Interdisciplinary Studies Math Science 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 Science 4-8 prepares you for a career teaching math or science between 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 | PHIL 1370 | Philosophy of Knowledge | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | U.S. History I 1763-1877 | 3 | HIST 1302 | U.S. History II Since 1877 | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 | MATH 1316 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| PHYS 1405 | Elementary Physics I | 4 | POLS 2301 | Intro to American Government I | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | Hours | 15 | ||
| Summer | |||||
| CHEM 2411 or CHEM 1306 and CHEM 1106 | Integrated Sciences or Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences and Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences Laboratory | 4 | |||
| Hours | 4 | ||||
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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 | CHEM 1311
and CHEM 1111
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General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory |
4 |
| BIOL 1406 | General Biology I (Majors) | 4 | MATH 3313 | Elementary Geometry | 3 |
| POLS 2302 | Intro/American Government II | 3 | MATH 2310 | ||
| EDUC 2342 | Diversity of Learners | 3 | Creative Arts | 3 | |
| MATH 1324 | Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences | 3 | |||
| Hours | 19 | Hours | 13 | ||
| Summer | |||||
| MATH 3312 | Probability Statistics and Statistical Modeling | 3 | |||
| Hours | 3 | ||||
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THIRD YEAR
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| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| EDUC 4340 | Manag Early Chldh Clssrm Envir | 3 | EDUC 3350 | Mathematics Methods for Teache | 3 |
| MATH 3300 | History of Mathematics | 3 | EDUC 3352 | Science Methods for Teachers | 3 |
| MATH 3311 | MATH 4321 | Capstone for Educator Preparation | 3 | ||
| GEOL 4370 | Meteorology | 3 | MATH 4307 | Problem Solving | 3 |
| MATH 3322 | Intro to Advanced Mathematics | 3 | EDUC 3332 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | Hours | 15 | ||
| Summer | |||||
| GEOL 4301 | Special Topic Earth Science | 3 | |||
| GEOL 4101 | Special Topic Earth Science | 1 | |||
| Hours | 4 | ||||