Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies
The Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies offers courses that may be used to fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements or that may be taken as support courses for programs within the University or as electives. Courses in Bicultural-Bilingual Studies (BBL) offer students the opportunity to prepare for bilingual and/or second language teaching and give insights into bilingual and multicultural functions in society. In particular, students who complete certification in bilingual education are able to teach in a range of cutting-edge bilingual program models, including dual language one-way immersion and dual language two-way immersion programs. Courses in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) offer students the opportunity to learn appropriate methods and strategies for teaching at the elementary, secondary, and adult levels. Courses are designed for students who plan to teach second languages, but are also designed for those who intend to teach in other areas or to enter fields that rely heavily on an understanding of language learning and bilingualism. In addition, the Department offers advanced courses in English for international students that are appropriate for both graduate and undergraduate students as well as a minor in ESL or Bicultural Studies.
The Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies offers coursework required for teacher certification in the areas of bilingual education and ESL. Students seeking certification in these areas should complete requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Equity and Education (see Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching section of this catalog), for either of the following:
- Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6 Bilingual Supplemental Certification Concentration.
- Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6 with English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification Concentration.
The B.A. in Equity and Education will first be offered to those students admitted to the teacher certification program in Fall 2022. Students who were admitted to the teacher certification program before Fall 2022 can contact their advisor to determine if they can follow the new degree program.
We also offer coursework for the Grades 4–8 Bilingual Core Subjects Certification, Grades 4–8 ESL Certification, or a Supplementary Certification for Bicultural-Bilingual Education or ESL for those pursuing secondary or all-level certification.
Department Honors
The Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies awards Department Honors to certain outstanding students and provides the opportunity for advanced study under close faculty supervision.
Selection for honors designation is based on the student’s academic performance and recommendation by the faculty of the student’s major discipline. To be eligible for the program, students must have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 at UTSA and a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in their major at UTSA. The minimum grade point averages must be maintained for students to receive the approval of the Department Honors Committee and the discipline faculty. Students applying for Department Honors are expected to enroll in the appropriate honors thesis course during their final two semesters. The completed thesis must be approved by the supervising faculty sponsor and another departmental faculty member. Students interested in this program should contact their professors for additional information.
Criminal History Policy and Acknowledgement
The College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) prepares educators and professionals for fields which require fieldwork, internship, practicum, service-learning and/or clinical teaching. Placements occur in educational, clinical, health care facilities, hospitals, and/or medical settings which require a criminal background check. The University of Texas at San Antonio is required to inform students of the requirements set forth by the Texas Occupation Code, Chapter 53, Sections 53.001 through 53.105.
All COEHD prospective students in a licensure or certification program are required to acknowledge that they have been made aware of these requirements and that they have read the COEHD Criminal History Policy. For more information and for completing the acknowledgement form, please visit the Office of Professional Preparation, Assessment, and Accreditation in the College of Education and Human Development.
- B.A. degree in Equity and Education (Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6 with Bilingual Education Supplemental Certification Concentration)
- B.A. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Grades 4–8 Bilingual Core Subjects Certification Concentration)
- B.A. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Grades 4–8 ESL Certification Concentration)
- Grades 7-12 and EC-12 Supplemental Certifications (TEA approved)
Bachelor of Arts in Equity and Education (Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood–Grade 6 with Bilingual Education Supplemental Certification Concentration)
If you are seeking bilingual education or ESL Teacher Certification, you must apply and be accepted into the Teacher Certification Program. The minimum number of semester credit hours required for the EED degree with Early Childhood–Grade 6 core subjects certification is 120, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.
Spanish language proficiency requirement: Proficiency in oral and written Spanish at the advanced level is a requirement for bilingual education coursework and certification at UTSA. Students are required to complete the ALPS (Assessment of Language Proficiency in Spanish) prior to admission to the bilingual education certification program.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.A. degree in Equity and Education with teacher certification must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.
MAT 1023 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics. BIO 1233 and AST 1033 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Life and Natural Sciences. All EED majors must complete AIS 1203 or AIS 1253, and either AAS 2013, MAS 2013, WGSS 2013, or WGSS 2023 is recommended to satisfy the core requirements in Language, Philosophy, and Culture. HIS 2053 is recommended to satisfy a core requirement in American History. BBL 2003, BBL 2243 or IDS 2113 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences. MAS 2023 is recommended to satisfy the core requirement in Creative Arts.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)
All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AIS 1203 | Academic Inquiry and Scholarship | 3 |
AIS 1213 | AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning | 3 |
AIS 1223 | AIS: Arts and Humanities | 3 |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business | 3 |
AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1253 | AIS: Interdisciplinary Education | 3 |
AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy | 3 |
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications | 3 |
MAT 1043 | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers | 3 |
MAT 1093 | Precalculus | 3 |
MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business | 3 |
MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences | 3 |
MAT 1214 | Calculus I | 4 |
STA 1053 | Basic Statistics | 3 |
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ANT 2033 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System | 3 |
BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I | 3 |
BIO 1243 | Contemporary Biology II | 3 |
CHE 1083 | Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter | 3 |
CHE 1093 | Introduction to Molecular Transformations | 3 |
ES 1113 | Environmental Botany | 3 |
ES 1123 | Environmental Zoology | 3 |
ES 1213 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
ES 2013 | Introduction to Environmental Science I | 3 |
ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II | 3 |
GEO 1013 | The Third Planet | 3 |
GEO 1033 | Geology of North American National Parks | 3 |
GEO 1123 | Life Through Time | 3 |
GES 2613 | Intro to Physical Geography | 3 |
PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 3 |
PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 3 |
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AAS 2013 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
AAS 2113 | African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues | 3 |
ANT 2063 | Language, Thought, and Culture | 3 |
ARC 1113 | Introduction to the Built Environment | 3 |
ARC 2423 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century | 3 |
CHN 1014 | Elementary Chinese I | 4 |
CLA 2013 | Introduction to Ancient Greece | 3 |
CLA 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Rome | 3 |
CLA 2323 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
CSH 1103 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I | 3 |
CSH 1113 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II | 3 |
CSH 1213 | Topics in World Cultures | 3 |
CSH 2113 | The Foreign Film | 3 |
ENG 2013 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
ENG 2023 | Literature and Film | 3 |
ENG 2213 | Literary Criticism and Analysis | 3 |
ENG 2383 | Multiethnic Literatures of the United States | 3 |
ENG 2423 | Literature of Texas and the Southwest | 3 |
ENG 2443 | Persuasion and Rhetoric | 3 |
FRN 1014 | Elementary French I | 4 |
FRN 2333 | French Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GER 1014 | Elementary German I | 4 |
GER 2333 | German Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GES 1023 | World Regions & Global Change | 3 |
GLA 1013 | US in Global Context | 3 |
GRK 1114 | Introductory Classical Greek I | 4 |
HIS 2123 | Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2133 | Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2533 | Introduction to Latin American Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2543 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2553 | Introduction to East Asian Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2573 | Introduction to African Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2583 | Introduction to South Asian Civilization | 3 |
HUM 2093 | World Religions | 3 |
ITL 1014 | Elementary Italian I | 4 |
ITL 2333 | Italian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
JPN 1014 | Elementary Japanese I | 4 |
LAT 1114 | Introductory Latin I | 4 |
MAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies | 3 |
PHI 1043 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
