Education, B.A. (Teaching in Grades 2-6)

To fulfill major requirements and certification standards, students must complete:

• EDU-001 Education Laboratory I
• EDU-111 Perspectives on American Education or EDU-112 History of Education in America  or EDU-113 Introduction to Educational Philosophy  or EDU-114 Culture, Identity, and Schooling  
• EDU-120 Human Development
• EDU-200 Health Education and Physical Activity
• EDU-221 Students with Exceptionalities
• EDU-305 Arts Integration in Elementary Grades
• EDU-330 Literacy Foundations and Instruction in Grades PK-3
• EDU-331 Literacy Processes and Instruction in Grades 2-6
• EDU-332 Social Studies in Grades PK-6
• EDU-333 Science in Grades PK-6
• MTH-301 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I
• MTH-302 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II
• EDU-431 Diverse School Cultures: Teaching, Learning and Management

Early Teaching Experience

In August, prior to the senior year, all elementary candidates seeking teacher certification participate in an early teaching experience on a full-time basis. This experience provides an opportunity for direct involvement in the opening of school when classroom routines and procedures are established. Candidates seeking certification are expected to assume some teaching responsibilities.

Graduate summer admission

Candidates who satisfactorily complete all Senior Block courses including the practicum experience, and are eligible to enroll in the EDEP-670 Teaching Internship may receive approval to enroll in graduate courses during the summer prior to the teaching internship.