Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Elementary Education, BA


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The Elementary Education Major is for students who wish to pursue a degree in teacher education at the elementary level. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all professional area courses; as well as the core English and Math Courses ENG 111 , ENG 112 ENG 213   and  MAT 120 , MAT 121 . The curriculum provides an understanding of child development, intellectual development, and issues related to elementary education. Students develop skills needed to instruct children in kindergarten through grade six.  In order to fulfill degree requirements in this major, students must complete a minimum of 120 semester hours in the following categories.

General Education Core Requirements


Note


**Courses are required only if indicated by placement exam scores.

With the exception of EDU 425, only formally admitted students can take 400-level professional courses.

 

Electives


Electives of choice, O-9 credit hours as needed.

Four-Year Course Distribution Plan


Elementary Education (K-6) Suggested Sequence Of Courses


Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Semester Hours 15

Second Semester

Semester Hours 15

Junior Year


Senior Year


Total Credit Hours: 122


Additional Requirements


*Must Pass PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators or its equivalent to be admitted to the Teacher Education Program.

*Electives as needed to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours.

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