Major in Teaching and Learning and Interdisciplinary Studies with Discipline-Specific Honors

Application Timeline/Process

Application to the discipline-specific honors program must be made toward the end of the semester in which the last prerequisite course is taken (see below).

Admission and Continuation Requirements

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.5 after completing or transferring at least 15 credit hours into Union
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5 in all required education courses for the major
  • Prerequisite courses: EDU 150 and SE 230

Program Requirements

Candidates are required to complete the following as honors contract courses:

  • EDU 305 (Planning for Student Achievement in Diverse Classrooms) (2 hours)
  • EDU 331 (Literacy in Diverse Classrooms) (4 hours)
  • SE 311 (Math for Special Populations) (4 hours)
  • EDU 440 (Internship I) (4 hours)
  • EDU 441 (Internship II) for completion of the honors project