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Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Sacred Heart University Sacred Heart University, USA

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USD 48160

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 50 Waived

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Interdisciplinary Studies major and accompanying degree educates to the broad sweep of the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Together with other Sacred Heart University core requirements for the bachelor’s degree, the major provides graduates with the necessary foundation for successful teaching of academic content in the elementary school.

The Interdisciplinary Studies major is designed for students considering the Farrington College of Education & Human Development’s Five-Year Program, in which students can earn their bachelor’s degree and their Master of Arts in Teaching, along with initial teacher certification in the state of CT in elementary education. The major meets CT State Department Education regulations for the interdisciplinary major.

The Interdisciplinary Studies major for aspiring elementary teachers is designed with the intention to provide candidates with a balanced set of courses in the arts and sciences—English, history, political science, geography, mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics—as well as the opportunity to explore one of the aforementioned areas in depth.

Why choose Interdisciplinary Studies at SHU?
This major allows Elementary teachers to prepare with relevant coursework in science, math, social studies and language arts and helps our candidates to acquire greater knowledge and confidence. It also provides excellent preparation for the Praxis II exam, required for elementary certification in Connecticut and other states.

The Five-Year Program allows our candidates to receive BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, Master of Arts in Teaching and the State of Connecticut Elementary Teaching Certification. In addition, their internship provides them with significant work experience which will put them in an advantageous position for employment.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 56 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    62 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    12700 Per year

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