Education, Elementary K-6 (BS ED)

The degree of Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary requires successful completion of at least 120 semester hours, including (1) the General Education Program *, (2) the Professional Education Component, and (3) the requirements associated with Elementary K-6. This degree qualifies graduates for certification to teach Elementary Education in grades K-6.

*Note: Education majors must take ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , & COMM 101 and earn a grade of C or higher in each class.

Professional Education Component

A 2.50 Grade Point Average required with a C or better in each course.

EDSP 303 Introduction to Special Education (3)
EDUC 210 Diversity, Culture, and Education in a Pluralistic Society (3)
EDUC 301 Educational Technology (3)
EDUC 305 Psychology of Teaching and Learning (3)
EDUC 306 Classroom Management and Instructional Strategies (3)
Teacher Residency I
EDSP 415 Co-Teaching, Consultation, and Collaboration (3)
EDUC 416 Assessment and the Data Informed Teacher (3)
EDUC 450 Clinical Experience Level IV (6)
Teacher Residency II
EDUC 460 Clinical Experience Level V Residency II (12)

Elementary Education K-6 Content

A 2.50 Grade Point Average required.

ART 200 Art for the Classroom Teacher (1)
BIOL 110 Life Sciences for Elementary School Teachers (4)
EDUC 304 Developmentally Appropriate Practice (3)
EDUC 307 Language Arts and Writing Across the Curriculum (3)
EDUC 308 Reading in the Early Years (K-2) (3)
EDUC 309 Reading in the Intermediate Years (Grades 3-6) (3)
EDUC 315 Understanding Reading Problems: Assessment and Instruction (3)
EDUC 412 Elementary Teaching Methods in Science and Social Studies (3)
EDUC 413 Elementary Teaching Methods in Mathematics (3)
EDUC 414 Elementary Teaching Methods in Literacy (3)
GEOG 101 Humans and the Environment (3)
HIST 203 History of the United States (3)
HIST 204 History of the United States (3)
MATH 103 College Algebra (3) or MATH 103C College Algebra (3)
MATH 305 Mathematics for the Public Schools (3)
3 Additional Credit Hours in Mathematics (100 level or higher)
MUS 204 Music Skills and Materials for the Classroom Teacher (1)
P ED 401 Physical Education, Health and Wellness for Elementary Teachers (1)
PHSC 103 Concepts in Physical Science: Physics/Chemistry (4)
PHSC 104 Concepts in Physical Science: Earth/Space Sciences (4) * or GEOL 101 Earth Processes, Resources, and the Environment (4)
POSC 104 American Federal Government (3) *
*Satisfies General Education Requirement