Interdisciplinary Studies English Language, Art, Reading B.S. - 4 Year Degree Plan
2025-2026
My Advisor is _____________________
Lamar University's Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in English Language, Art, Reading prepares you for a career teaching English, language arts, reading, literature, comprehension, etc. 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.
NOTE: Degree plans may change over a four-year period. This may not be the most current list of course requirements for your program. It is always advised that you check Degree Audit in Banner Self-Serv or your advisor for the most up-to-date degree requirements and to track your progress toward a degree.
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FIRST YEAR
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| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 | ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 | MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics I | 3 | |
| COMM 1315 | Public Speaking I | 3 | HIST 1302 | U.S. History II Since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | U.S. History I 1763-1877 | 3 | POLS 2301 | Intro to American Government I | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences | 3 | Life and Physical Science | 3 | ||
| Hours | 15 | Hours | 15 | ||
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SECOND YEAR
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| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| EDUC 2310 | Intro to Teacher Education | 3 | EDUC 3300 | Human Devel and Learning | 3 |
| PSYC 2301
or SOCI 1301
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General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology
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3 | EDUC 2342 | Diversity of Learners | 3 |
| POLS 2302 | Intro/American Government II | 3 | Electives ENGL 3000-4000 | 3 | |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 3 | LIBR 1301 | Fundamentals of Information Literacy | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture | 3 | COMM 3315 | Advanced Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | Hours | 15 | ||
| Summer | |||||
| HIST 2301 | 51勛圖ProHistory | 3 | |||
| MATH Elective | 3 | ||||
| Hours | 6 | ||||
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THIRD YEAR
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| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| READ 3350 | Lang Art Methds Elem Mid Grade | 3 | READ 3390 | Teaching Reading: Elem/Middle | 3 |
| ENGL 3326 | Advanced Expository Writing | 3 | READ 4305 | Teaching Writing: Elem/Middle | 3 |
| EDUC 4340 | Manag Early Chldh Clssrm Envir | 3 | ENGL 3350 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| READ 3393 | Emergent Literacy | 3 | Electives ENGL 3000-4000 | 3 | |
| COMM 4383 | Persuasion | 3 | ENGL 3360 or ENGL 3370 or ENGL 3316 | Short Story or The Drama or Poetic Analysis | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | Hours | 15 | ||