Elementary Education
General Education Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
English Composition | ||
Select one of the following: | 6 | |
College Composition I | ||
College Composition II | ||
or ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing | |
or | ||
College Composition II | ||
or ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing | |
College Composition III: Persuasive Writing | ||
Speech Communication | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
Interpersonal Communication | ||
Intercultural Communication | ||
Mathematics | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
College Algebra | ||
Finite Mathematics | ||
Precalculus | ||
Mathematics in Society | ||
Calculus I | ||
Elementary Statistics | ||
Lab Science | ||
Select two of the following: | 8 | |
Concepts of Biology 1 | ||
General Biology I 1 | ||
General Biology II 1 | ||
General Zoology 1 | ||
Introductory Chemistry | ||
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | ||
General Chemistry I | ||
General Chemistry II | ||
Introduction to Earth Science 1 | ||
The Earth Through Time 1 | ||
Concepts of Physics | ||
Introductory Astronomy | ||
College Physics I | ||
College Physics II | ||
University Physics I | ||
University Physics II | ||
Cognition and Brain Science | ||
Technology, Engineering, and Design | ||
Wellness | ||
Select one of the following: | 2 | |
Concepts of Fitness and Wellness | ||
Introduction to Stress Management | ||
Computer Science and Literacy | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Introduction to Computer Information Systems | ||
Introduction to Programming | ||
Introduction to Programming in Java | ||
Introduction to Structured Programming I | ||
Discovering Computing | ||
Humanities | ||
Literacies | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Oral Interpretation | ||
Introduction to Literature | ||
Introduction to Film | ||
Mythology | ||
World Literature I | ||
World Literature II | ||
American Literature I | ||
American Literature II | ||
Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage | ||
Ethics and Philosophy of Science | ||
1st Year Spanish I | ||
1st Year Spanish II | ||
2nd Year Spanish I | ||
2nd Year Spanish II | ||
Introduction to Theatre Arts | ||
Art and Music | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Introduction to the Visual Arts | ||
Introduction to Digital Media | ||
Art History I | ||
Art History II | ||
History of Craft | ||
Fine Arts and Aesthetics | ||
Music Appreciation | ||
Music Fundamentals | ||
World Music | ||
History of Rock and Roll | ||
Social Science | ||
Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
Understanding Media and Social Change | ||
Human Communication | ||
Principles of Microeconomics | ||
Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
Human Geography | ||
United States to 1877 2 | ||
United States to Present 2 | ||
World Civilizations to 1500 | ||
World Civilizations since 1500 | ||
Environmental History | ||
Native American Studies | ||
American National Government | ||
State and Local Government | ||
Introduction to Psychology 3 | ||
Introduction to Sociology | ||
Introduction to Anthropology | ||
Additional Humanities or Social Science | ||
Select one additional course from Humanities or Social Science or select from the following: | 2 | |
Two-Dimensional Design | ||
Drawing I | ||
Ceramics I | ||
Photography I | ||
Survey of Geography 3 | ||
Group Piano for Non-Majors | ||
Group Piano for Non-Majors | ||
Valkyries | ||
Concert Choir | ||
Athletic Band | ||
Concert Band | ||
Planetarium Science | ||
Theatre Practicum | ||
Total Credits | 39 |
- 1
One course each in Biology and Earth Science.
- 2
HIST 103 United States to 1877 or HIST 104 United States to Present is required
- 3
Required
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | ||
EDUC 210 | Creative Activities | 2 |
EDUC 277 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I | 3 |
EDUC 278 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II | 3 |
EDUC 315 | Mathematics in the Elementary School | 3 |
EDUC 320 | Social Studies in the Elementary School | 3 |
EDUC 321 | Foundations of Reading Instruction | 3 |
EDUC 322 | Methods of Language Arts Instruction | 3 |
EDUC 323 | Methods of Reading in the Elementary School | 3 |
EDUC 330 | Children's Literature | 3 |
EDUC 350 | Elementary Practicum and Classroom Management | 2 |
EDUC 355 | Science Methods for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
EDUC 491 | Senior Portfolio | 1 |
Elementary Education Majors are required to take Chemistry, Physics, or STEM ED to fulfill State Science Requirements. Choose one from the following courses: | 4 | |
Introductory Chemistry | ||
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | ||
General Chemistry I | ||
General Chemistry II | ||
Concepts of Physics | ||
Introductory Astronomy | ||
College Physics I | ||
College Physics II | ||
University Physics I | ||
University Physics II | ||
Integrative Physical Science for Elementary | ||
Content Options | ||
Each Elementary Education major is required to complete a second major, minor, or one of the following content options. Dean of Education has right to waive these requirements. | 7-27 | |
