Elementary Education (P-5) Teaching, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Upon completion of a degree in Elementary Education, candidates will:

1. demonstrate specific pedagogical skills and content knowledge necessary to perform as effective elementary educators;
2. demonstrate understanding and appreciation for students and families from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, learning and ethnic backgrounds as demonstrated through course observations, assignments and/or reflections.

Candidates have a choice of:

• Elementary only; or
• Dual Certification in Elementary and Special Education

(See catalog for Special Education Teaching - Elementary concentration or Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Elementary concentration.)

Program Requirements

CIP Code: 13.1202

Major

E

Course also satisfies an Essential Education element. Hours are included within the 30 hr. Essential Education requirement above.

M

Indicates a content methods course for this program.

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Key:

E

Course satisfies an Essential Education element.

M

Indicates a content methods course for this program.

*

Course must be taken in semester indicated.

Upper division courses: All students are required to have a minimum of 39 hrs. upper division (300-level or above) courses distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Essential Ed/Free Electives categories.

Elementary Education (P-5) Teaching B.S.