Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

Texas A and M University - Kingsville

The College of Education and Human Performance prepares professionals for positions of responsibility and leadership in a global society. Faculty and staff are committed to enabling students to attain high academic, professional and ethical standards that promote student achievement and lifelong learning. The programs prepare students to be successful in their professional careers by integrating technology, valuing diversity and promoting authentic applications of knowledge. The College strives to offer the highest quality in teaching, research and service.The faculty in the Department of Teacher and Bilingual Education is united in our vision that we will become the program of choice for individuals wishing to pursue a career in education in south Texas. To this end, our mission is to serve the needs of south Texas, the state and nation by preparing qualified professionals to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in the classrooms and schools of the 21st century.Through this mission, our goal is to establish and facilitate life-long professional development for both pre-service and professional educators through quality undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department of Teacher and Bilingual Education prepares education professionals for classroom and leadership roles in schools with diverse populations in the changing cultural and educational environments of south Texas. Our goal will be accomplished through a process of collaboration and commitment. Our strategies will utilize technology, research-based teaching methods, developmentally appropriate field-based experiences and outcome-based performance assessments. This process is aimed at maximizing learning for children, pre-service teachers, professional educators and university partners.

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