102 credits
Decision Point 1 Courses -- must be taken prior to Decision Point 2 courses
| EDEL 100 | Education in a Democratic Society | 3 |
| EDEL 200 | Planning for the Elementary and Early Childhood Classroom | 3 |
| EDPS 260 | Human Growth and Development for Elementary Education | 3 |
| COMM 210 | Fundamentals of Public Communication | 3 |
Decision Point 2 Courses -- must be completed prior to Decision Point 3 courses
| EDEL 300 | Management, Organization, and Instruction in the Elementary Education Classroom | 3 |
| EDEL 350 | Teaching in the Elementary Education Classroom | 3 |
| MATH 391 | Teaching and Learning Mathematics in the Elementary School | 3 |
| EDPS 393 | Learning & Assessment in Elementary Education | 3 |
| SCI 397 | Teaching Science in the Elementary School | 3 |
| SS 397 | Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School | 3 |
| EDFO 420 | Social, Historical, and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 |
Decision Point 3 Courses
Other Professional Education Courses -- can be taken outside of the Decision Point sequence
| EDRD 300 | Reading and Language Instruction in the Elementary Classroom | 3 |
| EDRD 350 | Advanced Reading and Language Arts Instruction in the Elementary Classroom | 3 |
| EDRD 430 | Assessment and Intervention in Elementary Schools | 3 |
| EDRD 204 | Literature for Children | 3 |
| SPCE 302 | Teaching Students with Disabilities in the General Education Classroom | 3 |
| EDEL 244 | Early and Elementary Education for Social Justice | 3 |
| HSC 350 | Elementary School Health Program | 3 |
Other Required Courses
| AHS 100 | Introduction to Art | 3 |
| BIO 102 | Biological Concepts for Teachers | 3 |
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| GEOG 101 | Earth, Sea, and Sky: A Geographic View | 3 |
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| GEOL 101 | Planet Earth's Geological Environment | 3 |
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| HIST 201 | American History, 1492-1876 | 3 |
| MATH 100 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 1 | 3 |
| MATH 201 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 2 | 3 |
| MATH 202 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 3 | 3 |
| MUSE 265 | Basic Music for Classroom Teachers | 3 |
| PHYC 101 | Physical Science Concepts for Teachers | 1 TO 3 |
| | Concentration area | 12 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 102 |
English as a Second Language, 12 credits
Prepares teachers to work with non-native speakers of English in listening, writing, reading, and speaking skills. These courses can be applied toward licensure in Teaching English as a Second Language as well.
| ENG 334 | English Linguistics for Educators | 3 |
| ENG 436 | Language Learning Theories and Research | 3 |
| ENG 437 | Methods and Materials in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | 3 |
| ENG 457 | Practicum in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | 3 |
The above requirements are for the English as a Second Language concentration area available for Teaching Majors in Elementary Education (Grades K-6) only.
Gifted and Talented, 12 credits
| EDPS 420 | Introduction to the Gifted and Talented Student | 3 |
| EDPS 421 | Identification and Evaluation of Gifted and Talented Students | 3 |
| EDPS 425 | Models and Strategies for Gifted Learners | 3 |
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| EDPS 411 | Development of Creative Thinking | 3 |
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| EDPS 423 | Investigating the Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Students | 3 |
Kindergarten/Primary Education, 12 credits
Language Arts, 12 credits
Exploration in depth of the theory and content of the study of literature, writing, and language. Courses selected for this concentration are particularly related to content, issues, and concerns of the elementary classroom.
Required course
| EDEL 302 | Developing Elementary English Language Arts with Multicultural Literature | 3 |
Choose one of the following writing courses
| ENG 213 | Introduction to Digital Literacies | 3 |
| ENG 285 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
Choose one of the following literature courses
Choose one of the following language courses
Mathematics, 12 credits
Designed to provide a mathematics background in the content standards characterizing the K-12 mathematics curriculum. These courses can be applied toward requirements for licensure in middle school mathematics.
