Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Teacher Certification Options

If you are planning to be a classroom teacher, we offer different certification options under the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) including Early Childhood- 4th Grade, 4th-8th Grade Math and Science, and 4th-8th Grade Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies.

We also offer the certification coursework for secondary content areas.

IDS Major without Certification

For individuals not considering teacher certification, the IDS degree does have a non-certification route. The IDS degree-only route is intended for individuals preparing for education-related careers.

Master of Arts in Education Options

Our Master of Arts degree in Education offers concentrations in Early Childhood and Elementary, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Technology, Literacy Education, and Special Education.

Faculty

As teacher educators, we are actively engaged in research, teaching and service. Our faculty has numerous years of EC-16 teaching experience. Several of our faculty have been recognized as outstanding teachers, researchers, and leaders in the educational community. Our faculty publishes research in international, national, and state journals in the areas of early childhood, literacy, special education, middle-level education, curriculum and instruction, teacher education, science education, multicultural education and other education related issues.

We know that your education is important to you and that you want to be successful. Therefore, we are committed to helping you reach your educational goals using the highest standards of excellence.

Dr. Belinda B. Flores

Department Chair