Elementary Education Major - ELED

Students who major in elementary education develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions to create learner-centered, inclusive environments. In the elementary education program, students study the role of education and schooling in society, learn about developmental psychology and gain the tools needed to be an effective and responsive teacher, capable of teaching multiple subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science and social studies. Students engage in a variety of classroom field experiences and student teaching to enhance the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching. Students in elementary education complete the requirements for licensure in elementary and middle school, grades K-9.

Courses in the Major (55 credits)

EDU 102 - Exploration in Education and Society 4 Hour(s)
EDU 202 - Intercultural Context in Education 4 Hour(s)
EDU 203 - Educational Psychology 4 Hour(s)
EDU 210 - Field Experience in Education I 1 Hour(s)
EDU 249 - Development, Outcomes, and Assessment 4 Hour(s)
EDU 261 - Introduction to Inclusive Education 4 Hour(s)
EDU 302 - Educational Advocacy 4 Hour(s)
EDU 311 - Field Experience in Education II 1 Hour(s)
EDU 323 - Literacy I: Early Childhood - Middle Childhood 4 Hour(s)
EDU 324 - Literacy II: Middle Childhood - Early Adolescence 4 Hour(s)
EDU 325 - Science and Social Studies in the Elementary/Middle School 4 Hour(s)
EDU 326 - Mathematics in the Elementary/Middle School 4 Hour(s)
EDU 360 - Teaching and Learning with English Language Learners 2 Hour(s)
EDU 419 - Early Childhood/Elementary Student Teaching 6 Hour(s)
EDU 420 - Early Childhood/Elementary Student Teaching 6 Hour(s)

Required Support Courses (8 credits)

MAT 104 - Foundations of Elementary Mathematics I 4 Hour(s)
MAT 201 - Foundations of Elementary Mathematics II 4 Hour(s)
Must complete Physical/Health Education online module.
Must complete Arts Integration online module.

Bachelor of Science Requirements

The requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education are:

CMP 112 - Computational Thinking I 4 Hour(s) and
MAT 104 - Foundations of Elementary Mathematics I 4 Hour(s) and
MAT 201 - Foundations of Elementary Mathematics II 4 Hour(s)
ENG 170 - Writing Seminar 4 Hour(s)
Degree requirements cannot be waived.

Note:

Each major may have specific course sequencing requirements. For specific requirements, see “Required Support Courses” within each major.

Required Core and General Education Program Area Courses

*Students should consult with their Education advisor/mentor to select courses that meet the GE1 and GE 2 course sequence requirements.

Special Education Specialization - SPED

The Teacher Education Program offers Cross Categorical Special Education (K-12) with two certification tracks: 1) Special Education/Elementary Education and 2) Special Education/Secondary Education. The program focuses on research-based models, including effective strategies and interventions to meet the academic, social and emotional needs of all students. Students who successfully complete the requirements for this specialization and are endorsed for an initial teaching license through their K-9 (elementary) or grades 4-12 (secondary) program will be endorsed for the Cross Categorical Special Education (#2801) as an additional license.

Courses in the Special Education Specialization

EDU 235 - Introduction to Teaching Learners with Low Incidence Disabilities 4 Hour(s)
EDU 312 - Field Experience-Adaptive Education 1 Hour(s)
EDU 330 - Introduction to Diagnostic Assessment of Students with Exceptional Needs 4 Hour(s)
EDU 364 - Collaboration for Academic, Social and Career Development 4 Hour(s)
EDU 372 - Instructional Design and Methodology for Students with Mild to Moderate Learning Disabilities 4 Hour(s)
EDU 373 - Instructional Design and Methodology for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities 4 Hour(s)
EDU 423 - Special Education Student Teaching 6 Hour(s)
Note: Elementary Education Majors complete EDU423 as their second student teaching course rather than completing EDU420.