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Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies with Certification in English-as-a-Second Language or Bilingual Education

The Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies (MDS) with certification in English as a Second Language (ESL) or Bilingual Education will prepare professional educators for teaching in a diverse society. Graduates are prepared to become certified as elementary teachers who can serve the needs of ESL or bilingual students.

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Degree Plan Requirements –123-126 credit hours

Community College/Lower Division General Education Courses - 66 Credits

The Texas Tech University Teacher Education Program/Upper-Division Courses -57-60 credit hours

 

Application Process

• Advisors are available at TTU at Fredericksburg, 830.990.2717;
  TTU at Highland Lakes, 830.798.9548; or TTU Center at Junction,
  325.446.2301 to help with the admission and transfer processes.

• Candidates will complete and submit the Texas Tech University Undergraduate Transfer Admissions Application. The application
  form and admissions requirements are available online at
  www.admissions.ttu.edu/transfers/default.asp.

• Candidates will complete and submit the online application to the Teacher Education Program. The application form and admissions
  Requirements are available online at
  http://www.educ.ttu.edu/certification/revised/apply-tep.php

• Information on Teacher Certification is found at: http://www.educ.ttu.edu/certification/default.php

• Upon acceptance to the program, an advisor will monitor the candidate’s continuous progress toward the degree and
  certification.

• Candidates are subject to all degree regulations as outlined in the Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog available online at
  www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications.

Financial Aid

• All students applying to the Teacher Education Program need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if you are interested in scholarships or financial aid. The form is located at www.fafsa.ed.gov <http://www.fafsa.ed.gov>.  Create a pin number and fill out the application. The Texas Tech University School Code is 003644.

 

• There is a new federally-funded TEACH (Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education) Grant Programfor students who intend to teach in schools that serve students from low-income families for at least four years and who are seeking certification in high-need teaching fields.  Teacher candidates in high needs areas (Bilingual and ESL, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Reading Specialist, Science, and Special Education) with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 may be eligible for grants up to $4000/year. This program is administered through the TTU Financial Aid Office.
   
  More information is available online at: http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/TEACH.jsp

• Paraprofessionals who are currently working in the public school are encouraged to apply for the Educational Aide Exemption Waiver. Information is available at:

http://www.educ.ttu.edu/certification/default.php

 

• A Project TEACH stipend may be available. To apply, the Project TEACH Fellows application is available at: http://www.educ.ttu.edu/projectteach/

 

• Consortium agreements allow you to use your financial aid at two institutions of higher education. A consortium agreement will allow you to use your financial aid at both your local community college and Texas Tech University concurrently. For information and assistance with establishing a consortium agreement, contact Yvonne Harwood in Student Financial Aid: yvonne.harwood@ttu.edu