PHI 2013 | Basic Philosophical Problems | 3 |
PHI 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2033 | Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
RUS 1014 | Elementary Russian I | 4 |
RUS 2333 | Russian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
SPN 1014 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
SPN 2333 | Hispanic Literature in English Translation | 3 |
WGSS 2013 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 |
WGSS 2023 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AHC 1113 | Art History I | 3 |
AHC 1123 | Art History II | 3 |
ARC 1513 | Great Buildings and Cities of the World | 3 |
ARC 2413 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval | 3 |
ART 1103 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 |
BBL 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
CLA 2033 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
DAN 2003 | Introduction to Dance | 3 |
HUM 2023 | Introduction to the Humanities I | 3 |
HUM 2033 | Introduction to the Humanities II | 3 |
HUM 2053 | History of Film | 3 |
MAS 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
MUS 2243 | World Music in Society | 3 |
MUS 2633 | American Roots Music | 3 |
MUS 2653 | Music in Culture | 3 |
MUS 2663 | History and Styles of Jazz | 3 |
MUS 2673 | History and Styles of Rock | 3 |
MUS 2683 | History and Styles of Western Art Music | 3 |
MUS 2713 | History of Recorded Music | 3 |
MUS 2743 | Music and Film | 3 |
PHI 2073 | Philosophy of Art | 3 |
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
HIS 1043 | United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era | 3 |
HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present | 3 |
HIS 2053 | Texas History | 3 |
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
and one of the following two courses: | ||
POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society | 3 |
POL 1213 | Civil Rights in Texas and America | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AMS 2043 | Approaches to American Culture | 3 |
ANT 1013 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
ANT 2043 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
ANT 2053 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society | 3 |
BBL 2243 | Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences | 3 |
BIO 1033 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
CRJ 1113 | The American Criminal Justice System | 3 |
ECO 2003 | Economic Principles and Issues | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
EGR 1343 | The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society | 3 |
ES 1003 | Survey Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
GES 1013 | Fundamentals of Geography | 3 |
GES 2623 | Human Geography: People, Place, Culture | 3 |
HTH 2413 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
HTH 2513 | Personal Health | 3 |
IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
SOC 2013 | Social Problems | 3 |
SOC 2023 | Social Context of Drug Use | 3 |
Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
COM 2113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
EGR 1403 | Technical Communication | 3 |
ENG 2413 | Technical Writing | 3 |
PAD 1113 | Public Administration and Policy in American Society | 3 |
PHI 2043 | Introductory Logic | 3 |
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement | 3 | |
Communication | 6 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Life and Physical Sciences | 6 | |
Language, Philosophy and Culture | 3 | |
Creative Arts | 3 | |
American History | 6 | |
Government-Political Science | 6 | |
Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
Component Area Option | 3 | |
Total Credit Hours | 42 |
EED Degree Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
EED support courses | ||
IDS 2403 & IDS 3201 | Physical Science and Inquiry in Physical Science | 4 |
or IDS 3234 | Investigations in Physical Science | |
IDS 2413 & IDS 3211 | Earth Systems Science and Inquiry in Earth Systems Science | 4 |
or IDS 3224 | Earth Systems Science Investigations | |
MAT 1153 | Essential Elements in Mathematics I | 3 |
MAT 1163 | Essential Elements in Mathematics II | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 14 |
Certification Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
BBL 3013 | Language Analysis and Bilingualism | 3 |
BBL 3033 | Mexican Americans in the Southwest | 3 |
or BBL 3123 | Mexican American Culture | |
BBL 3053 | Foundations of Bilingual Studies | 3 |
BBL 3133 | Language Development in Bilinguals | 3 |
BBL 3143 | Children’s Literature for Bilingual Learners | 3 |
ECE 3143 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
ECE 3313 | Play, Creativity, and Learning | 3 |
EDU 2103 | Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society | 3 |
EDU 3002 | Ethical & Legal Foundations of Education | 2 |
EED 2013 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally Diverse Society | 3 |
ESL 3023 | Second Language Teaching and Learning in EC–6 | 3 |
ESL 3053 | Literacy in a Second Language | 3 |
LTED 3813 | Writing Development & Instruction in Early Childhood–Grade 6 | 3 |
SPE 3603 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
The following courses require an advisor code and are restricted to students who have applied for and been accepted into the Teacher Certification Program. | ||
BBL 3823 | Reading Comprehension in Bilingual Settings | 3 |
EED 3303 | Teaching, Learning, and Classroom Culture | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 47 |
Professional Education Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
The following courses require an advisor code and are restricted to students who have applied for and been accepted into the Teacher Certification Program. | ||
BBL 4033 | Equitable Assessment for Teaching and Learning in Bicultural-Bilingual Classrooms | 3 |
BBL 4063 | Bicultural-Bilingual Approaches to Teaching Social Studies and Integrating Other Content Areas | 3 |
BBL 4073 | Bicultural-Bilingual Approaches to Teaching Language Arts | 3 |
BBL 4353 | Bicultural-Bilingual Approaches to Teaching Science EC-6 | 3 |
BBL 4403 | Bicultural-Bilingual Approaches to Teaching Mathematics EC-6 | 3 |
EED 3110 | Preclinical Field Experience I | 0 |
EED 3220 | Preclinical Field Experience II | 0 |
CI 4611 | Clinical Teaching I: Early Childhood–Grade 6 | 1 |
CI 4621 | Clinical Teaching II: Early Childhood–Grade 6 | 1 |
Total Credit Hours | 17 |
B.A. in Equity and Education, Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood–Grade 6 with Bilingual Education Supplemental Certification – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credit Hours | |
First Year Experience (core) | AIS 1203 or AIS 1253 Interdisciplinary Education | 3 |
MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications (core) | 3 |
Life & Physical Sciences (core) | BIO 1233 recommended | 3 |
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I (core) | 3 |
American History (core) | HIS 1053 recommended | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
American History (core) | HIS 2053 recommended | 3 |
EED 2013 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally Diverse Society | 3 |
Life & Physical Sciences (core) | AST 1033 recommended | 3 |
POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics (core) | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II (core) | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Summer | ||
Component Area Option (core) | COM 2113 Public Speaking | 3 |
Credit Hours | 3 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
Language, Philosophy & Culture (core) | AAS 2013, MAS 2013, WGSS 2013, or WGSS 2023 recommended | 3 |
EDU 2103 | Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society | 3 |
MAT 1153 | Essential Elements in Mathematics I | 3 |
Government-Political Science (core) | POL 1133 recommended | 3 |
IDS 2403 | Physical Science | 3 |
IDS 3201 | Inquiry in Physical Science | 1 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
BBL 3033 or BBL 3123 | Mexican Americans in the Southwest or Mexican American Culture | 3 |
IDS 2413 | Earth Systems Science | 3 |
IDS 3211 | Inquiry in Earth Systems Science | 1 |
Social and Behavioral Science (core) | BBL 2003, BBL 2243, or IDS 2113 | 3 |
MAT 1163 | Essential Elements in Mathematics II | 3 |
Credit Hours | 13 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
Admission to the Teacher Certification Program | ||
BBL 3053 | Foundations of Bilingual Studies | 3 |
BBL 3133 | Language Development in Bilinguals | 3 |
ECE 3143 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
EDU 3002 | Ethical & Legal Foundations of Education | 2 |
EED 3110 | Preclinical Field Experience I | 0 |
EED 3303 | Teaching, Learning, and Classroom Culture 1 | 3 |
Credit Hours | 14 | |
Spring | ||
(must be taken Fall or Spring semesters) | ||
BBL 3013 | Language Analysis and Bilingualism | 3 |
BBL 3143 | Children’s Literature for Bilingual Learners | 3 |
BBL 3823 | Reading Comprehension in Bilingual Settings 2 | 3 |
BBL 4033 | Equitable Assessment for Teaching and Learning in Bicultural-Bilingual Classrooms 2 | 3 |
EED 3220 | Preclinical Field Experience II 2 | 0 |
ECE 3313 | Play, Creativity, and Learning | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Summer | ||
ESL 3053 | Literacy in a Second Language | 3 |
Creative Arts (core) | MAS 2023 recommended | 3 |
SPE 3603 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
Credit Hours | 9 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
(must be taken Fall or Spring semesters) | ||
BBL 4073 | Bicultural-Bilingual Approaches to Teaching Language Arts 3 | 3 |
BBL 4353 | Bicultural-Bilingual Approaches to Teaching Science EC-6 3 | 3 |
BBL 4403 | Bicultural-Bilingual Approaches to Teaching Mathematics EC-6 3 | 3 |
CI 4611 | Clinical Teaching I: Early Childhood–Grade 6 3 | 1 |
Credit Hours | 10 | |
Spring | ||
(must be taken Fall or Spring semesters) | ||
BBL 4063 | Bicultural-Bilingual Approaches to Teaching Social Studies and Integrating Other Content Areas 4 | 3 |
CI 4621 | Clinical Teaching II: Early Childhood–Grade 6 4 | 1 |
ESL 3023 | Second Language Teaching and Learning in EC–6 4 | 3 |
LTED 3813 | Writing Development & Instruction in Early Childhood–Grade 6 4 | 3 |
Credit Hours | 10 | |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |
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Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Grades 4–8 Bilingual Core Subjects Certification Concentration)
The minimum number of semester credit hours required for the Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) degree with grades 4–8 bilingual core subjects certification is 132, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.
