Education Studies with Elementary Certification, P-5 B.A.
This degree emphasizes the integration of content knowledge, educational theory, and pedagogical practice within appropriate teaching contexts, leading to elementary certification. Candidates who meet the requirements for the major will complete the program below in nine terms, including completion of the pre-professional term (8th term) and Student Teaching (9th term). No other courses may be taken during the Student Teaching term. Candidates must also meet all criteria for admission into, and completion of, the Teacher Education Program (TEP), including the required Application to the Teacher Education Program and the Exit Portfolio.
Degree Requirements
A major in Education Studies with Elementary Certification, P-5, is achieved by completion of the following requirements (including portfolios), in addition to the General Education and electives required for a degree:
Required Core Courses
| EDS 150 | Int-Ed:Think About Lrng,Tchg | 1 Course Credit |
| EDS 215 | Science for Teachers | 1 Course Credit |
| EDS 227 | Child Dev & School Structure | 1 Course Credit |
| EDS 335 | Integrated Curr I | 1 Course Credit |
| EDS 340 | Stdts with Spec Needs P-5 & Mi | 1 Course Credit |
| EDS 346 | Literacy in the Content Area | 1 Course Credit |
| EDS 347 | Literacy: Primary, P-3 | 1 Course Credit |
| EDS 349 | Education and Culture | 1 Course Credit |
| EDS 435 | Integrated Curriculum II | 1.5 Course Credits |
| EDS 355 or EDS 395E | Experiences in Alternative Settings | 1 Course Credit |
EDS Elective (strongly encouraged)
| EDS 203 | Classroom Applicatn Technology | 1 Course Credit |
Required Professional Year Courses
| EDS 440 | Integrated Curriculum III | 1.5 Course Credits |
| EDS 487 | Elementary Student Teaching | 3 Course Credits |
| EDS 488 | Elem Student Teaching Seminar | 1 Course Credit |
Note: The Pre-Professional term course EDS 440 is structured to take place in the Spring term (generally a student’s 8th term). The Professional term courses EDS 487 and EDS 488 are structured to take place in the Fall term (generally a student’s 9th term).
Required Collateral Courses
| MAT 201 | Found/Tchg Elementary Math I | 1 Course Credit |
| MAT 202 | Found/Tchg of Elem Math II | 1 Course Credit |
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