Suggested Arrangement of Courses, Youth and Community Studies (BSEd)
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | ||
| UGSÂ 302 | First-Year Signature Course (Core) 090 | 3 |
| or UGS 303 | First-Year Signature Course | |
| RHEÂ 306 | Rhetoric and Writing (Core) 010 | 3 |
| Mathematics (Core) 020 | 3 | |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part I (Core) 030 | 3 | |
| SEDÂ 303 | Autism Spectrum Disorder: Truths and Consequences (Major) | 3 |
| or PSY 301 | Introduction to Psychology | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| EDPÂ 320 | Cognition, Human Learning, and Motivation (Major) | 3 |
| GOVÂ 310L | American and Texas Government (Core) 070 | 3 |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part I (Core) 030 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (Core) 080 | 3 | |
| Free Elective (Elective) | 3 | |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| U.S. History (Core) 060 | 3 | |
| 4th Semester | ||
| Free Elective (Elective) | 3 | |
| GOVÂ 312L | Issues and Policies in American Government (Core) 070 | 3 |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part II (Core) 093 | 3 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts (Core) 050 | 3 | |
| EDPÂ 318T | Selected Topics in Educational Psychology (Major) | 3 |
| 5th Semester | ||
| EDUÂ 321 | Play in Early Childhood Development (Major) | 3 |
| or EDP 350G | Adolescent Development | |
| U.S. History (Core) 060 | 3 | |
| Free Elective (Elective) | 3 | |
| EÂ 316L | British Literature (Core) 040 | 3 |
| or E 316M | American Literature | |
| or E 316N | World Literature | |
| or E 316P | Masterworks of Literature | |
| Concentration course (Major) | 3 | |
| 6th Semester | ||
| EDUÂ 327 | Sociocultural Influences on Learning (Major) | 3 |
| EDUÂ 331 | Restorative Practices (Major) | 3 |
| HEDÂ 329K | Child and Adolescent Health (Major) | 3 |
| Free Elective (Elective) | 3 | |
| Concentration course (Major) | 3 | |
| 7th Semester | ||
| Communication (Core) 010 | 3 | |
| EDCÂ 363 | Social Entrepreneurship in Youth and Community Studies (Major) | 3 |
| KIN/HED/PED course (Major) | 3 | |
| Concentration course (Major) | 3 | |
| Specialization, Certificate, Track, or Minor course (Major) | 3 | |
| 8th Semester | ||
| EDUÂ 329 | Acquisition of Language and Literacies (Major) Wr | 3 |
| Concentration course (Major) | 3 | |
| Specialization, Certificate, Track, or Minor courses (Major) | 6 | |
| Free Elective (Elective) | 3 | |
| 9th Semester | ||
| Free Elective (Elective) | 3 | |
| EDCÂ 364C | Fieldwork in Youth and Community Studies (Major) | 3 |
| Specialization, Certificate, Track, or Minor courses (Major) | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Four-year degree suggestion (for planning purposes only).Â
Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor.
Course categories: Core, General Education†, Major, Elective, Opportunity
Core Component Areas:Â 010 Communication;Â 020Â Mathematics;Â 030Â Natural Science and Technology, Part I;Â 040Â Humanities;Â 050Â Visual and Performing Arts;Â 060Â U.S. History;Â 070Â American and Texas Government;Â 080Â Social and Behavioral Sciences;Â 090Â First-Year Signature Course;Â 093Â Natural Science and Technology, Part II
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