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2013-2015 Catalog 
    
2013-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Elementary Education, BA


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The Elementary Education curriculum is designed to prepare pre-service teachers to teach effectively in the content areas, using efficient strategies and up-to-date techniques in grades K-6. Moreover, an understanding of child development, learner behavior and attitude adjustment is imperative for teacher success in classroom settings. The curriculum provides developmentally appropriate learning experiences so that candidates are prepared to meet the needs, capabilities and interests of children in kindergarten through grade six.

The following course requirements must be met in order to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education:

Outline


The following outline of courses details the 127 credit hours required for the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. Meeting graduation requirements is the responsibility of the student. Refer to the catalog for curricular specifics and a complete listing of required and elective courses and descriptions. Students must earn “C” or better in all “TEP” courses.

Plan of Study


University Requirements Transformative Education Program Core Competencies


Wellness (10)

And 2 (1) Activity Courses

Civic Engagement (3)

Servant Leadership (3)

Teamwork (3) ^

^ Note: May take this course outside of the major.

Artistic Literacy (3) +

+NOTE: Must select a course outside their major.

Global Perspective (3)

Major Requirements (48)


Students must earn a “C” or higher in ALL courses in the major.

Course Sequence


Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Junior Year


Senior Year


Total Degree Hours: 125


Transformation Education Program Acronyms


WC: Written  Communication OC: Oral Communication
FL: Foreign Language & Sign Language AW: Advanced Writing
CT: Critical Thinking ID: Identity
WEL: Wellness SCL: Science with Lab
QL: Math TECH: Computer Technology
CE: Civic Engagement GP: Global Perspective
SL: Servant Leadership TW: Teamwork
IC: Innovation & Creativity AL: Artistic Literacy
CAP: Capstone  

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