Spanish language proficiency requirement: Proficiency in oral and written Spanish at the advanced level is a requirement for bilingual generalist coursework and certification at UTSA. Students are required to complete the ALPS (Assessment for Language Proficiency in Spanish) prior to admission to the bilingual generalist certification program.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.A. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with teacher certification must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.
MAT 1023 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics. BIO 1233 should be used to satisfy a core requirement in Life and Physical Sciences. All IDS majors must complete AIS 1203 or AIS 1253 and either AAS 2013 or MAS 2013 is recommended to satisfy the core requirement in Language, Philosophy and Culture. MAS 2023 is recommended to satisfy the core requirement in Creative Arts. HIS 1053 and HIS 2053 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in American History. IDS 2113 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)
All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AIS 1203 | Academic Inquiry and Scholarship | 3 |
AIS 1213 | AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning | 3 |
AIS 1223 | AIS: Arts and Humanities | 3 |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business | 3 |
AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1253 | AIS: Interdisciplinary Education | 3 |
AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy | 3 |
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications | 3 |
MAT 1043 | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers | 3 |
MAT 1093 | Precalculus | 3 |
MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business | 3 |
MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences | 3 |
MAT 1214 | Calculus I | 4 |
STA 1053 | Basic Statistics | 3 |
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ANT 2033 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System | 3 |
BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I | 3 |
BIO 1243 | Contemporary Biology II | 3 |
CHE 1083 | Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter | 3 |
CHE 1093 | Introduction to Molecular Transformations | 3 |
ES 1113 | Environmental Botany | 3 |
ES 1123 | Environmental Zoology | 3 |
ES 1213 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
ES 2013 | Introduction to Environmental Science I | 3 |
ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II | 3 |
GEO 1013 | The Third Planet | 3 |
GEO 1033 | Geology of North American National Parks | 3 |
GEO 1123 | Life Through Time | 3 |
GES 2613 | Intro to Physical Geography | 3 |
PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 3 |
PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 3 |
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AAS 2013 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
AAS 2113 | African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues | 3 |
ANT 2063 | Language, Thought, and Culture | 3 |
ARC 1113 | Introduction to the Built Environment | 3 |
ARC 2423 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century | 3 |
CHN 1014 | Elementary Chinese I | 4 |
CLA 2013 | Introduction to Ancient Greece | 3 |
CLA 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Rome | 3 |
CLA 2323 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
CSH 1103 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I | 3 |
CSH 1113 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II | 3 |
CSH 1213 | Topics in World Cultures | 3 |
CSH 2113 | The Foreign Film | 3 |
ENG 2013 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
ENG 2023 | Literature and Film | 3 |
ENG 2213 | Literary Criticism and Analysis | 3 |
ENG 2383 | Multiethnic Literatures of the United States | 3 |
ENG 2423 | Literature of Texas and the Southwest | 3 |
ENG 2443 | Persuasion and Rhetoric | 3 |
FRN 1014 | Elementary French I | 4 |
FRN 2333 | French Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GER 1014 | Elementary German I | 4 |
GER 2333 | German Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GES 1023 | World Regions & Global Change | 3 |
GLA 1013 | US in Global Context | 3 |
GRK 1114 | Introductory Classical Greek I | 4 |
HIS 2123 | Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2133 | Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2533 | Introduction to Latin American Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2543 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2553 | Introduction to East Asian Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2573 | Introduction to African Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2583 | Introduction to South Asian Civilization | 3 |
HUM 2093 | World Religions | 3 |
ITL 1014 | Elementary Italian I | 4 |
ITL 2333 | Italian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
JPN 1014 | Elementary Japanese I | 4 |
LAT 1114 | Introductory Latin I | 4 |
MAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies | 3 |
PHI 1043 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
PHI 2013 | Basic Philosophical Problems | 3 |
PHI 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2033 | Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
RUS 1014 | Elementary Russian I | 4 |
RUS 2333 | Russian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
SPN 1014 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
SPN 2333 | Hispanic Literature in English Translation | 3 |
WGSS 2013 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 |
WGSS 2023 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AHC 1113 | Art History I | 3 |
AHC 1123 | Art History II | 3 |
ARC 1513 | Great Buildings and Cities of the World | 3 |
ARC 2413 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval | 3 |
ART 1103 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 |
BBL 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
CLA 2033 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
DAN 2003 | Introduction to Dance | 3 |
HUM 2023 | Introduction to the Humanities I | 3 |
HUM 2033 | Introduction to the Humanities II | 3 |
HUM 2053 | History of Film | 3 |
MAS 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
MUS 2243 | World Music in Society | 3 |
MUS 2633 | American Roots Music | 3 |
MUS 2653 | Music in Culture | 3 |
MUS 2663 | History and Styles of Jazz | 3 |
MUS 2673 | History and Styles of Rock | 3 |
MUS 2683 | History and Styles of Western Art Music | 3 |
MUS 2713 | History of Recorded Music | 3 |
MUS 2743 | Music and Film | 3 |
PHI 2073 | Philosophy of Art | 3 |
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
HIS 1043 | United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era | 3 |
HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present | 3 |
HIS 2053 | Texas History | 3 |
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
and one of the following two courses: | ||
POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society | 3 |
POL 1213 | Civil Rights in Texas and America | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AMS 2043 | Approaches to American Culture | 3 |
ANT 1013 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
ANT 2043 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
ANT 2053 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society | 3 |
BBL 2243 | Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences | 3 |
BIO 1033 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
CRJ 1113 | The American Criminal Justice System | 3 |
ECO 2003 | Economic Principles and Issues | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
EGR 1343 | The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society | 3 |
ES 1003 | Survey Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
GES 1013 | Fundamentals of Geography | 3 |
GES 2623 | Human Geography: People, Place, Culture | 3 |
HTH 2413 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
HTH 2513 | Personal Health | 3 |
IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
SOC 2013 | Social Problems | 3 |
SOC 2023 | Social Context of Drug Use | 3 |
Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
COM 2113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
EGR 1403 | Technical Communication | 3 |
ENG 2413 | Technical Writing | 3 |
PAD 1113 | Public Administration and Policy in American Society | 3 |
