2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

Elementary Education Major


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(124 semester hours 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.

General Education and Additional Subject Matter (71 hours minimum):


The student will complete the Indiana State University Basic Skills and Liberal Studies components of the General Education Program.

The following courses must be completed either as a part of the Indiana State University General Education Program or in addition to it with a grade of “C” or above.

  • An approved Fine Arts class 3-4 hours.

Choose one from the following:


Professional Education (36 hours minimum):


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

The professional education component in elementary education consists of a sequential pattern of course work integrated into blocks. Each subsequent block has the previous block as prerequisite. Prior to enrolling in Block III, the student must have been admitted to the Teacher Education Program I. Early and continuous experiences with children in school settings are included throughout the professional education component. All block sequences include practicum experiences in actual school settings. These laboratory courses do not carry course credit, but are required to successfully complete each block.

 

Electives (12 hours minimum):


Three options are available:
  1. Complete any University minor as specified by the Undergraduate Catalog. The minor area may not appear on a teaching license, but will appear on the University degree as well as provide students with more depth of understanding in an area of interest. (Check with Education Student Services Office for applicable minors).
  2. Complete a sequence of courses that can lead to an additional instructional license added to the school setting of early and middle childhood. The instructional setting of middle/junior high school can also be added to the instructional license along with a content area to allow the student teach at the middle school level.
  3. Electives of the student’s choice to study an area of interest or explore other fields.

(ELED) Tentative Course Scheduling 2008-2009:


Tentative Course Scheduling 2008-2009
 
Fall: 100, 100L, 110, 250, 250L, 259, 272, 392, 392L, 394, 394L, 397, 398, 441, 449, 451, 453, 454, 455, 457, 471, 473, 498
Spring: 100, 100L, 110, 250, 250L, 259, 272, 392, 392L, 394, 394L, 397, 398, 441, 449, 451, 453, 454, 455, 457, 471, 495C, 498
Summer: 272, 441, 454

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