Elementary Education, B.S.

General Education

Core Course Requirements 17 credits (MATH 1050 required)
Knowledge Area Requirements 16-17 credits:
FLHD 1500
(S) required., BIOL 1010 / BIOL 1015 or BIOL 2500 - Environmental Biology (L), and GEO 1110 /GEO 1115 (P)

University Requirements

NOTE: As of 7/12/2019, students pursuing this bachelor’s degree are no longer required to complete the Experiential Education Requirement courses for graduation.

Experiential Education Requirement - EDGE (1-3 Credits)

Complete One Track:

Original Project Track (3 Credits)

Students create a project of their own design

UNIV 1010 - EDGE Program Introduction 1 credits Students transferring with more than 60 credits may waive this requirement if they complete the “EDGE Fast Track” online training.
UNIV 3925 - EDGE Project Proposal: [Engagement Center] 1 credits
UNIV 4925 - EDGE Program Completion: [Engagement Center] 1 credits

Select Project Track (2 Credits)

Students select a project from the designated list

UNIV 1010 - EDGE Program Introduction 1 credits Students transferring with more than 60 credits may waive this requirement if they complete the “EDGE Fast Track” online training.
UNIV 4930 - EDGE Select Track Completion: [Engagement Center] 1 credits

Elementary Education Curriculum Requirements

Teacher Candidates must be admitted to the Initial Teacher Education Program to take the following courses (See Admission Procedures)

EDUC 3180 - Educational Decision Making 3 credits
EDRG 3520 - Foundations of Teaching Reading in Elementary Schools 3 credits
EDRG 4040 - Literacy Assessment & Instruction 3 credits
ELED 3200 - Elementary Educational Psychology 3 credits
ELED 3555 - Planning, Delivery, & Assess 3 credits
ELED 4000 - Creative Arts Integration in Elementary Ed 3 credits
SPED 3030 - Educating Exceptional Students 3 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 (PreK-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)

Note

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

Total Credits, B.S Degree: 131-149

Total credits may vary depending on the Concentration/Specialization selected.