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Nov 27, 2024
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Elementary Education, BS
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The Elementary Education Program prepares candidates for careers in elementary teaching. Candidates complete a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program of study and a sequence of professional courses in education, theory, and a method of elementary teaching. Candidates pursuing a degree in Elementary Education must complete 123 semester hours of course work.
The undergraduate program in Elementary Education has a three-fold purpose:
- To give candidates a solid knowledge base that includes a multi-disciplinary academic program of study, knowledge of pedagogy, and knowledge of learners and their characteristics.
- To give candidates an opportunity to practice a repertoire of best teaching practices.
- To encourage in student’s attitudes and skills necessary for reflection and problem solving, and an attitude and belief that “learning to teach” is a lifelong process.
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Core Professional Requirements
(55 semester hours) Total Core Professional Sequence Requirements = 55
Total Core Requirements = 21
English Composition (6 semester hours)
Arts and Humanities (6 semester hours and 3 additional departmental requirements)
Sciences (7-8 semester hours)
Mathematics (3 semester hours)
Social Sciences (6 semester hours and 6 additional departmental requirements)
Technology (3 semester hours)
Institutional Requirements (6 semester hours)
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Candidates are encouraged to take SUMMER courses and attend MINI-SEMESTER in order to have a manageable semester load.
Note: The Department reserves the right to adjust students’ programs to provide the best possible option for graduation and certification requirements. Note:
Recommended to take PRAXIS I second semester sophomore year.
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Admission to Teacher Education Interview Note:
Yearlong Internship Interview Senior Year: The Year Long Internship
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Recommended to Take PRAXIS Core examination.
Student Teacher Interview
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