______ EDUC 4340 Manag Early Chldh Clssrm Envir 3 ______
READ 3393 Emergent Literacy 3 ______ Electives MATH 3000-4000 3 ______
READ 3350 Lang Art Methds Elem Mid Grade 3 ______ READ 3390 Teaching Reading: Elem/Middle 3 ______
Electives MATH 3000-4000 3 ______ READ 4305 Teaching Writing: Elem/Middle 3 ______
  Hours 15 ______   Hours 15 ______
FOURTH     YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
EDUC 4320 Residency 3 ______ EDUC 4320 Residency 3 ______
EDUC 3332 3 ______ EDUC 4370 Assessment 3 ______
EDUC 3330 Understanding ELLs 3 ______ SPED 4355 Inclusion in the Gen Ed Class 3 ______
EDUC 3351 Social Studies Methods 3 ______ EDUC 2342 Diversity of Learners 3 ______
  Hours 12 ______   Hours 12 ______