Early Childhood - 4th Grade.  Students who wish to teach in either the early childhood through grade four levels or in the grade four through eight levels (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 4 level or the grade 4-8 level
3. a professional studies curriculum designed for specific roles in teaching
4. electives adequate to complete the number of hours required for graduation

The total number of hours to graduate will vary between 129 to 139 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.

Special Education.  Students who seek special education certification may select an all-level option.

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Academic Advising

All students in the College of Education should contact the 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 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. More