
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies
Hampton, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 26,198
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The Interdisciplinary Studies program emphasizes knowledge in the core content areas of mathematics, natural science, English, history, and social sciences. A total of 121 credit hours is required to complete the program. These hours may include general education requirements, interdisciplinary major requirements, professional education requirements, electives, or student teaching. The School of Liberal Arts and Education Interdisciplinary Studies Program has two options: 1) Leading to an endorsement in Elementary Education and 2) Not leading to an Endorsement in Elementary Education. The option not leading to endorsement provides students with a multidisciplinary curriculum reflecting content areas and professional education coursework. Students choosing not to pursue the endorsement leading to certification in elementary education take all courses in the IDS program leading to an endorsement but are prohibited from taking EDU 441/Student Teaching. Students must substitute coursework for the remaining 12 hours. Please be advised that choosing this concentration will NOT lead to an endorsement in elementary education. In addition, students will NOT GRADUATE from an approved teacher education program. Students will not be able to teach at the conclusion of this undergraduate option since it does not include student teaching and required assessments for licensure.
Study Abroad Opportunities
Upon completion of the bachelor's and master’s degree graduates obtain licensure that meets Virginia State Certification. Our certified graduates are able to work in the United States and abroad. Students are also notified of study abroad opportunities from the International Education Office and discipline-specific teacher recruitment organizations.
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Continuation
Continuation in the Interdisciplinary Studies with options leading to the endorsement in Elementary Education program requires successful completion of major coursework with a grade of C or better, the maintenance of at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average, and passing the Praxis II: Specialty Examination, the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA), the Reading for Virginia Educators (RVE), Dyslexia and Child Abuse Certification. Failure to accomplish these requirements will result in probationary status. The conditions of probationary status and timelines for full reinstatement will be determined by the department chair. No student will be allowed more than two semesters in probationary status without dismissal from the Interdisciplinary Studies program. Students may apply or petition for re-entry upon meeting the requirements for re-entry upon the requirements for continuation.
Upon completion of the continuation requirements, candidates will enter clinical practice and complete the student teaching experience. Candidates will be assessed throughout the student teaching experience and candidates meeting all requirements will exit from clinical practice.
Completion
Exit requirements for the Interdisciplinary Studies program with option leading to endorsement in Elementary Education are: 1) Maintenance of a 2.5 cumulative grade point average, 2) Successful completion of all State and program required examinations, 3) Successful completion of the Student Teaching Experience, and 4) Successful completion of the ePortfolio. Candidates who do not achieve passing scores on the State required assessments will not be allowed to student-teach but may earn their degree by choosing the non-certification option.
Curriculum
Freshman Year Semester 1st & 2nd
- Biology 101
- Communications 103
- English 101-102
- Geography 201
- Health Education 200
- History 106 and 108
- Humanities 201
- Mathematics 110
- Education 200
- University 101
Sophomore Year Semester 1st & 2nd
- Economics 200
- Education 312
- English 209, 303
- Beginning Foreign Language
- Marine and Environmental Science 130
- Math 120
- History 314
- Science 102, 306
Junior Year Semester 1st & 2nd
- Education 301*, 315
- Education 302, 431
- English 320
- History 315
- Math 420, 421
- Political Science 316
- Sociology 310
Senior Year Semester 1st & 2nd
- Education 438
- Education 402* 441**
- Education 417
- Education 406
- Mathematics 422
Total: 120
*Denotes that a Key Assessment is administered in this course.
**Denotes that more than one Key Assessment will be administered in this course.
Internships
All students are required to complete 90 hours of observation during practicum and one semester of 480 hours of student teaching. Doctoral students are required to complete (2) 45-hour internships to integrate theory and practice and to work and learn from leaders in various educational settings.
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