Interdisciplinary Studies Math 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 Math 4-8 prepares you for a career teaching math in grades 4-8. 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 |
| COMM 1315 | Public Speaking I | 3 | HIST 1302 | U.S. History II Since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | U.S. History I 1763-1877 | 3 | MATH 1350 | Math for Elem School Teachers | 3 |
| MATH 2311 | Precalculus I | 3 | POLS 2301 | Intro to American Government I | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | Life and Physical Science | 3 | ||
| LIBR 1101 | Introduction to Library Resesarch | 1 | |||
| Hours | 15 | Hours | 16 | ||
| Summer | |||||
| CHEM 1306
and CHEM 1106
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Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences and Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences Laboratory | 4 | |||
| MATH 3312 or MATH 1342 or PSYC 2317 | Probability Statistics and Statistical Modeling or Elementary Statistical Methods or Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3 | |||
| Hours | 7 | ||||
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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 |
| MATH 1316
or MATH 2312
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Trigonometry or Pre Calculus and Elementary Functions
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3 | MATH 1333 | Contemporary Mathematics II | 3 |
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics I | 3 | Creative Arts | 3 | |
| POLS 2302 | Intro/American Government II | 3 | MATH 1351 | Math for Elementary Educators | 3 |
| Life and Physical Science | 3 | Language, Philosophy and Culture | 3 | ||
| Hours | 15 | Hours | 15 | ||
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THIRD YEAR
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| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I | 4 | EDUC 3350 | Mathematics Methods for Teachers | 3 |
| MATH 3321 | Discrete Structures | 3 | MATH 3313 | Elementary Geometry | 3 |
| EDUC 4340 | Manag Early Chldh Clssrm Envir | 3 | MATH 3300 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| EDUC 2342 | Diversity of Learners | 3 | MATH 3322 | Intro to Advanced Mathematics | 3 |
| READ 3326 | Content Area Reading | 3 | |||
| Hours | 13 | Hours | 15 | ||