Elementary Education Option
All students seeking an endorsement in Elementary Education grades Kindergarten – eight - must complete the following Option in Elementary Education. |
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Hrs |
| EDUC 301* |
Practicum - Social Studies and Language Arts |
1 |
| EDUC 302* |
Practicum - Math and Science |
1 |
| EDUC 325* |
Teaching Lang Arts in Elem/Middle School |
3 |
| EDUC 326* |
Teaching Social Studies in Elem/Middle School |
3 |
| EDUC 327* |
Teaching Math in Elem/Middle School |
3 |
| EDUC 328* |
Teaching Science in Elem/Middle School |
3 |
| EDUC 334* |
Teaching Reading in Elementary School |
3 |
| EDUC 375* |
Differentiated Instruction |
3 |
| EDUC 403* |
Diagnostic and Remedial Reading |
3 |
| EDUC 405* |
Diagnostic and Remedial Math |
3 |
| EDUC 430* |
Integrated Curriculum for the Elementary School |
3 |
| EDUC 438* |
Professional Collaboration with Parents & Families |
3 |
| ART 308 |
Art Exploration |
3 |
| MUS 251 |
Elementary Music Methods |
3 |
| HPER 313 |
Elementary/Middle School Physical Education |
3 |
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Total for Elementary Education Option |
41 |
Education Core
All students seeking certification in any endorsement option area are required to complete the following courses. Educ 209 is a prerequisite (or co-requisite) for the other courses, so plan to take Educ 208/209 during your first semester of Education coursework.
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| EDUC 205** |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
| EDUC 208** |
Teacher Education: Principles & Practicum |
3 |
| EDUC 209** |
Teacher Education Orientation |
0 |
| EDUC 255** |
Diversity in Education |
3 |
| EDUC 300* |
Classroom Management & Effective Teaching |
3 |
| EDUC 317* |
Tests and Measurements |
3 |
| EDUC 400* |
Professional Practices |
2 |
| SPED 200** |
Introduction to Special Education |
3 |
| EDUC 410* |
Student Teaching |
12 |
| EDUC 420* |
Student Teaching Seminar |
1 |
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Total for Education Core |
33 |
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Total for Elementary Education Endorsement |
74 |
Note: Required Program Prerequisite: |
| PSYC 250** |
Human Growth & Development |
3 |
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Required Elementary Content Knowledge Courses
(to be used toward General Education requirements)
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| Communication |
Composition, Speech, Literature |
Minimum 6 |
| Math |
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Minimum 6 |
| Science |
One Biological, one Physical Science |
Minimum 6 |
| Social Science |
American History Required |
Minimum 6 |
| Total minimum credits in above four content ares: |
Minimum 30 |
| Fine Arts |
Art, Music, Theater |
3 |
| HPER 101 |
Wellness |
2 |
| ENG 203 |
Literature for Children/Adolescents |
3 |
| Overall total credits for content Knowledge: |
38 |
* Course requires admission to Teacher Education prior to enrollment.
** Students must complete these courses and PE 101 prior to receiving admission to Teacher Education
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