Elementary Education Major

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(85 credits minimum)

The student who desires to be an elementary teacher must remain in good standing in the Teacher Education Program and complete the program outlined below which will satisfy requirements for the bachelor of science degree or the bachelor of arts degree, provided the foreign language requirement is fulfilled. Satisfactory completion of the program will also make the individual eligible for the Standard Instructional License in the state of Indiana provided that the individual satisfies the test requirements. Upon completion of this degree, the holder can be licensed in the elementary, primary, and intermediate school setting.

Required Subject Matter (29 credits minimum):

An approved Fine Arts class 3-4 credits.

COMM 302 - Speech Communication for the Teacher 3 credits (May fulfill Foundational Studies)
EPSY 341 - Education in a Multicultural Society 3 credits (May fulfill Foundational Studies)
AHS 327 - School Health for the Elementary Teacher 3 credits
MATH 205 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I 3 credits (May not be taken by correspondence)
MATH 305 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II 3 credits (May not be taken by correspondence)
MUS 325 - Music in the Education of Children 3 credits
PE 348 - Methods of Teaching Physical Education in Elementary Schools 2 credits
ENG 280 - Children’s Literature 3 credits

Choose one of the following:

HIST 201 - The United States to 1877 3 credits (May fulfill Foundational Studies)
HIST 202 - The United States since 1865 3 credits (May fulfill Foundational Studies)
A grade of C or better is required in each course as well as a minimum grade point average of 2.5.

Professional Education Component (56 credits minimum):

The professional education component in elementary education consists of a sequential pattern of course work integrated into phases. Each subsequent phase has the previous phase as a prerequisite. Prior to enrolling in Phase II, the student must have been admitted to Becoming a Complete Professional I. Early and continuous experiences with children in school settings are included throughout the professional education component and are an integral part of the professional courses. These practicum experiences are required to successfully complete each professional course, but do not carry course credit.

ELED 335 - Early Childhood: Teaching and Learning in the Kindergarten 3 credits

Electives and Courses for Additional License Area (6 credits minimum):

Special Education
Reading
Early Childhood
English as a New Language
Middle School Math
Other approved licensed area

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Elementary Education Major

Required Subject Matter (29 credits minimum):

Choose one of the following:

Professional Education Component (56 credits minimum):

Select one of the following Exceptional Learning Courses:

Phase I (6 credits):

Phase II - Admission to BCP I (8 credits):

Phase III (18 credits):

Student Teaching (12 credits):

Electives and Courses for Additional License Area (6 credits minimum):