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The College of Education offers FIGs for students who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development (ALD) or a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.

For a PDF version of the Education FIG clusters listed below, please download our College of Education brochure.

Applied Learning and Development

The teaching profession offers a variety of opportunities but demands high levels of personal and professional skill. Being an effective and successful teacher involves the ability to work effectively with people, possession of a sense of service to others, academic competence and professional commitment.

Students participating in an ALD FIG will have an opportunity to develop these skills through the classroom and required fieldwork experience. Students planning to become teachers can choose from one of the FIGs listed below. Each FIG cluster offers required classes that fulfill degree requirements for elementary teacher certification. For more information about the ALD FIGs contact the College of Education Student Dean’s Office at 512-471-3223.

Escuelita Rock

UGS 018 First-Year Interest Group SMNREDUC
MUS 313 Fundamental Music: Classroom Instrument
ALD 322 Individual Differences
UGS 303 The Modern Family
NSC 306J Science for the 21st Century

Lesson Planners

UGS 018 First-Year Interest Group SMNREDUC
UGS 303 The Modern Family
NSC 306J Science for the 21st Century
ALD 322 Individual Differences
PSY 301 Introduction to Psychology

Magic Markers

UGS 018 First-Year Interest Group SMNREDUC
INF 322T Children’s Literature
NSC 306J Science for the 21st Century
ALD 322 Individual Differences

Magic School Bus

UGS 018 First-Year Interest Group SMNREDUC
NSC 306J Science for 21st Century
INF 322T Children’s Literature
ALD 320 Cognit, Human Learn, And Motiv
UGS 303 Play On!

School House Rock

UGS 018 First-Year Interest Group SMNREDUC
NSC 306J Science for 21st Century
ALD 322 Individual Differences
PSY 301 Introduction To Psychology
UGS 303 U.S. Public Education: Promise and Peril

Transformers
Restricted to transfer students

UGS 018 First-Year Interest Group SMNREDUC
M 316K Foundation of Arithmetic
NSC 306J Science for 21st Century
ALD 320 Cognit, Human Learn, And Motiv

Kinesiology

K-I-N-E-S-I-O-L-O-G-Y: What is it and what can I do with it? It’s more than you think, and these FIGs will help you discover just how vast the opportunities are for our Kinesiology & Health majors.

Plan on going to medical or physical therapy school? You’re in the right place. Want to become an athletic trainer for a high school, college, or professional sports team? We got that covered. Interested in working in the sport or entertainment industry? We can help you get there. Concerned about current health epidemics or want to help people get the most out of their fitness goals? Look no further. Have a love for physical fitness and want to teach about the importance of physical activity? We’ve been doing that for years!

Our FIGs have 20 students in each cohort and explore the wide-range of professional programs and careers Kinesiology & Health majors are pursuing. Additionally, the FIG
Facilitator and Peer Mentor will help you create a strong connection to the University and the Kinesiology Faculty and Staff.

So what are you waiting for? Talk to an Advisor during Orientation about joining one of our FIGs or call our Kinesiology Advising Center (512-475-6146) for more details.

Brains and Brawn

UGS 018 First-Year Interest Group SMNREDUC
KIN 310 Physiol Basis Of Conditioning
KIN 312M Mgmt Of Phys Activ/Sport Progs
PSY 301 Introduction To Psychology
UGS 303 Medical Ethics

Got Health?

UGS 018 First-Year Interest Group SMNREDUC
KIN 310 Physiol Basis Of Conditioning
CC 306M Intro to Medical & Scientific Terminology
PSY 301 Introduction To Psychology
UGS 303 Medical Ethics

KIN Folk

UGS 018 First-Year Interest Group SMNREDUC
KIN 310 Physiol Basis Of Conditioning
KIN 312 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
UGS 303 Medical Ethics
CC 306M Intro to Medical & Scientific Terminology

Prime Movers

UGS 018 First-Year Interest Group SMNREDUC
KIN 310 Physiol Basis Of Conditioning
KIN 312M Mgmt Of Phys Activ/Sport Progs
UGS 303 Medical Ethics

We Are KIN!

UGS 018 First-Year Interest Group SMNREDUC
KIN 310 Physiol Basis Of Conditioning
KIN 312M Mgmt Of Phys Activ/Sport Progs
PSY 301 Introduction To Psychology
UGS 303 Fitness for Life