IDLS ELED, BA, Two-Year Plan

Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies with a Specialization in Elementary Education

Sample Plan for New Students

This plan assumes junior standing (90 credits), a transferable associate degree, and completion of specific course equivalents. For transfer details, visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide.

Degree Requirements

  • Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
  • Credits in Core: 60
  • Credits in College of Arts and Sciences: 20 (including HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 and Modern Language)
  • Credits in Major: 107
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
  • Minimum Major GPA: 2.0

Resources for Success

  • Map out your courses on MySeattleU.
  • Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
  • Sign up for academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
  • Visit Advising Services for additional guidance.

Contact Information:
Arts & Sciences Advising: ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu
Seattle U Advising Services: seattleu.edu/advising

Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior

Year 1

Term Course Credits
Fall UCOR Module II* 5
Fall IDLS 2300 - Interdisciplinary Inquiry 5
Fall EDLS 3100 - Principles of Effective Teaching* 3
Fall EDLS 3200 - Culturally Linguistic & Responsive Teaching* 2
Fall EDLS 3300 - Special Ed Foundations* 2
Winter UCOR Module II* 5
Winter MATH 2080 - Math for K-8 Teachers* 5
Winter EDLS 3400 - Literacy Instruction & Assessment* 5
Winter EDLS 3600 - Social Studies Instruction & Assessment* 3
Spring IDLS 3300 - Methods of Interdisciplinary Research* 5
Spring IDLS 3000 - Leadership for Community Engagement 5
Spring EDLS 3700 - Arts, Health & Fitness* 2
Spring EDLS 3750 - Child Abuse & Related Issues* 1
Spring EDLS 3800 - Math/Science Instruction & Assessment I* 5

Year 2

Term Course Credits
Fall UCOR Module II* 5
Fall EDLS 3820 - Math/Science Instruction & Assessment II* 5
Fall EDLS 4000 - Start of School Year Experience (Aug-Sep) 2
Fall EDLS 4100 - ELL Elementary Instruction I* 2
Fall EDLS 4400 - Assessment & Positive Learning I 2
Winter EDLS 4700 - Clinical Internship* 12
Winter EDLS 4710 - Clinical Internship Seminar* 2
Spring IDLS 3200 - Special Topics 5
Spring IDLS 4900 - Senior Synthesis 5
Spring UCOR Module III* 5
Spring EDLS 4800 - Issues & Advocacy in Education* 3

University Core Requirements

  • Module I: Academic Writing, Quantitative Thinking, Creative Expression, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences
  • Module II: Theological Explorations, Philosophy of the Human Person, Ethical Reasoning
  • Module III: Religion in a Global Context, Humanities & Global Challenges, Social Sciences & Global Challenges, Natural Sciences & Global Challenges

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