Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (BSIS)

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for students who are interested in teaching either Early Childhood through grade 6 (EC-6) or grades 4 through grade 8 (4-8). Completion of the BSIS requirements outlined below for the BSIS degree leading to EC6/ESL/Special Education Certification will simultaneously prepare teacher candidates for English As a Second Language (ESL) and Special Education certification exams. For a suggested course of study please see a School of Education advisor. Degree requirements are as follows:

Admission Requirements for All Certification Areas

1. Attend Phase I Orientation
2. An acceptable score on the THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment) or Accuplacer. The THEA test is designed to determine if students possess the basic skills in reading, writing, critical thinking, and mathematics necessary for university courses. Contact School of Education Advising Office for other acceptable exams.
3. Application for a degree plan filed with the appropriate academic department (for secondary and all-level certification students) or with the School of Education (BSIS majors). Post-baccalaureate students must have a post-baccalaureate certification plan;
4. Payment of the administrative fee as indicated on a receipt from the cashier's office;
5. Completion of a minimum of 48 semester credit hrs. on the degree plan with a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average.
6. Submission of evidence dated within the last calendar year that the student is free of tuberculosis.
7. Complete an admission application.
8. Complete a successful admission interview.
9. Print, sign, and submit the Handbook Agreement form.