Elementary Education/K-6 (EEPT) - BT Major (Rochester)

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81 S.H. (no minor required)

2.75 GPA required.

This program is designed to support the working Paraprofessional. Completion of 60 credits, or the equivalent to an Associate in Arts degree, is a prerequisite. The 60 credits of this paraprofessional to teacher program, provide the student with a Bachelor of Science (BS) Teaching Degree in Elementary Education at WSU.

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).

RCTC General Education Program Requirements (40 S.H.)

Courses must be selected from those approved to satisfy the competencies of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 1-10. Consult the RCTC catalog listings to determine the specific courses that apply to the areas below. All ten goal areas must be met; some courses may be used to meet a goal in 1-6 as well as a goal in 7-10.

Goal 1: Written and Oral Communication (11 S.H.)

ENGL 1117 - Reading & Writing Critically I (4 S.H.)
ENGL 1118 - Reading & Writing Critically II (4 S.H.)
- Note: Minimum grade of B in one of the two is required
COMM 1114 - Fundamentals of Speech (3 S.H.)
- Note: Minimum grade of B is required

Goal 2: Critical Thinking

This goal area may be met by any course in MNTC 1-10 goals.

Goal 3: Natural Science (6 S.H.)

SCIE 1100 - covers Biology and Chemistry (3 S.H.)
SCIE 1200 - covers Earth Science and Physics (3 S.H.)

Goal 4: Mathematics (3 S.H.)

MATH 1050 - Foundations of Mathematics: Algebra Emphasis (3 S.H.)
- Note: Depending upon Accuplacer test results, MATH 0098 and/or MATH 0099 may be required as prerequisites. Minimum C grade is required.

Goal 5: History and Social Sciences (9 S.H.)

Choose one:

HIST 1624 - U.S. History to 1865 (3 S.H.)
HIST 1625 - U.S. History 1865 to Present (3 S.H.)

Choose 6 S.H. from two different areas:

Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology

Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts (9 S.H.)

ENGL 2297 - Children’s Literature (3 S.H.)
MUSC 1001 - Music Fundamentals (3 S.H.)

Choose 3 S.H. from one area:

Art
Foreign Culture
Humanities
Mass Comm 1106
Philosophy
Speech/Theater

Goals 7-10: Human Diversity, Global Perspective, Civic and Ethical Responsibility, & People and the Environment

Select a course that meets Goals 7, 8, 9, and 10 if any of these goals have not been met by the courses used to meet Goals 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6. If you are interested in being licensed in the state of WI along with MN, take BIOL 1100 to fulfill your Goal 10 requirement.

Health and Human Performance (3 S.H.)

Choose one:

HLTH 1111 - Health Education (3 S.H.)
HLTH 1132 - Drug Use and Abuse (3 S.H.)

Teacher Education Licensure Program Information

Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Unit before taking Professional Education courses. This process is competitive; the number of students admitted each semester is limited. Admission is based on grades (2.75 GPA), passing 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 (29 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.)
MUS 120 - Introduction to Music Theory (3 S.H.)
PESS 200 - Elementary Physical Education for Classroom Teachers (2 S.H.)
EDUC 221 - Children’s Literature (3 S.H.)
EDFD 352 - Introduction to Educational Technology (2 S.H.)
HERS 310 - Foundations of Elementary Health Education (2 S.H.)

Choose 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.)

Choose one section of a 185 course

Professional Educational Sequence (30 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.

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.)

Electives

A total of 120 S.H. are required for a Bachelor’s Degree. After general education and major requirements are met, electives can be taken to meet the 120 S.H. requirement for graduation.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning