2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 05, 2025

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

Elementary Education Major

(85 credits minimum)

This program prepares individuals to teach students all subject matter in the elementary grades. Throughout the program you will gain the professional knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to become a highly effective elementary classroom teacher and informed decision-maker about elementary curriculum and instruction.

*Accredited by Indiana Department of Education and National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. For more information click here.

*Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and Indiana State Board of Education. For more information click http://caepnet.org

Required Subject Matter (26 credits minimum):

A grade of C or better is required in each course as well as a minimum grade point average of 2.5. An approved Fine Arts class (ART 151 or ARTE 390) 3-4 credits. An approved History class (HIST 113) restricted to Elementary Education majors.

ART 151 - Visual Arts in Civilization 3 Credits
or
ARTE 390 - Visual Arts in Elementary Schools 4 Credits (or an approved Fine Arts class)
EPSY 341 - Education in a Multicultural Society 3 Credits (May fulfill Foundational Studies)
AHS 327 - School Health for the Elementary Teacher 3 Credits
HIST 113 - Topics in History 3 Credits (an approved class, restricted to Elementary Education majors)
MATH 305 - Concepts of Number and Operations 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
MATH 306 - Concepts of Geometry 3 Credits

Professional Education Component (59 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. A grade of C or better is required in each course as well as a minimum grade point average of 2.5.

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

A grade of C or better is required in each course as well as a minimum grade point average of 2.5.

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

Degree Map

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.50 overall GPA. If Non-Native Language is required, that must be completed in addition to the schedule below. Students who are admitted to the University in good standing and who have satisfactorily completed all prerequisites may apply for admission to the educator preparation program BCP I. The program admission requirements and program progression may be found at the Education Student Services web site, https://www.indstate.edu/education/ess

Fall 1st Year

ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
ELED 200 - Best Practices in Teaching 2 Credits
Foundational Studies: Communication | Credits/Units: 3
Foundational Studies: Health | Credits/Units: 3
Elective | Credits/Units: 3

14 Credits

Spring 1st Year

ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits
MATH 241 - Principles of Statistics 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Laboratory Science | Credits/Units: 4
Foundational Studies: Ethics and Social Responsibility | Credits/Units: 3
Elective | Credits/Units: 3

16 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

ART 151 - Visual Arts in Civilization 3 Credits
or
ARTE 390 - Visual Arts in Elementary Schools 4 Credits
ENG 280 - Children’s Literature 3 Credits
HIST 113 - Topics in History 3 Credits
SPED 226 - The Exceptional Learner in the Regular Classroom 3 Credits
EPSY 202 - Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence 3 Credits
Major Elective | Credits/Units: 3

18-19 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

ELED 250 - Teaching-Learning and Classroom Management 3 Credits (Critical Course)
ELED 250L - Teaching-Learning and Classroom Management 0 Credits
ELED 259 - Measurement and Evaluation in the Elementary School 3 Credits (Critical Course)
ELED 324 - Emergent Literacy 3 Credits (Critical Course)
MATH 305 - Concepts of Number and Operations 3 Credits
SPED 215 - Behavior Management 3 Credits (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: Literary Studies | Credits/Units: 3

18 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

AHS 327 - School Health for the Elementary Teacher 3 Credits
EPSY 341 - Education in a Multicultural Society 3 Credits
MATH 306 - Concepts of Geometry 3 Credits
MUS 325 - Music in the Education of Children 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Junior Composition | Credits/Units: 3

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

ELED 335 - Early Childhood: Teaching and Learning in the Kindergarten 3 Credits (Critical Course)
PE 348 - Methods of Teaching Physical Education in Elementary Schools 2 Credits
SCED 393 - Science in the Elementary School 2 Credits
SCED 393L - Science in the Elementary School Laboratory 1 Credits
Foundational Studies: UDIE | Credits/Units: 3
Major Elective | Credits/Units: 3

14 Credits

Fall 4th Year

ELED 392 - The Teaching of Elementary School Social Studies 3 Credits (Critical Course)
ELED 394 - The Teaching of Elementary School Mathematics 3 Credits (Critical Course)
ELED 397 - Teaching Developmental Reading and Other Language Arts 3 Credits (Critical Course)
ELED 398 - Corrective Reading in the Classroom 3 Credits (Critical Course)
ELED 400 - Theory to Practice 3 Credits (Critical Course)
15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

ELED 457 - Elementary and Special Education Capstone 3 Credits (Critical Course)
ELED 451 - Supervised Teaching 6 Credits (Critical Course)
ELED 453 - Supervised Teaching 3 Credits (Critical Course)
12 Credits

For more information on 15 to Finish please visit https://learnmoreindiana.org/college/succeeding-incollege/graduating-on-time/

Indiana State University’s priority date for filing the FAFSA is April 15. Students must earn 30 credit hours each academic year in order to maximize financial aid from the state of Indiana. Details about how to apply for financial aid, eligibility criteria, and awarding rules are available online at https://www.indstate.edu/financial-aid/apply. Students may view their specific financial file by logging into the MyISU Portal at https://www.isuportal.indstate.edu.

Program Description and Career Resources: https://www.indstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/eled

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