PHI 2043 | Introductory Logic | 3 |
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement | 3 | |
Communication | 6 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Life and Physical Sciences | 6 | |
Language, Philosophy and Culture | 3 | |
Creative Arts | 3 | |
American History | 6 | |
Government-Political Science | 6 | |
Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
Component Area Option | 3 | |
Total Credit Hours | 42 |
Degree Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
A. IDS Core Courses | ||
IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
IDS 3003 | STEM in Social Contexts | 3 |
IDS 3013 | Diversity, Equity, and the Social Sciences | 3 |
IDS 3123 | Culture, Literature, and Fine Arts | 3 |
IDS 3713 | Interdisciplinary Inquiry | 3 |
B. IDS Support Courses | ||
1. Required Courses: | ||
BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I | 3 |
EDP 3303 | Learning and Development in the Middle School Context (Grades 4–8) | 3 |
EDU 2103 | Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society | 3 |
GES 1023 | World Regions & Global Change | 3 |
HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present | 3 |
HIS 2053 | Texas History | 3 |
EED 2013 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally Diverse Society | 3 |
IDS 2403 & IDS 3201 | Physical Science and Inquiry in Physical Science | 4 |
or IDS 3234 | Investigations in Physical Science | |
IDS 2413 & IDS 3211 | Earth Systems Science and Inquiry in Earth Systems Science | 4 |
or IDS 3224 | Earth Systems Science Investigations | |
MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications | 3 |
MAT 1093 | Precalculus | 3 |
MAT 1153 | Essential Elements in Mathematics I | 3 |
MAT 1163 | Essential Elements in Mathematics II | 3 |
MAT 1214 | Calculus I | 4 |
LTED 3523 | Reading Development, Processes, and Instruction Grades 4-8 | 3 |
LTED 3633 | Literature and Other Texts Across the Content Areas-Grades 4–8 | 3 |
SPE 3603 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
2. Level One or Level Two Science courses in a different discipline from science courses taken for Core Curriculum requirement. | 3 | |
3. Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
Spanish for Bilingual Instructional Delivery | ||
Oral and Written Expression | ||
Grammar and Composition | ||
Advanced Language Skills | ||
Total Credit Hours | 75 |
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Students must complete one of the four listed courses with a grade of “C-” or better. Grades of “CR” received from a Challenge Examination of a UTSA course or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) will not be accepted.
Certification Requirements
Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements must be satisfied before enrollment in Certification, Professional Education, and Clinical Teaching coursework.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
A. Required courses | ||
BBL 3053 | Foundations of Bilingual Studies | 3 |
BBL 3133 | Language Development in Bilinguals | 3 |
ESL 3053 | Literacy in a Second Language | 3 |
ESL 3073 | Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 4-8 | 3 |
B. Professional Education courses | ||
The following courses require an advisor code and are restricted to students who have applied and been accepted into the Teacher Certification Program. | ||
BBL 4033 | Equitable Assessment for Teaching and Learning in Bicultural-Bilingual Classrooms 1 | 3 |
BBL 4063 | Bicultural-Bilingual Approaches to Teaching Social Studies and Integrating Other Content Areas 1 | 3 |
BBL 4073 | Bicultural-Bilingual Approaches to Teaching Language Arts 1 | 3 |
CI 4433 | Science Methods in Grades 4-8 | 3 |
or CI 4443 | Mathematics Methods in Grades 4-8 | |
CI 4603 | Classroom Management Strategies in Grades 4–8 | 3 |
CI 4633 | Clinical Teaching: Grades 4-8 | 6 |
or CI 4626 | Clinical Teaching: Grades 4-8 | |
Total Credit Hours | 33 |
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Concurrent enrollment.
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Grades 4–8 Bilingual Core Subjects Certification Concentration – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credit Hours | |
AIS 1203 or AIS 1253 | Academic Inquiry and Scholarship (core) or AIS: Interdisciplinary Education | 3 |
BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I (core and major) | 3 |
HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present (core and major) | 3 |
MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications (core and major) | 3 |
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I (core) | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
HIS 2053 | Texas History (core and major) | 3 |
EED 2013 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally Diverse Society | 3 |
MAS 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions (core) | 3 |
MAT 1093 | Precalculus (core) | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II (core) | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Summer | ||
IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues (core and major) | 3 |
POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics (core) | 3 |
Life & Physical Sciences (core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 9 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
EDU 2103 | Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society | 3 |
IDS 2413 | Earth Systems Science | 3 |
IDS 3211 | Inquiry in Earth Systems Science | 1 |
MAS 2013 or AAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies ( core) or Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
MAT 1153 | Essential Elements in Mathematics I | 3 |
MAT 1214 | Calculus I | 4 |
Credit Hours | 17 | |
Spring | ||
IDS 2403 | Physical Science | 3 |
IDS 3201 | Inquiry in Physical Science | 1 |
IDS 3013 | Diversity, Equity, and the Social Sciences | 3 |
IDS 3123 | Culture, Literature, and Fine Arts | 3 |
MAT 1163 | Essential Elements in Mathematics II | 3 |
POL 1133 or POL 1213 | Texas Politics and Society (core) or Civil Rights in Texas and America | 3 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Summer | ||
GES 1023 | World Regions & Global Change | 3 |
SPE 3603 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
Life & Physical Sciences (core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 9 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
Admission to the Teacher Certification Program | ||
BBL 3053 | Foundations of Bilingual Studies | 3 |
BBL 4003 | Spanish for Bilingual Instructional Delivery or Oral and Written Expression or Grammar and Composition or Advanced Language Skills | 3 |
EDP 3303 | Learning and Development in the Middle School Context (Grades 4–8) | 3 |
ESL 3073 | Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 4-8 | 3 |
IDS 3003 | STEM in Social Contexts | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
BBL 3133 | Language Development in Bilinguals | 3 |
ESL 3053 | Literacy in a Second Language | 3 |
LTED 3523 | Reading Development, Processes, and Instruction Grades 4-8 | 3 |
LTED 3633 | Literature and Other Texts Across the Content Areas-Grades 4–8 | 3 |
Credit Hours | 12 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
BBL 4063 | Bicultural-Bilingual Approaches to Teaching Social Studies and Integrating Other Content Areas 1 | 3 |
BBL 4073 | Bicultural-Bilingual Approaches to Teaching Language Arts 1 | 3 |
CI 4433 or CI 4443 | Science Methods in Grades 4-8 or Mathematics Methods in Grades 4-8 | 3 |
CI 4633 | Clinical Teaching: Grades 4-8 | 3 |
Credit Hours | 12 | |
Spring | ||
BBL 4033 | Equitable Assessment for Teaching and Learning in Bicultural-Bilingual Classrooms | 3 |
CI 4603 | Classroom Management Strategies in Grades 4–8 | 3 |
CI 4633 | Clinical Teaching: Grades 4-8 | 3 |
IDS 3713 | Interdisciplinary Inquiry | 3 |
Credit Hours | 12 | |
Total Credit Hours | 132 |
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Concurrent enrollment.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Grades 4–8 ESL Certification Concentration)
Students pursuing Grades 4–8 ESL certification will complete a program of study that focuses on the content areas of reading, language arts and social studies. The minimum number of semester credit hours required for the IDS degree with Grades 4–8 ESL certification is 123, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.
