Elementary Education (BA/BS and MAT): 4 + 1 Program
Elementary Teacher (Grades 1–6)
The Elementary Program is only offered as a five-year program. In addition to the common core, students must also complete the following courses in Stage II and Stage III.
Stage I. Fundamentals of Education in the Inclusive Classroom (Common Core)
(8 semester hours)
The following courses are required for all general education students:
| EDUC 156 | Schools in an Era of Change | 4 |
| GEDUC 460 | Teaching Strategies for the Inclusive_Classroom | 4 |
Students will be evaluated for writing competence at the conclusion of EDUC 156 and must be recommended by the faculty to advance to GEDUC 460. Students will again be evaluated after completion of GEDUC 460. Those students who have not demonstrated strong academic and literacy skills will be offered other options and will work closely with their advisors to find a match for their child-related interests in a non-licensed field.
Stage II. Subject Matter Field
(52 semester hours)
English:
One course in World literature or American literature and
| CHL 313 | Survey Literature for Children and Young Adults | 4 |
Mathematics:
| MATH 115 | Number Systems and Algebra for Elementary School Teachers | 4 |
| MATH 116 | Geometry & Data Analysis for Elementary School Teachers | 4 |
History and Social Studies:
Science and Technology Engineering:
| BIOL 103 | Great Discoveries in Science | 4 |
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| BIOL 113 | General Biology | 4 |
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| PHYS 105 | Science and Technology in the Everyday World: The Way Things Work | 4 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychological Science | 4 |
Art/Music:
One course chosen with advisor
Stage III. Licensure Preparation (24 semester hours)
Some or all of these courses may be taken at the graduate level during the fifth year.
Required courses:
| GEDUC 461 | Social Studies, Science & the Arts_For the Elementary Classroom | 4 |
| GEDUC 464 | Reading & Language Arts for the_Elementary Classroom | 4 |
| GEDUC 467 | Math for the Elementary Classroom | 4 |
| TESL 417 | Sheltered English Instruction | 4 |
| SPND 446 | Learners with Special Needs | 4 |