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Education Studies Concentration in Elementary Education K-6 120 credits

Bachelor of Science

Program Requirements

Candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Bachelor of Science in Education Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education K-6. This degree does not lead to licensure. Candidates must register for and complete EDU 102 E-folio and EDU 203 Instructional Technology as initial courses in the program. These courses are pre-requisites for all other education courses. In EDU 203, candidates will learn more about the importance and usefulness of E-folio and will also learn to use a variety of technology applications designed to enhance teaching and learning. The grade of C- is the minimum grade accepted for all College of Education and Liberal Arts core courses (ECE, EDU, RDG, and EPY).

Parallel Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Education Studies, Elementary Education K-6 is the same as for the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, K-6, EXCEPT that no clinical courses are included. See notes below.

General Education Requirements (48 credits)

Computer Applications

First Year Experience Seminar

Fundamentals of Economics

Mathematics for Teachers I

Mathematics for Teachers II

Mathematics for Teachers III

Introduction to Critical Thinking

Biology I (with Lab)

Earth Science (with Lab)

Physical Science (with Lab)

English Composition I

English Composition II

Advanced Composition

Social Studies for Elementary Teachers

American History

American Politics

Fine Arts Requirements (6 credits)

Select 2 courses from:

Art Appreciation 1

Basic Design

Drawing and Painting

Drawing

Painting

Watercolor Painting

Introduction to the Theater

Acting

Fundamentals of Drawing

Music Appreciation

Practical Spanish I

Basic Photography

Behavioral Science Core (6 credits)

Psychology of the Exceptional Child

Child Development

Education Core (48 credits)

E-Folio

Instructional Technology

Creating Environments for Learning

Health and Physical Education

Applied Behavior Analysis and Classroom Culture

Assistive Technology

Leadership and Collaboration

Instructional Strategies in Elementary Education

Learner Development and Numeracy

Development and Implementation of IEPs

Learning Differences and Assessment of Exceptional Children

Learner Development and Early Literacy

Diagnosis and Correction of Learning Differences in Reading

Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Language Arts/Reading

Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Social Studies

Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Science

Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Math

Transfer Credits: Accreditation requires our program to collect data on student performance in a variety of courses. For that reason, students will not be able to transfer in courses to cover the following coursework.

EDU 203, EDU 204, EDU 308, EDU 310, EDU 311 EDU 315, EDU 390, EDU 391, EDU 392, EDU 402, EDU 403, EDU 404, EDU 405, EDU 407, EDU 408, EDU 409, EDU 410, EDU 451, EDU 452, EPY 402, RDG 308

Education Elective Courses: To meet the requirement of 121 credits, students should complete 6 elective credits as approved by the Program Chair, Assistant Chair, or Academic Advisor.

This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2024-2025 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2023 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.