Multidisciplinary Studies with Elementary Education (PK-6) Teaching Licensure (B.A. in Multidisciplinary Studies)
This program allows students to complete a baccalaureate degree in multidisciplinary studies and also be licensed to teach grades PK-6. Students pursuing licensure in this manner complete all requirements necessary for Virginia licensure, including field experiences and student teaching, at the end of four years.
Admission Requirements: Students in this program must seek admission to the teacher licensure program and apply for student teaching. See the education section for admission requirements and procedures.
Degree Planning: Students in this program must take courses as specified to ensure fulfillment of state licensure requirements.
Also, course rotations vary and not every course is available each semester. Individual advising is important to ensure meeting all major and teaching licensure requirements.
Minimum Grade Requirements: A grade of a C or better is required in professional studies courses. Professional studies courses are those associated with teacher preparation. An overall 2.5 GPA is required.
Degree Requirements — Multidisciplinary Studies with Elementary Education Teaching Licensure
This degree requires 124 credits.
Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements
See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details.
Major Requirements
To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements. Some coursework fulfills teaching licensure requirements as specified by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Take all of the following:
| BIO 120 | Introduction to the Biological World * | 3 |
| BIO 120L | Introduction to the Biological World Lab | 1 |
| ED 200 | Foundations of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| ED 254 | Technology for the K-12 Classroom | 3 |
| ED 301 | Foundation of Literacy Development * | 3 |
| ED 329 | Collaborative Models for Special Education | 3 |
| ED 351 | Assessment to Support Learning in the K-12 Classroom | 3 |
| ED 355 | Literacy Instruction for Diverse Learners: PK-2 | 3 |
| ED 356 | Literacy Instruction for Diverse Learners: Grades 3-6 | 3 |
| ED 357 | Teaching Social Studies and Visual Arts * | 3 |
| ED 358 | Teaching Mathematics and Science | 6 |
| ED 452 | Managing the K-12 Classroom | 3 |
| ED 460E | Student Teaching: PK-6 * | 6 |
| EN 301 | The Writing Process: Theory and Practice * | 3 |
| GEO 201 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| HI 103 | Western Civilization I * | 3 |
| HI 110 | History of the United States to 1877 * | 3 |
| HI 111 | History of the United States since 1877 * | 3 |
| HI 325D | Topics in American History: Virginia and the Old South * | 3 |
| MA 121 | Math for Liberal Arts * | 3 |
| MA 124 | History of Mathematics * | 3 |
| MA 127 | Applied Geometry * | 3 |
| MDS 480 | Senior Seminar * | 3 |
| POL 104 | American Government * | 3 |
| PSC 103 | Introduction to the Physical Sciences * | 3 |
| PSC 103L | Introduction to the Physical Sciences Lab | 1 |
| PSY 110 | Human Growth and Development * | 3 |
| PSY 341 | Psychology of Individuals with Exceptionalities * | 3 |
Sample Degree Plan — Multidisciplinary Studies with Elementary Education Teaching Licensure
Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.
Year One — Fall
Year One — Spring
| EN 102 | Composition II * | 3 |
| HI 103 | Western Civilization I * | 3 |
| MA 127 | Applied Geometry * | 3 |
| PSC 103 | Introduction to the Physical Sciences * | 3 |
| PSC 103L | Introduction to the Physical Sciences Lab | 1 |
| PSY 110 | Human Growth and Development * | 3 |
Year Two — Fall
| ED 200 | Foundations of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| ED 301 | Foundation of Literacy Development * | 3 |
| EN 301 | The Writing Process: Theory and Practice * | 3 |
| MA 121 | Math for Liberal Arts * | 3 |
| PH 100 | Introduction to Philosophy * | 3 |
Year Two — Spring
| BIO 120 | Introduction to the Biological World * | 3 |
| BIO 120L | Introduction to the Biological World Lab | 1 |
| ED 254 | Technology for the K-12 Classroom | 3 |
| HI 111 | History of the United States since 1877 * | 3 |
| PSY 341 | Psychology of Individuals with Exceptionalities * | 3 |
Year Three — Fall
| ED 351 | Assessment to Support Learning in the K-12 Classroom | 3 |
| ED 355 | Literacy Instruction for Diverse Learners: PK-2 | 3 |
| GEO 201 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| HI 110 | History of the United States to 1877 * | 3 |
| EN | Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course * | 3 |
| | One (1) elective | 3 |
Year Three — Spring
| ED 329 | Collaborative Models for Special Education | 3 |
| ED 356 | Literacy Instruction for Diverse Learners: Grades 3-6 | 3 |
| ED 358 | Teaching Mathematics and Science | 6 |
| | One (1) elective | 3 |
Year Four — Fall
| ED 357 | Teaching Social Studies and Visual Arts * | 3 |
| HI 325D | Topics in American History: Virginia and the Old South * | 3 |
| MDS 480 | Senior Seminar * | 3 |
| | Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course * | 3 |
| | Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course * | 3 |
Year Four — Spring
| ED 452 | Managing the K-12 Classroom | 3 |
| ED 460E | Student Teaching: PK-6 * | 6 |
| PH | Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course * | 3 |
* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and the Course Descriptions for further information.