Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (B.I.S.) With a Liberal Studies for Early And Elementary Education Major Undergraduate Programme By Virginia Commonwealth University |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (B.I.S.) With a Liberal Studies for Early And Elementary Education Major

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The LSEE curriculum is carefully articulated to provide interdisciplinary course work and in-school learning experiences that prepare students to teach at the elementary level (P-6). A number of general education courses are either required or recommended as electives to prepare for the core curriculum of advanced courses in this liberal studies major and the Extended Teacher Preparation Program that follows. Students in this major benefit from belonging to a community of learners. Learning outcomes Upon completing this program, students will have acquired: Proficiency in quantitative literacy: Students will demonstrate proficiency in understanding and explaining the categories of number and operations; algebra; geometry and measurement; and data analysis and probability. Proficiency in written and oral communication: Students will effectively communicate ideas in both written and oral formats. Proficiency in scientific knowledge: Students will integrate mathematics with life and physical sciences. Proficiency in humanities and social sciences: Students will integrate social sciences and apply content knowledge across humanities disciplines. Proficiency in experiential learning: Students will synthesize and apply content, theory and pedagogy in experiential learning opportunities, including service-learning, school observations and practicum field placements. Proficiency in dispositions: Students will exhibit the professional dispositions for educators valued by the School of Education. Proficiency in reflection: Students will be able to engage in reflective practice and critically evaluate their own performance and writing, as well as those of others.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The LSEE curriculum is carefully articulated to provide interdisciplinary course work and in-school learning experiences that prepare students to teach at the elementary level (P-6). A number of general education courses are either required or recommended as electives to prepare for the core curriculum of advanced courses in this liberal studies major and the Extended Teacher Preparation Program that follows. Students in this major benefit from belonging to a community of learners. Learning outcomes Upon completing this program, students will have acquired: Proficiency in quantitative literacy: Students will demonstrate proficiency in understanding and explaining the categories of number and operations; algebra; geometry and measurement; and data analysis and probability. Proficiency in written and oral communication: Students will effectively communicate ideas in both written and oral formats. Proficiency in scientific knowledge: Students will integrate mathematics with life and physical sciences. Proficiency in humanities and social sciences: Students will integrate social sciences and apply content knowledge across humanities disciplines. Proficiency in experiential learning: Students will synthesize and apply content, theory and pedagogy in experiential learning opportunities, including service-learning, school observations and practicum field placements. Proficiency in dispositions: Students will exhibit the professional dispositions for educators valued by the School of Education. Proficiency in reflection: Students will be able to engage in reflective practice and critically evaluate their own performance and writing, as well as those of others.

Admission Requirements

80+
6+
105+
53+
Other English Language Requirement: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 550 PBT.

Jan-2000

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