General Information
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education K-6
Dual License (K-6) in English as a New Language
Dual Certification in Special Education (K-6)
Dual Certification in Computer Technology (K-6)
Dual Certification in Reading (K-6)

B.S. in Elementary Education K-6 (Framework 2002). Students may complete, in addition to the B.S. in Elementary Education, dual licenses in:

• English as a New Language
• Special Education
• Computer Technology
• Reading

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Degree Requirements

Students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education must complete 66 general education credit hours in addition to 61 professional program hours. The general education coursework builds foundational skills (see Principles of Teacher Education in Program Catalogue) for the professional coursework taken in the junior and senior years.

General Education Requirements
Elementary (K-6) B.S. Program
Students beginning Fall 2004 (Framework 2002)

A. Preparatory Courses - 2 Credit Hours
First Year Seminar UCOL U110 (1 cr.)
Beginning Technology Skills EDUC W200+ (1 cr.)

B. Language Arts - 15 Credit Hours
Elementary Composition I ENG W131+ (3 cr.)
Elementary Composition II ENG W132 +*(3 cr.)
Literature Elective (3 cr.)
Fundamentals of Speech Communication COMM R110+(3 cr.)
Trade Books in the Elementary Classroom EDUC E449+ (3 cr.)

C. Science - 12 Credit Hours
Introduction to Scientific Inquiry EDUC Q200+ (3 cr.)
Contemporary Biology BIOL N100+ (3 cr.) OR Plants, Animals and the Environment BIOL N108 +(3 cr.)
GEOL/CHEM Elective (3 cr.)
Physical Environment PHYS P200 (3 cr.)

D. Mathematics - 9 Credit Hours
Prerequisites as determined by the math placement test are in addition to the 9 required credits:
Math 001, Math 110/111
Math for Elementary Teachers I MATH 130 (3 cr.)+* AND Math for Elementary Teachers II MATH 132 (3 cr.)+* OR Math for Elementary Teachers MATH 136 +*(6 cr.)
Quantitative Reasoning Elective +(3 cr.)

E. Social Science - 12 Credit Hours
Historical Perspectives and Inquiry Elective (3 cr.)
Examining Self as Teacher EDUC F200 +(3 cr.)
Intro to Human Geography GEOG G110+ (3 cr.)
Diversity Elective+ (3 cr.)

F. Fine Arts - 5 Credit Hours
Introduction to Music Fundamentals MUS E241+ (2 cr.)
Art Appreciation HER H100 (3 cr.)

G. Physical Education - 2 Credit Hours
Movement Experiences for Children HPER P290+ (2 cr.)

H. Concentration - 9 Credit Hours
Check with the Program Advisor for approved areas of study.
This is not an endorsement and will not appear on your teaching license.

+Must be taken prior to entering the Teacher Education Program
(Must earn a "C" or better in this course)
*This course has a prerequisite

2.0 GPA is required in each subject area A-H.
Transfer students with questions about course substitutions should see an academic advisor in the Division of Education, phone 812.348.7325.

Teacher Education Program: Professional Education Courses

Applying to the Teacher Education Program
These standards must be met before the student may enroll in advanced professional education courses.

1. Attain a minimum overall GPA of 2.50.
2. Complete and receive a "C" or higher in specified classes (see 2004 Bulletin).
3.a. At the time of application, the following courses need to be completed or in progress: ENG W131, ENG W132, EDUC W201, EDUC E449, COMM R110, EDUC Q200, MATH Sequence, MUSIC E241, HPER P290, BIOL N100 or N108, Diversity Elective, Quantitative Reasoning Elective, GEOG G110, and EDUC F200.
b. Pass PRAXIS I (PPST). Take the test by November 15 for February application and July 15 for September application. Application deadlines: To begin Fall: Feb. 7. To begin Spring: Oct. 10.
c. Complete formal application to the Teacher Education Program, available on the World Wide Web at //education.

Teacher Education Program (Junior and Senior Years)

Block IA - 7 credit hours
EDUC M320 Diversity & Learning: Teaching Every Child (6 cr.)
EDUC M301 Field Experience (1 cr.)
Block IB - 7 credit hours
EDUC E345 Language Arts & Math for Young Children (6 cr.)
EDUC M303 Field Experience (1 cr.)
Block IIA - 7 credit hours
EDUC E340 Reading Methods I (3 cr.)
EDUC E325 Social Studies Methods (3 cr.)
EDUC M304 Field Experience (1 cr.)
Block IIB - 7 credit hours
EDUC E328 Science Methods (3 cr.)
EDUC E343 Math Methods (3 cr.)
EDUC M305 Field Experience (1 cr.)
Block IIC (Summer) - 3 credit hours
EDUC M324 Teaching About the Arts (3 cr.)
Block IIIA - 7 credit hours
EDUC E341 Reading Methods II (3 cr.)
EDUC K307 Methods of Teaching Students w/Disabilities (3 cr.)
EDUC M306 Field Experience (1 cr.)
Block IIIB - 4 credit hours
EDUC H340 Education and American Culture (3 cr.)
EDUC M202 Job Search Strategies for Educators (1 cr.) recommended but not required
EDUC M307 Field Experience (1 cr.)
Block IVA - 8 credit hours
EDUC M425 Elementary Student Teaching** (8 cr.)
Block IVB - 8 credit hours
EDUC M425 Elementary Student Teaching** (8 cr.)

