Elementary Education (K-6) (ELEM) - BT Major

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87 S.H. (Kindergarten - Grade 6)

A teacher of elementary education is authorized to design, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children from kindergarten through grade 6 in a variety of public school K-6 settings. The elementary teacher collaborates with families, colleagues, and related service personnel to enhance the learning of all children. Students in this program will be eligible for Elementary Education Licensure (K-6).

Required Courses (18 S.H.)

These also fit the General Education Program.

ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing (4 S.H.)
MUS 120 - Introduction to Music Theory (3 S.H.)
CMST 191 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3 S.H.) OR
CMST 192 - Introduction to Speech Communication (3 S.H.)
Students will take one section of a 180 course:
BIOL 180 - Investigative Science I: Physical Science in Your Environment (4 S.H.)
CHEM 180 - Investigative Science I: Physical Science in Your Environment (4 S.H.)
GEOS 180 - Investigative Science I: Physical Science in Your Environment (4 S.H.)
PHYS 180 - Investigative Science I: Physical Science in Your Environment (4 S.H.)
Students will take one section of a 185 course:
BIOL 185 - Investigative Science III: Scientific Investigation of your Environment (4 S.H.)
CHEM 185 - Investigative Science III: Scientific Investigation of your Environment (4 S.H.)
GEOS 185 - Investigative Science III: Scientific Investigation of your Environment (4 S.H.)
PHYS 185 - Investigative Science III: Scientific Investigation of your Environment (4 S.H.)

License Requirements (18 S.H.)

MATH 202 - Elements of Mathematics (3 S.H.)
◆ MATH 203 - Number and Number Systems (3 S.H.)
◆ MATH 204 - Technology-Based Geometry (3 S.H.)
EDUC 221 - Children’s Literature (3 S.H.)
EFRT 352 - Introduction to Educational Technology (2 S.H.) (test-out option available)
PESS 200 - Elementary Physical Education for Classroom Teachers (2 S.H.)
HERS 310 - Foundations of Elementary Health Education (2 S.H.)

Professional Education Sequence (30 S.H.)

These courses require formal admission to the Teacher Education Licensure Programs . The College of Education may restructure some program offerings. As a result, the content, numbering, and/or credit hours for Professional Education Sequence courses could be revised. To obtain the latest course requirements, please refer to the current online catalog.

Methods (22 S.H.)

These courses require formal admission to the Teacher Education Licensure Programs .

ART 302 - Art for Elementary Teachers (2 S.H.)
MUS 320 - Music for Elementary Teachers (2 S.H.)
EDUC 328 - Teaching Reading and Language Arts I (3 S.H.)
EDUC 329 - Teaching Reading and Language Arts II (3 S.H.)
EDUC 333 - Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School (3 S.H.)
△ EDUC 334 - Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School (3 S.H.)
EDUC 335 - Teaching of Science and Environmental Studies in the Elementary School (3 S.H.)
EDRD 450 - Differentiated Reading Instruction (3 S.H.)

Note:

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement