跨学科研究（IDS）学位与幼儿（6年级）双语核心科目的认证要求的最低学期学时数为128，其中至少39个必须在高年级。所有寻求该学位的候选人都必须满足以下核心课程要求和学位要求。西班牙语水平要求：UTSA要求具备双语通才课程和认证的高级水平的西班牙语听说读写能力。在进入双语通才认证课程之前，学生必须先完成ALPS（西班牙语语言能力评估）。
Throughout this program, you'll explore how different disciplines approach inquiry, examine multiple styles of learning, and incorporate cultural diversity into your teaching. The knowledge and skills you'll pick up will enable you to become an effective educator and work with diverse learners across a variety of settings. UTSA is approved by the State Board for Educator Certification to recommend students for teaching certification in various baccalaureate degree areas.The minimum number of semester credit hours required for the Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) degree with early childhood–grade 6 bilingual core subjects certification is 128, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below. Spanish language proficiency requirement: Proficiency in oral and written Spanish at the advanced level is a requirement for bilingual generalist coursework and certification at UTSA. Students are required to complete the ALPS (Assessment for Language Proficiency in Spanish) prior to admission to the bilingual generalist certification program.