ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree

GENERAL EDUCATION AND PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

Freshman and Sophomore Years: Cr.

Art

ART100Introduction to Art 3
Art Selective 3

English

ENGL114Introduction to Literature 3
English/Literature Selective 3

Health & Physical Education

HPE234First Aid and CPR 2
HPE235Principles of Health Education & Substance Abuse 3
HPE300Physical Education in the Elementary Schools 3
OR
HPE360Movement Education 3

Mathematics

MATH120Math for Elementary Teachers I 3
MATH121Math for Elementary Teachers II 3

Music

MUS110Introduction to Music Theory 3
Music Selective 3

Psychology

EDPY112Introduction to Educational Psychology 3
PSYC205Human Growth and Development 3

Science

NSCI110Survey of the Natural Sciences 3
Science Selective 3

Social Science

Social Science Selectives 6

MAJOR COURSES AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CORE

Sophomore Year:Cr. Sem.

EDPY215Psychological Foundations of Education 3Fall

Junior Year:

EDPY350The Education & Psychology of Exceptional Children 3Fall
EDUC303Methods of Teaching Elementary Music 2 Fall
EDUC306Methods of Teaching Elementary Social Studies 2 Fall
EDUC308Methods of Teaching Elementary and Secondary Art 2 Fall
EDUC334Teaching the Integrated Language Arts 4 Fall
EDUC347Speech, Hearing & Language Development of the Preschool Child 3Fall
EDUC302Methods of Teaching Elementary Mathematics 2Spring
EDUC304Methods of Teaching Elementary Science 2 Spring
EDUC335Fundamental & Corrective Strategies in the Elementary Reading Program 4 Spring
EDUC380Classroom Environment and Management 2Spring
EDUC448Reading Materials for the Elementary Child 3 Spring

Senior Year:

EDUC325General Teaching Methods 3Fall
EDUC405Current Issues in Education 3Fall
GUID424Principles of Counseling and Development 3 Fall
EDUC400Elementary Teaching Practicum and Seminar 12 Spring
OR
EDUC475Elementary & Secondary Teaching Practicum and Seminar 12Spring

NOTE: In addition to the above, students must complete Baccalaureate degree and General Education Requirements, the requirements for Final Admission to Teacher Education and the Professional Education Core.

Students pursuing this area of study should read and understand the Overview of Teacher Education. This information deals with teacher certification, admission to teacher education, grade standards, and student teaching practicum.