Elementary Education, B.A.
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Curriculum
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence to complete the major in four years.
Core Curriculum (31-45)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)
Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
Mathematics (3-5 credits)
Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum
Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)
Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
| EDU 250 | Foundations of Education | 3.00 |
| Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum | 3.00 |
Constitution (3-6 credits)
Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum.
Classes in the major may be used to fulfill this Core requirement.
Major Requirements (78-81)
| MATH 122 | Number Concepts for Elementary School Teachers | 3.00 |
| MATH 123 | Statistical and Geometrical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers | 3.00 |
| EDU 203 | Introduction to Special Education | 3.00 |
| EDU 206 | Classroom Learning Environment | 3.00 |
| EDU 214 | Preparing Teachers to Use Technology | 3.00 |
| EDU 215 | A Global Lens on Equity and Diversity in Young Adult Literature | 3.00 |
| EDU 220 | Principles Of Educational Psychology | 3.00 |
| EDU 280 | Valuing Cultural Diversity | 3.00 |
| EDRL 471 | Theory and Practice for Academic English Language Development | 3.00 |
| EDRL 474 | Methods and Curriculum for Teaching English Language | 3.00 |
| EDRL 475 | Assessment and Evaluation English Language Learners | 3.00 |
| EDSP 432 | Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for Students with/without Disabilities | 3.00 |
| EDSP 464 | Intensification of Instruction Through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support | 3.00 |
The following courses require program admission:
| EDEL 433 | Teaching Elementary School Math | 3.00 |
| EDEL 442 | Science Theory and Content | 3.00 |
| EDEL 443 | Teaching Elementary School Science | 3.00 |
| EDEL 452 | Social Studies Theory and Content | 3.00 |
| EDEL 453 | Teaching Elementary School Social Science | 3.00 |
| EDRL 435 | Reading Theory | 3.00 |
| EDRL 437 | Teaching Reading | 3.00 |
| EDRL 455 | Writing Theory and Content | 3.00 |
| EDRL 457 | Teaching Writing | 3.00 |
| EDRL 477 | Policies, Critical Issues and Best Practices for ELLS - Practicum | 3.00 |
Student Teaching
| EDU 283 | Community and Advocacy in Education | 3.00 |
| EDEL 483 | Elementary Supervised Student Teaching | 9.00 - 12.00 |
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
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Core Curriculum
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31-45
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Major Core Requirements
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78-81
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Electives
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0-11
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Total Credits
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120
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