2014-2015 Academic Catalog (August 2014 - July 2015)

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2014-2015 Academic Catalog (August 2014 - July 2015) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Education, Elementary K-6 (BS ED)

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Teacher candidates seeking this certification may choose

Elementary K-6 only
or
Elementary K-6 and one or more of the following:
1. Early Education Pre K-K
  or
2. Special Education Multi-categorical K-6
  or
Elementary K-6 and any other 5-9, 5-Adult, 9-Adult, or Pre K-Adult content specialization.

Content Specialization Requirements

A 2.75 Grade Point Average Required

ART 200 Art for the Classroom Teacher (3)
BIOL 101 General Biology I (4) *
or
BIOL 102 General Biology II (4) *
EDUC 304 Developmentally Appropriate Practice (3)
EDUC 307 Reading and the Language Arts (3)
EDUC 309 Understanding Reading Problems: Assessment and Instruction (3)
EDUC 311 Elementary Science Methods (3)
EDUC 312 Elementary Social Studies Methods (3)
EDUC 313 Elementary Math Methods (3)
EDUC 314 The Teaching of Reading (3)
GEOG 200 Principles of Physical Geography (3) *
HIST 101 History of Civilization (3) *
or
HIST 102 History of Civilization (3) *
and
HIST 203 History of the United States (3)
HIST 204 History of the United States (3)
HIST 307 West Virginia History, Geography, and Government (3)
MATH 103 College Algebra (3) +
MUS 204 Music Skills and Materials for the Classroom Teacher (3)
P ED 401 Physical Education, Health and Wellness for Elementary Teachers (3)
PHSC 103 Concepts in Physical Science: Physics/Chemistry. (4) *
PHSC 104 Concepts in Physical Science: Earth/Space Sciences (4) *
*Two additional Social Science General Studies Courses (POSC 104 recommended) - 6 hours total
+Two additional Math courses (MATH 101 or higher) - 6 hours total

Total Hours: 72

Note:

* Satisfies General Studies Requirements

+ Requires grade of "C" or better

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