IDLS ELED, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies with a Specialization in Elementary Education
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
o HIST 2310 Survey of the United States
o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated proficiency - Credits in Major: 107
- Minimum GPA: 2.00 (both cumulative and major)
Resources for Success
- Plan courses on MySeattleU.
- Meet with a Career Advisor.
- Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
- Visit Advising Services for more information.
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | IDLS 2020 Teach & Learn in Diverse Classrooms (3) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | HIST 2310 Survey of the US (5) |
| Course 3 | Language 1150 (5) | Language 1250* (5) | Language 1350* (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Get Involved
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module I (5) | IDLS 2300 Interdisciplinary Inquiry (5) |
IDLS 3000 Leadership Community Engagement (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II (5) | IDLS 3300 Methods of Interdisciplinary Research* (5) |
| Course 3 | PSYC 1200 Intro Psychology (5) | UCOR Module II (5) | UCOR Module II (5) |
|
Course 4 |
IDLS 3200 Spec Topics: Interdiscip Proj (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
- Take WEST B Exam
- Make connections
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | EDLS 3100 Principles Effective Teaching (3) |
EDLS 3400 Literacy Instruction & Assessment (5) |
EDLS 3700 Arts, Health, & Fitness in Learning (2) |
| Course 2 | EDLS 3200 Culturally Ling & Responsive Teaching (2) |
EDLS 3600 Soc Studies Instruction & Assessment (3) |
EDLS 3750 Child Abuse & Related Issues (1) |
| Course 3 | EDLS 3300 Special Ed Foundations (2) |
MATH 2080 Math for K-8 Teachers* (5) | EDLS 3800 Math/ Science Instruct & Assmt I (5) |
| Course 4 | PSYC 3220 Growth and Dev* (5) | UCOR Module III (5) | UCOR Module III (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Take NES Elementary Edu Exams
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan and Endorsement Verification
- Attend career events
- Consider leadership role
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | EDLS 3820 Math/ Science Instruct & Assmt II (5) |
EDLS 4700 Clinical Internship (14) | EDLS 4800 Issues & Advocacy in Education (3) |
| Course 2 | EDLS 4000 Starts late Aug, ends early Sept (2) | EDLS 4710 Clinical Internship Seminar (2) | IDLS 4900 Senior Synthesis (5) |
| Course 3 | EDLS 4100 ELL Elementary Instruction I (2) |
EDLS 4450 Assmt & Positive Learning II (1) | 3000/ 4000 Level Social Science Elective (5) |
| Course 4 | EDLS 4400 Assmt & Positive Learning I (2) |
UCOR Module III (5) | |
| Course 5 | 3000/ 4000 Level Humanities Elective (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Apply for Graduation on MySeattleU
- Finalize Educational Plan
- Attend career events
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I,
II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by
Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and
www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors
and Matteo Ricci students have different Core
requirements.
Module I:
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II:
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning
Module III:
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges OR
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- The Elementary Education Specialization enables you to be certified to teach by Learning a Washington State Elementary Teaching Credential.
- Students must pass the WEST-B Basic Skills exam before starting any EDLS teacher certification coursework in their Junior Year.
- Students must pass the NES Elementary Education Subtests I and II, and the edTPA for teacher certification in Washington State.
- 5 credits of Humanities electives at the 3000/4000 level. Select classes from English, film studies, fine arts, language, history, interdisciplinary liberal studies, philosophy, religious studies, women and gender studies, some Asian studies, and UCOR 3400.
- 5 credits of Social Science electives at the 3000/4000 level. Select classes from anthropology, communication and media, criminal justice, economics, education and interdisciplinary studies, international studies, marketing, management, nonprofit
leadership, political science, psychology, public affairs, sociology, social work, some Asian studies, some environmental studies, and UCOR 3600.