Elementary Education, B.A.

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The elementary education program requires a minimum of 120 credit hours and prepares students to teach in grades K-6.

Professional Education Requirements

68 credits of specific courses are included under the Professional Education Requirements. Specific Professional Education coursework requirements for this degree program are in the process of being approved and will be added to the Elementary Education program sheet, available from the Teacher Preparation and Advising Office.

Major Content

36 credit hours of specific under Major Content must be completed prior to enrollment in EDEL 4109 , EDEL 4309 , EDEL 4409 .

EDEL 2140 - Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School Credits: 3
EDEL 2280 - Literature for Children Credits: 3
MATH 1100 - Number and Operations for Elementary School Teachers Credits: 3
MATH 1105 - Data, Probability, and Algebra for Elementary School Teachers Credits: 3
MATH 2120 - Geometry and Measurement for Elementary School Teachers Credits: 3
ASTR 1070 - The Earth: Its Physical Environment Credits: 4
OR
GEOL 1070 - The Earth: Its Physical Environment Credits: 4
LIFE 1020 - Life Science Credits: 4
CHEM 1090 Credits: 4
OR
PHYS 1090 - The Fundamentals of the Physical Universe Credits: 4
GEOG 1000 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3
OR
GEOG 1020 - Introduction to Human Geography Credits: 3
Social studies elective, from HIST or POLS Credits: 3
EDEL 2170 Credits:3

Electives

10 credit hours of elective courses are required. Students are strongly encouraged to apply elective hours toward a minor. Available minors in the College of Education include Early Childhood Education; minors from outside the College of Education are also possible. Advisor assistance is strongly recommended when choosing a minor.