Elementary Education B.S.Ed.
Minimum required credits to graduate with this degree: 128
In addition to the essential studies requirements for the baccalaureate degree, majors in Elementary Education are required to complete the core of courses specified below. They also must complete the major and a minor (varied in credits) offered by any one of the disciplines of the University. Those seeking a double major are exempt from pursing a minor. Elementary Education majors seeking kindergarten endorsement must complete at least five semester hours of student teaching at that level. Elementary Education majors seeking secondary certification in another major area must complete at least five semester hours of student teaching in that major at the secondary level.
Elementary Education majors must complete 36 hours of essential studies, with a minimum grade of “C” for the following courses: COMM 110, ENGL 110, ENGL 120 or ENGL 125, GEOG 103, MATH 103, and PSYC 111. Additional prerequisites include SCNC 101 and 101L, SCNC 102 and 102L, and a history course, preferably HIST 103 or 104, which are pre-requisite courses to this major, and complete the Teacher Education requirement.
Students are required to earn a “B” in EDUC 250 and EDUC 298 and a “C” in PSYC 255. Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education program in order to take EDUC 300-400 level courses.
It would be beneficial for Elementary Education majors to take coursework in Early Childhood and/or Special Needs to enhance their background. See Early Education advisor for suggested courses.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- SLO 1: Students will demonstrate knowledge of concepts and applications of learning theories and assessment techniques from childhood through adolescence.
- SLO 2: Students will demonstrate instructional strategies that are developmentally appropriate for diverse learners.
- SLO 3: Students will apply effective verbal and non-verbal communication, multi-media, computers, and current technology skills in education settings.
- SLO 4: Students will participate in opportunities to interact with the community, schools, and society.
- SLO 5: Students will demonstrate professional dispositions to be successful teacher education candidates.
Requirements
Core Requirements:
Block I (Take concurrently)
| EDUC 301 | Strategies In The Elementary School | 3 |
| EDUC 318 | Reading in the Elementary School | 3 |
| EDUC 324 | North Dakota Studies | 1 |
| MATH 307 | Math Strategies in the Elementary and Middle School Classroom | 3 |
| MUSC 323 | Music For Elementary Teachers | 2 |
| SCNC 321 | Science for Elementary Teachers II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Block II (Take concurrently)
| EDUC 302 | Social Studies Strategies In The Elementary School | 3 |
| EDUC 319 | Language Arts in the Elementary School | 3 |
| EDUC 325 | Elementary Classroom Art | 2 |
| HPER 319 | Health and Physical Education In The Elementary School | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Professional Education Courses
| EDUC 250 | Introduction To Education | 2 |
| EDUC 272 | Educational Technology | 1 |
| EDUC 298 | Pre-Professional Field Experience and Skills Development | 1 |
| EDUC 381 | Human Relations and Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| EDUC 390 | Special Needs in an Inclusive Environment | 3 |
| EDUC 392 | Experimental Courses | 0.50-4.00 |
| EDUC 400 | Student Teaching | 10 |
| EDUC 401 | Electronic Portfolio, Assessment, and Seminar | 2 |
| EDUC 422 | Learning Theory and Evaluation | 3 |
| PSYC 255/EDUC 255 | Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29 |
Total Professional Education 29 SH
Essential Studies Courses 36 SH
Institutional Requirements 5 SH
Core Requirements + Blocks 40 SH
Sub-total 110 SH
Minor 18-32 SH
Total Credit Hours: 128-143