德州农工大学柯柏斯克里斯提学院

A minimum of 120 semester hours is required for the BSIS degree. Degree requirements include University Core Curriculum, the interdisciplinary major, and the professional development sequence. Certification in EC- 6 Core Subjects, EC- 6 Core Subjects-Bilingual, 4-8 Mathematics, EC-6 Core Subjects Early Childhood and STEM Focus or Reading, and EC-12 Special Education is available with the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies Degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes vary by specialization:

CORE Subjects EC-6, Bilingual

Students will:

• Demonstrate a depth of knowledge of bilingual education;
• Demonstrate a depth of speaking ability in Spanish;
• Effectively apply the competencies of a bilingual education teacher in their student teaching experience.

CORE Subjects, EC-6, Reading

Students will:

• Provide well-designed instruction and assessment for students from a variety of backgrounds;
• Develop classroom climates conducive to learning;
• Apply in-depth knowledge of processes and practices associated with students’ reading and literacy development;
• Fulfill professional roles and responsibilities.

4-8 Mathematics

Students will:

• Design instruction and assessment, with special emphasis on mathematics, to promote student learning among diverse student populations;
• Provide examples of a positive classroom climate among diverse student populations;
• Determine effective, responsive instruction and assessment, with special emphasis on math;
• Articulate and fulfill professional roles and responsibilities.

EC-12 Special Education

Students will:

• Demonstrate a depth of knowledge of understanding individuals with disabilities and evaluating their needs;
• Demonstrate a depth of knowledge of fostering learning and development for individuals with disabilities;
• Demonstrate a depth of knowledge of foundations of special education and professional roles and responsibilities of the special education teacher;
• effectively apply the competencies of a special education teacher in their clinical teaching experience.