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

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87 S.H. (Kindergarten - Grade 6)

2.75 GPA required.

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).

Teacher Education Licensure Program Information

Before a student is able to take Education courses needed for licensure, that student must first be admitted to the Teacher Education Unit. This process is competitive as the number of students who can be admitted each semester is limited. Admission is based on grades, passing the Basic Skills Exams and other measures. For more information on this Admission process, visit the Teacher Education Program Admissions page.

All Winona State University Teacher Education Licensure Programs are continuously updated to reflect new licensure requirements from the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Please contact your program advisor for the latest information about program requirements whether you are (1) applying to a teacher education program, or (2) currently enrolled in a teacher education program.

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.) (test out option available - see dept. chair)
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 (4 S.H.)
CHEM 180 - Investigative Science I: Physical Science (4 S.H.)
GEOS 180 - Investigative Science I: Physical Science (4 S.H.)
PHYS 180 - Investigative Science I: Physical Science (4 S.H.)
Students will take one section of a 185 course:
BIOL 185 - Investigative Science II: Earth & Life Science (4 S.H.)
CHEM 185 - Investigative Science II: Earth & Life Science (4 S.H.)
GEOS 185 - Investigative Science II: Earth & Life Science (4 S.H.)
PHYS 185 - Investigative Science II: Earth & Life Science (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.)
EDFD 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 Educational Sequence (31 S.H.)

Note: Teacher education majors must complete all Professional Education Sequence courses in addition to content area courses. Refer to Teacher Education Licensure Programs for more information.

✽ HERS 204 - Personal & Community Health (3 S.H.)
SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities (3 S.H.)
EDFD 400 - Human Development and Learning (2 S.H.)
EDFD 420 - Classroom Management (2 S.H.)
◆ EDFD 440 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (3 S.H.)
△ EDFD 459 - The Professional Educator (3 S.H.)
EDFD 460 - Multicultural Youth, Children, & Families Part I (2 S.H.)
EDFD 462 - Multicultural Youth, Children, and Families Part II (1 S.H.)

Student Teaching (12 S.H.)

Students are required to take 12 S.H. of Student Teaching. This course varies by department/program. See below:

Student Teaching (12 S.H.)

◎ EDST 464 - K-6 Student Teaching (1-16 S.H.)

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.)

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement