Elementary Education, B.S.

Experiential Education (3 Credits)

• UNIV 1010 - EDGE Program Introduction 1 credits
• UNIV 3925 - EDGE Project Proposal: [Engagement Center] 1 credits
• UNIV 4925 - EDGE Program Completion: [Engagement Center] 1 credits

Requirements (39 credits):

Courses should be taken in this order whenever possible to complete the program in a timely manner.

• EDUC 3000 - Principles of Teaching & Learning 3 credits
• ELED 3200 - Elementary Educational Psychology 3 credits
• SPED 3030 - Educating Exceptional Students 3 credits
• ART 3900 - Art for Elementary Teachers 1.5 credits
• MUSC 3900 - Music for Elementary Teachers 1.5 credits
• DANC 3900 - Creative Movement for Children 1.5 credits
• THEA 3900 - Theatre for Elementary Teachers 1.5 credits
• MATH 2010 - Math for Elementary Ed I 3 credits
• MATH 2020 - Math for Elementary Ed II 3 credits
• EDRG 3520 - Foundations of Teaching Reading in Elementary Schools 3 credits
• ELED 3400 - Educating Diverse Populations 3 credits
• EDUC 3180 - Educational Decision Making 3 credits
• EDRG 4040 - Literacy Assessment & Instruction 3 credits
• ELED 3555 - Planning, Delivery, & Assess 3 credits
• ELED 4000 - Creative Arts Integration in Elementary Ed 3 credits

Elementary Education block (15 Credits)

Student must be admitted to the College of Education and Human Development Professional Teacher Education Program, taken all required elementary education courses and passed the Praxis Elementary Education Content Knowledge.  Students must apply for the Block Program one semester prior to admission to Block courses.

• ELED 3460 - Methods of Language Arts 3 credits
• ELED 3470 - Methods of Mathematics 3 credits
• ELED 3480 - Methods of Science, PE & Health 3 credits
• ELED 3490 - Methods of Social Studies 3 credits
• ELED 3570 - Elementary Classroom Management 3 credits

Student Teaching (12 Credits)

• ELED 4500 - Practicum/Induction Seminar 2 credits
• ELED 4980 - Elementary Student Teaching 10 credits

Area of Concentration/Specialization (15-24 Credits)

Select an Area of Concentration/Specialization from the following:

• Elementary Education Art Specialization
    (21 credits)
• Elementary Early Childhood Education Concentration (K-3 Licensure)
    (16 credits)
• Elementary Education - English/Language Arts Specialization
    (15 credits)
• Elementary Education - English as a Second Language (EESL) Specialization
    (18 credits)
• Elementary Integrated Studies Specialization
    (15 credits)
• Elementary Education K-8 Mathematics Specialization
    (14 credits)
• Elementary Education Science Education Specialization
    (24 credits)
• Special Education Mild/Moderate Dual Licensure Concentration: K-12
    (credits vary)

Electives

• Electives to reach 120 credit degree minimum. (Please consult with your advisor)

Total Credits, B.S. Degree: 120-126

Note

Students are strongly encouraged to consult their advisor before making course work selections.