105 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 | Literacy 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 |
| EDRD 390 | Early Emergent Literacy | 3 |
Other Required Courses
| AHS 100 | Introduction to Art | 3 |
| BIO 102 | Biological Concepts for Teachers | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| | Concentration area | 12 |
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 218 | Introduction to Language Learning Theories and Research | 3 |
| ENG 334 | Linguistics for Educators | 3 |
| ENG 437 | Methods in TESOL | 3 |
| ENG 457 | Professionalism and Social Justice in TESOL | 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.
Kindergarten/Primary Education, 12 credits
| ECYF 231 | Family and Community Relations | 3 |
| ECYF 252 | Creative Experiences for Young Children | 3 |
| ECYF 440 | Kindergarten Education | 3 |
| ECYF 260 | Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
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
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 | Advanced French 1 | 3 |
| FR 302 | Advanced French 2 | 3 |
| | 3 credits from any other 300-400-level FR course | 3 |
Modern Languages: German concentration
| GER 202 | Intermediate German 2 | 3 |
| GER 301 | Advanced German 1 | 3 |
| GER 302 | Advanced German 2 | 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 | Advanced Spanish 1 | 3 |
| SP 302 | Advanced Spanish 2 | 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 any of the courses in the categories listed below:
Counseling psychology and guidance services
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
Candidates expand their understanding of literacy curriculum development, gain many extra hours of teaching in an elementary school, and learn how to tailor literacy instruction to diverse learners by completing a reading concentration that also leads to a license with a reading focus.
Required courses
| EDEL 311 | Language Arts Methods | 3 |
| EDRD 320 | Disciplinary Literacy in the Elementary Schools | 3 |
| EDRD 427 | Teaching Reading to Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDRD 450 | Reading Strategies and Practicum | 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 |
| | or | |
| 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 |
| | or | |
| CHEM 101 | General, Organic, and Biochemistry for the Health Sciences | 5 |
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| GEOL 101 | Planet Earth's Geological Environment | 3 |
| | or | |
| 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 252 | Multimedia Web Design and Development for Education | 3 |
| EDTE 255 | Learning and Teaching with Emerging Technologies | 3 |
| EDTE 260 | Studies in Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDTE 265 | Visual and Digital Literacies | 3 |
| EDTE 380 | Internship in Educational Technology | 2-4 |
| TDPT 400 | Capstone in Technology | 3 |
| EDTE 385 | School Information Infrastructures and Technology Leadership | 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 |
American Sign Language, 12 credits
Applied Behavior Analysis, 12 credits
| SPCE 280 | Behavior Analysis: Principles, Procedures, and Philosophy | 3 |
| SPCE 290 | Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| SPCE 292 | Treatment and Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| SPCE 307 | Ethical and Professional Practice in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
Special Education, 12 credits
Offers in-depth study of contemporary intervention and assessment school-based processes and systems. Intended for those interested in developing a broader understanding of the processes and systems that will be encountered when teaching elementary students who are receiving, or may be eligible to receive, special education services.
Required courses
| SPCE 331 | Technology in Education | 3 |
| SPCE 271 | Introduction to Mild Interventions | 3 |
| SPCE 402 | Legal and Procedural Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
Choose from one of the following courses
| EDRD 400 | Teaching and Supporting Literacy Learning in Elementary Classrooms | 3 |
| | or | |
| SPCE 400 | Mathematics Interventions for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
Differentiation, 12 credits
The purpose of this concentration is to prepare teacher candidates to teach in heterogeneous classroom, often containing students with a range of abilities and needs.
| SPCE 271 | Introduction to Mild Interventions | 3 |
| SPCE 290 | Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| EDPS 420 | Introduction to the Gifted and Talented Student | 3 |
| ENG 437 | Methods in TESOL | 3 |