Elementary Education Major and Professional Courses

Program Requirements

(many meet core requirements)

• CAS 214 - Creating Communication Arts in the Classroom
• GEO 243 - The United States and the World

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• HIST 151 - History of the West and the World I OR
• HIST 152 - History of the West and the World II

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• ENGL 101 - Written Rhetoric

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• ENGL 340 - Children’s Literature OR
• ENGL 341 - Adolescent Literature

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• EDUC 102 - Introduction to Education
• EDUC 202 - The Learner in the Educational Context: Development and Diversity
• EDUC 210 - Music and Art in the Elementary Classroom
• EDUC 302 - Curriculum and Instruction for Diverse Learners
• EDUC 303 - Curriculum and Instruction: Practicum
• EDUC 305 - Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary and Middle School
• EDUC 309 - Teaching Religion to Children and Adolescents
• EDUC 322 - Introduction to Methods of Teaching Reading: Elementary
• EDUC 326 - Reading/Language Arts in the Elementary School
• EDUC 345 - Student Teaching: Elementary
• EDUC 398 - Integrative Seminar: Intellectual Foundations of Education
• IDIS 110 - Foundations of Information Technology
• IDIS 205 - Societal Structures and Education
• KIN 223 - Movement and Health Education in the Elementary Classroom
• SCES 121 - The Content and Nature of Science for Elementary Teachers
• SCES 122 - Science Content and Skills for Elementary Teachers

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• SCES 312 - Teaching Science in Elementary and Middle School OR
• SCES 313 - Science Teaching in Elementary and Middle School

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• MATH 221 - The Real Number System and Methods for Elementary School Teachers
• MATH 222 - Geometry, Probability, Statistics, and Methods for Elementary School Teachers
• MATH 323 - Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary and Middle School
• PER 150 - Educational Dance

One from:

• PER 101 - Jogging and Road Racing
• PER 102 - Nordic Walking
• PER 103 - Road Cycling
• PER 104 - Core Strength Training and Balance
• PER 105 - Aerobic Dance
• PER 106 - Cardio Cross Training
• PER 107 - Strength and Conditioning
• PER 108 - Aquatic Fitness
• PER 110 - Water Aerobics
• PER 112 - Special Topics in Personal Fitness

Total Semester Hours: 84-85