Undergraduate Catalog 2012-13
This major is designed specifically for students seeking teaching licensure in either Elementary Education (grades PK-6) or Special Education: General Curriculum (grades K-12). Students choose one of the following tracks, depending on the licensure program they intend to pursue.
Upon successful completion of the Multidisciplinary Studies program, students will be able to
This program allows students to complete a baccalaureate degree in Multidisciplinary Studies and also be licensed to teach grades PK-6. Students pursuing licensure in this manner complete all requirements necessary for Virginia licensure, including field experiences and student teaching, at the end of four years.
Admission Requirements: Students in this program must seek admission to the teacher licensure program and apply for student teaching. See Education section for admission requirements and procedures.
Degree Planning: Students in this program must take courses as specified to ensure fulfillment of state licensure requirements. In addition to working with an advisor in the Multidisciplinary Studies program, students should see an Education advisor in the School of Education and Human Services for further assistance in degree planning.
Also, course rotations vary and not every course is available each semester. Course rotations are specified in the Course Description section of this catalog. Individual advising is important to ensure meeting all major and teaching licensure requirements.
Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of C is needed in all Professional Studies courses required for licensure.
Degree Requirements
Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements
See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details.
Major Requirements
To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements. Some coursework fulfills teaching licensure requirements as specified by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
BIO 110 Introduction to Environmental Science
1 course from the following: COM 101 Public Speaking, COM 204 Oral Interpretation, COM 220 Intercultural Communication
ECO 210 Principles of Microeconomics
ED 250 Introduction to Teaching and Learning
ED 301 Foundation of Literacy Development
ED 310 Reading and the Language Arts (Grades PK-2)
ED 311 Reading and the Language Arts (Grades 3-6)
ED 357 Teaching Social Studies and Creative Arts
ED 358 Teaching Mathematics and Science
ED 452 Managing the Classroom #
ED 460E Student Teaching #
1 course from the following: EN 201 World Literature: The Ancient World, EN 202 World Literature: The Middle Ages, EN 203 World Literature: Renaissance through Enlightenment, EN 204 World Literature: Romanticism through Post-Modernism, EN 205 American Literature I, EN 206 American Literature II
EN 211 Principles of Language
EN 301 The Writing Process: Theory and Practice
EN 351 Literature of Childhood and Adolescence
1 course from the following: FA 121 Music History I, FA 122 Music History II, FA 201 History of Art I, FA 202 History of Art II
GEO 201 Introduction to Geography
HI 203 European History
HI 210 History of the U.S. to 1877
HI 211 History of the U.S. since 1877
HI 325D Virginia History: The Old South
MA 121 Introduction to Problem Solving
MA 124 History of Elementary Mathematics
MA 127 Applied Elementary Geometry
MDS 480 Senior Seminar
PSC 103 Introduction to the Physical Sciences
POL 104 American Government
PSY 110 Human Growth and Development
PSY 341 Psychology of Individuals with Disabilities
Science elective
# ED 452 and ED 460E must be taken at the same time.
Sample Degree Plan — Multidisciplinary Studies with Elementary Education Teaching Licensure
Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.
Year One — Fall
COM 101 Public Speaking, COM 204 Oral Interpretation, or COM 220 Intercultural Communication §
MA 121 Introduction to Problem Solving (MT core course) § *
POL 104 American Government (SS-1 core course) § *
EN 101 Composition I (WR core course)*
DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar*
Year One — Spring
MA 127 Applied Elementary Geometry §
PSC 103 Introduction to Physical Science (NS core course) § *
PSY 110 Human Growth and Development (SS-1 core course) § *
EN 102 Composition II (WR core course)*
TRS 100 Theological Inquiry (TRS-1 core course)*
Year Two — Fall
ECO 210 Principles of Microeconomics §
ED 250 Introduction to Teaching and Learning §
HI 203 European History (HI-1 core course) § *
Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course § * #
PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy (PH-1 core course)*
Year Two — Spring
BIO 110 Introduction to Environmental Science (NS core course) § *
ED 301 Foundation of Literacy Development § *
EN 301 The Writing Process §
MA 124 History of Elementary Mathematics §
PSY 341 Psychology of Individuals with Disabilities (SS-2 core course) § *
Year Three — Fall
ED 310 Reading and the Language Arts (PK-2) §
ED 357 Teaching Social Studies and Creative Arts §
EN 211 Principles of Language §
FA 121 Music History I, FA 122 Music History II, FA 201 History of Art I, or FA 202 History of Art II (FNA core course) § *
HI 210 History of the U.S. to 1877 §
Year Three — Spring
ED 358 Teaching Mathematics and Science §
EN 351 Literature of Childhood and Adolescence (LT-2 core course) § *
GEO 201 Introduction to Geography §
HI 211 History of the U.S. since 1877 §
HI 325D Virginia History: The Old South § *
Year Four — Fall
ED 311 Reading and Language Arts (3-6) §
MDS 480 Senior Seminar § *
Science elective §
Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course*
Elective
Year Four — Spring
ED 452 Managing the Classroom §
ED 460E Student Teaching § *
Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course*
§ Requirement for the major and/or teaching licensure
* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.