Required courses
| MATH 310 | Topics in Algebra for the Elementary and Middle School Teacher | 3 |
| MATH 316 | Topics in Number Theory for the Elementary and Middle School Teacher | 3 |
| MATH 360 | Topics in Geometry for the Elementary and Middle School Teacher | 3 |
Choose from one of the following courses
| MATH 181 | Elementary Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 331 | Technology for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in Mathematics | 3 |
Modern Languages, 12 credits
Modern Languages: Classical culture concentration
| CC 301 | Classical Literature in English Translation | 3 TO 6 |
| CC 305 | Classical Myth and Theory | 3 |
| | 6 credits from CC, GRK, and LAT courses | 6 |
Modern Languages: French concentration
| FR 202 | Intermediate French 2 | 3 |
| FR 301 | Conversation | 3 |
| FR 302 | Composition | 3 |
| | 3 credits from any other 300-400-level FR course | 3 |
Modern Languages: German concentration
| GER 202 | Intermediate German 2 | 3 |
| GER 301 | Conversation | 3 |
| GER 302 | Composition | 3 |
| | 3 credits from any other 300-400-level GER course | 3 |
Modern Languages: Japanese concentration
Modern Languages: Spanish concentration
| SP 202 | Intermediate Spanish 2 | 3 |
| SP 301 | Conversation and Composition | 3 |
| SP 302 | Composition and Grammar | 3 |
| | 3 credits from any other 300-400-level SP course | 3 |
Classical Languages, 12 credits
Classical Languages: Latin concentration
| LAT 202 | Intermediate Latin 2 | 3 |
| LAT 301 | Introduction to Prose 1 | 3 |
| LAT 302 | Introduction to Poetry 1 | 3 |
| | 3 credits from any other 300-400-level CC course | 3 |
Psychology and Counseling, 12 credits
Elementary teachers must understand the psychology of children; their thinking, feelings, behavior, development, learning, the measurement of these characteristics, and the environments in which they occur. These psychological issues are essential for understanding, interacting with, and instructing children.
12 credits from
Counseling psychology and guidance services
| CPSY 400 | Fundamentals of Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 420 | Techniques of Psychological Interventions | 3 |
| CPSY 470 | Introduction to Cross-Cultural Counseling | 3 |
Educational psychology
Psychological science
Students electing PSYS courses must take PSYS 100 for University Core Curriculum to satisfy prerequisites.
Teacher of Reading for Elementary concentration/license, 12 credits
Required courses
| EDRD 427 | Teaching Reading to Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDRD 450 | Reading Strategies and Practicum | 6 |
Choose 3 credits from the following courses
| EDRD 320 | Disciplinary Literacy in the Elementary Schools | 3 |
| EDRD 390 | Early Emergent Literacy | 3 |
Science, 12 credits
Includes a broad range of courses that cover life, earth, and physical sciences. Students seeking this concentration learn to use scientific knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to solve problems and think critically about the natural world. If GEOL 101 was selected for the University Core Curriculum requirement, then GEOL 201 must be selected for the concentration.
Choose a minimum of 12 credits from the following courses:
| ASTR 101 | Astronomy Materials for the Teacher | 3 |
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| ASTR 120 | The Sun and Stars | 3 |
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| BIO 112 | Principles of Biology 2 | 4 |
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| CHEM 100 | People and Chemistry | 3 |
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| CHEM 101 | General, Organic, and Biochemistry for the Health Sciences | 5 |
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| GEOL 101 | Planet Earth's Geological Environment | 3 |
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| GEOL 201 | Earth, Life, and Time | 3 |
Technology, 12 credits
This concentration area provides the opportunity for students to acquire specialized professional knowledge beyond the minimum technological benchmarks expected of all future teachers.
“Technology is human innovation in action” (Technology for All. n.d., p.16). This action facilitates the generation of knowledge that leads to the development of solutions that assist and extend our capabilities as people.
Required courses
Choose 3 credits from the following courses
| CS 110 | Introduction to Computer Science and Web Programming | 3 |
| EDCU 331 | Public School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDRD 445 | Using Computers in Reading Instruction | 3 |
| EDTE 352 | Multimedia Web Design and Development for Education | 3 |
| EDTE 355 | Learning and Teaching with Emerging Technologies | 3 |
| EDTE 360 | Studies in Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDTE 365 | Visual and Digital Literacies | 3 |
| EDTE 480 | Internship in Educational Technology | 2 TO 4 |
| TDPT 400 | Capstone in Technology | 3 |
Wellness, 12 credits
Wellness: Nutrition and family concentration
Designed to provide an integrated approach to understanding relationships among wellness, nutrition, and the family environment. The teacher is prepared to identify children at risk and apply problem-solving skills using appropriate community health resources.
Required courses
Choose 6 credits from the following courses
Wellness: Physical education concentration
Provides both content knowledge and practical experiences in designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate physical education program on the elementary school level.
| HSC 363 | Current Issues in Administration and Coordination of Health and Physical Education | 3 |
| PEP 227 | Introduction to Adapted Physical Education/Activity | 3 |
| PEP 252 | Teaching Physical Fitness and Fitness Activities | 3 |
| PEP 291 | Motor Development and Learning Across the Lifespan | 3 |