Core Curriculum requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.A. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Grades 4–8 ESL certification concentration) must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.
MAT 1023 is recommended to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics. BIO 1233 and either AST 1033 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Life and Physical Sciences. All IDS majors must complete AIS 1203 or AIS 1253. BBL 2003 is recommended to satisfy the Component Area Option. MAS 2023 is recommended to satisfy the core requirement in Creative Arts. HIS 1053 and HIS 2053 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in American History. IDS 2113 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences. ENG 2013 or ENG 2383 are recommended to satisfy the core requirement in Language, Philosophy and Culture.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)
All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AIS 1203 | Academic Inquiry and Scholarship | 3 |
AIS 1213 | AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning | 3 |
AIS 1223 | AIS: Arts and Humanities | 3 |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business | 3 |
AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1253 | AIS: Interdisciplinary Education | 3 |
AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy | 3 |
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications | 3 |
MAT 1043 | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers | 3 |
MAT 1093 | Precalculus | 3 |
MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business | 3 |
MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences | 3 |
MAT 1214 | Calculus I | 4 |
STA 1053 | Basic Statistics | 3 |
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ANT 2033 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System | 3 |
BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I | 3 |
BIO 1243 | Contemporary Biology II | 3 |
CHE 1083 | Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter | 3 |
CHE 1093 | Introduction to Molecular Transformations | 3 |
ES 1113 | Environmental Botany | 3 |
ES 1123 | Environmental Zoology | 3 |
ES 1213 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
ES 2013 | Introduction to Environmental Science I | 3 |
ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II | 3 |
GEO 1013 | The Third Planet | 3 |
GEO 1033 | Geology of North American National Parks | 3 |
GEO 1123 | Life Through Time | 3 |
GES 2613 | Intro to Physical Geography | 3 |
PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 3 |
PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 3 |
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AAS 2013 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
AAS 2113 | African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues | 3 |
ANT 2063 | Language, Thought, and Culture | 3 |
ARC 1113 | Introduction to the Built Environment | 3 |
ARC 2423 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century | 3 |
CHN 1014 | Elementary Chinese I | 4 |
CLA 2013 | Introduction to Ancient Greece | 3 |
CLA 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Rome | 3 |
CLA 2323 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
CSH 1103 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I | 3 |
CSH 1113 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II | 3 |
CSH 1213 | Topics in World Cultures | 3 |
CSH 2113 | The Foreign Film | 3 |
ENG 2013 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
ENG 2023 | Literature and Film | 3 |
ENG 2213 | Literary Criticism and Analysis | 3 |
ENG 2383 | Multiethnic Literatures of the United States | 3 |
ENG 2423 | Literature of Texas and the Southwest | 3 |
ENG 2443 | Persuasion and Rhetoric | 3 |
FRN 1014 | Elementary French I | 4 |
FRN 2333 | French Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GER 1014 | Elementary German I | 4 |
GER 2333 | German Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GES 1023 | World Regions & Global Change | 3 |
GLA 1013 | US in Global Context | 3 |
GRK 1114 | Introductory Classical Greek I | 4 |
HIS 2123 | Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2133 | Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2533 | Introduction to Latin American Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2543 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2553 | Introduction to East Asian Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2573 | Introduction to African Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2583 | Introduction to South Asian Civilization | 3 |
HUM 2093 | World Religions | 3 |
ITL 1014 | Elementary Italian I | 4 |
ITL 2333 | Italian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
JPN 1014 | Elementary Japanese I | 4 |
LAT 1114 | Introductory Latin I | 4 |
MAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies | 3 |
PHI 1043 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
PHI 2013 | Basic Philosophical Problems | 3 |
PHI 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2033 | Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
RUS 1014 | Elementary Russian I | 4 |
RUS 2333 | Russian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
SPN 1014 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
SPN 2333 | Hispanic Literature in English Translation | 3 |
WGSS 2013 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 |
WGSS 2023 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AHC 1113 | Art History I | 3 |
AHC 1123 | Art History II | 3 |
ARC 1513 | Great Buildings and Cities of the World | 3 |
ARC 2413 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval | 3 |
ART 1103 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 |
BBL 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
CLA 2033 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
DAN 2003 | Introduction to Dance | 3 |
HUM 2023 | Introduction to the Humanities I | 3 |
HUM 2033 | Introduction to the Humanities II | 3 |
HUM 2053 | History of Film | 3 |
MAS 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
MUS 2243 | World Music in Society | 3 |
MUS 2633 | American Roots Music | 3 |
MUS 2653 | Music in Culture | 3 |
MUS 2663 | History and Styles of Jazz | 3 |
MUS 2673 | History and Styles of Rock | 3 |
MUS 2683 | History and Styles of Western Art Music | 3 |
MUS 2713 | History of Recorded Music | 3 |
MUS 2743 | Music and Film | 3 |
PHI 2073 | Philosophy of Art | 3 |
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
HIS 1043 | United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era | 3 |
HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present | 3 |
HIS 2053 | Texas History | 3 |
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
and one of the following two courses: | ||
POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society | 3 |
POL 1213 | Civil Rights in Texas and America | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AMS 2043 | Approaches to American Culture | 3 |
ANT 1013 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
ANT 2043 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
ANT 2053 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society | 3 |
BBL 2243 | Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences | 3 |
BIO 1033 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
CRJ 1113 | The American Criminal Justice System | 3 |
ECO 2003 | Economic Principles and Issues | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
EGR 1343 | The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society | 3 |
ES 1003 | Survey Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
GES 1013 | Fundamentals of Geography | 3 |
GES 2623 | Human Geography: People, Place, Culture | 3 |
HTH 2413 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
HTH 2513 | Personal Health | 3 |
IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
SOC 2013 | Social Problems | 3 |
SOC 2023 | Social Context of Drug Use | 3 |
Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
COM 2113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
EGR 1403 | Technical Communication | 3 |
ENG 2413 | Technical Writing | 3 |
PAD 1113 | Public Administration and Policy in American Society | 3 |
PHI 2043 | Introductory Logic | 3 |
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement | 3 | |
Communication | 6 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Life and Physical Sciences | 6 | |
Language, Philosophy and Culture | 3 | |
Creative Arts | 3 | |
American History | 6 | |
Government-Political Science | 6 | |
Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
Component Area Option | 3 | |
Total Credit Hours | 42 |
Degree Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
A. IDS Core Courses | ||
IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
IDS 3003 | STEM in Social Contexts | 3 |
IDS 3013 | Diversity, Equity, and the Social Sciences | 3 |
IDS 3123 | Culture, Literature, and Fine Arts | 3 |
IDS 3713 | Interdisciplinary Inquiry | 3 |
B. IDS Support Courses | ||
IDS 2083 | Learning with Technology | 3 |
IDS 2403 | Physical Science | 3 |
IDS 2413 | Earth Systems Science | 3 |
MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications | 3 |
MAT 1153 | Essential Elements in Mathematics I | 3 |
