Elementary Education (K-6) Program of Study
The elementary education (K-6) degree is for students desiring to teach in an elementary school, grades K-6. In addition to initial educator licensure, students can complete specific coursework leading to supplemental endorsements.
Important Documents for Elementary Education (K-6)
- Elementary Education (K-6) Status Sheet - The status sheet provides a list of all courses required for the degree in Elementary Education (131 total hours).
- Elementary Education (K-6) Four Year Plan - The four year plan provides the preferred sequence of study for the degree in Elementary Education.
Teacher Education Program (TEP) Admission Requirements
Students will apply for admission to the TEP as part of the course requirements for EDU 300, Introduction to Education. All students applying for entrance into the TEP must:
- Successfully complete 44 semester hours of university core courses
- Maintain an overall (cumulative) GPA of at least 2.75
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the area(s) of expected certification
- Pass the PRAXIS I CASE: Reading 156: Writing 162: Mathematics 130 *
*Praxis I requirements can be waived if student has ACT composite score of at least 21 or SAT composite score of at least 1060 and submits an official score report . - Pass the Writing Proficiency Exam or successfully complete ENG 299.
Catalog Listings
| Requirements | Class Name | Hours |
| University Core Courses | 43 | |
| Professional Education Courses | 34 | |
| EDU 299* | Pre-Teaching Field Experience | 1 |
| EDU 300* | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDU 304 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 317 | Introduction to Instructional Technology | 3 |
| EDU 320 | Principles and Methods in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| PSY 305 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 435 | Psychology of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| EDU 421**+ | Directed Teaching in K-8 | 3 |
| EDU 422**+ | Directed Teaching in K-8 | 3 |
| EDU 423**+ | Directed Teaching in K-8 | 3 |
| EDU 424**+ | Directed Teaching in K-8 | 3 |
| EDU 458+ | Organization and Management of the Elementary Classroom | 3 |
| Elementary Education Subject Matter | 24 | |
| EDU 301 | Methods of Elementary School Teaching | 3 |
| EDU 309 | Early Literacy I | 3 |
| EDU 334 | Early Literacy II | 3 |
| EDU 311***+ | Social Science for Children | 3 |
| EDU 312***+ | Science for Children | 3 |
| EDU 321***+ | Mathematics for Children | 3 |
| EDU 439***+ | Language Arts Methods/Reading | 3 |
| EDU 489+ | Middle Grade Literacy Skills | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Courses | 21 | |
| ART 207 | Art in the Elementary Schools |
3 |
| BIO 145 | Introduction to Earth Science | 3 |
| MUS 225 | Music for Children | 3 |
| KIN 306 | Methods and Materials of Teaching Physical Education in Elementary Schools | 3 |
| EDU 411 | Children's Literature/Reading | 3 |
| MAT 207 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| GEO 210 | Principles of Geography | 3 |
| Specified Core | 9 | |
| MAT 210 | Mathematics for Teachers: Number Systems | 3 |
| MAT 211 | Mathematics for Teachers: Geometry | 3 |
| Choose one of the following Communication courses | ||
| COM 202 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 203 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
| COM 304 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total | 131 |