Early Childhood | ||
EDEC 1030 | Infant and Toddler Care (offered through CC) | |
EDEC 1035 | Infant and Toddler Care Lab (offered through CC) | |
EDEC 1200 | Administration in Early Childhood Programs (offered through CC) | |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education | ||
Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education | ||
Pre-Kindergarten Observation and Assessment | ||
Kindergarten Education and Curriculum | ||
Student Teaching (Elementary) | ||
ELL | ||
Foundations of Bilingual/Multicultural Education | ||
Assessing ELL Proficiency | ||
Methods of Teaching ELL | ||
Practicum in the ELL Classroom | ||
Linguistics and Language Acquisition | ||
Language and Culture | ||
Kindergarten | ||
Introduction to Early Childhood Education | ||
Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education | ||
Pre-Kindergarten Observation and Assessment | ||
Kindergarten Education and Curriculum | ||
Student Teaching (Elementary) | ||
Middle School | ||
Philosophy and Curriculum of Middle Level Education | ||
Teaching Reading in the Content Areas | ||
Methods of Teaching in the Middle School | ||
Reading | ||
Teaching Reading in the Content Areas | ||
Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties | ||
Practicum in Corrective Reading (Elementary) | ||
Strategies Special Education | ||
Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties | ||
Behavior Modification | ||
Assessment of Students with Disabilities | ||
Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disorders, and Intellectual Disabilities | ||
Collaboration, Consultation, and Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities | ||
Methods and Materials of SLD | ||
Methods and Materials of ED | ||
Methods and Materials of ID | ||
Special Education Student Teaching in SLD, ED, ID, and Assessment | ||
STEM Education-Elementary | ||
Integrative Physical Science for Elementary | ||
Inventions and Innovations - Technology Education for Children | ||
Design, Technology and Engineering for Children | ||
Data Collection and Analysis | ||
STEM Curriculum and Methods for Elementary | ||
Total Credits | 43-63 |
Professional Education Sequence 29 Hours
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Professional Education Sequence | ||
EDUC 240 | Educating Exceptional Students | 3 |
EDUC 250 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
EDUC 283 | Understanding Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
EDUC 300 | Educational Technology | 2 |
EDUC 352 | Culturally Diverse Practicum | 1 |
or EDUC 464 | Practicum in the ELL Classroom | |
EDUC 400 | Educational Psychology | 2 |
EDUC 450 | Trends in Assessment and Educational Issues | 2 |
EDUC 490 | Student Teaching (Elementary) | 10 |
PSYC 250 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
Total Credits | 29 |
Total General Education 39 Hrs
Total Major Requirement 43-63 Hrs
Total Professional Education Sequence 29-30 Hrs
Total Credits Needed to Graduate 120-131 Hrs
For degree and graduation requirements, visit degree requirements and graduation requirements.
Plan of Study
First Year | |||
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Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
Biology lab science (Gen Ed) | 4 | English Composition (Gen Ed) | 3 |
CIS 170 or CSCI 127 (Gen Ed) | 3 | Geology lab Science (Gen Ed) | 4 |
COMM 110 (Gen Ed) | 3 | HIST 103 or 104 (Gen Ed) | 3 |
ENGL 110 (Gen Ed) | 3 | MATH 104 (Gen Ed) | 3 |
HPER 100 (Gen Ed) | 2 | PSYC 111 (Gen Ed) | 3 |
UNIV 150 | 1 | ||
16 | 16 | ||
Second Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
Chemistry or Physics lab science (Gen Ed) | 4 | EDUC 210 | 2 |
EDUC 250 | 3 | EDUC 278 | 3 |
EDUC 277 | 3 | EDUC 283 | 3 |
Literacies - OR - Art & Music (Gen Ed) | 3 | EDUC 321 | 3 |
PSYC 250 | 3 | EDUC 352 | 1 |
GEOG 111 (Gen Ed) | 3 | ||
Literacies - OR - Art & Music (Gen Ed) | 3 | ||
16 | 18 | ||
Third Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
EDUC 240 | 3 | EDUC 320 | 3 |
EDUC 300 | 2 | EDUC 323 | 3 |
EDUC 322 | 3 | EDUC 450 | 2 |
EDUC 330 | 3 | Endorsement courses | 3-9 |
Endorsement courses | 3-6 | ||
14-17 | 11-17 | ||
Fourth Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
EDUC 315 | 3 | EDUC 490 | 10 |
EDUC 350 | 2 | EDUC 491 | 1 |
EDUC 355 | 3 | ||
EDUC 400 | 2 | ||
Endorsement Courses | 3-6 | ||
13-16 | 11 | ||
Total Credits 115-127 |
Please note: This plan is intended for general information only. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor each semester before registration.
Learning Outcomes
- Teacher candidates apply knowledge and skills to plan a unit that meets the needs of students in a P-12 classroom.
- Teacher candidates apply knowledge and skills to implement a unit that meets the needs of students in a P-12 classroom.
- Teacher candidates apply knowledge and skills to evaluate student learning during a unit taught to students in a P-12 classroom.
- Teacher candidates apply knowledge and skills to reflect on student learning and their own practice as a teacher during a unit of teaching students in a P-12 classroom.