MAT 1163 | Essential Elements in Mathematics II | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences | ||
Mexican Americans in the Southwest | ||
Mexican American Family | ||
Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
Poverty | ||
Mass Media in Society | ||
Total Credit Hours | 36 |
Certification Requirements
Programs are subject to change without notice due to changes in the state’s certification and/or program approval requirements.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
A. ESL Special Delivery System Core | ||
ESL 3003 | Language and Schooling | 3 |
ESL 3033 | Foundations of English as a Second Language | 3 |
ESL 3053 | Literacy in a Second Language | 3 |
ESL 3073 | Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 4-8 | 3 |
B. Other Certification Courses | ||
BBL 3403 | Cultural and Linguistic Equity for Schooling | 3 |
EDP 3303 | Learning and Development in the Middle School Context (Grades 4–8) | 3 |
EDU 2103 | Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society | 3 |
EED 2013 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally Diverse Society | 3 |
LTED 3523 | Reading Development, Processes, and Instruction Grades 4-8 | 3 |
LTED 3533 | Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines-Grades 4–8 | 3 |
or LTED 3633 | Literature and Other Texts Across the Content Areas-Grades 4–8 | |
LTED 3803 | Writing Development, Processes, and Instruction-Grades 4–8 | 3 |
SPE 3603 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
C. Professional Education Courses | ||
The following courses require an advisor code and are restricted to students who have applied for and been accepted into the Teacher Certification Program. | ||
CI 4543 | Social Studies Methods in Grades 4-8 | 3 |
CI 4633 | Clinical Teaching: Grades 4-8 | 6 |
or CI 4626 | Clinical Teaching: Grades 4-8 | |
EDP 4203 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
ESL 4003 | Approaches to Second Language Teaching | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 51 |
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Grades 4–8 ESL Certification Concentration – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credit Hours | |
AIS 1203 or AIS 1253 | Academic Inquiry and Scholarship (core) or AIS: Interdisciplinary Education | 3 |
MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications (core and major) | 3 |
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I (core) | 3 |
AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
EED 2013 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally Diverse Society | 3 |
POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics (core) | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II (core) | 3 |
HIS 2053 | Texas History | 3 |
AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Summer | ||
BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society (core) | 3 |
IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues (core and major) | 3 |
IDS 2403 | Physical Science | 3 |
Credit Hours | 9 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
EDU 2103 | Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society | 3 |
ESL 3003 | Language and Schooling | 3 |
IDS 2413 | Earth Systems Science | 3 |
IDS 3013 | Diversity, Equity, and the Social Sciences | 3 |
MAT 1153 | Essential Elements in Mathematics I | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
ENG 2013 or ENG 2383 | Introduction to Literature (core) or Multiethnic Literatures of the United States | 3 |
ESL 3033 | Foundations of English as a Second Language | 3 |
IDS 2083 | Learning with Technology | 3 |
IDS 3003 | STEM in Social Contexts | 3 |
MAT 1163 | Essential Elements in Mathematics II | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Summer | ||
ESL 3053 | Literacy in a Second Language | 3 |
MAS 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions (core) | 3 |
POL 1133 or POL 1213 | Texas Politics and Society (core) or Civil Rights in Texas and America | 3 |
SPE 3603 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
Credit Hours | 12 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
Admission to the Teacher Certification Program | ||
EDP 3303 | Learning and Development in the Middle School Context (Grades 4–8) | 3 |
IDS 3713 | Interdisciplinary Inquiry | 3 |
LTED 3803 | Writing Development, Processes, and Instruction-Grades 4–8 | 3 |
Credit Hours | 9 | |
Spring | ||
BBL 3403 | Cultural and Linguistic Equity for Schooling | 3 |
ESL 3073 | Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 4-8 | 3 |
LTED 3523 | Reading Development, Processes, and Instruction Grades 4-8 | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences | ||
Mexican Americans in the Southwest | ||
Mexican American Family | ||
Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
Poverty | ||
Mass Media in Society | ||
Credit Hours | 12 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
CI 4543 | Social Studies Methods in Grades 4-8 | 3 |
EDP 4203 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
ESL 4003 | Approaches to Second Language Teaching | 3 |
IDS 3123 | Culture, Literature, and Fine Arts | 3 |
LTED 3533 or LTED 3633 | Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines-Grades 4–8 or Literature and Other Texts Across the Content Areas-Grades 4–8 | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
CI 4626 | Clinical Teaching: Grades 4-8 1 | 6 |
Credit Hours | 6 | |
Total Credit Hours | 123 |
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Students completing clinical teaching may not register for more than 3 semester credit hours beyond clinical teaching during this semester.
Grades 7-12 and EC-12 Supplemental Certifications (TEA approved) (9 hours)
The following Supplemental Certifications (TEA approved) in bilingual education or ESL are available for those pursuing initial 7-12 content area or EC-12 certification. As a reminder, students seeking Secondary or All-Level Certification must obtain a bachelor’s degree in the academic area in which they plan to teach. They should consult with their advisor in the department in which their degree is contained. They should also consult with their academic advisor for information regarding secondary or all-level certification requirements and admission to the Teacher Certification Program.
Supplemental Certification (TEA approved)
Content Area + Bicultural-Bilingual Education(BBED)
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
BBL 3033 | Mexican Americans in the Southwest | 3 |
or MAS 3033 | Mexican Americans in the Southwest | |
BBL 3053 | Foundations of Bilingual Studies | 3 |
BBL 4063 | Bicultural-Bilingual Approaches to Teaching Social Studies and Integrating Other Content Areas | 3 |
Content Area + English as a Second Language (ESL)
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ESL 3003 | Language and Schooling | 3 |
ESL 3033 | Foundations of English as a Second Language | 3 |
ESL 3053 | Literacy in a Second Language | 3 |
Minor in Bicultural Studies
All students pursuing a Minor in Bicultural Studies must complete 18 semester credit hours.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
A. Bicultural Studies | ||
Select two of the following: | 6 | |
Language, Culture, and Society | ||
Latino Cultural Expressions | ||
Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies | ||
B. Language | ||
Select two of the following: | 6 | |
Language Analysis and Bilingualism | ||
Language Development in Bilinguals | ||
Language and Schooling | ||
C. Culture and Society | ||
Select two of the following: | 6 | |
Multiculturalism in the Southwest | ||
Mexican Americans in the Southwest | ||
Historical Legacies: Chicanas/os in Education | ||
Mexican American Culture | ||
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
To declare a Minor in Bicultural Studies, obtain advice, or seek approval of substitutions for course requirements, students should consult their academic advisor.
Minor in English as a Second Language
All students pursuing a Minor in English as a Second Language must complete 18 semester credit hours.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
A. Courses in English as a second language | ||
ESL 3003 | Language and Schooling | 3 |
ESL 3033 | Foundations of English as a Second Language | 3 |
ESL 3053 | Literacy in a Second Language | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Language Analysis and Bilingualism | ||
Language Development in Bilinguals | ||
Second Language Teaching and Learning in EC–6 | ||
Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 4-8 | ||
Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 7-12 | ||
B. Culture and society | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Multiculturalism in the Southwest | ||
Mexican Americans in the Southwest | ||
Mexican American Culture | ||
C. Language minority education | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Foundations of Bilingual Studies | ||
Equitable Assessment for Teaching and Learning in Bicultural-Bilingual Classrooms | ||
Special Studies in Bilingual and Bicultural Studies | ||
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
To declare a Minor in English as a Second Language, obtain advice, or seek approval of substitutions for course requirements, students should consult their academic advisor.
