BS in Elementary Education (68.5 hours*, including licensure hours)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see the college advisement center for information regarding requirements for admission to this program.
Program Requirements |
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- Make formal application for admission to the program through the Teacher Education Department (201 MCKB).
- Students who receive a grade lower than C– in any of the professional or support courses, or whose GPA drops below 2.85, will be discontinued from the elementary education program.
- Complete all GE courses, including the following, prior to beginning program:
EXSC 169 : Elementary Skills and Activities.
(.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Physical skills and activities specific to elementary-age children. |
| NOTE: | Required for elementary education majors. Meets one Wellness physical education activity requirement. |
PHY S 110A : Physical Science A.
(4:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| PREREQUISITE: | For majors in elementary, early childhood, or special education. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Classical and modern physics and chemistry as they relate to current concepts of the physical world. Lab exercises illustrate many topics with concrete examples. |
| NOTE: | With PhyS 110B satisfies GE Physical Science requirement. |
PHY S 110B : Physical Science B.
(2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major status in elementary, early childhood, or special education. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Concepts and methods used in geology to interpret rock record, protect and make use of earth materials, and better understand natural environment and how to live in it. Lab studies, field trips, home projects. |
| NOTE: | With PhyS 110A satisfies GE Physical Science requirement. |
SFL 210 : Human Development.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp or Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Growth and development of the child from conception through adolescence; influences of family, peers, and schools. |
| NOTE: | Independent Study also. |
- Complete an application seminar (seminar schedule posted on Education Advisement and Certification Center Web page and in 120 MCKB).
- Complete the following courses after admission to the program:
CPSE 400 : Exceptional Students: Principles of Collaboration.
(2:1:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| DESCRIPTION: | Basic principles and legislative issues in effectively communicating and collaborating with professionals, parents, and other service providers to meet needs of individuals with disabilities in inclusive educational environments. Lab. |
EDLF 452 : Foundations of Education.
(.5-2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Introduction to the philosophical, sociological, and historical foundations of American education, with special reference to current issues in U.S. public schooling. |
EL ED 302 : Planning and Management.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Admittance to elementary education program. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Learning principles, lesson planning, classroom atmosphere, classroom management, professional attitudes and practices. |
EL ED 340 : Children's Literature.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| PREREQUISITE: | Some sections require acceptance to program. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Trends and titles in children's and adolescent literature. Reading and critiquing as well as practical uses of children's literature in both school and home. |
EL ED 351 : Multicultural Education.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| DESCRIPTION: | Cultural issues related to public education that promote constructive interaction among people of differing economic, social, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. |
EL ED 354 : Assessing and Supporting Literacy Development: Practicum 1.
(1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Concurrent enrollment in ElEd 356. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Applying reading and writing assessment and instructional strategies in the primary grades. |
EL ED 355 : Assessing and Supporting Literacy Development: Practicum 2.
(1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Concurrent enrollment in ElEd 357. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Applying reading and writing assessment and instructional strategies in grades three to six. |
EL ED 356 : Teaching Reading and Language Arts in the Primary Grades.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major status; concurrent enrollment in El Ed 354. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Issues, theories, and practices of literacy instruction for primary grades, including developing literacy through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. |
EL ED 357 : Teaching Reading and Language Arts in the Intermediate Grades.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Concurrent enrollment in ElEd 355. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Issues and practices for teaching language arts in grades three to six, including content area reading and writing, literature, comprehending and responding, vocabulary development, and structural analysis applications. |
EL ED 361 : Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major status; MthEd 305, 306; concurrent enrollment in El Ed 362. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Methods and materials for teaching elementary school mathematics guided by current principles of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in mathematics education. |
EL ED 362 : Practicum in Teaching Mathematics.
(1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major status; MthEd 305, 306; concurrent enrollment in El Ed 361. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Applying content and methods learned in El Ed 361 in an elementary school classroom. |
EL ED 363 : Teaching Science in the Elementary School.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major status; departmental approval. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to teaching science in the elementary school. |
EL ED 365 : Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| DESCRIPTION: | Developing instructional methods and curriculum design to initiate and maintain effective learning in social studies classrooms. |
EL ED 372 : Instruction and Assessment.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Admittance to elementary education program. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Taken during second professional semester. Extended planning, integrated units, teaching strategies, management problems, and assessment and reporting of student progress. |
HLTH 361 : School Health for Elementary Teachers.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Preparing for the role as a health educator, emphasizing skill-based teaching methods and acquisition of teaching resources. |
IP&T 287 : Instructional Technology for Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education.
(2:2:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| DESCRIPTION: | Using instructional design, visual design, and differentiated staffing principles, along with multimedia authoring systems, telecommunication, and other computer-based tools in the development of educational applications for early childhood, elementary, and special education settings. |
IP&T 301 : Educational Psychology.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| DESCRIPTION: | Basic principles of educational psychology applied to teaching, including learning theory, instructional strategies, assessment of learning outcomes, and classroom inquiry. |
MTHED 305 : Basic Concepts of Mathematics.
(3:3:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Math 110 or equivalent; permission from Teacher Education Department. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Concept-oriented exploration of number, measurement, and informal geometry in relation to children's learning. |
| NOTE: | Required of prospective elementary school teachers. |
MTHED 306 : Concepts of Mathematics.
(3:3:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | MthEd 305; permission from Teacher Education Department. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Concept-oriented exploration of rational numbers and proportional reasoning, probability, and early algebraic reasoning in relation to children's learning. |
| NOTE: | Required of prospective elementary school teachers. |
MUSIC 378 : Music for the Elementary Classroom Teacher.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Establishing a classroom environment for musical development; emphasis on appropriate songs, activities, resources, and teaching strategies. |
TMA 352 : Drama in the Elementary Classroom.
(2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| DESCRIPTION: | Using theatre techniques as a tool to enrich all subject matter taught in the elementary school classroom. Puppetry, improvisation, storytelling, etc. |
VAEDU 326 : Art for Elementary Teachers.
(2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Preservice preparation designed to help elementary classroom teachers understand the visual arts and develop skills necessary for implementing a discipline-based approach for art education. |
- Complete 12 hours of one of the following (prior application required):
EL ED 400R : Elementary Student-Teaching Internship.
(1-12:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Three-semester professional sequence and prior application. See EAC for application dates. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Semester-long or two consecutive term, full-day student teaching internship in the public schools. Seminar attendance required. |
EL ED 496R : Academic Internship.
(12:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F |
| PREREQUISITE: | Three-semester professional sequence and prior application. See Education Advisement and Certification Office for application dates. |
| DESCRIPTION: | A full-year classroom teaching internship in the public schools in lieu of El Ed 400, student teaching. |
Recommended Courses
The following courses are strongly recommended:
BIO 101 : Principles of Biology Laboratory.
(1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Concurrent enrollment in Bio 100. |
| NOTE: | Required of all elementary education and early childhood education majors; enrollment limited to elementary education or early childhood education majors. |
ENGL 313 : Expository Writing for Elementary Education Majors.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Engl 150 or equivalent; junior or senior status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Learning to write as professional educators and to teach writing to children. Best taken before the professional sequence. Library research paper. |
| NOTE: | Carries GE Advanced Written and Oral Communication credit. |
GEOG 120 : Geography and World Affairs.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Survey of the world, stressing geography of major political regions. |
| NOTE: | Honors and Independent Study also. |
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.