Undergraduate

Early Childhood Program

The Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture offers students the ability to pursue an early childhood certification program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies (INST) through the PK-4 Generalist Certification Program. It is a heavily field-based program, with students spending extensive time in early childhood and elementary classes. Credit hours required for graduation in the PK-4 Generalist total 129 credit hours. To enter the certification program, you must first be admitted to Teacher Education. Click here to view more information about the Early Childhood Program.

Middle Grades Program

The Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture offers students the ability to pursue a middle grades certification program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies (INST) through the Middle Grades Certification Program. The Middle Grades Program offers certification in two strands: Language Arts/Social Studies Specialist and Mathematics / Science Specialist. It is a field-based program, with students spending extensive time in middle schools. Credit hours required for graduation in the Language Arts / Social Studies Strand total 130-134 credit hours. Credit hours required for graduation in the Mathematics/Science Strand total 133-134 credit hours. To enter either strand, you must first be admitted to Teacher Education. Click here to view more information about the Middle Grades Program.