Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Location(s): Face-to-face

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Students preparing to be elementary teachers will complete an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education with coursework and field experience in literacy and language, content methods, and education practices within their chosen major.

Choose Your Emphasis and Complete Those Requirements

Select an approved content area emphasis with your advisor:

Complete the Licensure Requirements

ED 200 - Perspectives Teaching/Learning 3 Credit(s)
PSYC 204 - Child Development 3 Credit(s)
ED 220 - The Exceptional Learner 3 Credit(s)
ED 230 - Literacy and Language Development I 3 Credit(s)
ED 300 - The Reading and Writing Connection 3 Credit(s)
ED 345 - Educational Psychology 3 Credit(s)
ED 347 - Teaching, Learning, and Technology 3 Credit(s)

Choose One Course (3 Credits)

CLD 401 - Introduction to the Study of Language 3 Credit(s)
CLD 402 - Language and Culture 3 Credit(s)
CLD 403 - Second Language Acquisition 3 Credit(s)
CLD 479 - Special Topics 0.5 to 6 Credit(s)

Complete the Academic Core

Courses completed to meet any other degree or general education requirements cannot be used to fulfill this requirement:

HIST 202 - American History to 1865 GT-HI1 3 Credit(s)
GSCI 300 - World Geography 3 Credit(s)
ED 240 - Math for Elementary Teachers 3 Credit(s)
ED 250 - Science for Elem Teachers 3 Credit(s)

Pass PRAXIS II

Complete the Senior Block (EPP Admission Required)

Note: Courses must be taken concurrently

ED 310 - STEM Methods 3 Credit(s)
ED 414 - Inclusive and Safe Classroom Management 3 Credit(s)
ED 426 - Pedagogical Strategies for Cultural Competence 3 Credit(s)
ED 434L - Field Experience Lab 3 Credit(s)

Student Teaching

ED 435 - Student Teaching-Elementary 1 to 15 Credit(s)