Elementary Education Major & K-9 Certification

This major prepares students through theory and practice. Aspiring teachers will develop a strong liberal arts foundation while having the opportunity to practice emerging teaching skills.

Core Professional Education Courses:

EDUC 121 Instructional Technology 3
EDUC 200 Transfer Seminar (for candidates who transfer EDUC 210 only) 1
EDUC 210 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3
EDUC 211 Beginning Field Experience 1
EDUC 215 Physical Development and Health Education 2
EDUC 216 Fine Arts Education 2
EDUC 220 Educational Psychology 3
EDUC 230 Survey of the Exceptional Individual 3
EDUC 250 History and Philosophy of Education 3
EDUC 330 Classroom Assessment 3

Program Specific Pedagogical Studies:

Professional Semester I

EDUC 350 Elementary Intermediate Field Experience for Math/Science/Social Studies 3
EDUC 352 Elementary Intermediate Field Experience for Reading/Language Arts I 3
EDUC 375 Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Elem. School 3
EDUC 385 Methods of Teaching Social Studies/ Science in the Elem. School 3
EDUC 392 Discipline and Classroom Management Techniques in the Elementary Inclusionary Classroom 2
EDUC 395 Methods of Elementary Teaching Reading/ Language Arts in the Elementary School 3

Professional Semester II

EDUC 475 Elementary Advanced Field Experience (Student Teaching) 12
EDUC 373 Diagnostic Techniques of Teaching Literacy 3
EDUC 476 Professional Growth Seminar 1

Additional Courses for the Middle School Endorsement (Optional)

EDUC 360 Psychology and Development of the Middle School Child 3
EDUC 365 Middle School Philosophy, Curriculum and Instruction 3
In addition, candidates seeking Middle School Endorsement must complete at least 18 hours in a content area.

Undergraduate Programs
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Special Education
Music

*Information and Courses subject to change.