Elementary Education, B.A.

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The major in elementary education provides the student with a general education curriculum solidly grounded in the liberal arts and provides professional preparation leading to a teaching certificate for grades 1-6.

General Education Requirements

General education requirements are presented in the undergraduate academic information section in this catalog. A course that meets a general education requirement may also meet a course requirement in the major or a course requirement in another discipline.

While students must complete a full general education sequence, the following specific general education courses must be taken to meet the requirements for this major:

BIO 108 - Introduction to Life Science with Lab Credit(s): 3
CIS 103 - Computer Technology: Applications for Educators Credit(s): 3
HST 105 - United States to 1865 Credit(s): 3
OR
HST 106 - United States History Since 1865 Credit(s): 3
PHY 108 - Introduction to Physical Science with Lab Credit(s): 3
PSY 200 - Developmental Psychology Credit(s): 3
EDU 270 - Introduction to Learner Diversity Credit(s): 3

Courses Required in the Major

EDU 140 - Literature for Children and Adolescents Credit(s): 3
EDU 268 - Introduction to Learner Development Credit(s): 3
EDU 269 - Critical Skills in the Teaching Profession with Field Experience Credit(s): 3
EDU 270 - Introduction to Learner Diversity Credit(s): 3
EDU 271 - Introduction to Content Planning, Delivery, and Assessment Credit(s): 3
EDU 263 - Methods of Teaching Reading and Language Arts Credit(s): 6
EDU 306 - Analysis and Correction of Reading Difficulties Credit(s): 3
EDU 310 - Reading Methods Practicum-Elementary Credit(s): 2
EDU 333 - Multi-sensory Methods for the Elementary Classroom Credit(s): 3
EDU 355 - Analysis and Correction of Math Difficulties Credit(s): 3
EDU 373 - Methods of Teaching Social Studies Credit(s): 3
EDU 394 - Counseling Techniques Credit(s): 3
EDU 400 - Classroom/Behavior Management Techniques-Elementary/Special Education/Deaf Education Credit(s): 3
EDU 410 - Planning for Instruction and Assessment Credit(s): 3
EDU 450 - Student Teaching at the Elementary Level* Credit(s): 2-12 (10 credits/12 weeks)

Courses Required in Other Disciplines

Students must select one course in geography.
Students must select one course in health or nutrition and wellness.
Students must select one course in economics.
Students must select one course in mathematics in addition to the general education requirement. Students must complete MTH 104 and MTH 106 , unless transferring an approved mathematics course from another Institution. Students transferring a mathematics course will complete MTH 102 .

PSY 200 - Developmental Psychology Credit(s): 3
CDS 105 - Speech and Language Development of the Normal and Exceptional Child Credit(s): 3
MTH 350 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Early Childhood and Elementary School Credit(s): 3
BIO 370 - Teaching of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Credit(s): 2

Graduation Requirement

Students must complete one course in religion.

REL 225 - World Religions Credit(s): 3 is highly recommended.

Early Childhood Certification

Candidates seeking the major in elementary education may also work toward certification in early childhood education (birth-3rd grade) by adding the appropriate sequence of coursework, and by preparing for additional certification assessments.

Courses Required for Adding Early Childhood Certification

EDU 338 - Emergent Literacy Across the Curriculum Credit(s): 2
ECE 131 - Introduction/Observation of Early Childhood Programs Credit(s): 3
ECE 230 - Infant and Toddler Development Credit(s): 3
ECE 232 - The Young Child Credit(s): 3
OR
FCS 232 - The Young Child Credit(s) 3
ECE 431 - Early Childhood Integrated Curriculum Credit(s): 3
ECE 432 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs Credit(s): 3

Early Childhood Special Education Certification

Candidates who seek to add certification in early childhood education (birth-3rd grade) may also add early childhood special education by adding three additional courses (listed below) and by preparing for additional certification assessments.

EDU 307 - Methods of Teaching Early Childhood Special Education Credit(s): 3
EDU 314 - Practicum in Teaching Students with Disabilities Credit(s): 3
OR
ECE 375 - Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education Credit(s): 3
EDU 325 - Individualized Assessment and Approaches in Early Childhood Credit(s): 3

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