Education, B.A. (Licensure for Teaching in Elementary Grades)

To fulfill major requirements and standards for licensure, students must complete:

• EDU-001 Education Laboratory I
• EDU-111 Perspectives on American Education
• EDU-120 Human Development
• EDU-221 Students with Exceptionalities
• EDU-305 Arts Integration in Elementary Grades
• EDU-330 Literacy Foundations and Instruction in Grades PK-3
• EDU-331 Literacy Processes and Instruction in Grades 2-6
• EDU-332 Social Studies in Grades PK-6
• EDU-333 Science in Grades PK-6
• HSC-200 Health Education and Physical Activity
• MTH-301 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I
• MTH-302 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II

Early Teaching Experience

In August, prior to the senior year, all candidates seeking licensure participate in an early teaching experience on a full-time basis. This experience provides an opportunity for direct involvement in the opening of school when classroom routines and procedures are established. Candidates seeking licensure are expected to assume some teaching responsibilities.

Graduate summer admission

Candidates who satisfactorily complete all Senior Block courses including the practicum experience, and are eligible to enroll in the EDEP-670 Teaching Internship may gain provisional graduate admission for study in summer sessions prior to the completion of the teaching internship. Successful completion of all Senior Block courses is required before students are allowed to register for graduate level courses.