Education Studies, Concentration in Elementary Education (K-6): 120 credits

Bachelor of Science

Program Requirements

Candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Bachelor of Science in Education Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education K-6. Candidates must register for and complete EDU 102 E-folio and EDU 203 Instructional Technology as initial courses in the program. These courses are pre-requisites for all other education courses. In EDU 203, candidates will learn more about the importance and usefulness of E-folio and will also learn to use a variety of technology applications designed to enhance teaching and learning. The grade of C- is the minimum grade accepted for all College of Education core courses (ECE, EDU, RDG, and EPY).

Parallel Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Education Studies, Elementary Education K-6 is the same as for the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, K-6, EXCEPT that no clinical courses are included. See notes below.

General Education Requirements (48 credits)

CTA 206Computer Applications

3

OR

FYE 101First Year Experience Seminar

3

ECO 105Fundamentals of Economics

3

MAT 201Mathematics for Teachers I

3

MAT 202Mathematics for Teachers II

3

MAT 304Mathematics for Teachers III

3

PHI 100Introduction to Critical Thinking

3

SCI 251Biology I (with Lab)

4

SCI 305Earth Science (with Lab)

4

SCI 307Physical Science (with Lab)

4

ENG 121English Composition I

3

ENG 122English Composition II

3

HIS 300World and Regional Geography

3

HIS 320Global Civilizations

3

HIS 316American History

3

POL 300American Politics

3

Fine Arts Requirements (6 credits)

Select 2 courses from:

ART 101Art Appreciation 1

3

ART 210Basic Design

3

ART 245The Art of Photography

3

ART 301Drawing and Painting

3

ART 302Drawing

3

ART 304Painting

3

ART 310Exploring Art Media

3

ART 315Watercolor Painting I

3

DRA 105Introduction to the Theater

3

DRA 110Acting

3

DSN 110Fundamentals of Drawing

3

MUS 101Music Appreciation

3

SPA 301Practical Spanish I

3

TEC 215Basic Photography

3

Behavioral Science Core (6 credits)

PSY 333Psychology of the Exceptional Child

3

PSY 336Child Development

3

Education Core (48 credits)

EDU 102E-Folio

0

EDU 203Instructional Technology

3

ECE 214Creating Environments for Learning

3

EDU 304Health and Physical Education

3

EDU 310Applied Behavior Analysis and Classroom Culture

3

EDU 311Assistive Technology

3

EDU 204Leadership and Collaboration

3

EDU 314Instructional Strategies in Elementary Education

3

EDU 315Learner Development and Numeracy

3

EPY 201Development and Implementation of IEPs

3

EPY 402Learning Differences and Assessment of Exceptional Children

3

RDG 203Learner Development and Early Literacy

3

RDG 308Diagnosis and Correction of Learning Differences in Reading

3

EDU 402Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Language Arts/Reading

3

EDU 403Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Social Studies

3

EDU 404Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Science

3

EDU 405Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Math

3

Electives: To meet the requirement of 120 credits, as approved by the Program Chair, Assistant Chair, or Academic Advisor.