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Education 3045
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666

Phone: 512.245.3701
Fax: 512.245.7911

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Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate Degree Programs Offered

  • BS, major in Interdisciplinary Studies (EC-6 ESL)
  • BS, major in Interdisciplinary Studies (Grades 4-8)
  • BS, major in Interdisciplinary Studies (All-Level Special Education)

Minors Offered

  • Secondary Education
  • Special Education
 
Early Childhood - 6th Grade and Grades 4-8. Students who wish to teach in either the early childhood through grade six or in the grades four through eight (middle school) pursue the Bachelor of Science with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies with the following four categories of study:
 
   1. general education
   2. specialty curricula for the focus at either the early childhood-grade 6 level or the grade 4-8 level
   3. a professional studies curriculum designed for specific roles in teaching (i.e. Bilingual, Reading, etc.)
   4. electives adequate to complete the number of hours required for graduation
 
The total number of hours to graduate will vary between 120 to 134 semester hours, depending on the focus selected.
 
Secondary Education. Students who seek secondary certification (8-12) or all-level certification (1-12) follow the curriculum outlined by the department of their major. These students take professional development courses offered by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
 
Interdisciplinary Studies Majors
Students seeking this major should consult with advisors in the Undergraduate Advising Center, located on the second floor of the College of Eduction, for detailed informaion regarding specific requirements.

 

Academic Advising

All undergraduate students in the College of Education should contact the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center for an initial appointment to complete paperwork necessary for entering programs in the College of Education.  The Advising Center is conveniently located on the second floor of the Education Building in Room 2026 on the San Marcos campus or in the One Stop Center on the 1st floor of the Avery Building at the Round Rock Higher Education Center, and is open 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.  The mission of the Undergraduate Advising Center is to provide accurate and timely advice to students regarding admission to, progress through, and completion of degree and certificate programs administered by the College of Education.  The purpose of the Academic Advising Center is to provide a full range of services for students seeking a degree or certificate from the College of Education.  Services include, but are not limited to, exploration of life goals, exploration of career and educational goals, selection of educational programs, selection of a major and minor, and preparation of degree audit reports.

The Office of Educator Preparation provides information regarding progress toward your goal of becoming a certified teacher in Texas. Services provided through this office include: 
  • admission to teacher education,
  • field experience for postgraduate students, 
  • student teaching, 
  • testing for certification, 
  • certification recommendations to TEA/SBEC.

Click here for more information about undergraduate majors and minors.

Click here for more information from the Advising Center.
Texas State University-San Marcos, College of Education, 601 University Dr. ED Bldg Rm 3075, San Marcos, TX 78666-4616