Apr 18, 2025

2019-2020 Academic Catalog

2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary Education K-5, (BA)

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The Interdisciplinary Studies - Elementary K-5 program is comprised of 120 semester hours, as follows:

Degree Requirements: 120 Credits

General Education	42
Major Core	18
Licensure Courses	9-10
Professional Education	21
Clinical Experience	4
Student Teaching	12
Electives	13-14
Total Credits	120-121

The Interdisciplinary Studies major is offered on the Traditional (Residential) campus and through the Adult and Online Studies program in approved off-campus sites.

Required credits are as follows:

Major Core

EDUC 309 - Methods For Teaching Science In The Elementary Classroom Credit(s): 3
EDUC 311 - Methods For Teaching Mathematics In The Elementary Classroom Credit(s): 3
EDUC 416 - Integrated Literacy For Elementary Teaching I Credit(s): 3
EDUC 417 - Integrated Literacy For Elementary Teaching II Credit(s): 3
EDUC 422 - Methods For Teaching Social Studies In The Elementary Classroom Credit(s): 3
MATH 128 - Math Literacy Applications Credit(s): 3

Licensure Requirements

EDUC 216 - Innovative Instructional Technology Credit(s): 3
EDUC 220 - Professional Speaking And Writing For Educators Credit(s): 3
PHED 115 - Community First Aid, CPR And Safety Credit(s): 1 (0-1 credits required)
PSYC 207 - Educational Psychology Credit(s): 3

Professional Education

SPED 201 - Survey Of The Regular And Special Needs Population Within The School Environment Credit(s): 3
EDUC 200 - History, Philosophy And Principles Of Education Credit(s): 3
EDUC 320 - Classroom Discipline And Management Credit(s): 3
EDUC 337 - Assessment And Evaluation Credit(s): 3
EDUC 341 - Planning Instruction In Today’s Classroom Credit(s): 3
EDUC 405 - Instructional Interventions Credit(s): 3
EDUC 419 - Content Area Reading K-12 Credit(s): 3

Practicum

EDUC 380 - Teacher Education Clinical Experience I Credit(s): 2
EDUC 481 - Teacher Education Clinical Experience II Credit(s): 2

Student Teaching

EDUC 452 - Student Teaching Seminar Credit(s): 2
EDUC 455 - Enhanced Student Teaching (6-12) Credit(s): 10

General Education Curriculum

(42 hours)

College Success Skills

(2 hours)

OREN 105 - The Tusculum Experience Credit(s): 2

Communication

(9 hours; 3 hours must be speech)

Composition

ENGL 110 - Composition I: Close Reading And Analysis Credit(s): 3 * or Validation by ACT/SAT
ENGL 111 - Composition II: Research And Rhetoric Credit(s): 3 *

Speech

COMM 210 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
COMM 212 - Team And Small Group Communication Credit(s): 3
COMM 220 - Argumentation And Debate Credit(s): 3
SPCH 101 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3

Arts and Humanities

(6 hours; 3 hours must be literature)

Literature

ENGL 201 - Literature Of Sexuality Credit(s): 3 *
ENGL 204 - Introduction To Poetry Credit(s): 3
ENGL 205 - Introduction To Short Fiction Credit(s): 3
ENGL 217 - Science Fiction Credit(s): 3
ENGL 219 - Theatre Of The World Credit(s): 3
ENGL 223 - British Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 224 - American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 225 - World Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 227 - Appalachian Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 228 - Minority Voices In American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 231 - Introduction To Film Credit(s): 3
ENGL 250 - Special Topics In Literature Credit(s): 3

Other Humanities

ARTS 110 - Introduction To Art Credit(s): 3
ARTS 204 - Ancient Through Renaissance Art History Credit(s): 3
ARTS 208 - Baroque Through Modern Art History Credit(s): 3
MUSC 101 - Introduction To Western Music Credit(s): 3
or
THEA 104 - Introduction To The Theatre Credit(s): 3

Religious Studies

(3 hours)

RELG 101 - Introduction To The Old Testament Credit(s): 3
RELG 102 - Introduction To The New Testament Credit(s): 3
RELG 201 - World Religions Credit(s): 3
RELG 230 - Hebrew And Christian Traditions Credit(s): 3

Behavioral Wellness and Social Science

(6 hours)

Social Science

GEOG 200 - Introduction To Geography Credit(s): 3 *

Wellness

PHED 201 - Foundations Of Physical Fitness And Wellness Credit(s): 3

History

(6 hours)

HIST 101 - The West And The World I Credit(s): 3 *
HIST 102 - The West And The World II Credit(s): 3 *
HIST 201 - U.S. History Survey I Credit(s): 3 *
HIST 202 - U.S. History Survey II Credit(s): 3 *

Civic Studies

(3 hours)

POLS 110 - American Government Credit(s): 3 *

Natural Science

(4 hours - lab required)

BIOL 105 - Introductory Biology Credit(s): 3 *
BIOL 110 - General Biology I Credit(s): 3 *

Mathematics

(3 hours)

MATH 122 - Liberal Arts Mathematics Credit(s): 3 * or higher *

General Education Core Requirements

General Education Core requirements (unless otherwise noted) may be earned through one or more of the following:

Courses at Tusculum University.
Courses from other regionally accredited colleges/universities. Students seeking transfer of course work form postsecondary institutions with national or specialized accreditation may request that the Registrar’s Office review such credit with the pertinent academic department.
CLEP or DSST Exams.

CLEP or DSST Exams

a. Requirements for the following courses may be satisfied by successful completion of the CLEP or DSST exam. (Prior approval required for substitution.)
ARTS 208 - Baroque Through Modern Art History Credit(s): 3
ENGL 110 - Composition I: Close Reading And Analysis Credit(s): 3
ENGL 111 - Composition II: Research And Rhetoric Credit(s): 3
HIST 101 - The West And The World I Credit(s): 3
HIST 102 - The West And The World II Credit(s): 3
HIST 201 - U.S. History Survey I Credit(s): 3
HIST 202 - U.S. History Survey II Credit(s): 3
RELG 201 - World Religions Credit(s): 3
b. DSST and CLEP exams will not be accepted for satisfying the following courses:
BIOL 105 - Introductory Biology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 110 - General Biology I Credit(s): 3
EVSC 111 - Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
NSCI 105 - Physical Science Credit(s): 3
PSYC 207 - Educational Psychology Credit(s): 3

Note

Courses listed with an * are General Education courses for the Major and a grade of “C-” or higher is required.