Liberal Arts And Interdisciplinary Studies (BA)
The LAIS Educational Foundations major is specifically designed as an alternative pathway only for students who are no longer eligible to continue in the licensure tracks of the Elementary Education or Special Education majors. This non-licensure option enables students to apply relevant coursework toward degree completion while redirecting their academic goals outside the framework of state teacher certification. Upon selecting or being recommended for this pathway, students will be withdrawn from the Teacher Education Program.
Requirements for the Major in Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies
The Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies (LAIS) major consists of 54-57 semester hours. Students will complete the Core Requirements in addition to the non-licensure Educational Foundations track. Exceptions to the speciļ¬ed courses below must be approved.
Core Courses
Additional Requirements for the Major
- Research Course (3-4 s.h.) (R)
- Science Introductory Course (3-4 s.h.) (N)
TRACK Requirements: Educational Foundations
Plus seven (7) of the following
Substitutes with the approval of the Director of Teacher Education. This track along with the CORE satisfies the LAIS major Educational Foundations track.