Bicultural Bilingual Studies (BBL) Courses
BBL 2003. Language, Culture, and Society. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = ANTH 2351)
The interdisciplinary study of language in its cultural and social contexts, with emphasis on linguistically diverse communities. Topics include language and ethnicity, language and gender, language and social class, language acquisition, oral and written language, and language variation and change. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences, which includes quantitative data analysis. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRC1 $12; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
BBL 2023. Latino Cultural Expressions. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = HUMA 1311)
An introductory overview of Hispanic visual, performing, and folk arts from their origins in the Iberian Peninsula, through the later blending of cultures and their parallelism during revolutionary periods, to contemporary Latino expressions in the United States. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Creative Arts. (Same as MAS 2023. Credit cannot be earned for both BBL 2023 and MAS 2023.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: DL01 $75; LRC1 $12; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
BBL 2033. Multiculturalism in the Southwest. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
A panoramic study of the concept of culture and the social dynamics of exchange among those ethnic groups that determine the multicultural milieu of the Southwest. Examination of cultural differences and similarities among all peoples of the region and the role of multiculturalism in politics, education, economics, religion, and everyday life. (Same as MAS 2033. Credit Cannot be earned for both BBL 2033 and MAS 2033.) Course Fees: DL01 $75; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
BBL 2123. Diversity in Early Childhood. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Study of diversity within early childhood contexts including culture, language, traditions, beliefs, family structure, socioeconomic background, ability, and national origin within the U.S. and the world. (Same as ECE 2123. Credit cannot be earned for both BBL 2123 and ECE 2123.) Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
BBL 2243. Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = ANTH 2351)
Examines families, communities, and schools to support the achievement of Latinx bilingual children. Explores the historical, political, and social factors influencing access to a quality education for immigrant learners. Topics include: citizenship, cultural preservation, and biculturalism. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences. Course Fees: LRC1 $12; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
BBL 3013. Language Analysis and Bilingualism. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Survey of concepts in descriptive and contrastive linguistics; analysis of language contact phenomena, including cross-linguistic transfer, language alternation, and bilingualism. Taught in Spanish and English. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
BBL 3033. Mexican Americans in the Southwest. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Historical foundations of the United States–Mexico biculturalism in the Southwest. An examination of the historical forces that created and shaped the Mexican American people as a bicultural community. Attention is given to Mexican American contributions in arts, economics, literature, and politics. (Same as MAS 3033. Credit cannot be earned for both BBL 3033 and MAS 3033.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
BBL 3043. Social Psychological Considerations in Mexican American Communities. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
A cross-cultural and social psychological study of human development, interethnic communication, stereotyping, learning styles, or other topics relevant to the bicultural setting. (Same as MAS 3043. Credit cannot be earned for both BBL 3043 and MAS 3043.) Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
BBL 3053. Foundations of Bilingual Studies. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Investigation of the philosophies and theories of schooling in bilingual societies, with focus on language policy and the sociological, psychological, and legal aspects involved. Field experience is required. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
BBL 3063. Historical Legacies: Chicanas/os in Education. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course presents key texts that are central to the study of Chicanas/os in education. This course critically examines the historical legacies and contemporary experiences of Chicana/o children and youth in U.S. educational institutions. The course will present various theoretical perspectives that problematize the pervasive history of educational inequality and patterns of academic attainment and achievement throughout the educational pipeline. Special attention will be given to the pervasive history of segregation, tracking, language oppression, and assimilationist ideologies and practices, as well as the current struggles for educational justice in Chicana/o schools and communities. (Same as MAS 3063. Credit cannot be earned for both BBL 3063 and MAS 3063.) Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
BBL 3123. Mexican American Culture. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
A survey of Mexican American cultural distinctiveness in the areas of biculturalism, cultural production, and social organization. Topics may include family and kinship, folklore, health, language, music, and religion. (BBL 3023 in previous catalogs. Same as MAS 3123. Credit can be earned for only one of the following: BBL 3023, BBL 3123, or MAS 3123.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
BBL 3133. Language Development in Bilinguals. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
A study of bilingual language development in its social and cultural contexts. Emphasis on factors affecting successful bilingual language development in schools and communities. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
BBL 3143. Children’s Literature for Bilingual Learners. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Designed to familiarize students with oral and written children’s literature in bilingual programs. Focus is on bilingual students’ affective, linguistic, and literacy needs through appropriate instruction with authentic literature. Emphasis on Mexican American cultural experiences as well as universal themes. Taught in Spanish and English. Generally offered: Fall and Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
BBL 3403. Cultural and Linguistic Equity for Schooling. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Examination of sociolinguistic and sociocultural principles central to culturally diverse settings, including the classroom. Topics include educational equity, segregated schooling, the achievement gap, structural and institutional barriers faced by communities of color. Various pedagogical practices will be explored to identify culturally inclusive responses. Field experience required. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: DL01 $75; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
BBL 3823. Reading Comprehension in Bilingual Settings. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Bilingual Teacher Certification Program, BBL 3053, and ECE 3143; must be taken concurrently with BBL 4033 and EED 3110 for Bilingual EC–6 Teacher Certification majors.
Study of the reading comprehension process, including how textual, reader, psychological, contextual, and cultural factors affect understanding of text for bilingual children. Emphasis is placed on cognitive reading strategies for comprehending narrative and expository text. Emphasis is also placed on strategies for teaching and evaluating vocabulary, comprehension, and thinking skills in the content areas. Field experience is required. Taught in Spanish. For EC–6 bilingual teacher candidates, this course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for CI 4611. Restricted course; advisor code required for registration. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
BBL 4003. Spanish for Bilingual Instructional Delivery. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Designed to improve the Spanish proficiencies of bilingual classroom teachers. Study of the grammar, writing conventions, and vocabulary for effective communication and instructional delivery in a formal bilingual classroom setting. Taught in Spanish. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
BBL 4013. Advanced Spanish for Bilingual Teaching and Learning. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: BBL 4003 or departmental permission.
Advanced study of formal academic Spanish for future bilingual educators. Extensive practice in reading and creating authentic didactic materials, instructional delivery, and effective communication with Spanish-speaking parents and community members. Taught in Spanish. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
BBL 4033. Equitable Assessment for Teaching and Learning in Bicultural-Bilingual Classrooms. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Bilingual Teacher Certification Program, BBL 3053, and ECE 3143; must be taken concurrently with BBL 3823 and EED 3110 for Bilingual EC–6 Teacher Certification majors.
A survey of learning and motivation theory and examination of equitable evaluation and assessment procedures in bicultural-bilingual settings, including formal and informal assessment of language proficiency and learning for instructional purposes. The appropriate use of standardized tests with language minority populations will be included. Field experience is required. Taught in Spanish. For EC–6 bilingual teacher candidates, this course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for CI 4611. Restricted course; advisor code required for registration. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
BBL 4043. Dual Language Education in Early Childhood. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Appropriate bilingual programs and pedagogical strategies for young children. Special emphasis on immersion programs and the effects on children’s development. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
BBL 4063. Bicultural-Bilingual Approaches to Teaching Social Studies and Integrating Other Content Areas. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Bilingual Teacher Certification Program, BBL 4073, BBL 4353, and BBL 4403; must be taken concurrently with CI 4621, ESL 3023, and LTED 3813 for Bilingual EC–6 Teacher Certification majors.