# Choose one from EN 201 through EN 206.
This program of study allows students to complete a baccalaureate degree in Multidisciplinary Studies and also be licensed to teach special education, general curriculum, in grades K-12, at the end of four years. Students pursuing licensure in this manner complete all requirements necessary for Virginia licensure, including field experience and student teaching, at the end of four years.
Admission Requirements: Students in this program must seek admission to the teacher licensure program and apply for student teaching. See Education section for admission requirements and procedures.
Degree Planning: Students in this program must take courses as specified to ensure fulfillment of state licensure requirements. In addition to working with an advisor in Multidisciplinary Studies, students should see an Education advisor in the School of Education and Human Services for further assistance in degree planning.
Also, course rotations vary and not every course is available each semester. Course rotations are specified in the Course Description section of this catalog. Individual advising is important to ensure meeting all major and teaching licensure requirements.
Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of C is needed in all Professional Studies courses required for licensure.
Degree Requirements
Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements
See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details.
Major Requirements
To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements. Some coursework fulfills teaching licensure requirements as specified by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
ED 250 Introduction to Teaching and Learning
ED 219 Current Research, Trends, and Legal Issues in Special Education
ED 301 Foundation of Literacy Development
ED 323 Literacy Instruction: Diagnosis and Corrective Strategies
ED 329 Collaborative Models in Special Education
ED 339 Individualized Education Programs and Strategies for the General Curriculum
ED 341 Transition, Family, and Community Services for Individuals with Disabilities
ED 349 Behavior Management Strategies for the Special Educator #
ED 460 Student Teaching #
EN 301 The Writing Process: Theory and Practice
MDS 480 Senior Seminar
PSY 110 Human Growth and Development
PSY 310 Psychoeducational Assessment and Diagnostic Practices
PSY 341 Psychology of Individuals with Disabilities
21 credits in one of the following: Biology, English, History, or Mathematics, with at least 2 classes at the 300+ level
# ED 349 and ED 460 must be taken at the same time.
Sample Degree Plan — Multidisciplinary Studies with Special Education Teaching Licensure
Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.
Year One — Fall
EN 101 Composition I (WR core course)*
Introductory History (HI-1) core course*
Mathematics (MT) core course*
Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course*
DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar*
Year One — Spring
PSY 110 Human Growth and Development (SS-1 core course) § *
EN 102 Composition II (WR core course)*
Natural Science (NS) core course*
TRS 100 Theological Inquiry (TRS-1 core course)*
Elective
Year Two — Fall
One (1) Content Area course § **
ED 250 Introduction to Teaching and Learning §
Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course*
Introductory Social Science (SS-1) or Natural Science (NS) core course*
PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy (PH-1 core course)*
Year Two — Spring
One (1) Content Area course § **
ED 301 Foundation of Literacy Development § *
EN 301 The Writing Process § *
PSY 341 Psychology of Individuals with Disabilities (SS-2 core course) § *
Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*
Year Three — Fall
Two (2) Content Area courses § **
ED 341 Transition, Family, and Community Services for Individuals with Disabilities §
PSY 310 Psychoeducational Assessment and Diagnostic Practices §
Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course*
Year Three — Spring
ED 219 Current Research, Trends, and Legal Issues in Special Education §
ED 323 Literacy Instruction: Diagnosis and Corrective Strategies §
Two (2) Content Area courses § **
Elective
Year Four — Fall
ED 329 Collaborative Models in Special Education §
ED 339 Individualized Education Programs and Strategies for the General Curriculum §
MDS 480 Senior Seminar § *
One (1) Content Area course § **
Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*
Year Four — Spring
ED 349 Behavior Management Strategies for the Special Educator §
ED 460 Student Teaching § *
Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course*
§ Requirement for the major and/or teaching licensure
* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.
** Content Area courses will be chosen from Biology, English, History, or Mathematics.
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