Interdisciplinary Studies, (Middle School Mathematics, 4-8, Teacher Certification), Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
This program leads to a profession which requires an occupational license as defined under Texas Occupations Code 58.001 This requires that all applicants seeking to become licensed must undergo a criminal background check prior to licensure. Students in this program should check with the College of Education and P-16 Integration on the requirements for a criminal background check prior to student teaching.
Mathematics Majors with Teacher Certification are attractive to the growing demand for teachers in middle schools and elementary schools. A BIS in Middle School Mathematics will prepare the graduate for an exciting and rewarding teaching position and provide the necessary preparation for graduate studies in Mathematics Education.
Core Curriculum - 42 Hours
The Core Curriculum serves as a broad foundation for the undergraduate degree. All candidates for a bachelor’s degree must achieve core student learning outcomes, including communication, critical thinking, empirical and quantitative skills, teamwork, personal responsibility and social responsibility, by completing courses within each category or component area of the Core Curriculum as outlined below.
The University has approved specific courses that satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements. Approved courses can be found on the Core Curriculum Page. Students seeking the most efficient way to complete the core curriculum and major or minor requirements are advised to take approved courses that can fulfill both requirements. Although core curriculum courses can also be used to fulfill major or minor requirements, earned credits hours are only applied once. The courses listed below fulfill core curriculum and major requirements. Students who have completed a core curriculum category with courses other than those listed below will still be required to take the listed course(s) to meet major requirements.
020 Mathematics – 3 hours
Three credit hours apply.
Major Requirements – 57 Hours
Required Courses - 53 hours
Mathematics Core - 38 hours
| MATH 2412 | Precalculus | 4 |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATE 3301 | Fundamentals of Middle School Mathematics | 3 |
| MATE 3302 | Fundamentals of Measurement and Geometry I | 3 |
| MATE 3303 | Fundamentals of Measurement and Geometry II | 3 |
| MATE 3304 | Fundamentals of Algebraic Structures | 3 |
| MATE 3305 | Fundamentals of Statistics and Probability | 3 |
| MATE 3306 | Middle School Mathematics in a Technological Environment | 3 |
| MATE 3307 | Fundamentals of Problem Solving | 3 |
| MATE 3311 | Fundamentals of Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATE 3312 | Fundamentals of Number Theory | 3 |
| MATE 3313 | Fundamentals of Mathematics History | 3 |
| MATE 3314 | Fundamentals of Mathematical Structures and Processes | 3 |
Interdisciplinary Component - 15 hours
Support Courses - 4 hours
Choose 4 hours of Life and Physical Science beyond the core.
Teacher Certification - 21 Hours
Area of certification: Mathematics (4-8)
Total Credit Hours: 42
Total Credit Hours: 120
Major Admission Requirements
Admission requirements required for this program beyond university admission requirements.
Admission to the Teacher Education Program at the Office of Educator Preparation and Accountability is required for completion of teacher certification requirements with the undergraduate degree. All admission requirements are in accordance to Texas Administrative Code rules §227.10 and the HEA Title II accountability requirements. All applicants must meet the current certification requirements in effect at the time of application, regardless of the catalog year of degree plan.
Major Progression Requirements
Progression requirements required for this program.
Admission to the College of Education and P16 Integration is required for participation in Apprentice Teaching and Seminar (UTCH 4101, UTCH 4601). Students unable to be admitted to UTCH 4601 and UTCH 4101 will be required to substitute 6 hours, as recommended by advisor.
Teacher Education Program progression requirements include GPA, course grades, certification courses, benchmarks/key assessments and testing.
Major Graduation Requirements
Specific graduation requirements required for this program beyond university bachelor’s degree requirements.
Major requirements must be completed with a minimum grade of ‘C’ and a minimum GPA of 2.5.