** Must complete both primary and upper elementary student teaching experiences, either may come first.

Suggested Program of Study.

Semester One Freshman Year

UCOL U110 First Year Seminar	1
EDUC W201 Computers in Education	1
ENG W131 Elementary Composition	3
EDUC F200 Examining Self as Teacher	3
HPER P290 Movement Experiences	2
Math (course based on placement testing)	4-6
Total	14-16

Semester Two Freshman Year

EDUC Q200 Intro to Scientific Inquiry	3
GEOG G110 Intro to Human Geography	3
ENG W132 Elementary Composition	3
HER H100 Art Appreciation	3
Math (course based on placement testing)	3-4
Total	15-16

Semester Three Summer

BIOL N100 Contemporary Biology	3
Historical Perspectives & Inquiry	3
Total	6

Semester Four Sophomore Year

MATH M130 Math for Elem. Teachers I	3
COMM R110 Speech Communication	3
Diversity Elective	3
GEOL/CHEM	3
Literature Elective	3
Concentration	3
Total	18

Semester Five Sophomore Year

MATH M132 Math for Elem. Teachers II	3
MUS E241 Intro to Music Fundamentals	2
PHYS P200 The Physical Environment	3
Quantitative Reasoning Elective	3
Concentration	3
Concentration	3
Total	17

Semester Six Summer

EDUC E449 Trade Books

3

Teacher Education Program
Junior Year

Block IA - 7 credit hours
EDUC M320 Diversity & Learning: Teaching Every Child (6 cr.)
EDUC M301 Field Experience (1 cr.)
Block IB - 7 credit hours
EDUC E345 Language Arts & Math for Young Children (6 cr.)
EDUC M303 Field Experience (1 cr.)
Block IIA - 7 credit hours
EDUC E340 Reading Methods I (3 cr.)
EDUC E325 Social Studies Methods (3 cr.)
EDUC M304 Field Experience (1 cr.)
Block IIB - 7 credit hours
EDUC E328 Science Methods (3 cr.)
EDUC E343 Math Methods (3 cr.)
EDUC M305 Field Experience (1 cr.)

Teacher Education Program
Senior Year

Block IIC - 3 credit hours
EDUC M324 Teaching About the Arts (3 cr.)
Block IIIA - 7 credit hours
EDUC E341 Reading Methods II (3 cr.)
EDUC K307 Methods of Teaching Students w/Disabilities (3 cr.)
EDUC M306 Field Experience (1 cr.)
Block IIIB - 5 credit hours
EDUC H340 Education and American Culture (3 cr.)
EDUC M202 Job Search Strategies for Educators (1 cr.)
EDUC M307 Field Experience (1 cr.)
Block IVA - 8 credit hours
EDUC M425 Elementary Student Teaching** (8 cr.)
Block IVB - 8 credit hours
EDUC M425 Elementary Student Teaching** (8 cr.)

** Must complete both primary and upper elementary student teaching experiences, either may come first.

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Degree Requirements

Basic Requirements: This program of study must be completed concurrently with the K-6 teacher preparation program.

• Applicant must have passed at least two semesters of college-level spoken foreign language to apply to the program
• Student must apply and be accepted to the teacher education and ENL programs in order to obtain certification.
• Students must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.

Suggested Program of Study

ENG G205 Introduction to English Language (Fall) (3 cr.)
ENG G206 Introduction to Study of Grammar (Spring) OR ENG G310 Social Speech Patterns (prereq:G205) (Spring) (3 cr.)
ENG G432 Second Language Acquisition (Fall) (3 cr.)
ENG G441 Materials Preparation for ESL Instruction (Spring) (4 cr.)
EDUC L449 Tradebooks and the Classroom Teacher (Summer) (3 cr.)
EDUC X400 Diagnostics of Teaching Reading (Summer) (3 cr.)
EDUC X470 Psycholinguistics for Teachers of Reading (Summer) (3 cr.)
EDUC L442 Teaching Eng Lang Learners: Bilingual & ENL (Fall) (3 cr.)
Practicum: Student Teaching (8 cr.). Students will complete one of their student teaching experiences in an ENL classroom. Scheduling of courses is subject to change.

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Degree Requirements

Basic Requirements: This program of study must be completed concurrently with the K-6 teacher preparation program.

• Student must apply and be accepted to the teacher education and Special Education programs in order to obtain certification.
• Students must have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5.

Suggested Program of Study

Dual License Program for Undergraduates Course Requirements

Seminar 1 (K490): Families in School and Society (Fall) (3 cr.)
Seminar 2 (K490): Classroom Mgt & Behavior Support (Spring) (3 cr.)
Seminar 3 (K490): Collaboration & Consultation (Summer 1) (3 cr.)
Seminar 4 (K490): Technology Applications (Summer 2) (3 cr.)
Seminar 5 (K490): Assessment & Instruction I - Mild (Fall) (3 cr.)
Seminar 6 (K490): Transition Across the Lifespan (Spring) (3 cr.)
Practicum (M470): Student Teaching. Students will complete one of their student teaching experiences in an inclusion classroom. Scheduling of courses is subject to change.

• Student must apply and be accepted to the teacher education and Special Education programs in order to obtain certification.
• Students must have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5.

• Student must apply and be accepted to the teacher education and Special Education programs in order to obtain certification.
• Students must have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5.

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