Elementary Education

Elementary Education - B.S. with Minors and Concentrations

 

K-6 Certification

 

GENERAL EDUCATION

43-46

LDR-150

Introduction to Life Calling

3

Humanities Core

12

ENG-180

Humanities World Literature

3

HST-180

Humanities World Civilization

3

MUS-180

Humanities Fine Arts

3

PHL-180

Humanities Philosophy

3

Biblical Literature

6

BIL-101

Old Testament Survey

3

BIL-102

New Testament Survey

3

Advanced Writing or Literature met by EDU-365 Children's Literature

Health and Wellness

2

PHE-101

Concepts of Health and Wellness

1

PHE

Activity Elective

1

Social Science and Psychology

9

PSY-150

General Psychology

3

HST-103

Recent History and Politics OR

 

HST-211

American Civilization to 1865 OR

 

HST-212

American Civilization after 1865

3

SOC-150

Principles of Sociology

3

Science/Mathematics

11

SCI-201

Integrated Earth/Life Science

4

 

Physical Science Elective

4

MAT-111

Math for Elementary Teachers I

3

Competencies and Proficiencies

0-3

Writing Competency (ENG-120)

0-3

Speech Competency (EDU-290 + EDU-491)

0

Intercultural Competency (EDU-290 + EDU-491)

0

PROFESSIONAL CORE

56

Stage A - Introduction

4

EDU-130

American Education

3

EDU-200

Educational Technology

1

Stage B - Acquisition

15

EDU-271

Foundations of Early Childhood

3

EDU-290

Elementary Education in a Pluralistic Society

3

PHE-260

Health/Physical Activity/ Human Movement

3

PSY-251

Child Development

3

PSY-276

Psychology of the Exceptional Learner

3

Stage C - Integration

21

The following courses should be taken in a block during the first Stage C semester:

 

EDU-355

Social Studies Methods

3

EDU-365

Children's Literature

3

EDS/EDU-373

Early Childhood Practicum

3

The following courses should be taken in a block during the second Stage C semester:

 

EDU-292

Fine Arts for Children

3

EDU-306

Mathematics Methods

3

EDU-356

Science Methods

3

EDU-391

Junior Professional Year Practicum

3

Stage D - Application

16

EDU-491

Student Teaching

15

EDU-495

Student Teaching Seminar

1

 

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJOR

Add the following courses for the stand-alone Elementary Education major:

Stage A - Introduction

3

EDU-295

Observation and Participation

(Required May term course)

3

Stage B - Acquisition

2

EDU-216

Literature and Response for Young Children

2

Stage C - Integration

8

First semester:

 

EDU-354

Language Arts Methods

2

EDU-388

Developmental Reading

3

Second semester:

 

EDU-386

Corrective Reading

3

K-6 Elementary Education Program

124

Professional Core

56

Additional Elementary Education Courses

13

General Education and Competencies

43-46

Elective Hours

9-12

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION/EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS DOUBLE MAJOR

Add the following courses to the Professional Core:

Stage B - Acquisition

5

EDS-215

Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Settings

3

EDU-216

Literature and Response for Young Children

2

Stage C - Integration

21

EDS-350

Assessment in Special Education

3

EDS-350P

Assessment Practicum

1

EDS-354

Language Arts Methods

2

EDS-361

Behavior Management in Special Education

3

EDS-370

Public Policy and Special Education

3

EDS-381

Methods for Teaching Children With Exceptional Needs

3

EDS-385

Special Education Practicum I

3

EDS-388

Developmental Reading

3

K- 6 Elementary Education/ Exceptional Needs Double Major

125-128

Professional Core

56

Additional Exceptional Needs Courses

26

General Education

43-46

Elementary majors may choose one of the following minors or concentrations to fulfill Indiana teacher certification requirements.

LANGUAGE ARTS MINOR FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

21

Required Courses:

15

EDU-265

Literature for Adolescents

3

ENG-170

Introduction to Linguistics

3

ENG-220

Approaches to Literary Analysis

3

ENG-241

Studies in English Grammar

3

WRI-234

Advanced Writing

OR

 

WRI-235

Creative Writing

3

Choose one additional course above ENG-200

3

Excluding ENG-201, 352, 399, 455, and 481

 

Choose one additional course above ENG or WRI-200

3

Excluding ENG-201, 352, 399, 455, 481, English Capstone, WRI-356, 399, and 481

 

MATHEMATICS MINOR FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

24-25

Required Courses:

10

MAT-211

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II

3

MAT-120

College Algebra/Trigonometry

4

MAT-204

Applied Statistics I

3

Choose one of the following:

3-4

MAT-130

Applied Calculus

 

MAT-223

Discrete Math

 

MAT-253

Calculus I

 

Choose one of the following:

3

CIS-121

Introduction to Programming

 

CIS-122

Introduction to Web Programming

 

CIS-125

Introduction to Computer Sciences I

 

Math Electives

7-8

Math electives should be selected to bring the total to at least 24 credits. Electives may any course numbered above MAT-200.

