Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

Mission

The mission of the Curriculum and Instruction undergraduate programs is to prepare exemplary educators who possess and demonstrate the content, pedagogical, and professional knowledge, skills, strategies, and dispositions necessary to develop learners in our culturally diverse society.

Generalist Certification

The School of Education and Human Development offers the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies to students who wish to teach children from early childhood to eighth grade. UHV chose to offer generalist certification, which gives our graduates more versatility as it allows them to teach all of the subjects in self-contained classrooms. Those who wish to become certified in other areas may do so in conjunction with or after obtaining initial teacher certification. Special Education certification may be pursued while in the BSIS program or added later.

SEHD Undergraduate Concentrations

Major Degree Concentrations
Interdisciplinary Studies BS Early School Education
Middle School Education
Special Education

Undergraduate Secondary Teacher Certification

Those who wish to teach in grades 8 - 12 can prepare to obtain certificates and supplements through the School of Education and Human Development with degrees awarded through the School of Arts & Sciences or School of Business. Specific certification requirements are shown in the UHV catalog.

Secondary teaching certificates are also available at the graduate and post baccalaureate level. UHV students may become certified in Business Administration; Business Basic or Composite; Computer Science; English, language Arts, Reading; History; Mathematics; and Science.