Students seeking early childhood-6 and 4-8 certification must complete the requirements for the interdisciplinary studies major. Students should apply for an official degree plan as soon as possible but before 60 semester hours of completed coursework..

The interdisciplinary studies major is composed of five components: academic foundations, pre-professional development courses, specific B.S. and Coordinating Board requirements for mathematics and science, and the Professional Development Sequence (QUEST). This degree requires 120-139 semester hours. Degree outlines are available online at www.coe.uh.edu.

Certificates Available Through Interdisciplinary Studies:

• EC-6 Generalist
• EC-6 Bilingual Generalist
• 4-8 Mathematics
• 4-8 Science
• 4-8 Social Studies
• 4-8 English, Language Arts
• EC-6/EC-12 Special Education