IDLS ELED, BA, Two-Year Plan

Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies with a Specialization in Elementary Education

Sample Plan for New Students

The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed an equivalent to the following: 

Seattle University Course Number and Title Washington State Community College Common Course Number
Language 1150, 1250, and 1350 Foreign Language or ASL 121, 122 and 123 or demonstrated proficiency
HIST 2310 Survey of the United States HIST& 136, 146, 147 or 148
PSYC 1200 Introductory Psychology PSYC& 100
PSYC 3220 Growth and Development PSYC& 200
3000/4000 level Social Science Elective 300 or 400 level coursework in the social sciences
3000/4000 Level Humanities Elective  300 or 400 level coursework in the humanities 

Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information. Some courses not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Guide may still transfer to SU.

For courses not found on this tool, compare course descriptions with SU’s course catalog to determine equivalent courses at your college/university:
http://catalog.seattleu.edu/ 

Degree Requirements

  • Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
  • Credits in Core: 60
  • Credits in College: 20
    o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
    o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated 
       proficiency
  • Credits in major: 107
  • GPA cumulative minimum: 2.0
  • GPA major minimum: 2.0 (some scholarships may require higher)

Resources for Success 

  • Use MySeattleU for planning courses.
  • Meet with a Career Advisor for guidance.
  • Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
  • Visit Advising Services for further information.

 

Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing

Year 1

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR Module II* (5) IDLS 2300 Interdisciplinary 
Inquiry (5) 
IDLS 3300 Methods of 
Interdisciplinary Research * (5)
Course 2 UCOR Module II* (5) MATH 2080 Math for K-8 
Teachers* (5)
IDLS 3000 Leadership for 
Community Engagement (5)
Course 3 EDLS 3100 Principles Effective 
Teaching* (3)
EDLS 3400 Literacy Instruct & Assmt* (5) EDLS 3700 Arts, Health & Fitness* (2)
Course 4 EDLS 3200 Culturally Ling & 
Responsive Teaching* (2)
EDLS 3600 Soc Stud Instruct & Assmt* (3)  EDLS 3750 Child Abuse & Related Issues* (1) 
Course 5 EDLS 3300 Special Ed 
Foundations* (2)
  EDLS 3800 Math/Science 
Instruction & Assmt I* (5)

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
  • Draft Educational Plan and submit Plan for approval via MySeattleU
  • Take WEST B Exam and NES Elem Education Exams

Year 2

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR Module II* (5)  EDLS 4700 Clinical Internship* (12)  IDLS 3200 Special Topics (5)
Course 2 EDLS 3820 Math/Science 
Instruction & Assmt II* (5)
EDLS 4710 Clinical Internship Seminar* (2) IDLS 4900 Senior Synthesis (5) 
Course 3 EDLS 4000 Starts late Aug, ends 
early Sept (2) 
EDLS 4450 Assmt & Positive Learning II* (1) UCOR Module III* (5)
Course 4 EDLS 4100 ELL Elementary
Instruction I* (2)
  EDLS 4800 Issues & Advocacy in 
Education* (3)
Course 5 EDLS 4400 Assmt & Positive
Learning I (2)
   

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
  •  Finalize Educational Plan
  • Apply for graduation
  • Continue post graduation Planning
  • Attend career events