Elementary Education A.B.
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Elementary Education meets the coursework requirements for elementary education (K-6) licensure in North Carolina. Other licensure components (testing, edTPA) are required for licensure referral.
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Elementary Education requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Required courses: 48 sh
| MTH 2080 | NUMBER AND ALGEBRA FOR K-8 TEACHERS | 4 sh |
| MTH 2090 | GEOMETRY AND DATA FOR K-8 TEACHERS | 4 sh |
| PEH 3620 | HEALTHFUL LIVING IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 2 sh |
| POL 1110 | AMERICAN GOVERNMENT | 4 sh |
| PSY 3820 | EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | 4 sh |
| EDU 2110 | EDUCATION AND SOCIETY | 4 sh |
| EDU 2120 | SCIENCE FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS | 4 sh |
| EDU 2550 | FOUNDATIONS OF 21ST CENTURY TEACHING | 4 sh |
| EDU 2980 | CHILDREN'S LITERATURE AND ARTS INTEGRATION | 4 sh |
| EDU 3420 | FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION | 4 sh |
| EDU 3540 | EARLY CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT BIRTH - 2ND GRADE | 4 sh |
| EDU 4010 | EXPLORATIONS CAPSTONE SEMINAR I FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD, ELEMENTARY AND SPECIAL/ELEMENTARY MAJORS | 2 sh |
| EDU 4510 | TEACHING DIVERSE LEARNERS | 4 sh |
History Course: 4 sh
Students must choose one HST course from the following list
| HST 1200 | UNRULY ORIGINS: US TO 1865 (NC) | 4 sh |
| HST 1210 | UNRULY ORIGINS: US TO 1865 | 4 sh |
| HST 1220 | CONTESTED DEMOCRACY: US FROM 1865 | 4 sh |
| HST 1230 | CONTESTED DEMOCRACY: US FROM 1865 (NC) | 4 sh |
Laboratory Science: 4 sh
Students must choose any one Laboratory Science. BIO 1064 is recommended.
Methods Courses: 20 sh
| EDU 3040 | PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE I | 2 sh |
| EDU 4230 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS | 4 sh |
| EDU 4260 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES | 4 sh |
| EDU 4040 | PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE II | 2 sh |
| EDU 4200 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TEACHING MATHEMATICS | 4 sh |
| EDU 4300 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TEACHING SCIENCE | 4 sh |
Students should register for EDU 3040, EDU 4230 and EDU 4260 together; and EDU 4040, EDU 4200, and EDU 4300 together.
Student Teaching: 12 sh
Total Credit Hours: 88
Program Outcomes
NC Professional Teaching Standards (2013):
1. Teachers demonstrate leadership (InTASC 5)
• lead in their classrooms, school, and profession
• advocate for schools and students
• demonstrate high ethical standards
2. Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students (InTASC 1-3)
• provide a positive, nurturing environment
• embrace diversity in school, community, world
• treat students as individuals
• adapt their teaching for students with special needs
• work collaboratively with families and significant adults in the lives of their students
3. Teachers know the content they teach (InTASC 4-5)
• align instruction with the NC SCOS
• know the content of their teaching specialty
• recognize interconnectedness of content area
• make instruction relevant to students
4. Teachers facilitate learning for their students (InTASC 6-8)
• know how learning takes place
• plan appropriate instruction and assessment
• use a variety of instructional methods
• integrate and utilize technology in instruction
• develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• facilitate teamwork and develop leadership qualities
• communicate effectively
5. Teachers reflect on their practice (InTASC 9-10)
• analyze student learning
• link professional growth to professional goals
• function effectively in a complex environment
6. Teachers contribute to academic success of students