SCIENCE MINOR FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

23-25

Required Courses:

8

PHY-120

Physical Science with Lab

4

SCI-201

Integrated Life and Earth Science with Lab

4

Choose one of the following:

4

BIO-100

Introduction to Biology with Lab

 

BIO-125

Principles of Biology with Lab

 

Choose one of the following:

4-5

CHE-110

Introduction to Chemistry with Lab

 

CHE-125

General Chemistry I with Lab

 

BIO/CHE/PHY Electives: Choose two of the following:

7-8

BIO-102

Human Biology with Lab

4

BIO-105

Heredity and Disease with Lab

4

BIO-106

Environment and Society with Lab

4

BIO-107

Crops and Society with Lab

4

BIO-108

Introductory Field Biology with Lab

4

BIO-109

Forensics with Lab

4

CHE-104

Chemistry and Artists' Colors with Lab

4

CHE-105

Exploring Chemistry with Lab

4

CHE-120

Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry with Lab

4

CHE-232

Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry

3

EAR-132

Earth Science with Lab

4

PHY-140

Astronomy with Lab

4

WORLD LANGUAGE AND CULTURE MINOR FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

18-30

World Language: Spanish

Prerequisite (Need determined by placement test)

0-6

SPA-117

Beginning Spanish I

0-3

SPA-118

Beginning Spanish II

0-3

Required Courses:

3-9

SPA-237

Intermediate Spanish I

0-3

SPA-238

Intermediate Spanish II

0-3

SPA-347

Spanish Conversation/Composition

3

Choose one from among the following:

3

SPA-457

Survey of Spanish Literature

 

SPA-458

Survey of Spanish American Literature

 

SPA-462

Spanish Short Stories

 

SPA-465

Special Topics in Literature

 

SPA-461

Contemporary Spanish Literature

 

TESOL:

6

ENG-170

Introduction to Linguistics

3

TSL-203

TESOL Theoretical Foundations

3

Intercultural:

6

SOC-225

Cultural Anthropology (Counts as general education sociology requirement)

3

INT-220

Intercultural Relationships

3

ELEMENTARY CONCENTRATIONS:

Mathematics Concentration

15-16

Required Courses:

6

MAT-211

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II

3

MAT-204

Applied Statistics I

3

Choose one of the following:

3-4

MAT-130

Applied Calculus

 

MAT-223

Discrete Math

 

MAT-253

Calculus I

 

Choose one of the following:

3

CIS-121

Introduction to Programming

 

CIS-122

Introduction to Web Programming

 

CIS-125

Introduction to Computer Sciences I

 

Math Electives

3

Math electives should be selected to bring the total to at least 15 credits. Electives may include any course numbered above MAT-200

Science Concentration

15-17

Choose one of the following:

4

BIO-100

Introductory Biology with Lab

 

BIO-125

Principles of Biology with Lab

 

Choose one of the following:

4-5

CHE-110

Introduction to Chemistry with Lab

 

CHE-125

General Chemistry I with Lab

 

BIO/CHE/PHY Electives: Choose two of the following:

7-8

BIO-102

Human Biology with Lab

4

BIO-105

Heredity and Disease with Lab

4

BIO-106

Environment and Society with Lab

4

BIO-107

Crops and Society with Lab

4

BIO-108

Introductory Field Biology with Lab

4

BIO-109

Forensics with Lab

4

CHE-104

Chemistry and Artists' Colors with Lab

4

CHE-105

Exploring Chemistry with Lab

4

CHE-120

Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry with Lab

4

CHE-232

Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry

3

EAR-132

Earth Science with Lab

4

PHY-140

Astronomy with Lab

4

Social Studies Concentration

15

Psychology - Choose one of the following:

3

PSY-225

Learning and Motivation

 

PSY-250

Developmental Psychology

 

Sociology - Choose one of the following:

3

SOC-200

Marriage and Family

 

SOC-210

Minority Group Relations

 

SOC-225

Cultural Anthropology

 

History - Choose one of the following:

3

HST-201

World Civilization to 1500

 

HST-202

World Civilization after 1500

 

HST-211

American Civilization to 1865

 

HST-212

American Civilization after 1865

 

Economics - Choose one of the following:

3

ECO-205

Basic Economics

 

ECO-211

Introduction to Economics

 

ECO-212

Microeconomics

 

ECO-213

Macroeconomics

 

ECO-270

Comparative Economic Systems

 

ECO-275

Economics of Poverty

 

Geography - Choose one of the following:

3

GEO-201

Physical Geography

 

GEO-202

Political and Cultural Geography

 

World Language And Culture Concentration

15-27

World Language: Spanish

Prerequisite (Need determined by placement test)

0-6

SPA-117

Beginning Spanish I

0-3

SPA-118

Beginning Spanish II

0-3

Required Courses:

3-9

SPA-237

Intermediate Spanish I

0-3

SPA-238

Intermediate Spanish II

0-3

SPA-347

Spanish Conversation/Composition

3

Choose one from among the following:

3

SPA-457

Survey of Spanish Literature

 

SPA-458

Survey of Spanish American Literature

 

SPA-462

Spanish Short Stories

 

SPA-465

Special Topics in Literature

 

SPA-461

Contemporary Spanish Literature

 

TESOL:

3

TSL-203

TESOL Theoretical Foundations

3

Intercultural:

6

SOC-225

Cultural Anthropology (Counts as general education sociology requirement)

3

INT-220

Intercultural Relationships

3

Language Arts Concentration

15

EDU-233

American Literature Survey

3

ENG-241

Studies in English Grammar

3

WRI-234

Advanced Writing

 

 

OR

 

WRI-235

Creative Writing

3

EDU-265

Literature for Adolescents

3

EDU-231

Phonics I: Phonemic Awareness

1

EDU-232

Phonics II: Phonics

1

EDU-233

Phonics III: Word Knowledge

1

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