An investigation of appropriate first language usage in bilingual classrooms, focusing on the different content areas with an emphasis on social studies, appropriate terminology for native language instruction, and the application of different strategies to use with bilingual learners. Field experience is required. Taught in Spanish. For EC–6 bilingual teacher candidates, this course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better. Restricted course; advisor code required for registration. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
BBL 4073. Bicultural-Bilingual Approaches to Teaching Language Arts. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Bilingual Teacher Certification Program, BBL 3823, BBL 4033, and successful completion of the ALPS (Assessment of Language Proficiency in Spanish) sequence; must be taken concurrently with BBL 4353, BBL 4403, and CI 4611 for Bilingual EC–6 Teacher Certification majors.
An examination of theories, instructional strategies, texts, and materials for biliteracy development in the elementary bilingual classroom. Emphasis on the integrated use of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in content area teaching. Field experience is required. Taught in Spanish. For EC–6 bilingual teacher candidates, this course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for CI 4621. Restricted course; advisor code required for registration. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
BBL 4353. Bicultural-Bilingual Approaches to Teaching Science EC-6. (2-2) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Bilingual Teacher Certification Program, BBL 3823, BBL 4033, and successful completion of the ALPS (Assessment of Language Proficiency in Spanish) sequence; for Bilingual EC–6 Teacher Certification majors: must be taken concurrently with BBL 4073, BBL 4403, and CI 4611.
A study of pedagogical approaches, materials, and resources designed to support children’s meaningful exploration, discovery, and construction of basic concepts and skills in EC–Grade 6. Emphasis in the course will be on the interrelatedness of science in the daily lives of students, unifying concepts and processes common to all sciences, development of effective learning environments for science both inside and outside of the classroom, planning and implementation of inquiry-based science lessons, assessment of student learning, and the use of an integrated approach to teaching. Field experience is required. Taught in Spanish. For EC–6 bilingual teacher candidates, this course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for CI 4621. Restricted course; advisor code required for registration. Same as CI 4353. Credit cannot be earned for both CI 4353 and BBL 4353. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
BBL 4403. Bicultural-Bilingual Approaches to Teaching Mathematics EC-6. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Bilingual Teacher Certification Program, BBL 3823, BBL 4033, and successful completion of the ALPS (Assessment of Language Proficiency in Spanish) sequence; must be taken concurrently with BBL 4073, BBL 4353, and CI 4611 for Bilingual EC–6 Teacher Certification majors.
This course involves the study of instructional methods and materials that support diverse children’s meaningful exploration, discovery, and development of basic concepts and skills in mathematics from EC–Grade 6. Emphasizing a constructivist approach to the teaching and learning of mathematics, this course also advances the use of technology to facilitate mathematics understanding. Attention will be given to understanding the interrelatedness of mathematics and other content areas, creating effective learning environments, planning and implementing lesson plans to meet the differentiated needs of a wide variety of learners, and assessing student learning in mathematics. Restricted course; advisor code required for registration. Field experience is required. Taught in Spanish. For EC–6 bilingual teacher candidates, this course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for CI 4621. Restricted course; advisor code required for registration. Same as CI 4403. Credit cannot be earned for both CI 4403 and BBL 4403. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
BBL 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, and the Department Chair in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Course Fee: STSH $30.81.
BBL 4953. Special Studies in Bilingual and Bicultural Studies. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. To apply credit earned in BBL 4953 toward a minor, consent of the academic advisor is required. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses
ESL 3003. Language and Schooling. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Survey of linguistic principles, common pedagogical structures of English, and academic language development as they relate to teacher language awareness and effective pedagogy for bilingual and second language learners. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
ESL 3023. Second Language Teaching and Learning in EC–6. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Application of principles of second language acquisition to promote content-area learning and academic-language development for English language learning (ELL) students in Pre-K to sixth-grade classrooms. Particular attention on methods and strategies for planning, implementing and assessing effective instruction for ELL students. Field experience required. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
ESL 3033. Foundations of English as a Second Language. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Historical, theoretical, and policy foundations of ESL education. Application of research findings to planning and implementing effective programs for ESL students. Use and interpretation of formal and informal assessments to plan and adapt instruction for ESL students. Strategies for creating effective multicultural/multilingual learning environments. Advocating for ESL students and facilitating family and community involvement. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: ISCU $120; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
ESL 3053. Literacy in a Second Language. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Application of theories of second language acquisition to promote ESL students’ literacy development. Methods, strategies, and techniques for designing, implementing, and assessing effective reading and writing lessons for ESL students. Design and evaluation of appropriate materials for literacy instruction. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: DL01 $75; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
ESL 3073. Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 4-8. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Application of principles of second language acquisition to promote content-area learning and academic-language development for English language learning (ELL) students in grades 4-8. Particular attention is placed on methods and strategies for planning, implementing, and assessing effective instruction for ELL students in the middle grades. Field experience required. (Formerly ESL 3063. Credit cannot be earned for both ESL 3073 and ESL 3063.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
ESL 3083. Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 7-12. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Application of principles of second language acquisition to promote content-area learning and academic-language development for English language learning (ELL) students in grades 7 and higher. Particular attention is placed on methods and strategies for planning, implementing, and assessing effective instruction for high school ELL students. Field experience required. (Formerly ESL 3063. Credit cannot be earned for both ESL 3083 and ESL 3063.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
ESL 4003. Approaches to Second Language Teaching. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of all requirements for admission to the Teacher Certification Program.
Study of methods, instructional strategies and materials for teaching ESL students with beginning to advanced levels of proficiency. Focus on planning, implementing, and assessing developmentally appropriate ESL instruction in learner-centered classrooms. Particular focus on strategies and techniques for promoting students’ communicative competence in English. Up to 20 hours of directed field experience are required. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
ESL 4023. Teaching and Learning Language Development of Young Emergent Bilinguals. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Instructional developmental approaches and culturally responsive pedagogy for young emergent bilinguals, ages 0-5. Application of theories of early bilingual and biliteracy development and language socialization as well as the creation of learning conditions, methods, and engagement to support language acquisition as part of the linguistic and cognitive development of young emergent bilinguals. Field experience required. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.
ESL 4953. Special Studies in English as a Second Language. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. To apply credit earned in ESL 4953 toward a minor, consent of the academic advisor is required. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
English for International Students (EIS) Courses
EIS 1083. English for Academic Purposes I. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Development of English reading, writing and other literacy skills for academic purposes to improve student participation and success in undergraduate studies. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
EIS 1093. English for Academic Purposes II. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Development of English reading, writing and other literacy skills for academic purposes to improve student participation and success in undergraduate studies. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.
EIS 1183. Advanced English for Academic Purposes I. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Development of English reading, writing and other literacy skills for advanced academic purposes to improve student participation and success in graduate studies. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.
EIS 1193. Advanced English for Academic Purposes II. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Development of English reading, writing and other literacy skills for advanced academic purposes to improve student participation and success in graduate studies. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.