Liberal Studies Interdisciplanary
College of Education - Department of Education
Students may elect as their primary major the Liberal Studies/Interdisciplinary Studies Major, a choice appropriate only in combination with the Coordinate Major in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education. The Liberal Studies/Interdisciplinary Studies Major consists of twelve (12) courses in one of four specializations, described below. Note: Some of the required general education requirements for the Coordinate Major in Elementary Education are fulfilled through the Interdisciplinary Studies concentration.
Interdisciplinary Studies with Specialization in Geography and Earth Science (UIDR)
(Home Department-Geography)
General Education: Specific general education courses are required or recommended for coordinate education majors. However, students choosing the Geography and Earth Science specialization will take the required geography course and fulfill Gen. Ed. Domain III-C through courses taken in the major, leaving one free elective. Suggested electives: courses in history, literature, child psychology.
Required Courses (12):
Writing (choose one):
- ENGL 225 Introduction to Journalism
- ENGL 280 Persuasive Writing
- ENGL 282 Creative Writing
- ENGL 284 Creative Nonfiction
- ENGL 286 Professional Writing
Science:
- CHEM 103 Introductory Chemistry
Mathematics (choose one):
- MATH 120 College Mathematics II*
- MATH 117 Introduction to Statistics
- MATH 123 College Algebra
- MATH 200 Precalculus
- MATH 201 Intuitive Geometry
*Note: MATH 120 College Mathematics II is the required mathematics course for all Elementary Coordinate Majors. It is the recommended mathematics course for Early Childhood Coordinate Majors.
Five (5) Geography courses:
- GEOG 101 Introduction to Human Geography
- GEOG 110 World Regional Geography
- GEOG 2xx Any regional geography course at the 200-level
Choose two (2) of the following:
- GEOG 201 Economic Geography
- GEOG 206 Political Geography
- GEOG 211 Cultural Geography
- GEOG 212 Geographic Perspectives on the Environment
- GEOG 230 Geography of Natural and Man-Made Hazards
Four (4) Earth Science courses:
- ASTR 220 The Solar System
- EASC 241 Introduction to Meteorology
- GEOL 231 Physical Geology
- GEOL 246 Oceanography
Interdisciplinary Studies with Specialization in Language Arts (UIDE)
(Home Department-English)
General Education: Specific general education courses are required or recommended for coordinate majors, as outlined in 1 above. However, students choosing the Language Arts specialization will fulfill Gen. Ed. Domain I-B. Suggested electives are courses in history, or child psychology.
Required Courses (12):
Writing (choose one):
- ENGL 225 Introduction to Journalism
- ENGL 280 Persuasive Writing
- ENGL 282 Creative Writing
- ENGL 284 Creative Nonfiction
- ENGL 286 Professional Writing
- ENGL 288 Writing Fiction
- ENGL 300 Writing for Children
- ENGL 333 Critical Writing
Science (choose one):
- CHEM 103 Introductory Chemistry
- CHEM 131 Science-Environment and Health
- EASC 241 Introduction to Meteorology
- EASC 246 Oceanography
- GEOL 231 Physical Geology
- ASTR 220 The Solar System
Mathematics (choose one):
- MATH 120 College Mathematics II*
- MATH 117 Introduction to Statistics
- MATH 123 College Algebra
- MATH 200 Precalculus
- MATH 201 Intuitive Geometry
*Note: MATH 120 College Mathematics II is the required mathematics course for all Elementary Coordinate Majors. It is the recommended mathematics course for Early Childhood Coordinate Majors.
One (1) Grammar Course:
- ENGL 297 English Grammar
Seven (7) Literature Courses:
One (1) course in literary study:
- ENGL 204 Literary Study
One (1) children’s literature course
Five (5) literature courses - One (1) from each literature group (A,B,C,D,E) and at least two (2) at or above the 300-level (See English Major requirements for details and course listings).Two (2) courses in speech, drama, or film from the following:
- COMM 107 Effective Speaking
- COMM 115 Human Communication
Interdisciplinary Studies with Specialization in Natural Sciences (UIDA)
(Home Department-Physics and Earth Sciences)
General Education: Specific general education courses are required or recommended for coordinate majors, as outlined in section 1 above. Students choosing the Natural Science specialization will fulfill Gen. Ed. Domain II-B. Also, student’s in this specialization must substitute PHYS 201 Introductory Physics for PHSC 109 Introduction to Physical Science.
Required Courses (12):
Writing (choose one):
- ENGL 225 Introduction to Journalism
- ENGL 280 Persuasive Writing
- ENGL 282 Creative Writing
- ENGL 284 Creative Nonfiction
- ENGL 286 Professional Writing
Mathematics:
- MATH 200 Precalculus
Two (2) Biology courses:
- One (1) course from the following:
- BIOL 240 Botanical Diversity
- BIOL 250 Horticulture
- BIOL 251 Vascular Plant Taxonomy
- One (1) course from the following:
- BIOL 211 Biology of the Reptilia
- BIOL 232 Invertebrate Zoology
- BIOL 320 Animal Behavior
Three (3) Chemistry and Food Science courses:
- CHEM 103 Introductory Chemistry
or
CHEM 107 Principles of Chemistry - CHEM 201 Introductory Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
One (1) course from the following:
- CHEM 108 Principles of Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis
- CHEM 131 Science - Environment and Health
- FDSC 151 Principles of Food Science
Three (3) Earth Science courses from the following:
- ASTR 220 The Solar System
- EASC 241 Introduction to Meteorology
- EASC 246 Oceanography
- GEOL 231 Physical Geology
Interdisciplinary Studies with Specialization in Social Sciences (UIDD)
(Home Department-History)
General Education: Specific general education courses are required or recommended for coordinate majors, as outlined in section 1 above. However, students choosing the Social Sciences specialization will fulfill Gen. Ed. Domain III-A as well as the Study of the Constitutions requirement through history courses taken in the major, leaving one free elective. Suggested electives are courses in literature, child psychology.
Required Courses (12):
Writing:
- HIST 250 Historical Research and Writing
Science (choose one):
- CHEM 103 Introductory Chemistry
- CHEM 131 Science-Environment and Health
- EASC 241 Introduction to Meteorology
- EASC 246 Oceanography
- GEOL 231 Physical Geology
- ASTR 220 The Solar System
Mathematics (choose one):
- MATH 120 College Mathematics II*
- MATH 117 Introduction to Statistics
- MATH 123 College Algebra
- MATH 200 Precalculus
- MATH 201 Intuitive Geometry
*Note: MATH 120 College Mathematics II is the required mathematics course for all Elementary Coordinate Majors. It is the recommended mathematics course for Early Childhood Coordinate Majors.
Six (6) History Courses:
- HIST 151 U.S. History to Reconstruction
- HIST 153 Europe and the World to circa 1450
- HIST 154 Europe and the World since circa 1450
- HIST xxx Three (3) intermediate level history courses (one must be outside North America or Europe)
Three (3) Geography Courses:
- GEOG 2xx A regional geography course at the 200-level (not North America or Europe)
One (1) of the following:
- GEOG 250 Geography of the United States and Canada
- GEOG 251 Geography of New England
One (1) of the following:
- GEOG 201 Economic Geography
- GEOG 206 Political Geography
- GEOG 211 Cultural Geography
- GEOG 212 Geographic Perspectives on the Environment